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Hotpoint FF4DX manual

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  • Page 1

    GB GB GB GB GB REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION FF4DK(UK) FF4DX(UK) Contents Installation, 2-3 Positioning and connection Description of the appliance, 4-5 Control panel Overall view Start-up and use, 6-7 Starting the appliance Chiller system Using the refrigerator to its full potential Using the freezer to its full potential Maintenance and care, [...]

  • Page 2

    2 GB Installation Connection of the water supply To carry this out, use the kit provided which contains all the necessary elements for connection to the water supply. To improve the performance of the Aqua Care, we recommend that you fit a tap with a filter on the pipe for the connection to the water system: in this way it will be possible to manua[...]

  • Page 3

    GB 3 Disposing of the plug Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket. The cable should be cut as close as possible to the moulded plug. Remove the fuse. WARNING: To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else. Fitting a new plug IMPORTANT: WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN AC[...]

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    4 GB Description of the appliance Control panel  REFRIGERATOR OPERATION Knob to regulate the temperature of the refrigerator compartment. is the optimal temperature for energy saving levels. is the holiday function ( see Maintenance and care ).  SUPER COOL (quick cool) to lower the temperature of the refrigerator compartment rapidly. When it [...]

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    GB 5  Varies by number and/or position. Removable multipurpose SHELVES  BOTTLE shelf Control panel Removable multipurpose SHELVES  FRUIT and VEGETABLE bin CAN RACK shelves FREEZER and STORAGE compartment Levelling FEET LAMP ( see Maintenance ) BOTTLE shelf Overall view The instructions contained in this manual are applicable to different m[...]

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    6 GB Start-up and use Starting the appliance ! Before starting the appliance, follow the installation instructions ( see Installation ). ! Before connecting the appliance, clean the compartments and accessories well with lukewarm water and bicarbonate. ! The appliance comes with a motor protection control system which makes the compressor start app[...]

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    GB 7 Using the freezer to its full potential  Use the FREEZER OPERATION knob to adjust the temperature ( see Description ).  Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has already been defrosted. These foods must be cooked and eaten (within 24 hours).  Fresh food that needs to be frozen must not come into contact with food that has a[...]

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    8 GB Maintenance and care Switching the appliance off During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply: 1. set the FREEZER OPERATION knob on 2. pull the plug out of the socket ! If this procedure is not followed, the alarm may sound. This alarm does not indicate a malfunction. To restore normal[...]

  • Page 9

    GB 9 Precautions and tips ! The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully. This appliance complies with the following Community Directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments; -89/336/EEC of[...]

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    10 GB Troubleshooting Malfunctions: The green POWER indicator light does not illuminate. The motor does not start. The indicator lights are on but the light is dim. a) The alarm sounds. b) The alarm sounds and the two yellow indicator lights flash. c) The alarm sounds and the two yellow indicator lights as well as the green one flash. The green POW[...]

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    GB 11 Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturers guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, [...]

  • Page 12

    12 GB 195068105.02 04/2008 After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers[...]