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Hotpoint FFL49 manual

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  • Page 1

    Instructions for Installation and Use Fridge / Fr eezer Model FFL49[...]

  • Page 2

    Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for refer ence as it contains important details on the safe and pr oper use of the appliance. If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also pr ovided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance [...]

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    GB GB GB GB GB REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION FFL49 Operating Instructions English GB Contents Installation, 4 Positioning and connection Bar compartment Description of the appliance, 6-7 Control panel Overall view Accessories, 8 Refrigerator compartment Freezer compartment Display, 9-10 Display description Using the display Start-up and use, 11-[...]

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    4 GB Installation ! Before operating your new appliance, please r ead these operating instructions carefully . They contain important infor mation for safe use, installation and care of the appliance. ! Please keep these operating instructions for future refer ence. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. Positioning and connection Po[...]

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    GB 5 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. W ARNING: T o avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else. Fitting a new plug IMPORT ANT WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN [...]

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    6 GB • ON/OFF button switches the whole appliance on and off (refrigerator compartment and freezer compartment). Press and hold for at least 2 seconds. See Start-up and use and Maintenance and care . • EVER FRESH button activates and deactivates the EVER FRESH function. • RESET ALARM button switches of f the sound alarm (press once) and delet[...]

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    GB 7 MAX WATER LEVEL MAX WATER LEVEL Overall view Removable shelf with lid and EGG TRAY BAR compartment BOTTLE shelf ICE TRAYS LAMP ( see Maintenance ) SHELVES FRUIT and VEGETABLE compartment EVER FRESH shelf FREEZER and STORAGE compartment STORAGE compartments Levelling FEET CAN RACK shelves • Number and/or position may vary . Storage SHELF D[...]

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    8 GB Refrigerator compartment SHELVES : the shelves are removable and their height may be adjusted thanks to special rails ( see diagram ), allowing easy storage of large containers and bulky food. The height may be adjusted without removing the shelf completely . EVER FRESH: shelf dedicated to storing food in vacuum-packed containers. Food keep[...]

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    GB 9 • REFRIGERATOR OPERATING indicator light: displays the set temperature (static digit) or the temperature that is being set (flashing digit) for the refrigerator compartment. OFF indicates that the compartment is off. • ALARM indicator light: when this switches on a critical situation is indicated (door open, high temperature). See T rouble[...]

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    10 GB Using the display Setting the temperature When the appliance is switched on, the standard storage temperatures are automatically set: • +5°C for the refrigerator compartment • -18°C for the freezer compartment. The temperatures may be set in the following ranges: • between +2°C and +8°C for the refrigerator compartment • between -[...]

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    GB 11 Starting the appliance ! Before starting the appliance, follow the installation instructions ( see Installation ). ! Before connecting the appliance, clean the compar tments and accessories well with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda. ! The appliance comes with a motor protection contr ol system which means that the compressor starts up [...]

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    12 GB Using the freezer to its full potential • Adjust the temperature using the display . • When you wish to freeze a lot of food at once, activate the SUPER FREEZE function. The function is automatically disabled after 24 hours or once the optimal temperature has been r eached. • Do not refreeze food that has been defrosted or that is defro[...]

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    GB 13 Using Ever Fresh to its full potential The following information is a guide on how to get the best from the Ever Fr esh system and the food it stores. Ever Fresh containers • The maximum fill level marked on the container must be respected when storing liquids of any kind. V acuuming actual liquid from the container may damage the Ever Fres[...]

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    14 GB Switching the appliance off During cleaning and maintenance it is necessar y to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply: 1. Hold the ON/OFF button down for more than two seconds until OFF appears on both indicator displays (refrigerator and fr eezer). 2. Pull the plug out of the socket. ! If this procedur e is not followed, the a[...]

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    GB 15 ! The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety r easons and must be read carefully . This appliance complies with the following Community Directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low V oltage) and subsequent amendments; -89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electr[...]

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    16 GB Troubleshooting If the appliance does not work, before calling for Assistance ( see Assistance ), check for a solution from the following list. Possible causes / Solutions: • The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or not far enough to make contact, or there is no power in the house. • The appliance is equipped with a m[...]

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    GB 17 Before calling for Assistance: • Check if the malfunction can be solved on your own ( see T roubleshooting ). • If the appliance is still not working and the problem persists despite having carried out all the checks, call your nearest Service Centre. Communicating: • type of malfunction • appliance model (Mod.) • serial number (S/N[...]

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    18 GB "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer" As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replace[...]

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    GB 19 Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www .theservicecentre.co.uk and where necessary ,[...]

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    195051865.00 April 2005 Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer . Repair Service and Information Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) www .theservicecentre.co.uk Republic of Ireland: 1850 3[...]