Hotpoint RFM07 manual

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    Read the rest of these instructions to get the best from your appliance and remember to fill in your guar antee registra tion. GET TING ST ARTED: T o ensur e that your fridge freezer runs reliably and efficien tl y follow these steps. SAFETY & INST ALLA TION CONTROLS USEFUL AD VICE CLEANING & MAINTENANCE SERVICE & GUARANTEE TROUBLESHOOT[...]

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    F or Y our Safety For y our safety , read the following advice: The fridge freezer cooling syst em contains a small amount of gas which is environmen tally friendly but flammable. T o av oid any risk :- Install the fridge freezer follo wing the installation instructi ons and ensure that ventilation openings ar e kept clear of obstruction. T ake car[...]

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    Installation Location & Air Cir culation W ARNING: This appliance must not be installed in a location where the room temper ature drops below 10 o C, or exceeds 32 o C, for prolonged periods. This is because correct storage temperatur es will not be maintained. Locate y our fr idge fr eezer awa y from sources of heat e .g. cookers, radiators, d[...]

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    Installation Lev elling: Lev el the fridge freezer when it is in its final location by adjusting the fr ont feet, until firm contact is made with the floor . This will stop rocking or vibration and keep the doors aligned which helps the fridge freezer run reliably and e fficiently . Note: Before plugging in and switching on, leav e the fridge freez[...]

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    Installation Electrical Supply W ARNING: This appliance must be earthed. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is acc essibl e af ter installation. Fu se s Y our appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, only use those rated at 13A and AST A approved to BS1362. Changing the Plug Cut off and disp[...]

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    C ontrols Con trolling the T emperature of the F ridge Compartment The control wheel on the fr ont of the worktop adjusts the int ernal fridge compartment temperature. The int ernal temperature should be 5˚C or colder , although some sections such as the salad bin will be slightly w armer . The setting of the control wheel will depend on the loca [...]

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    Useful A dvice 7 Note: The Rating Plate , which lists the appliance Model Number and Serial Number can be found near the bottom of the freezer compartment on the interior wall. Note: The photographs indicate the F ast Freeze and stor age areas (see tables). The fridge cabinet and door furniture will vary according to each model specifications. USEF[...]

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    Making the best use of your Fridge F reezer Note : Always use the handle pro vided to open the fridge / freezer door. T o ensure that y our fridge freezer operat es as efficiently as possible : F ollow food packaging “best before/use by” instruc tions or your suppliers advice on a suitable maximum storage time . Keep foods tightly co vered to r[...]

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    Useful A dvice 9 USEFUL ADVICE Advic e on Adjusting Shelv es Make the most of the interior storage space by repositioning shelv es to suit the various heights of individual items y ou wish to store . T o remov e, ensure that the door is open fully . Slide the shelf forward and tilt from position. Commodity and Bottle Racks Commodity racks can be re[...]

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    Salad Bins F or the storage of fruit, vegetables and salad items. When storing vegetables , remov e unusable leaves and soil. Leav e l ettuce, cabbage and cauliflower on the stem. It is advisable to clean the salad bin regularly , it can be removed by sliding it out fr om position. Note : C are must be taken to ensure that the salad bin is pushed i[...]

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    Useful A dvice 11 Storing F oo d in a F reezer F reeze and store either fr esh food or long term commercially fro zen foods. Generally speaking long term storage means up to 3 months but this can vary , so always follo w your supplier ’ s recommendations otherwise refer to the pictorial guide on the door liner (as shown, right). Place fro zen foo[...]

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    Useful A dvice 12 Advic e on Using F reezer Draw ers The freezer c ompar tments can be used with or without the dr awer s. Howev er , the bottom draw er needs to remain in position at all times (to maintain the c or rect storage tempera ture). It is generally more conv enient to use the drawers but if a lot of food is to be stored the drawers can b[...]

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    Defrosting 13 Defrosting Fr idge compartment No manual defrosting required The fridge compartment will defrost automatically . During defros t periods water droplets form on the interior back wall of y our Fridge and refr eeze afterwards. W ARNING: Ensure that stored f ood does not come into contact with the int erior back wall of your F ridge. Als[...]

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    Cleaning 14 Cleaning W ARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out mains plug before cle aning . Interior Note : W e recommend you use a straw to k eep the defrost gutter d rain hole clear of any blockage. DO NO T use sharp metal tools which could cause damage beyond repair . W ARNING: Do not use abrasive pow der , household cleaner , bleach [...]

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    Going A wa y If you are going awa y and don’t wan t to use your fridge freezer , switch off electricit y supply and pull out the mains plug. Remov e food and follo w the cleaning instructions on the previous page. Note : L eave the doors ajar to prevent an accumulation of odours . Changing the Light Bulb W ARNING: Switch off electricity supply an[...]

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    Door Reversal Y ou will need a selec tion of small hand tools , screwdrivers, spanners etc. to carr y out this procedure . Our Ser vice Department can arrange for an Engineer to do the con version for you but a charge will be made. W ARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out the mains plug. Remove all door furniture and all loose items/fitt[...]

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    Refit Low er D oor 14. T ake off the two screw cov ers from the left hand centre panel and remove the two screws. F it these screws and covers ov er on the right ha nd side. 15. F it the centre hinge on the left hand side with the original screws, cover the screws with the original cov ers. 16. Using a thin blunt instrument, remove the hinge bush c[...]

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    T roubleshooting IS THE FRIDGE FREEZER W ORKING AS Y OU W ANT? Have y ou read through the instruction book ? If you still hav e a problem, before calling our service organisation see if any of the tips below help . The fridge freez er will not work 1. Check plug is firmly positioned in the socket outlet and the power supply is switched on. 2. Check[...]

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    T roubleshooting Ice builds up rapidly inside the fridge 1. Check that nothing is stopping the door from closing properly . 2. Check that foods and liquids are cov ered to av oid the build up of moisture inside. 3. If your kitchen becomes exceptionally warm, your fridge may not defrost regularly . Automatic defrosting will return to normal operatio[...]

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    Rec y cling & Disposal Information “Satisfaction guaranteed or your mone y back ” W e give you a unique ‘satisfaction guaranteed’ promise - valid for 90 da ys - after you hav e purchased your Hotpoint appliance . If there is a technical probl em simply call Hotpoint Repair ser vic e or visit our web-site at www .hotpoin tservic e .c o .[...]

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    21 After Sales S ervice “No compan y is better positioned to offer an after sales servic e 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 y ou also have the advantage [...]

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    Indesit Company UK Limited, Morley W ay , Peterborough, PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOL VERHAMPT ON. 01/2005 195046575.01 K ey Contacts After Sales Servic e Over 1100 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensur e that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we off e r . Repair Service and Inf ormatio[...]