Hotpoint RLA80 manual

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  • Page 1

    LARDER FRIDGE - MODEL RLA80, RLM80, RLS80 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INST ALLA TION & USE GET TING ST ARTED: T o ensure that your fridge runs reliably and efficiently f ollow these steps. SAFETY & INST ALLA TION C ONTROLS USEFUL ADVICE CLEANING & MAINTENANCE SERVICE & GUARANTEE TROUBLESHOOTING Choose a location for your fridge, away from any [...]

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    F or Y our Safety For y our safety , read the following advic e: The fridge cooling system con tains a small amount of gas which is environmentally friendly but flammable. T o a void any risk :- ● Install the fridge following the installation instructions and ensure that ventilation openings ar e k ept clear of obstruction. ● T ake care when in[...]

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    Installation Location & Air Cir culation Locate y our fridge away from sources of heat e .g. cookers, radiators , direct sunlight as ex tr eme temperature will affect its per f or mance . Allow a minimum 100mm (4 inches) between the top of the fridge and the ceiling or the underside of a wall cupboard . Pro viding you follow the recommended v e[...]

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    Installation Stability bracket: W ARNING: T o prev ent the fridge from tilting for war ds, it must be held in place with the stability bracket supplied. This is the responsibility of the customer . 4 SAFETY & INST ALLA TION 1. Position the fridge in its chosen location. 2. Looking from the front of the fridge , mark the position of the left han[...]

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    Installation 5 SAFETY & INST ALLA TION Lev elling: Lev el the fr idge when it is in its final location b y adjusting the front feet, until firm contact is made with the floor . This will stop rocking or vibration and keep the door aligned which helps the fridge run reliably and efficiently . Note: Before plugging in and switching on, leav e the[...]

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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 essible af ter installation. Fu se s Y our applianc e 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 internal fridge compartment temperature. The int er nal temper ature should be 5˚C or colder although some sections such as the salad bins will be slightly warmer . The setting of the control wheel will depend on the loca t[...]

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    Useful A dvice 8 ST OR A GE ZONES Zone T yp e Food St orage A Cool Dairy produc ts , Cheese, butter , margarine, Low fat spr eads, cooking fats / lards Preserves - Jam, curd, marmalade, spread , salad dressing or sauces. B Colder General food storage C Coldest Meat fish & poultr y Pre-c ook ed / chilled f ood D Salad Bins / V egetables, fruit a[...]

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    Making the best use of your Fridge T o ensure that your fridge operates as efficiently as possible : ● F ollow food packaging “best before/use b y ” instructions or your suppliers advice on a suitable maximum storage time . ● Keep foods co vered to retain moisture and prev ent flav our/odour transferenc e. Plastic bags, aluminium foil, plas[...]

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    Useful A dvice 10 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 . Note : Only the front half of the shelf can be repositioned, the back half must remain in its original position. Split glass shelf The split shelf ca[...]

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    Useful A dvice 11 USEFUL ADVICE Salad Bins F or the storage of fruit, vegetables and salad items. When storing vegetables , remove unusable lea ves and soil and lea ve lettuce , cabbage and cauliflower on the stem. It is advisable to clean the salad bin regularly , it can be removed by sliding it out from position. Note : C are must be taken to ens[...]

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    Defrosting 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 Larder Fridge a nd refreez e af terwards. W ARNING: Ensure that stored food does not come int o contact with the int erior back wall of your Larder F ridge. Also ensure the defro[...]

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    Cleaning 13 Cleaning W ARNING: Switch off electr ical supply and pull out mains plug bef ore 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 NOT use sharp metal tools which could cause damage beyond repair . W ARNING: D o not use abrasiv e powder , household cleaner , bleach[...]

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    Going A way If you are going awa y and don’t want to use your fridge , switch off the electricit y supply and pull out the mains plug. Remove f ood and follow the cleaning instructions on the previous page. Note : L ea v e the do or ajar to pre vent an accumulation of odours. Changing the Light Bulb W ARNING: Switch off electr icity supply and pu[...]

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    CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Door Reversal Y ou will need a cross head screwdriver , a flat blade screwdriver and a 5mm spanner to carr y out this proc edure. 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 electr ical supply and pull out the mains plug . Remove all doo[...]

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    CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Door Rev ersal 16 Note : Y ou may require assistance to do this: 25. Place the top hinge ont o the door , slide the door onto the bottom hinge pin and support the door whilst screwing the top hinge bracket into position. Ensure that the top hinge bracket is positioned correctly . 26. Adjust the front f eet (see ‘Levelli[...]

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    T roubleshooting IS THE FRIDGE 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 will not wor k 1. Check plug is firmly positioned in the socket outlet and the power supply is switched on. 2. Check power supply wi[...]

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    Rec y cling & Disposal Information “Satisfaction guaranteed or your mone y back ” W e give you a unique ‘sa tisfac tion guaranteed’ promise - valid f or 90 day s - af ter y ou have 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 .theservic ec en tr e[...]

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    19 After Sales S ervice “No compan y is b etter positioned to off er an af ter 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 advanta[...]

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    General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley W ay , Peterborough, PE2 9JB. PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOL VERHAMPTON. July 2003 2766200015-04 K ey C ontac ts After Sales Ser vice Over 1200 trained specialists, direc tly emplo yed by us, ensure th at you can ha ve complete confidence in both the applianc es and services we offe r. Repair Ser vic[...]