Hotpoint RLA36 manual

LARDER FRIDGE - MODELS RLA34,RLA36,RLM34,RLM36 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INST ALLA TION & USE GET TING ST ARTED: T o ensure that your fridge runs reliably and efficiently f ollow these steps. Choose a location for your fridge, away from an y heat sources and allow adequate ventilation - 30mm (1 1 / 4 inch) gap above . Level the fridge b y adjusting the [...]

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[...]

Installation Location & Air Cir culation Locate y our fridge away from sources of heat e .g. cookers, radiators, direc t sunlight as e xtreme temperature will affect its per f or mance . Allow a minimum 30mm (1 1 / 4 inch) between the top of the fridge and the underside of the worktop . Pro viding you follow the recommended v entilation require[...]

Installation 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 . Before plugging in and switching on, leave the fridge standing i n its final locati[...]

Installation Electrical Supply W ARNING: This appliance must be earthed. The fridge must be positioned so that the plug is accessible a fter 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 t o BS1362. Changing the Plug Cut off and dispose[...]

C ontrols Con trolling the T emperatur e of the Fridge C ompar tment 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 bin, will be slightly w armer . The setting of the control wheel will depend on the lo[...]

Useful A dvice 7 ST OR A GE ZONES Zone T ype Food St orage A Cool Dairy produc ts , Cheese, butter , margarine, Low fa t spreads, cook ing fats / lards Preserves - Jam, curd, mar malade , 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 V egetables, fruit and sa[...]

Making the best use of your Fridge Note : Always use the handle pro vided to open the fridge door . T o ensure that y our fridge operates as efficiently as possible : ● F ollow food packaging “best before/use by” instructions or your suppliers advice on a suitable maximum storage time . ● Keep foods co vered to retain moisture and prev ent [...]

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. Not e : Care must be taken to ensure that the salad bin is closed[...]

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. Note : if your kitchen becomes exceptionally warm, your Larder F ridge may not defrost regularly . W ARNING: Ensure the defrost drain hole is kept [...]

Going A way If you are going awa y and don’ t want to use your fridge , switch off the socket outlet 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 at socket outlet and pull out t[...]

12 Y ou will need a selection of small hand tools , screwdrivers, spanners etc. to carry 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. Door Reversal W ARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out the mains plug. Remove loose items/fittings fr om inside the fr i[...]

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 appliance will not w ork 1. Check plug is firmly positioned in the socket outlet and the power supply is switched on. 2. Check power supply[...]

14 & E C I V R E S E E T N A R A U G 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 o[...]

15 GU SER ARANTEE VICE & 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 1000 fully qualified enginee[...]

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