Hotpoint RLM80 manual

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 [...]

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 , 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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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