Hotpoint RTA 41 manual

Instructions for Installation and Use Refrigerator Model R T A 41[...]

2 CONTENTS Product Safety Installation Electrical Connection Get to Know your Appliance Getting your Appliance ready for use How to use the Refrigerator Compartment Storage Guide How to use the Freezer Compartment Energy Saving T ips Food Storage Caring for your Appliance T roubleshooting Door Reversal After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Con[...]

3 7. Never put ice cubes just r emoved from the fr eezer into your mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause burns. 8. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. T urning the thermostat knob to the " OFF " setting does not suffice to break all electrical contact [...]

4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Fitting a new plug IMPORT ANT : WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE... Green and Y ellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the colour ed markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: - Connect[...]

5 A A Thermostat knob for regulating the temperature Use this knob to regulate the temperatur e of the refrigerator . The following settings are available: The refrigerator is of f; 1 less cold; 5 colder B Removable door shelves with lid, with egg tray and lidded butter dish C Removable miscellaneous shelf D Hinged shelf E Compartment for a 2 litre[...]

6 NOTICE After the appliance has been delivered, stand it in the upright position and wait approximately 3 hours be- fore connecting it to the electrical outlet to guarantee that it operates properly . Thermostat setting The thermostat setting will depend on the location of the appliance, room temperatur e and how often the door is The thermostat a[...]

7 - W ithin the refrigerator compar tment, the air circulates natu- rally , with the colder air falling because it is heavier . This is the reason why meat and cheeses should be placed above the vegetable crisper . - Please follow our instructions carefully on maximum stor - age time: any food, even the freshest, will not r emain edible for any ext[...]

8 - Install the Appliance Correctly This means that the appliance should be installed away from heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated r oom. - Use the Right T emperature Setting A setting which is too cold increases energy consumption. - Do not Overfill T o conserve food properly , the cold air must circulate fr eely within the refri[...]

9 Meat and Fish Food Wrapping Tenderising (days) Storage (months) Thawing Time Beef Roast Tinfoil 2 / 3 9 / 10 Not required. Lamb Tinfoil 1 / 2 6 Not required. Pork Roast Tinfoil 1 6 Not required. Veal Roast Tinfoil 1 8 Not required. Veal/Pork Chops Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices) 6 Not required. Veal/Lamb Cutle[...]

10 Fruits and Vegetables Food Preparation Blanching Time Wrapping Storage (months) Thawing Time Apples and Pears Peel and cut into slices. 2’ In Containers (cover with syrup) 12 In refrigerator very slowly. Apricots, Peaches, Cherries and Plums Peel and pit. 1’ / 2’ In Containers (cover with syrup) 12 In refrigerator very slowly. Strawberries[...]

11 Cleaning and maintenance Always unplug the appliance from the mains befor e cleaning. - Y our appliance is manufactured with hygienic odourless materials. T o preserve these characteristics, always use sealed containers for strong smelling foods to avoid the formation of odours that are dif ficult to remove. - Use only a water and bicarbonate so[...]

12 The refrigerator does not function. Have you checked whether: • The main switch for the electricity to the apartment or home has been turned off; • The plug is pr operly inserted in the outlet; • The outlet is adequate; try inserting the plug into another outlet in the room. • That the ther mostat setting is not in the Off position; • [...]

13 DOOR REVERSAL W ar ning: Before attempting to r emove the doors, switch off the electrical supply and pull out the mains plug. It is r ecommended that you remove any loose items/fittings fr om inside the appliance and place food into insulated containers whilst carrying out this operation. Y ou may requir e assistance to carefully lay the applia[...]

"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 fr ee replacement [...]

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

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