Hotpoint HM450 User's Manual
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1. T0 12 iude Dh Contamers add 10 sugar h refrgerator very x sbw y n Contamers ugar n refrgerator very Fruit Juice W ash cutand crush ene 10 712 iuda Rem ove leaves cut head nto sn allpieces and blanch Plasti astic bags 12 Not d Sauce n waterand a litte km on g T uice Cabbage and Wee and cut nto sm all 1 2 Plastic bags 10 12 fisso ances BrusselSprouts preces French Beans W ash and slice if requied Plastic bags 10 7212 Notrequired Canots Peppers Peel wash and slce if SIC 12 Not d and Tumis necessary aty Plastic bags ot require Plastic bags or M ushroom s and W ash peeland cutup 3 A Asparagus Atroom tem perature Contamers W ash and cutup nm sn all 7 Plastic bags or ves aot OU neces Contaners 6 7 Not required Plastic bags Plastic bags i CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE Before doing any cleaning disconnect the appli ance from the electricity by pulling out the plug or turning off the general switch in your home Defrosting WARNING do not damage the refrigeration circuit Do not use mechanical devices or instruments other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process How to Defrost the Refrigerator This appliance defrosts automatically and the water is chan nelled to the back toward the drain installed for this purpose fig 2 Here the heat produced by the compressor will make it evaporate The only thing2. kitchen think Instructions for Installation and Use Fridge Freezer Model HM450 To the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this book The information can be found on the rating plate To the User You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference CONTENTS Product Satety 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 Tips Food Storage Caring tor your Appliance Troubleshooting Notes After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts Retention of this Instruction Book OY OOo O0 4 J OY UK UJ UJ 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Back Cover This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as It contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else or move house and leave it behind make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from GDA LTD Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB z PRODUCT SAFETY ATTENTION Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions which will ensure safe installation use and maintenance of your applianc
3. 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE O Temperature control This knob is used to regulate the temperature in the two compartments with the following settings Adjustable feet Fruit and vegetable crispers Meat Cheese container Drain for Defrost Water Removable height adjustable shelves A I R System Advanced Integrated Refrigeration e he refrigerator is off 1 minimum cold temperature s 5 maximum cold temperature freezing fresh foods and making ice o9 05990909 Compartment for storing frozen foods Aroma saving storage box Removable door shelf with egg tray Tiltable door shelves Removable door shelves for small food products and bottles Removable door shelf for small food products Sliding divider for bottles Compartment for bottles oO 9 O99 O99 GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE 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 Before placing foodstuffs in the refrigerator or freezer clean the interior well with warm water and baking soda After plugging in an switching on at the socket make sure the light is on inside the refrigerator compartment Then turn the temperature control A to the 3 setting After a few hours you can
4. Genuine Parts and AccessoriesUK 08709 077 077 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our web site Genuine parts and accessories extended warranties and service repairs are all available on our web site at SERVICECENTRE www theservicecentre co uk Guarantee Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back We give you a unique satisfaction guaranteed promise valid for 90 days after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web site at www theservicecentre co uk and where necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee we will replace your machine or if you prefer give you your money back All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour guarantee as well as free replacement parts for the first 5 years except microwaves selected integrated appliances and cooker hoods which have a one year guarantee provided that they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer Guarantee terms and conditions Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to the following provisions that your appliance Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet Has been used solel
5. a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following after sales service options Repair Service and Information Help Desk UK 08709 066066 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance Available 364 days a year with a fast effective and value for money service We have the largest white goods repair service in the UK with over 1200 of our own fully trained engineers All repairs include a parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance our operators are on hand with help and advice All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen we offer two service cover plans to give you total peace of mind FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period of cover FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8 years old Repair Protection Plan Kitchen Cover
6. it is plugged in Insufficient power The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum power load of the appliance which is indicated on the rating plate located within the freezer Before making the electrical connection After the appliance has been delivered place it in the verti cal upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions properly ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your appliance is supplied with a 13amp fused plug that can be plugged into a 13amp socket for immediate use Before using the appliance please read the instructions below WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Replacing fuse covers When replacing a faulty fuse a 13amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the fuse cover re fitted If the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained Replacement fuse covers If a replacement fuse cover is fitted it must be of the correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug Changing the plug Removing the plug If your appliance has a non rewireable moulded plug and you should wish to remove it to add a longer cable or to re route the mains cable through partitions units etc please ensure that either The plug is replaced by a fused 13amp re wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval Or The
7. mains cable is wired directly into a 13amp cable outlet controlled by a switch in compliance with BS 5733 which is accessible without moving the appliance Disposing of the plug Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket The cable should be cut as close as possible to the moulded plug Remove the fuse WARNING To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else Fitting a new plug IMPORTANT WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Connect Green and Yellow wire to terminal marked E or tor coloured Green and Yellow Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured red or brown Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black or Blue If a 13amp plug BS 1363 is used it must be fitted with a 13amp fuse A 15amp plug must be protected by a 15amp fuse either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your machine consult a qualified electrician before use CE Marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC directives Low Voltage Equipment 73 23 EEC amp 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility
8. place fresh food inside the refrigerator and frozen food inside the freezer How to use the refrigerator compartment The temperature control automatically regulates the temperature inside the appliance 1 2 minimum cold temperature 5 maximum cold temperature It is recommended that a medium setting be used To increase the amount of space optimize arrangement and improve appearance this appliance has a cooling area located within the back panel of the refrigerator compart ment When the appliance is operating this panel may be covered with frost or droplets of water depending on whether the compressor is operating or not The refrigerator compartment of your appliance is equipped with A LR System Advanced Integrated Refrigeration which makes it possible to achieve optimal food storage while simplifying the use of the refrigerator thanks to the following features Fast temperature reset after the doors have been opened the internal temperatures return to optimal levels faster improving food storage More uniform temperature distribution this makes it possible to place any type of food on any shelf Higher humidity level this allows you to store food longer Please follow our instructions carefully on maximum storage time any food even the freshest will not remain ed ible for any extended amount of time Contrary to popular belief cooked foods do not store any longer than raw food Do not place flu
9. ant If you do not have any in the house you can use a neutral soap DO NOT use abrasive detergents bleach or deterents con taining ammonia NEVER use solvent based products All removable parts should be taken out and soaked in warm soapy water or detergent Rinse and dry them thoroughly before putting them back in the appliance When the appliance is not used for a long time remember to clean the interior and dry thoroughly leave the doors open to prevent the formation of mould and unpleasant odors Replacing the light bulb The bulb for lighting the interior of the refrigerator is located at the back of the thermostat box When replacing the lamp unplug the appliance from the electrical socket unscrew the burned out lamp and replace it with another with a wattage no higher than 15W fig 3 11 Fig 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing works Check that e The mains switch in your home is on e here has not been a power cut e The plug is properly inserted in the socket and is switched on e he socket is working try another appliance in the socket to check e The fuse in the plug is ok if not replace it see ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool properly Check that e The doors close well and that the seals are not damaged e The doors have not left open too long e he thermostat knob is on the correct setting e The refrigerator or freezer is not overtilled The foo
10. d inside the refrigerator is too cold Check that e the temperature setting is too low or not the best e he food is not in contact with the back wall which is the coldest part The motor runs constantly Check that e the temperature control is on the correct setting e the doors have been open continuously e he room temperature is not too high The appliance makes too much noise The gas refrigerant produces a slight noise even when the compressor is not running this is not a defect Check that e The refrigerator is level e The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects that vibrate and make noise There is water on the bottom of the refrigerator Check that e The hole for draining the water from the frost is clogged see fig 2 If after all the checks the appliance still does not operate or the problem persists call Hotpoint Service see KEY CONTACTS back page and inform them of the type of problem the abbreviation of the model name Mod and the relative numbers S N written on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse spare parts which are not originals NOTES NS After Sales Service 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
11. e Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards EN60 and has been awarded the European approval mark IMQ for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimi nation of radio interference EC directive 87 308 02 06 89 1 This appliance must not be installed outdoors not even in an area protected by a roof It is extremely dangerous to leave it exposed to rain or storms 2 It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refriger ate and freeze foodstuffs following the instructions for use contained in this manual 3 Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet or with wet hands or feet 4 It is highly recommended that you do not use extension cords or multiple socket adapters If the refrigerator is in Stalled between cabinets make sure that the cord is not bent or dangerously pinched or compressed 5 Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the plug from the wall socket this is very dangerous 6 Never touch the cooling components within the appli ance especially with wet hands because this could result in injury INSTALLATION To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to reduce energy consumption it is important that the appliance is installed correctly Ventilation The compressor and condenser generate heat and therefore need to be ventilated properly Avoid placing the appliance in direct sunli
12. ght or next to an electric stove or similar appliance Areas not adequately ventilated are not suitable for this appliance Therefore it should be installed in a room with an opening eg window that provides the appropriate amount of air re circulation It is also important that the room is not too humid During installation make sure not to cover or obstruct the grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance For proper ventilation you must leave at least 10cm between the top of any cabinets above it at least 5cm between the sides of the appliance to any adjacent cabinet walls Away from Heat Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly exposed to sunlight or near an oven hob or the like Level The appliance must be level If the floor is not level use the front adjustable feet to level the appliance 7 Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer 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 Turning the thermostat knob to the setting does not suffice to break all electrical contact with the mains 9 Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent children who might play in or around the appliance from being locked inside 10 Before calling for service assistance in the case of
13. ids in containers without covering them this will lead to an increase in the level of moisture within the refrigerator causing the formation of frost Be careful not to place containers plastic or glass food or other items in direct contact with the cooling area of the interior back wall of the refrigerator This could harm the food increase energy consumption and facilitate the forma tion of condensate on food containers etc Do not be concerned about this The refrigerator is operat ing normally If the temperature control is positioned on higher settings while the refrigerator is heavily filled and the ambient tem perature high the appliance may run continuously resulting in the formation of frost on the back cooling area This will lead to an increase in energy consumption To avoid this situation just turn the temperature control to a lower setting so that the appliance defrosts automatically Hotter air is drawn in B above This air is cooled when it comes into contact with the refrigeration panel A above The refrigerator compartment is equipped with practical slide To preserve meat place the cover as indicated in Fig A out shelves Fig 1 which can be adjusted for height using To preserve cheese overturn the cover and place it as the appropriate guides This featore allows you to store large indicated in Fig B containers and food products This box is not supplied with some models ut Storing F
14. mal function consult the chapter entitled TROUBLESHOOTING to determine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem Do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the inter nal components of the appliance 11 If damaged the power supply cord on this appliance must necessarily be replaced by our service centre because special tools are required for replacement 12 Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment for food storage if these are not those recommended by the manufacturer 13 At the end of the functional life of your appliance containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and perhaps gas R600a isobutane in the refrigeration circuit the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump For this operation please contact your dealer or the Local Organisation in charge of waste disposal Electrical Connection and Earthing Before proceeding with the electrical connection make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate located within the freezer corresponds to the mains voltage in your homeand that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in ac cordance with safety standards for 46 90 systems If the socket is not fitted with an earthing wire the manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages and or injuries arising out of the use of the appliance Do not use multiple sockets or adapters Position the appliance in such a way that you can access the socket where
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16. ood in the Refrigerator Compartment Food Storage Time Wrapped meat and cleaned fish Dior des use cling film or pack in plastic bags Fresh cheese 3 or 4 days Eggs month Butter margarine Cooked or precooked food packed in air tight containers and when cool store 3 or 4 days in refrigerator Sausages salami sandwich meats in general fresh pasta custards puddings chocolates cream pastries 3 or 4 days bread dry pastries red tomatoes Bottled products milk drinks yoghurt Fruits and vegetables What Not to Store in the Refrigerator Garlic transmits odour onions and leeks Bananas they will turn black Citrus fruits Potatoes and root vegetables store in dark dry places Location in the Refrigerator On the shelf above the vegetable crisper which is the coldest area On the shelf above the vegetable crisper which is the coldest area In special egg rack on door On any shelf On any shelf On any shelf On special door shelves In vegetable crisper How to use the freezer compartment For the preparation of food to be frozen please consult a specialized manual Food that has be thawed even partially must not be re frozen you must cook it in order to consume it within 24 hours or to freeze it once again When freezing fresh foods remember that they should not touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods Place the food that you wish to freeze in the
17. pliance for build up of ice Check the thickness of the frost on the walls of the freezer and immediately defrost it if the layer becomes too thick see CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE FOOD STORAGE Meat and Fish Beef Roast Lam b Pork Roast VealRoast VealPork Chops Vealfam b Cutlets M nced M eat Heart and Liver Sausages Duck and Goose Pheasant Partrge and W iB Duck Each piece wrapped in cling film and then n tni 4 to 6 sires Each piece wrapped in cling film and then n tni 4 to 6 sires n aim nium contamners covered w ih clng Film Thi Film Film Plastic bags Plastic bags Film Plastic bags days m onths E ee ee A Es ee m nced m C IL LU fee a 1 3 Thaw ing Tme Not wquied Not rquied Not wquied Not wquied Not wquied Not wquied Sbw iy n refrgerator Not wquied As necessary Very sbw Y n refrgerator Very sbw Y n refrgerator Very sbw Y n refrgerator FOOD STORAGE Fruits and Vegetables Blanching Tme Storage F P i ood reparation ai onis W rapping Thaw ng Time h Contamers Cover w ih syrup D refrgerator very d sbw y Apples and Pears Peeland cut nto slces Apricots Peaches Peeland pit 1 2 Straw berres Blackberries and Rinse and dry Raspberres Cooked Fruit Cut cook and stram h Contamers Cover w ih syrup h refrgerator very sbw y Th Contaners Cover w ith sugar D refrgerator very
18. tions so that they freeze quickly and uniformly The packages should be clearly marked with the content and the date they were frozen Do not open the freezer door in the event of a power failure or malfunction This precaution will slow the rise in tempera ture within the compartment If the door is not opened frozen and fast frozen foods will remain in their current state for approximately 9 14 hours Do not place full bottles in the freezer they could easily burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze Fill ice trays so that they are no more than 3 A full f the room temperature remains below 14 C for a long peraiod of time the freezer will not reach the temperatures required for storage and storage life will be shorter In this case frozen food should be used within a relatively short period of time Keep the Door Closed Open your doors only when necessary remember that every time you open the door most of the cold air will be lost To bring bring the temperature back to the proper level the motor must run for a considerable amount of time consuming a substantial amount of energy Check the Door Seals Keep the seals clean and make sure that they fit tightly against the door This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes No Hot Foods A container of hot food in the refrigerator will increase the temperature significantly allow food to cool to room temperature before storing Check you ap
19. top compartment where the temperature will fall below 18 C which is ideal for freezing food properly Remember that proper conserva tion depends on the speed of freezing The maximum amount of food you can freeze per day is indicated on the rating plate situated inside the refrigerator compartment When using the appliance for the first time or after it has been turned off you can place food into it only after it has been running for 6 8 hours Then put the fresh food into the the appropriate compartments and turn the temperature control A to setting 3 Freezing will be complete after approximately 24 hours During the freezing process avoid opening the door of the freezer ENERGY SAVING TIPS Install the Appliance Correctly This means that the appliance should be installed away from heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room Correct temperature settings Set the refrigerator temperature to one of the middle settings Very cold temperature settings will not only consume a great deal of energy but will neither improve nor lengthen the storage life of the food Excessively cold temperatures may ruin vegetables and cheese Do not Overfill Remember that proper storage of food requires good air circulation Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air circulation and overwork the compressor In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally it is rec ommended that you divide food into small por
20. y for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises ie not for commercial or trade use Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating plate X Has not been subject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than one of our own service engineers Vac For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call 08701 50 60 70 or visit www hotpoint co uk o Reading amp Disposal Information s part of Hotpoint s continued commitment to helping the environment Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully To minimise risk of injury to children remove the door plug and cut mains cable off flush with the appliance Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket and the door cannot be locked shut T SS d Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1200 trained specialists directly employed by us ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer SERVICECENTRE Repair Service and Information Desk UK 08709 066 066 Open 8 to 8 Mon Fri 8 to 6 Sat 10 to 4 Sun amp Bank Holidays www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the following informatio
21. you must do is to periodically check and clean the hole of the drain which is located be hind the fruit and vegetable crisper keeping it clear so that the water drains properly How to Defrost the Freezer Remember to regularly remove the frost with the scraper provided do not use knives or metal objects f the frost is more than 15 mm thick the freezer must be defrosted Proceed as follows Turn the temperature control A to the setting Then wrap all the frozen and fast frozen food in news paper placing it either in the refrigerator or in a cool place Leave the freezer door open so that the frost thaws completely You can speed this process by placing containers of warm water in the compartment Dry the compartment thoroughly To start up the appliance again move the temperature control to the original operating position Fig 2 Cleaning and Special Maintenance Before cleaning the appliance first switch off and remove the plug from the socket Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic odourless materials To preserve these characteristics always use sealed containers to store foods in order to prevent spills which could stain and cause unpleasant difficult to remove odours Use a water and bicarbonate solution to clean the appli ance Cean the interior and exterior with a sponge soaked in warm water and a sodium bicarbonate solution which is among other things a good disinfect
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