Hotpoint HM311i User's Manual
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1. Has not been subject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than one of our own service engineers Oe For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call 08701 50 60 70 or visit www hotpoint co uk amp Recycling amp Disposal Information As 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 7 GB NS 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 information Serial number Oooo Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 Open 8 to 8 Mon Sun www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts and Accessories UK 08709 077 077 Ope2. Turn the control knob clockwise from the OFF O position to the required setting 1 7 TEMPERATURE SELECTION Higher settings on the knob towards 7 mean lower temperatures colder in all compartments of the appliance Temperature in the interior of the appliance may even drop below 0 C When the ambient temperature is normal we recommend medium setting Changes of the ambient temperature affect temperature in the interior of the appliance ne the correct setting of the thermostat nob In the OFF O position the appliance does not operate the cooling system is switched off however the interior light will still operate when the door is opened 11 Storing Food STORING FRESH FOOD Proper use of the appliance adequately packed food correct temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of the food stored Foods to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed to prevent drying out and odour transference Plastic bags containers with lids foil and plastic stretch wrap are ideal Wrap cheese firstly in greaseproof paper and then in a polythene bag excluding as much air as possible For best results take out of the fridge an hour before eating Before storing food in the refrigerator remove the excess packaging Allow adequate air circulation around packages make sure that foodstuffs do not touch each other various odo
3. we B kitchen think Instructions for Installation and Use Integrated Fridge Freezer Model HM311i 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 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not plug in and switch appliance on at the mains until installation is complete You may be charged for a service call if a problem with your appliance is caused by incorrect installation or misuse Electrical Supply WARNING This appliance must be earthed Fuses Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse If you need to replace the fuse only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362 should be used Correct replacement is identified by colour coding or the marking on base of plug WARNING Do not use plug unless fuse cover is fitted Changing the Plug Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket WARNING To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else IMPORTANT WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE Green Yellow a Earth Green and yellow Earth 13A ASTA approved Blue Neutral wire to terminal fuse to BS1362 Brown Live marked E If you change the plug the colour of symboL B
4. Check that stored food or packaging is notin contact with the cooling plate on the interior rear wall of the refrigerator NB It is normal for droplets to run down the cooling plate Is there ice formation on the interior rear wall see Manual defrosting of the Refrigerator Refrigerator interior light does not work SWITCH OFF AT THE SOCKET AND PULL OUT THE MAIN PLUG check the bulb is screwed in correctly If it still doesn t work replace the bulb see Changing the Light Bulb The freezer door is difficult to open If you have just closed the freezer door it may be particularly difficult to open again immediately This is partly due to the difference in temperature between the room and the internal compartment Wait 5 minutes for the external and internal pressure to equalise and try again Refrigerator and freezer compartments are colder than normal This is normal when the integrated fast freeze switch is selected The compressor runs for prolonged periods NS D 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 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 part
5. Food Procedure 13 Storing Frozen Food 13 Defrosting Frozen Food 13 Caring for your Appliance Defrosting 14 Changing the Light Bulb 14 Cleaning 15 Going Away 15 Troubleshooting 16 After Sales Service 17 Guarantee 18 Key Contacts Back Cover Retention of the Instruction Book 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 Installation WARNING THE APPLIANCE SHOULD ONLY BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS CURRENT STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS Before Fitting Before connecting to the electricity supply leave the appliance to stand for 2 hours to allow the cooling system to settle Please read through this section before starting any work At the base of the kitchen unit intended for installing the appliance there should be at least 200cm free space for adequate air circulation Do not cover the air outlet grille at the top of the appliance Your Integrated Fridge Freezer is designed to fit into a tall housing as shown fig 1 It is vitally important that the appliance is vented correctly B mm Top door Choosing a location Your Integrated Fridge Freezer should be fitted int
6. exterior of the appliance with warm water and asmall amount of liquid detergent dry thoroughly Varnished surfaces are cleaned with soft cloth and an alcohol based cleaning agent for example glass cleaners You may also use alcohol ethanol or isoprophylic alco hol The application of abrasive and specially aggressive cleaners such as the stainless steel cleaners is not appropriate for the cleaning of plastic and coated parts Remove the detachable accessories in the interior of the appliance and wash in warm soapy water dry thoroughly Wipe the interior and fittings with a clean cloth wrung out in either a solution of one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint water or Milton sterilising fluid diluted according to manufacturers instructions Dry the interior thoroughly with a clean cloth before replacing fittings and food Every now and then wipe the condenser on the rear wall of the appliance Use a soft non metal brush or a vacuum cleaner Do not forget to clean also the defrost water receptacle above the refrigerator oe do not remove the recepta cle Use warm soapy water to wipe along and in between the creases of the door seal dry thoroughly WARNING Do not use detergent it will damage the door seal After cleaning reconnect to the power supply and switch on GOING AWAY If you do not intent to use the appliance for a long period set the thermostat knob to the OFF O positio
7. fresh food packages After loading wait another 24 hours then switch off the switch and turn the thermostat knob to the required position see Temperature Selection page 11 The switch is ON when the marking I or colour marking is visible and OFFwhen the marking O is visible or colour marking is not visible depending on model Fast freeze switch STORING FROZEN FOODS Store commercially frozen foods according to the manufacturer s recommended storage instructions as indicated on the packaging When shopping select frozen foods last and be careful in choosing adequately packed foods Wrap frozen food when you buy it and put it in the freezer as soon as possible Don t but pacage of food with a frost layer this indicates that the package has been at least partially thawed before DEFROSTING FROZEN FOOD Partially thawed or defrosted food should be used as soon as possible Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy micro organisms which rapidly activate after defrosting and make foods perishable APPROXIMATE STORAGE TIME FOR FROZEN FOODS Storage Time in months 8 10 Fruit Bread Pastries Ready made Meals 10 12 Vegetables Meat Beef Veal Pork Poultry Game Minced Meat Smoked Sausages Fish lean Caring for your Appliance DEFROSTING AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING OF THE REFRIGERATOR There is no need to defrost the refrigerator because ice deposited on the interior back wall
8. is defrosted automatically Ice is deposited on the interior back wall during the compressor operation later on when the compressor is not operating the ice defrosts and water droplets collect and drain through the outlet in the interior back wall into the drain pan situated above the compressor from where it evaporates MANUAL DEFROSTING OF THE REFRIGERATOR As long as the defrost water runs to the chan nel and through the outlet to the drain pan on the compressor automatic defrosting of the appliance is assured In the case of ice formation on the interior rear wall increasing 3 5mm ice should be manually defrosted Set the thermostat knob to OFF O position and leave the refrigerator door open Never use electric devices for defrosting and do not scrape the ice with sharp objects After defrosting is completed turn the thermostat knob to the desired position and close the refrigerator door The cause of increased ice formation may be one of the following The door does not seal well Clean the gasket if it is contaminated or replace it if it is damaged The door was frequently opened or was left open for along period The food stored in the refrigerator was warm Food or packaging is touching the interior rear wall 14 MANUAL DEFROSTING OF THE FREEZER When the frost and ice layer in the freezer is 3 5mm thick you should defrost the freezer A few hours before defrosting set the thermostat
9. magnetic gasket seals correctly It must The necessary holes on the opposite side of not be creased and must seal all around the cabinet have been made inthe factory and the door plugged Remove the top hinge cover of the refrigerator door Remove the door by unscrewing the hinge the door is supported only by the bottom hinge and remove the hinge washer Unscrew the top strip move it on the opposite side of the appliance and fasten it Unscrew the bottom hinge and washer of the freezer door and the bottom hinge of the refrigerator door Remove the corner caps from the door and reposition them instead of the one with a hole insert the one without it and vice versa Take off the washer from the bottom hinge of the freezer door by turning it in clockwise unscrew the bottom hinge filling plug and screw the bottom hinge without a plug Insert the filling plug and washer in the reverse order into the ho e for the bottom hinge on the opposite side of the appliance Put the freezer door on the bottom hinge Turn the bottom hinge of the refrigerator door by 180 insert the hinge and the washer into the hole of the corner cap on the freezer door and fasten it Use the same procedure for the top hinge of the freezer door and screw it on the opposite side of the upper door Put the washer and the upper door on the hinge Screw the top hinge of the refrigerator door and replcae the cover Repositio
10. he rail and on the lower side with 2 screws through the lower hinges Drill holes 3 x 5 Fig 6 Fig 5 Fig 5 Get to know your Appliance WARNING CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE OR TAMPER WITH THE CONTROLS A 1 Shelf The shelves are adjustable and can be pulled out and used on any of the guide slots They can also be used in a tilted position to allow the safe storage of bottles jars etc on there sides To tilt a shelf place the back of the shelf on a lower slot than the front 2 The defrost water outlet The interior of the refrigerator is cooled with a cooling plate incorporated in the rear wall Under the plate there is a channel and an outlet for the defrosted water Regularly check the outlet and channel for food deposits which could clog the drain hole If the hole is blocked use a plastic straw to clean it out 3 Fruit and vegetable container The container is under the glass at the bot tom of the refrigerator and is mainly used to store fruit and vegetables The door liner The door liner consists of various shelves or holders used for storing eggs cheese butter and yogurt as well as other small packages tubes cans etc The lower shelf is used for storing bottles The interior light The light will come on when the door is opened B 4 Freezing compartment This is used for freezing fresh food 5 Storing compa
11. n switch off at the socket outlet and pull out the plug Remove all food follow defrosting instructions page 13 and clean the appliance Leave the door ajar to prevent the accumulation of odours 15 Troubleshooting When ede an appliance you can come across some problems which are a result of improper handling of the appliance and can be easily eliminated Run through this checklist before calling your nearest Service office The appliance won t work Check the plug is firmly positioned in the wall socket and the power supply is switched on Check the power supply with another appliance Check the fuse There has been a power failure DO NOT OPEN THE FREEZER DOOR If power does not return within 16 hours food should be removed from the freezer and either cooked and eaten within 24 hours or cooked and refrozen The appliance is making alot of noise Check the appliance is stabilised Ensure the appliance is not touching the wall or kitchen units Continuous Operation of the Compressor Has the door been opened frequently or for left open for a long period of time The door is not closed properly does not seal properly clean the gasket if it is contaminated or replace it if it is damaged Have you observed the maximum storage quantities Check there is adequate air circulation Water is leaking from the refrigerator Check that the defrost water outlet is not blocked If blocked a plastic straw can be used to clear
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13. n the slide guides on the opposite side of both doors Plug the remaining holes with the decorative caps Mounting the appliance Before mounting the appliance into the Insert the slides into the guides and fix kitchen uniut disconnect the power supply them on the kitchen unit door some and set the thermostat knob to the OFF 0 15mm from the edge using the A4 x 12 position screws Fig 3 Push the appliance for some 38mm into the A kitchen unit and allow at least 4mm free Fig 3 space on both sides between the appliance and the side walls of the kitchen unit Fig 1 Fig 1 Remove the slide guides and separate the Open both doors as wide as possible and put appliance door from the door of the them together with the door of the kitchen kitchen unit unit The proceduere is as follows Fix the slides taking care not to move Fix the slide guides attached in a plastic them Fig 4 bag along with the screws ST 4 2 x 9 5 to Fix the slides to the original position the edge of the door Cover the open Close the door and check that the gasket holes with the attached cap is not creased and the door opens Put the appliance door and the door of smoothly the kitchen unit Fig 2 Fig 2 Fig 4 Mounting the appliance Fix the appliance into the kitchen unit On Sealthe gap on the opposite side of the the upperside fix the three screws through hinge with the enclosed seal Fig 6 t
14. o a kitchen unit space where it is easy to use The power socket should be in a readily accessible position adjacent to the unit Never place the appliance near a heat emitting device eg cooker radiator water heater or similar and do not expose it to direct sunlight In such a position your Fridge Freezer will have to work harder and will cost more to run and may be damaged by the heat The appliance may be exposed to lower or higher temperatures but only for short periods of time and the temperature should never be lower than 5 C The rear wall of the appliance gets warm during operation and water evaporates from the drain pan on the compressor You must therefore provide adequate air circulation at the rear of the appliance C mm Cabinet 1775 1780 Plinth Ventilation Installation Door reversal AUKBWNE 10 Top hinge cover of the refrigerator door Top hinge of the refrigerator door Top strip Bottom hinge of the refrigerator door Top hinge of the freezer door Washer a 7 Bottom hinge of the freezer door 8 Bottom hinge filling plug of the freezer door 9 Slider guide 10 Corner cap with a hole 11 Corner cap without a hole Installation Door reversal If you find that the direction of the door After you have reversed the door check if opening is not convenient you can reverse it the
15. or wires in the mains lead may not f correspond with the colour of the coloured green Brown Live markings identifying terminals in the and yellow wire to terminal plug You should therefore wire it as E marked or shown M Blue Neutral coloured red wire to terminal Changing the Mains Lead A special lead can be ordered from our Service Department UK 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland 1850 302 220 marked N or coloured black If you have damaged the existing lead or require a longer one a charge will be made It is strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician CE marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC directives C Low Voltage Equipment 72 23 EEC amp 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC 92 3 1 EEC amp 93 68 EEC WARNING AVOID ACCIDENTS TO CHILDREN WHEN DISCARDING AN OLD FRIDGE OR FREEZER BE CERTAIN TO MAKE THE LOCK UNUSABLE IF POSSIBLE REMOVE THE DOOR AND DISCARD SEPERATELY DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SIT ON TOP OF YOUR APPLIANCE IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR SUCH USE AND YOU COULD INJURE YOURSELF OR DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE BY SUCH ABUSE Contents Page Installation Choosing a location 4 Installation 4 Door Reversal 5 6 Mounting the appliance 7 8 Get to know your Appliance 9 10 Getting your Appliance ready for use Final Check 10 Running in the Compressor 10 The Controls 11 Storing Food Storing Fresh Food 12 Freezing Fresh
16. roughly cleaned before freezing it Use correct packaging suitable for the freezer The packaging should be air tight and should not leak since this could cause substantial vitamin loss and dehydration of foods Foils and bags should be soft enough to wrap tightly around foods Mark packages with the following data The kind and quantity of foods The date of loading Prepare fresh foods for freezing in small quantities to ensure that the food freezes quicker and its quality does not deteriorate during thawing and preparation Dry packs of food to be frozen so that they do not freeze elas The quantity of fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer within 24 hours is indicated on the rating plate freezing capacity If the loaded amount is too large the quality of freezing is reduced which affects the quality of frozen foods Don t put liquid filled bottles or sealed cans containing fizzy drinks into the freezer as they may burst Don t try to keep food which has thawed it should be eaten within 24 hours or cooked and refrozen Don t give children lollipops and water ices directly from the freezer the low temperature may cause freezer burns on their lips FREEZING PROCEDURE Switch on the integrated switch for intensive cooling some 24 hours before loading the appliance with larger amounts of fresh foods and turn the thermostat knob to position 4 6 After 24 hours load the freezer with
17. rtment This is used for storing packages of frozen foods 6 Defrost water outlet see care and cleaning Note Various accessories depending on model such as spice container tube holder or addi tional shelves can be bought from authorised centres Getting your Appliance ready for use Before connecting to the mains electricity supply leave the appliance to stand for 2 hours to allow the cooling system to settle Clean the appliance and be thorough especially in the interior see Caring for your Appliance Final Check oe you start using your appliance check that The appliance is level It is thoroughly dry inside There is adequate air circulation Accessories are correctly placed in their positions Running in the Compressor Your appliance is operated by a compressor which switches on and off in order to maintain the internal temperature The compressor requires a running in period of up to 2 months During this time it has to work alittle harder and may result in more noise than usual Noise levels are also determined as to the location of the appliance what is stored and where the items are placed Whether the compressor is running or not it is normal to hear sounds created by the liquid and gases sealed within the system 10 The Controls The temperature in both the fridge and the freezer is regulated by one thermostat which is located inside the top right of the fridge compartment
18. rts and accessories extended warranties and service repairs are all available on our web site at SERVICECENTRE www theservicecentre co uk 17 NS y 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 solely 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
19. s 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 Repair Protection Plan FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period of cover Kitchen Cover FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8 years old 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 pa
20. to position 7 so that packages are well frozen Reset the thermostat to OFF O position and disconnect the power supply Empty the freezer wrap frozen food ina blanket and put in a cool place Insert the supplied pipe into the groove the defrost water outlet in the bottom of the appliance Place a vessel underneath to collect the defrost water Defrosting is accelerated if the door is left open Avoid using defrosting sprays as they may cause damage to the pee parts and may be hazardous to health REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB Should the light fail to work switch off at the power point and pull out the plug Remove the shelves to make access easier Access to the bulb is from the rear of the cover arrow 1 and remove the cover in the direction of arrow 2 Unscrew the old bulb Screw the new bulb securely into the holder Replace the plug in the power point and switch on If the light fails to work do not worry it will not affect the working of your Larder Fridge Obtain a replacement max 15 watt 220 240V alternating current E14 lampholder from your nearest Spares Centre and replace the old bulb Caring for your Appliance cont CLEANING THE APPLIANCE WARNING SWITCH OFF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND PULL OUT THE MAINS PLUG BEFORE CLEANING WARNING DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS ABRASIVE POWDERS OR WAX POLISH THESE NOT ONLY DAMAGE THE SURFACES BUT ALSO LEAVE A SMELL WITHIN THE APPLIANCE Clean the
21. urs may mix Never store poisonous or dangerous substances Your appliance has been designed for the storage of edible food stuffs only Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall be stored in tightly sealed bottles in a vertical position Position food to allow air to circulate freely ensuring nothing comes into contact with the cooling plate at the rear of the refrigerator Foods should be cooled down before storing e qy perishable foods should be stored at the back ie the coldest part of the refrigerator Try not to open the door too often Wrap raw or defrosting meat and poultry in polythene or foil and store below cooked foods and dairy products Clean out salad bins regularly and check that nothing has dripped into them Keep food for as short a time as possible and adhere to sell by dates Store fruit and vegetables in the salad bins under the glass shelf as it provides a better humidity level for these items Take off any unusable leaves on vegetables and wipe off any soil Leave lettuce cabbage parsley and cauliflower on the stem if you are going away ensure that perishable foods are removed from the refrigerator before you leave 12 FRESH FOOD STORAGE TIME IN THE REFRIGERATOR Recommended _ Possible 1 7 days 1 12 days 1 10 days 1 14 days Storing Food FREEZING FRESH FOODS Carefully select food you intend to freeze it should be of high quality and tho
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