Operating Instructions REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION Installation, 2-3 GB English Positioning and connection Reversible doors Description of the appliance, 4-5 Control panel Overall view Accessories, 6 Start-up and use, 7-8 Starting the appliance Using the display Chiller system Using the refrigerator to its full potential Using the freezer to its full potential Maintenance and care, 9 FF47MX Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours Replacing the light
Installation GB ! Before placing your new appliance into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. ! Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. Positioning and connection Positioning 1. Place the appliance in a well-ventilated humidity-free room. 2. Do not obstruct the rear fan grills.
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. Reversible doors GB If it is necessary to change the direction in which the doors open, please contact the Technical Assistance Centre. WARNING: To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else.
Description of the appliance GB Control panel REFRIGERATOR Temperature Adjustment ALARMS SUPER COOL CHILD LOCK REFRIGERATOR status bar FREEZER status bar SUPER FREEZE ICE PARTY FREEZER Temperature Adjustment I CARE ON/OFF ON/OFF It is possible to switch the whole product (both the refrigerator and freezer compartments) on by pressing this button. The red LED indicates that the product is switched off, while the green LED shows that it is operating.
Overall view GB The instructions contained in this manual are applicable to different model refrigerators. The diagrams may not directly represent the appliance purchased. For more complex features, consult the following pages.
Accessories GB Refrigerator compartment 1 2 Freezer compartment SHELVES: the shelves are removable and their height may be adjusted thanks to special rails (see diagram), allowing easy storage of large containers and bulky food. The height may be adjusted without removing the shelf completely. ICE PARTY: ensures bottles of sparkling wine or champagne reach the right temperature. Place the bottle in the bucket provided inside the FREEZER and STORAGE compartment.
Start-up and use Starting the appliance ! After transportation of the appliance, carefully place it in an upright position and wait at least 3 hours before connecting it to the electricity mains, to make sure it operates as it should. Clean the inside of the refrigerator well using warm water and bicarbonate of soda before placing food inside it. The appliance comes with a motor protection control system which makes the compressor start approximately 8 minutes after being switched on.
GB Chiller system Using the freezer to its full potential No Frost This system can be recognised by the aeration cells located on the back walls of each compartment. The No Frost system circulates cold air continuously to collect humidity and prevent ice and frost formation. The system maintains an optimal humidity level in the compartment, preserving the original quality of the food, preventing the food from sticking together and making defrosting a thing of the past.
Maintenance and care Switching the appliance off Replacing the light bulb To replace the light bulb in the refrigerator compartment, disconnect the plug from the electricity mains. During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply: 1. Hold the ON/OFF button down for more than two seconds until OFF appears on both indicator displays (refrigerator and freezer). 2. Pull the plug out of the socket. ! If this procedure is not followed, the alarm may sound.
Precautions and tips GB ! The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully. This appliance complies with the following European Community Directives: - 73/23/EEC dated 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments; -89/336/EEC dated 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent amendments; - 2002/96/CE.
Troubleshooting If the appliance does not work, before calling for Assistance (see Assistance), check for a solution from the following list. Malfunctions: GB Possible causes / Solutions: The display is completely switched off. The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or not far enough to make contact, or there is no power in the house. The motor does not start. The appliance comes with a motor protection control (see Start-up and use). The display is on but it is dim.
Guarantee GB 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturers 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 of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you.
After Sales Service GB 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 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service. UK: 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413 www.hotpointservice.co.
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