Instructions for Installation and Use Fridge / Freezer Model FFA45W Model FFA47X
CONTENTS Product Safety Installation Electrical Connection Get to Know your Appliance The Display Getting your Appliance ready for use How to use The Display How to use the Refrigerator Compartment How to use the Freezer Compartment Food Storage Energy Saving Tips Buzzer and Visual Warnings Caring for your Appliance Troubleshooting Notes After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts 3 3 4 5 6 7 7 9 10-11 12-13 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 Back Cover Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book m
PRODUCT SAFETY ATTENTION Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of your appliance. Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards (EN60) ans 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 elimination of readio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Fitting a new plug 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. IMPORTANT: WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE... WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE A Removable lidded shelf, with egg tray and L Removable height-adjustable shelves M Light butter dish B Butter dish C Beverage can shelves D Intermediate shelves E Removable door shelf for bottles F Ice tray G Levelling feet A M B H Food storage L C compartments I J Compartments for freezing and food storage K Fruit and Vegetable J D E Crisper K "Fresh box" compartment for meat and fish I MAX WATER LEVEL H G G 5 MAX WATER LEVEL F
THE DISPLAY A This button turns the entire appliance on or off (refrigerator and freezer compartments) (press it for more than two seconds). B G ON/OFF button ECO button B C ECO + RESET ALARM - H RESET ALARM button I J MODE button K L F M Display: ECO function ECO Display: SUPER COOL function Displays the condition (disabled, selected or enabled) of the SUPER COOL function (rapid cooling of the refrigerator compartment).
GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE the indication spaces concerning the two compartments (fridge and freezer). Freezer compartment When the appliance is switched on (by pressing the ON/ OFF button A for more than two seconds), the freezer compartment is automatically brought to the standard setting of - 18°C.
Now you can act on the function using the ADJUST/SELECT + (E) (to enable it) and/or ADJUST/SELECT - (F) (to disable it) buttons. To confirm the setting chosen for the function, press the MODE (D) button again. The red outline will come off to indicate the conclusion of operations on this function: if the function has been enabled, not only the green symbol lights up, but also the blue background, whereas if it has been disabled, the blue background will also come off and only the green symbol will stay lit.
HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT... The temperature inside the refrigerator is automatically adjusted according to the setting made on the display.We recommend, however, a medium position. When the fridge compartment is filled up after a heavy shopping spree, use the SUPER COOL "J" function (see the paragraph on "How to use the display") in order to reach optimum operating conditions quickly. Once the necessary time has elapsed, the function is disabled automatically.
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 refrozen: 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.
Ice trays This new concept of ice trays is an exclusive Merloni patent. The fact that they are situated on the inner door of the freezer compartment ensures greater ergonomics and cleanliness: the ice no longer comes into contact with the food placed inside the freezer compartment; furthermore, the dripping of the water during filling is avoided (a lid to cover up the hole after filling with water is also provided).
FOOD STORAGE Meat and Fish Tenderising (days) Storage (months) 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 Cutlets Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices) 6 Not required. Minced Meat In aluminium containers covered with cling wrap.
FOOD STORAGE Fruits and Vegetables Food Preparation Apples and Pears Peel and cut into slices. Apricots, Peaches, Cherries and Plums Peel and pit. Strawberries Blackberries and Raspberries Blanching Time Wrapping Storage (months) Thawing Time 2’ In Containers (cover with syrup) 12 In refrigerator very slowly. 1’ / 2’ In Containers (cover with syrup) 12 In refrigerator very slowly. Rinse and fry. In Containers (cover with sugar) 10 / 12 In refrigerator very slowly.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS - Install it well And therefore far from heat sources, from direct sunlight, in a well aired place and according to the distances indicated in the section on "Installation/Aeration". - Just the right cold Too cold a compartment increases energy consumption. - Do not Overfill To conserve food properly, the cold air must circulate freely within the refrigerator. If it is overfilled, this will prevent proper air circulation, forcing the compressor to work continuously.
CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE Before performing any cleaning operations, unplug the appliance from the mains electricity supply (keep ON/ OFF button “A” pressed down for more than two seconds, until OFF is displayed in both fridge and freezer compartments, then unplug the appliance). Should you fail to follow this procedure, an alarm condition may arise. WARNING: this alarm is not a sign of an anomaly.
TROUBLESHOOTING The display is completely switched off The appliance makes too much noise. Have you checked whether: • The main switch for the electricity to the apartment or home has been turned off; • The plug is properly inserted in the outlet; • The outlet is adequate; try inserting the plug into another outlet in the room; • Check the fuse in the plug. The gas refrigerant produces a slight noise even when the compressor is not running (this is not a defect).
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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.
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.
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. Repair Service and Information Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) www.theservicecentre.co.
