Instructions for Installation and Use Fridge / Freezer Model HM312I
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 Tips Food Storage Caring for your Appliance Troubleshooting Notes After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts 3 3 4 5 6 6-7 7 8 8 9-10 11 12 13 14 15 Back Cover Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important
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) 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 elimination of radio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89). 7.
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 A Temperature control This is used to regulate the temperature in the two compartments with the following settings: The refrigerator is off; 1 = minimum cold setting 5 = maximum cold setting B J Fruit and Vegetable Crispers K Meat/cheese storage box L Removable/Adjustable Shelves M Hinged bottle rack Removable door shelves with A lid, with egg tray and lidded butter dish C Removable miscellaneous B shelf D Compartment for a 2 litre L C bottle M E F Remov
GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE NOTICE After the appliance has been delivered, stand it in the upright position and wait approximately 3 hours before 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.
The side bottle rack can be used either for storing a bottle (Fig. 2) or several cans (2-4) placed horizontally (Fig. 3). If not in use, the bottle/can rack can be tipped up and away to make more room inside the refrigerator. - The air circulates naturally, with the colder air falling because it is heavier. This is the reason why meat and cheese should be placed above the vegetable crisper.
How to use the freezer compartment... - In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is recommended that you divide food into small portions 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 temperature within the compartment.
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.
FOOD STORAGE Meat and Fish Tenderising (days) Storage (m onths) Tinfoil 2 /3 9 /10 Notrequired. Lam b Tinfoil 1 /2 6 Notrequired. Pork Roast Tinfoil 1 6 Notrequired. VealRoast Tinfoil 1 8 Notrequired. Veal/Pork Chops Each piece andand piece wrapped w rappedinincling clingfilm w rap then in tinfoil(4 to 6 slices) 6 Notrequired. Veal/Lam b Cutlets Each piece andand piece wrapped w rappedinincling clingfilm w rap then in tinfoil(4 to 6 slices) 6 Notrequired.
FOOD STORAGE Fruits and Vegetables Food Preparation A pples and Pears Peeland cut into slices. A pricots,Peaches, C herries and Plum s Peeland pit. Straw berries Blackberries and Raspberries Blanching Tim e W rapping Storage (m onths) Thaw ing Tim e 2' In C ontainers (cover w ith syrup) 12 In refrigerator very slow ly. 1'/2' In C ontainers (cover w ith syrup) 12 In refrigerator very slow ly. Rinse Ri nse and and dry fry.
CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing works Check that: • The mains switch in your home is on. • There has not been a power cut. • The plug is properly inserted in the socket and is switched on. • The socket is working; try another appliance in the socket to check. • The fuse in the plug is ok - if not replace it, (see ELECTRICAL CONNECTION).
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.
