HOTPOINT FREEZER MODEL RC16P
Installation Features The Controls Loading the Freezer Storage Locking the Lid Defrosting, Cleaning, Power Failure Safety Information Troubleshooting Guide to Freezing After Sales I Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts 3-4 5 6 7 7 7 8 9 10 11 12-13 Back Cover Disposal notes: The packaging is designed to protect the appliance and individual components during transport and is made of recyclable materials. Corrugated boa~ Moulded polystyrene (foamed, CFC-free polystyrene.
Installation Choosing a Location The freezer will operatein temperaturesup to +32'C. The freezer should be placed in a dry, ventilated room and never close to a radiator or other sources of heat, as this will increase the power consumption unnecessarily. Please make sure that the freezer is installedon a level surface and in a position providing adequate air circulation to the sides and rear of the freezer (minimum clearance of 25mm, 1" each side) also make sure the lid can be opened fully.
We recommend that this appliance is connected to the mains supply via a suitable swlthced socket, In a readily accesible position All Hotpolnt appliances come complete with a fitted plug. The plug on your freezer has a 13A fuse. II the plug does not fit your sockets: a new plug can be fitted.
Features Control Panel Thermostat control knob r
The Controls Freezing and Storing Fresh Food Food to be fast frozen should be placed with as much contact to the walls of the freezer as possible. Avoid placing unfrozen food in contact with frozen food Remember to switch off the Super Freeze switch when the quick freezing is completed. Thermostat The thermostat. located at the front of the freezer can be adjusted from minimum (1) to maximum (7) using the thermostat control knob. A normal storage temperature of -18.
When loading your freezer with fresh food, place the food in contact with the walls of the freezer. If necessary, the food may be placed between the already frozen food and the cabinet walls. The freezer will freeze 9.0kg (20Ib) of fresh food in 24 hours.
WARNING! Never use electrical heaters for defrosting. Moisture in the air and food cause an accumulation of frost inside the freezer A thin frost layer will not affect the performance of the freezer and can be removed with a plastic scraper WARNING! DO NOT use a knife or other sharp metal objects. You will need to defrost the freezer, when the frost layer is 6mm (1/4") thick, as follows: . Switch off and disconnect the freezer from the power supply. .
The freezer must only be used for its intended purpose, which is for the freezing and storage of domestic foodstuffs. Please read the following information, it is provided in the interest of your safety: . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you are discarding an old freezer with a lock or catch fitted to the lid, ensure that the freezer is left in a safe condition to prevent children getting trapped inside. DO NOT place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer, as the container may explode when frozen.
Troubleshooting Please check the following before calling your service dealer. . . . . . .
Guide to Home Freezing Recommended duration of storage for various foods Meat and Poultry Meat can be frozen in various ways DO NOT freeze too large pieces as this will ruin the quality of the meat, Beef Roast Beef Beef Steak Fillet Goose are hlcken rkey bb,I mb iver Idney utlets raw lolnt cooked raw raw. lolnt or steak i raw, whole, cleaned ! raw. skInned. cleaned raw.
After SalesService UNo company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint ~ppliance than us - the m.nufacturer" As part of our commitmetl( to you, all Ho(polnt applianceshavethe added benefit of a tully inclusive f)itrts iind labour guarantee for the first 12 months.
Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give you a unique'satisfactionguaranteed'promise valid for 90 days. after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Rep~ir service or visit our web-site at www.theservicecentre:.co.ukand where necessary,we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replate your mathine or, If you prefer, give you your mon@yb~ck.
After Sales Service :),,~! 12ontr~~inedspc'cialists,directly employed by us,en~lIrethat you can havecomplete confidence in both the appliancesand serviceswe offer. Repair Service and Information Desk UK: 08709066066 (Ope') 13to 8 Mon - Fri,8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) VJWW. theserVicecentre.co.uk Republic of Ireland: 1850302 lOO Note: Our operator~ will require the following information: Modelnumber:[_.
