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Hotpoint H55RM 1110 W UK User Manual
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TABLE-TOP REFRIGERATOR
Instructions for use
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT to be read and observed
Before using the appliance, read
these safety instructions. Keep them
nearby for future reference.
These instructions and the
appliance itself provide important
safety warnings, to be observed at
all times. The manufacturer declines
any liability for failure to observe
these safety instructions, for
inappropriate use of the appliance
or incorrect setting of controls.
Very young children (0-3 years)
should be kept away from the
appliance. Young children (3-8
years) should be kept away from
the appliance unless continuously
supervised. Children from 8 years
old and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge can use this
appliance only if they are supervised
or have been given instructions
on safe use and understand the
hazards involved. Children must not
play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance must not
be carried out by children without
supervision.
Children aged from 3 to 8 years
are allowed to load and unload
refrigerating appliances.
PERMITTED USE
CAUTION: The appliance is not
intended to be operated by means
of an external switching device,
such as a timer, or separate remote
controlled system.
This appliance is intended to
be used in household and similar
applications such as: staff kitchen
areas in shops, ofces and other
working environments; farm houses;
by clients in hotels, motels, bed
& breakfast and other residential
environments.
This appliance is not for
professional use. Do not use the
appliance outdoors.
The bulb used inside the
appliance is specically designed
for domestic appliances and is not
suitable for general room lighting
within the home (EC Regulation
244/2009).
The appliance is designed for
operation in places where the
ambient temperature comes within
the following ranges, according to
the climatic class given on the rating
plate. The appliance may not work
properly if it is left for a long time at
a temperature outside the specied
range.
Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C)
SN: From 10 to 32 °C
ST: From 16 to 38 °C;
N: From 16 to 32 °C
T: From 16 to 43 °C
This appliance does not
contain CFCs. The refrigerant
circuit contains R600a (HC).
Appliances with Isobutane
(R600a): isobutane is a natural
gas without environmental
impact, but is ammable.
Therefore, make sure the
refrigerant circuit pipes are
not damaged, especially
when emptying the refrigerant
circuit.
WARNING: Do not damage the
appliance refrigerant circuit pipes.
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WARNING: Keep ventilation
openings, in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use
mechanical, electric or chemical
means other than those
recommended by the Manufacturer
to speed up the defrost process.
WARNING: Do not use or
place electrical devices inside the
appliance compartments if they are
not of the type expressly authorised
by the Manufacturer.
WARNING: Ice makers and/
or water dispensers not directly
connected to the water supply must
be lled with potable water only.
WARNING: Automatic ice-makers
and/or water dispensers must be
connected to a water supply that
delivers potable water only, with
mains water pressure between 0.17
and 0.81 MPa (1.7 and 8.1 bar).
Do not store explosive
substances such as aerosol cans
and do not place or use gasoline or
other ammable materials in or near
the appliance.
Do not swallow the contents
(non-toxic) of the ice packs
(provided with some models). Do
not eat ice cubes or ice lollies
immediately after taking them out
of the freezer since they may cause
cold burns.
For products designed to use
an air lter inside an accessible fan
cover, the lter must always be in
position when the refrigerator is in
function.
Do not store glass containers
with liquids in the freezer
compartment since they may break.
Do not obstruct the fan (if included)
with food items.
After placing the food check that
the door of compartments closes
properly, especially the freezer door.
Damaged gaskets must be
replaced as soon as possible.
Use the refrigerator compartment
only for storing fresh food and the
freezer compartment only for storing
frozen food, freezing fresh food and
making ice cubes.
Avoid storing unwrapped food in
direct contact with internal surfaces
of the refrigerator or freezer
compartments.
Appliances could have special
compartments (Fresh Food
Compartment, Zero Degree Box,...).
Unless differently specied in the
specic booklet of product, they can
be removed, maintaining equivalent
performances.
C-Pentane is used as blowing
agent in the insulation foam
and it is a ammable gas.
The most appropriate compartments
of the appliance where specic
types of food are to be stored,
taking into account different
temperature distribution in different
compartments in the appliance, are
as follows:
1) Upper area of the refrigerator
compartment & door - temperature
zone: Store tropical fruit, cans,
drinks, eggs, sauces, pickles, butter,
jam
2) Middle area of the refrigerator
compartment - cool zone: Store
cheese, milk, dairy food, deli food,
yoghurt
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3) Lower area of the refrigerator
compartment - coldest zone: Store
cold cuts, desserts, meat and sh,
cheesecake, fresh pasta, sour
cream, pesto/salsa, home-cooked
food, pastry cream, pudding and
cream cheese
4) Fruit & vegetable drawer at
the bottom of the refrigerator
compartment: Store vegetables and
fruits (excluding tropical fruits)
5) Chiller compartment: Only store
meat and sh in the coldest drawer
To avoid food contamination, please
observe the following:
- Opening the door for long periods
can cause a signicant increase
of the temperature in the compart-
ments of the appliance.
- Regularly clean surfaces that may
come into contact with food and
accessible drainage systems.
- Clean water tanks if they have
not been used for 48 h; ush the
water system connected to a water
supply if water has not been drawn
for 5 days.
- Store raw meat and sh in suitable
containers in the refrigerator, so
that it does not come into contact
with or drip onto other food.
- Two-star frozen food compartmen-
ts are suitable for storing pre-fro-
zen food, storing or making ice
cream and ice cubes.
- Do not freeze fresh food in one,
two or three-star compartments.
- If the refrigerating appliance is left
empty for long periods, switch off,
defrost, clean, dry, and leave the
door open to prevent mould deve-
loping inside the appliance.
INSTALLATION
The appliance must be
handled and installed by two or
more persons - risk of injury. Use
protective gloves to unpack and
install - risk of cuts.
Installation, including water
supply (if any), electrical
connections and repairs must be
carried out by a qualied technician.
Do not repair or replace any part
of the appliance unless specically
stated in the user manual. Keep
children away from the installation
site. After unpacking the appliance,
make sure that it has not been
damaged during transport. In the
event of problems, contact the
dealer or your nearest Aftersales
Service. Once installed, packaging
waste (plastic, styrofoam parts
etc.) must be stored out of reach of
children - risk of suffocation. The
appliance must be disconnected
from the power supply before any
installation operation - risk of electric
shock.
During installation, make sure the
appliance does not damage the
power cable - risk of re or electric
shock. Only activate the appliance
when the installation has been
completed.
Be careful not to damage the
oors (e.g. parquet) when moving
the appliance. Install the appliance
on a oor or support strong enough
to take its weight and in a place
suitable for its size and use. Make
sure the appliance is not near a
heat source and that the four feet
are stable and resting on the oor,
adjusting them as required, and
check that the appliance is perfectly
level using a spirit level. Wait at
least two hours before switching
the appliance on, to ensure that the
refrigerant circuit is fully efcient.
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WARNING: When positioning the
appliance, ensure the supply cord is
not trapped or damaged.
WARNING: To avoid a hazard
due to instability, positioning or xing
of the appliance must be done in
accordance with the manufacturer
instructions.
It’s forbidden to place the
refrigerator in such way that the
metal hose of gas stove, metal gas
or water pipes, or electrical wires
are in contact with the refrigerator
back wall (condenser coil).
To guarantee adequate
ventilation, leave a space on both
sides and above the appliance.
The distance between the rear of
the appliance and the wall behind
the appliance should be 50 mm,
to avoid access to hot surfaces. A
reduction of this space will increase
the Energy consumption of product.
Please remove the power cord from
condenser hook during installation
before connecting product to power
supply.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS
It must be possible to disconnect
the appliance from the power
supply by unplugging it if plug is
accessible, or by a multi-pole switch
installed upstream of the socket in
accordance with the wiring rules
and the appliance must be earthed
in conformity with national electrical
safety standards.
Do not use extension leads,
multiple sockets or adapters.
The electrical components must
not be accessible to the user
after installation. Do not use the
appliance when you are wet or
barefoot.
Do not operate this appliance if it
has a damaged power cable or plug,
if it is not working properly, or if it
has been damaged or dropped.
If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced with an identical
one by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualied persons
in order to avoid a hazard - risk of
electric shock.
WARNING: Do not locate
multiple portable socket-outlets or
portable power supplies at the rear
of the appliance.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Ensure that the
appliance is switched off and
disconnected from the power supply
before performing any maintenance
operation; never use steam cleaning
equipment - risk of electric shock.
Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleaners such as window sprays,
scouring cleansers, ammable
uids, cleaning waxes, concentrated
detergents, bleaches or cleansers
containing petroleum products
on plastic parts, interior and door
liners or gaskets. Do not use paper
towels, scouring pads, or other
harsh cleaning tools.
DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING
MATERIALS
The packaging material is 100% recyclable and is
marked with the recycle symbol .
The various parts of the packaging must therefore
be disposed of responsibly and in full compliance
with local authority regulations governing waste
disposal.
DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD
APPLIANCES
This appliance is manufactured with recyclable or
reusable materials.
Dispose of it in accordance with local waste
disposal regulations. For further information
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on the treatment, recovery and recycling of
household electrical appliances, contact your local
authority, the collection service for household
waste or the store where you purchased the
appliance. This appliance is marked in compliance
with European Directive 2012/19/EU, Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent negative consequences for
the environment and human health.
The symbol on the product or on the
accompanying documentation indicates that it
should not be treated as domestic waste but must
be taken to an appropriate collection centre for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room
far away from any heat source (eg. radiator,
cooker, etc.) and in a place not exposed directly to
the sun. If required, use an insulating plate.
To guarantee adequate ventilation follow
installation instructions.
Insufcient ventilation at the back of the product
increases energy consumption and decreases
cooling efciency.
Frequent door opening might cause an increase
in Energy Consumption.
The internal temperature of the appliance and the
Energy Consumption may be affected also by the
ambient temperature, as well as location of the
appliance. Temperature setting should take into
consideration these factors. Reduce door opening
to minimum.
When thawing frozen food, place it in the
refrigerator. The low temperature of the frozen
products cools the food in the refrigerator.
Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before
placing in the appliance.
Positioning of the shelves in the refrigerator has
no impact on the efcient usage of energy. Food
should be placed on the shelves in such way to
ensure proper air circulation (food should not
touch each other and distance between food and
rear wall should be kept).
You can increase storage capacity of frozen food
by removing baskets and, if present, Stop Frost
shelf.
Do not worry about noises coming from the
compressor which are normal operation noises.
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• Wait at least two hours, after the installation, before connecting the appliance to the power supply.
Connect the appliance to the power supply and turn the thermostat knob to switch on the appliance.
After turning the appliance on, you must wait for 4-6 hours for the correct storage temperature to be
reached for a normally lled appliance.
• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the rst time. This is normal and the smell will
fade away when your fridge starts to cool.
FIRST TIME USE
Thermostat setting
• Larders (coolers) have not any freezer compartment but can cool below 5°C.
• Thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the refrigerator compartment.
By rotating the knob from position 1. to 5., colder temperatures
can be obtained.
• « • » position shows thermostat is closed and no cooling is
available.
• For short-term storage of food in the freezer/refrigerator
compartment, you can set the knob between minimum and
medium position.(1-3)
• For long-term storage of food, you can set knob to medium position.(3-4)
Temperature Settings Warnings
• Larders (coolers) have not any freezer compartment but can cool up to 4 - 6 °C.
• The ambient temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened
affects the temperature in the fridge. If required, change the temperature setting
• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10°C in terms of its
efciency.
• When setting the thermostat, take into consideration how often the appliance door is opened and
closed, how much food is stored in the refrigerator, and the environment in which the refrigerator is
located.
• When the appliance is rst switched on, allow it to run for 24 hours in order to reach large quantity of
food inside. operating temperature. During this time, do not open the door and do not keep a large
quantity of food inside.
• Unplug your appliance during a power cut to prevent damage to the compressor. Once power is
restored, delay plugging in your appliance for 5 to 10 minutes. This will help prevent damage to the
appliance’s components.
• Your appliance is designed to operate in the ambient temperature ranges stated in the standards,
according to the climate class stated in the information label. It is not recommended that your fridge
is operated in the environments which are outside of the
stated temperature ranges. This will reduce the cooling
efciency of the appliance.
• This appliance is designed for use at an ambient
temperature within the 10°C - 43°C range.
USAGE INFORMATION
Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C)
SN: From 10 to 32 °C
ST: From 16 to 38 °C;
N: From 16 to 32 °C
T: From 16 to 43 °C
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• To reduce humidity and avoid formation of frost, never place liquids in unsealed containers in the
refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporating liquid and, in time,
your appliance will require more frequent defrosting.
• Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at room temperatu-
re and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.
• Make sure no items are in direct contact with the rear wall of the appliance as frost will develop and
packaging will stick to it. Do not open the refrigerator door frequently.
• We recommend that meat and clean sh are loosely wrapped and stored on the glass shelf just
above the vegetable bin where the air is cooler, as this provides the best storage conditions.
• Store loose fruit and vegetable items in the crisper containers.
• Do not put wet vegetables into the refrigerator.
• Storage time for all food products depends on the initial quality of the food and an uninterrupted
refrigeration cycle before refrigerator storage.
• To avoid cross-contamination do not store meat products with fruit and vegetables. Water leaking
from meat may contaminate other products in the refrigerator. You should package meat products
and clean any leakages on the shelves.
• Do not put food in front of the air ow passage.
• Consume packaged foods before the recommended expiry date.
FOOD STORAGE
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Disconnect unit from the power supply before cleaning.
• Do not clean the appliance by pouring wate
• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical components.
• The refrigerator compartment should be cleaned periodically using a solution of bicarbonate of soda
and lukewarm water.
• Clean the accessories separately with soap and water Do not clean them in the dishwasher.
• Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After washing, rinse with clean
water and dry carefully. When you have nished cleaning, reconnect the plugto the
mains supply with dry
• Clean the condenser with a broom at least twice a year. This will help you to save
on energy costs and increase productivity.
Defrosting
• Defrosting occurs automatically in refrigerator compartment during operation ;
the defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray and
evoparates automatically.
• The evaporating tray and the defrost water drain hole should
be cleaned periodically with defrost drain plug to prevent the
water from collecting on the bottom of the refrigerator instead
of owing out.
• You can also pour 1⁄2 glass of the water to drain hole to clean inside.
Replacing The Light Bulb
When replacing the light of the refrigerator compartment;
1. Unplug the unit from the power supply,
2. Remove the cover of the box from the claws using a screwdriver.
3. Replace with a bulb of maximum 15 Watts.
4. Install the cover.
5. Wait for 5 minutes before re-plugging and bring the thermostat to
its original position.
Replacing LED Lighting
If your refrigerator has LED lighting contact the help desk as this should be changed by authorized
personnel only.
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• The original packages and foamed polystyrene (PS) can be retained if required.
• During transportation, the appliance should be secured with a wide string or a strong rope. The
instructions written on the corrugated box must be followed while transporting.
• Before transporting or changing the installation position, all the moving objects (ie,shelves,crisper...)
should be taken out or xed with bands in order to prevent them from getting damaged.
Carry your fridge in the upright position.
Repositioning the door
• It is not possible to change the opening direction of your fridge door, if the door handles on your
fridge are installed from the front surface of the door.
• It is possible to change the opening direction of the door on models without any handles.
• If the door opening direction of your fridge may be changed, you should contact the nearest Authori-
sed Service to have the opening direction changed.
TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF
INSTALLATION POSITION
If your refrigerator is not operating as expected, check the solutions listed below before calling an
electrician or the after sales service.
What to do if your refrigerator does not operate:
Check that :
• Your fridge is plugged in and switched on,
• The fuse is not blown and there is not a power cut,
• The thermostat setting is in the on « • » position,
• The socket is no longer functioning. To check this, plug in an appliance that you know is working
into the same socket.
What to do if your refrigerator performs poorly:
Check that:
• You have not overloaded the appliance,
• The doors are fully closed,
• There is no dust on the condenser,
• There is enough space for air circulation at the rear and side of the appliance.
If your fridge is operating too loudly
Normal Noises
• Cracking (Ice cracking) Noise: (For no frost/frost free appliances)
• During automatic defrosting. When the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion of
appliance material).
• Short cracking: Heard when the thermostat switches the compressor on/off.-
Compressor noise
• Normal motor noise: This noise means that the compressor operates normally
• The compressor may cause more noise for a short time when it is rst activated.
Bubbling noise and splash:
• This noise is caused by the ow of the fridge freezer in the tubes of the system.
If your fridge is operating too loudly
• To maintain the set cooling level, compressor may be activated from time to time. Noises from your
fridge at this time are normal and due to its function. When the required cooling level is reached,
noises will be decreased automatically.
If the noises persist;
• If you will not use your fridge for a long time (e.g. in summer holidays), put the thermostat to “•” • Is
your appliance stable? Are the legs adjusted?
• Is there anything behind your fridge?
• Are the shelves or dishes on the shelves vibrating? Re-place the shelves and/or dishes
BEFORE CALLING SERVICE
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if this is the case.
• Are the items placed on your fridge vibrating?
If you hear any other noises check that:
• The appliance is level
• Nothing is touching the rear of the appliance
• The objects on the appliance are vibrating.
Water ow noise: (For no frost/frost free appliances) Normal ow noise of water owing to the evapora-
tion container during defrosting. This noise can be heard during defrosting.
Air Blow Noise: If the appliance has fan in freezer/cooler /bottom cabinet compartments.
• This noise can be heard in fridges during normal operation of the system due to the circulation of air.
If the appliance is making a noise:
The cooling gas which circulates in the refrigerator circuit may make a slight noise (bubbling sound)
even when the compressor is not running. This is normal. If these sounds are different check that:
• The appliance is level,
• Nothing is touching the rear of the appliance,
• Items on or in the appliance are vibrating.
If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator:
Check that:
• The drain hole for the defrost water is not clogged (use thedefrost drain plug to clean the drain
hole).
If your fridge is not cooling enough;
• Your fridge is designed to operate within specic ambient temperature ranges, according
• to the climate class stated on the information label. We do not recommend operating your
• fridge outside the stated temperatures value limits.
Recommendations
• If the appliance is switched off or unplugged, wait at least 5 minutes before plugging the appliance
in or restarting it in order to prevent damage to the compressor.
• If you will not use your fridge for a long time (e.g. in summer holidays) unplug it. Clean your fridge
according to chapter cleaning and leave the door open to prevent humidity and smell.
• If a problem persists after you have followed all the above instructions, please consult the nearest
authorised service centre.
• The appliance you have purchased is designed for domestic use only. It is not suitable for com-
mercial or common use. If the consumer uses the appliance in a way that does not comply with
this, we emphasise that the manufacturer and the dealer will not be responsible for any repair and
failure within the guarantee period.
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THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE
COMPARTMENTS
1. Refrigerator Shelf
2. Crisper cover
3. Crisper
4. Levelling feet
5. Door Shelf
6. Egg holder
7. Refrigerator Light & Thermostat
This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance.
Parts may vary according to the appliance model.
Electrical information (For UK type plug)
Warning! This appliancemust be earthed.
The mains lead of this appliance has been tted with a specially earthed plug.
Impotant: Do not use the appliance without the fuse cover in position. Should the fuse need
to be replaced, it must be replaced with a 13A fuse, ASTA approved to BS1362.
The plug must be used with a specially easrthed socker of 13 amperes. If there is no such socket in
your house, please have one installed by an authorised electrician.
The mains lead of this appliance has been tted with a BS 1363A 13A fused plug.
To change a fuse in this type of plug, of plug, follow the steps below:
1. Remove the fuse cover and fuse.
2. Fit replacement 13A fuse, ASTA apptoved to BS1362 type, into the fuse cover.
3. Replace fuse cover.
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