Hotpoint Refrigerator RTA 41 User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use  
Refrigerator  
Model RTA 41  
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PRODUCT SAFETY  
7. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into  
your mouth because they could stick to your mouth and  
cause burns.  
8. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without  
first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. Turning the  
thermostat knob to the "OFF" setting does not suffice to  
break all electrical contact with the mains.  
9. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal,  
remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent  
children who might play in or around the appliance from  
being locked inside.  
10. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of mal-  
function, consult the chapter entitled “TROUBLESHOOTING"  
to determine whether it is possible to eliminate the prob-  
lem. Do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the  
internal components of the appliance.  
11. If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance  
must necessarily be replaced by our service centre because  
special tools are required for replacement.  
12. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment  
for food storage, if these are not those recommended by  
the manufacturer.  
13. At the end of the functional life of your appliance –  
containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and  
perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit –  
the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump.  
For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local  
Organisation in charge of waste disposal.  
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 elimi-  
nation of radio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).  
1. This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even  
in an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to  
leave it exposed to rain or storms.  
2. It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refriger-  
ate and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use  
contained in this manual.  
3. Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet  
or with wet hands or feet.  
4. It is highly recommended that you do not use extension  
cords or multiple socket adapters. If the refrigerator is in-  
stalled between cabinets, make sure that the cord is not  
bent or dangerously pinched or compressed.  
5. Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the  
plug from the wall socket - this is very dangerous.  
6. Never touch the cooling components within the appli-  
ance, especially with wet hands because this could result in  
injury.  
INSTALLATION  
To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to re-  
duce energy consumption, it is important that the appliance  
is installed correctly.  
Electrical Connection and Earthing  
Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure  
that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located within  
the fridge corresponds to the mains voltage in your home  
and that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in  
accordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the  
socket is not fitted with an earthing wire, the manufacturer  
will not be held liable for any damages and/or injuries aris-  
ing out of the use of the appliance. Do not use multiple  
sockets or adapters. Position the appliance in such a way  
that you can access the socket where it is plugged in.  
Ventilation  
The compressor and condenser generate heat and, therefore, need  
to be ventilated properly. Avoid placing the appliance in direct  
sunlight, or next to an electric stove or similar appliance. Areas  
not adequately ventilated are not suitable for this appliance.  
Therefore it should be installed in a room with an opening (eg.  
window) that provides the appropriate amount of air re-circulation.  
It is also important that the room is not too humid.  
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the  
grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.  
For proper ventilation, you must leave:  
Insufficient power?  
The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum  
power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating  
plate located within the freezer.  
- at least 10cm between the top of any cabinets above it.  
- at least 5cm between the sides of the appliance to any  
adjacent cabinet/walls.  
Before making the electrical connection ...  
After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the verti-  
cal upright position and wait at least 3 hours before insert-  
ing the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it func-  
tions properly.  
Away from Heat  
Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly  
exposed to sunlight or near an oven, hob or the like.  
Level  
The appliance must be level. If the floor is not level, use the  
front adjustable feet to level the appliance.  
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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.  
Green and Yellow- Earth  
Blue  
Brown  
- Neutral  
- Live  
Replacing fuse covers:  
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13amp ASTA  
approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used  
and the fuse cover re-fitted.  
If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used  
until a replacement is obtained.  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may  
not correspond with the coloured markings  
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as  
follows:  
- Connect Green and Yellow wire to  
terminal marked 'E' or  
Green and Yellow.  
- Connect Brown wire to terminal marked  
'L' or coloured red or brown.  
- Connect Blue wire to terminal marked 'N'  
or coloured Black or Blue.  
or coloured  
Replacement fuse covers:  
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the  
correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking  
or the colour that is embossed in words on the base  
of the plug.  
If a 13amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be  
fitted with a 13amp fuse. A 15amp plug must be  
protected by a 15amp fuse, either in the plug or  
adaptor or at the distribution board.  
Changing the plug:  
Removing the plug  
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug  
and you should wish to remove it to add a longer  
cable or to re-route the mains cable through  
partitions, units etc. please ensure that either:  
- The plug is replaced by a fused 13amp re-  
wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of  
approval.  
If you are in any doubt about the electrical  
supply to your machine, consult a qualified  
electrician before use.  
or  
- The mains cable is wired directly into a  
13amp cable outlet, controlled by a  
switch (in compliance with BS 5733)  
which is accessible without moving the  
appliance.  
CE Marking certifies that this appliance  
conforms to the following EEC  
directives :  
Low Voltage Equipment - 73/23/EEC &  
93/68 EEC  
Electromagnetic Compatibility  
89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC  
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.  
WARNING:  
To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the  
discarded plug into a socket anywhere else.  
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GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE  
A
A
Thermostat knob for regulating  
Drain for defrost w ater  
H
I
the temperature  
Use this knob to regulate the temperature of the  
refrigerator. The following settings are available:  
Hinged bottle rack  
Removable height adjustable shelves  
Compartment for storing frozen foods, freezing  
J
K
fresh foods and making ice.  
Removable wire storage shelf  
Levelling feet  
L
The refrigerator is off;  
1 less cold;  
5 colder  
Removable door shelves with lid, with egg tray  
and lidded butter dish  
B
A
Removable miscellaneous shelf  
C
D
E
F
Hinged shelf  
K
Compartment for a 2 litre bottle  
Removable door shelf for bottles  
B
C
Fruit and vegetable drawer  
G
J
C
D
E
F
I
H
G
L
L
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GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE  
opened. After plugging the appliance into the socket, make  
NOTICE  
sure that the light is on when the door is opened. When  
starting the appliance for the first time turn the thermostat  
control knob (A) to the coldest setting for 24hrs then adjust  
accordingly. After a few hours have passed, you can place  
fresh food in the refrigerator compartment and frozen foods  
into the freezer.  
After the appliance has been delivered, stand it in the  
upright position and wait approximately 3 hours be-  
fore connecting it to the electrical outlet to guarantee  
that it operates properly.  
Thermostat setting  
The thermostat setting will depend on the location of the  
appliance, room temperature and how often the door is  
How to use the refrigerator compartment...  
whether the compressor is operating or not at a given time.  
Do not be concerned about this! The refrigerator is operat-  
ing normally.  
The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature in-  
side the appliance  
1 = less cold  
If the thermostat knob is positioned on higher settings while  
the refrigerator is heavily filled and the ambient tempera-  
ture high, the appliance may run continuously, resulting in  
the formation of frost on the back cooling area. This will  
lead to an increase in energy consumption.  
To avoid this situation, just turn the thermostat knob  
to a lower setting so that the appliance defrosts auto-  
matically.  
5 = colder  
It is recommended that a medium setting be used.  
To increase the amount of space, optimize arrangement and  
improve appearance, this appliance has a “cooling area”  
located within the back panel of the refrigerator compart-  
ment. When the appliance is operating, this panel may be  
covered with frost or droplets of water depending on  
Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment  
Food  
Storage Time  
2 or 3 days  
Location in the Refrigerator  
Wrapped meat and cleaned fish  
(use plastic wrap or pack in plastic bags)  
On the shelf above the vegetable crisper  
(which is the coldest area).  
On the shelf above the vegetable crisper  
(which is the coldest area).  
Fresh cheese  
3 or 4 days  
1 month  
Eggs  
In special egg rack on door.  
On any shelf.  
Butter, margarine  
Cooked or precooked food  
(placer in air-tight containers and when cool store  
in refrigerator)  
3 or 4 days  
3 or 4 days  
On any shelf.  
On any shelf.  
Sausages, salami, sandwich meats in general, fresh  
pasta, custards,puddings, chocolates, cream  
pastries, bread, dry pastries, red tomatoes  
Bottled products, milk, drinks, yoghurt  
Fruits and legumes  
On special door shelves.  
In vegetable crisper.  
What Not to Store in the Refrigerator  
Garlic (transmits odour), onions and leeks.  
Bananas (they will turn black).  
Citrus fruits.  
Potatoes and root vegetables (store in dark, dry places).  
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- Within the refrigerator compartment, the air circulates natu-  
rally, with the colder air falling because it is heavier. This is  
the reason why meat and cheeses should be placed above  
the vegetable crisper.  
- Please follow our instructions carefully on maximum stor-  
age time: any food, even the freshest, will not remain edible  
for any extended amount of time.  
- Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not store any  
longer than raw food.  
- Do not place liquids in containers without covering them  
because this will lead to an increase in the level of moisture  
within the refrigerator, causing the formation of frost.  
- Remember to cool hot food before storing otherwise the  
temperature inside the appliance will increase, causing the  
compressor to work harder and use more energy.  
- Be careful not to place containers (plastic or glass), food or  
other objects in direct contact with the cooling area of the  
back wall of the refrigerator. This could harm the food, in-  
crease energy consumption and facilitate the formation of  
condensate (on food, containers, etc.).  
Fig. 2  
Fig. 1  
- The refrigerator compartment is equipped with conven-  
ient, removable shelves (Fig. 1) which can be adjusted for  
height using the shelf guides. This allows you to place even  
large containers and foodstuffs in the refrigerator.  
The side bottle rack can be used either for storing bottles  
(Fig. 2) as well as 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.  
Fig. 3  
How to use the freezer compartment...  
- In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is rec-  
ommended 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.  
- For the preparation of food to be frozen, please con-  
sult a specialized manual.  
- Food that has be thawed, even partially, must not be re-  
frozen: you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24  
hours) or to freeze it once again.  
- 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. If the door is not  
opened, frozen and fast-frozen foods will remain in their  
current state for approximately 9-14 hours.  
- Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily  
burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze.  
- Fill the ice cube trays about 3/4 full.  
- If the ambient temperature remains below 14°C for an  
extended period of time, the temperature needed for ex-  
tended storage of food in the freezer will not be reached,  
resulting in reduced storage life of the food.  
- Fresh foods that you intend to freeze must not be placed  
in contact with those that are already frozen or those that  
have been fast-frozen. Rather, they must placed atop the  
grate in the freezer compartment, in contact with the walls  
of the compartment (back or side) if possible. Please keep in  
mind that proper conservation of frozen foods depends on  
the speed with which they are frozen.  
- During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the  
freezer.  
- The maximum daily quantity of food that can be frozen is  
indicated on the rating plate located to the left of the veg-  
etable crisper.  
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS  
- No Hot Foods  
- Install the Appliance Correctly  
A hot pot or pan placed in the refrigerator immediately raises  
the temperature several degrees. Let hot cookware and food  
cool to ambient temperature before placing them in the re-  
frigerator.  
This means that the appliance should be installed away from  
heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room.  
- Use the Right Temperature Setting  
A setting which is too cold increases energy consumption.  
- Defrost the Freezer  
- Do not Overfill  
Check the thickness of the frost on the walls of the freezer  
and immediately defrost it if the layer of frost is too thick.  
(see the section entitled, “Keeping your Appliance in Shape”).  
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.  
- Close the Doors  
Open your refrigerator as little as possible because each time  
you do so you loose much of the cold air. To raise the tem-  
perature to the proper level again, the motor must work for  
a long time, consuming energy.  
- Keep an Eye on the Seals  
Keep the seals clean and make sure that they adhere well to  
the door. This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes.  
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FOOD STORAGE  
Meat and Fish  
Tenderising  
(days)  
Storage  
(months)  
Food  
Wrapping  
Tinfoil  
Thawing Time  
Not required.  
Not required.  
Not required.  
Not required.  
Beef Roast  
Lamb  
2 / 3  
1 / 2  
1
9 / 10  
Tinfoil  
6
6
8
Pork Roast  
Veal Roast  
Tinfoil  
Tinfoil  
1
Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then  
in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)  
Veal/Pork Chops  
Veal/Lamb Cutlets  
Minced Meat  
6
6
2
Not required.  
Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then  
in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)  
Not required.  
In aluminium containers covered with cling  
wrap.  
Freshly  
minced  
Slowly in refrigerator.  
Heart and Liver  
Sausages  
Plastic Baggies  
Cling Wrap or Tinfoil  
Tinfoil  
3
2
Not required.  
As necessary.  
Chicken and Turkey  
Duck and Goose  
1 / 3  
1 / 4  
1 / 3  
3 / 4  
5 / 6  
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Very slowly in refrigerator.  
Very slowly in refrigerator.  
Very slowly in refrigerator.  
Very slowly in refrigerator.  
Very slowly in refrigerator.  
Very slowly in refrigerator.  
Not required.  
Tinfoil  
6
Pheasant, Partrige and  
Wild Duck  
Tinfoil  
9
Hare and Rabbit  
Venison  
Tinfoil  
6
Tinfoil or Cling Wrap  
Tinfoil or Cling Wrap  
Plastic Baggies  
Plastic Baggies  
9
Large Fish  
Small Fish  
Crustaceans  
Shellfish  
4 / 6  
2 / 3  
3 / 6  
3
Not required.  
Store in salted water in aluminium  
containers or plastic containers.  
Very slowly in refrigerator.  
In hot water.  
Boiled Fish  
Fried Fish  
Tinfoil or Cling Wrap  
Plastic Baggies  
12  
4 / 6  
Directly in pan.  
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FOOD STORAGE  
Fruits and Vegetables  
Blanching  
Time  
Storage  
(months)  
Food  
Preparation  
Wrapping  
Thawing Time  
In Containers (cover  
with syrup)  
In refrigerator very  
slowly.  
Apples and Pears  
Peel and cut into slices.  
Peel and pit.  
2’  
12  
12  
Apricots, Peaches,  
Cherries and Plums  
In Containers (cover  
with syrup)  
In refrigerator very  
slowly.  
1’ / 2’  
Strawberries  
Blackberries and  
Raspberries  
In Containers (cover  
with sugar)  
In refrigerator very  
slowly.  
Rinse and fry.  
10 / 12  
In Containers (add  
10% sugar)  
In refrigerator very  
slowly.  
Cooked Fruit  
Fruit Juice  
Cut, cook and strain.  
Wash, cut and crush.  
12  
In Containers (sugar  
to taste)  
In refrigerator very  
slowly.  
10 / 12  
Remove leaves, cut head into  
small pieces and blanch in  
water and a little lemon  
juice.  
Cauliflower  
2’  
Plastic Baggies  
12  
Not required.  
Cabbage and Brussel Wash and cut into small  
1’ / 2’  
2’  
Plastic Baggies  
Plastic Baggies  
Plastic Baggies  
Plastic Baggies  
10 / 12  
12  
At room temperature.  
Not required.  
Sprouts  
pieces.  
Peas  
Shell and wash.  
French Beans  
Wash and slice if required.  
2
10 / 12  
12  
Not required.  
Carrots, Peppers and Peel, wash and slice if  
3’ / 4’  
3’ / 4’  
2’  
Not required.  
Turnips  
necessary.  
Mushrooms and  
Asparagus  
Plastic Baggies or  
Containers  
Wash, peel and cut up.  
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At room temperature.  
At room temperature.  
Not required.  
Spinach  
Wash and mince.  
Plastic Baggies  
12  
Wash and cut up in small  
pieces.  
Plastic Baggies or  
Containers  
Vegetable for Soups  
Various Foods  
Bread  
3’  
6 / 7  
Blanching  
Time  
Storage  
(months)  
Preparation  
Wrapping  
Thawing time  
At room temperature  
and in the oven.  
Plastic Baggies  
4
6
About 10 minutes at  
room temperature, cook  
at 100/200°C.  
Cakes  
Plastic Baggies  
At room temperature or  
in refrigerator.  
Cream  
Butter  
Plastic Containers  
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6
In original wrapping  
or tinfoil  
In refrigerator.  
Boiled Food or  
Vegetable Soup  
Plastic or Glass  
Containers  
At room temperature or  
in hot water.  
3 / 6  
10  
Freeze without shells  
in small containers  
At room temperature or  
in refrigerator.  
Eggs  
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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).  
Cleaning and maintenance  
Always unplug the appliance from the mains before  
cleaning.  
- Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic odourless  
materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use sealed  
containers for strong smelling foods to avoid the formation  
of odours that are difficult to remove.  
- Use only a water and bicarbonate solution: Clean the  
internal and exterior of your appliance with a sponge soaked  
with a warm water and sodium bicarbonate solution, which  
is also a good disinfectant. If you do not have any sodium  
bicarbonate at home, use neutral detergent.  
Defrosting  
WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.  
Do not use mechanical devices or other tools to speed  
up the defrosting process, unless they have been rec-  
ommended by the manufacturer.  
How to Defrost the Refrigerator  
This appliance defrosts automatically and the water is  
channeled to the back toward the drain installed for this  
purpose (fig. 4). Here, the heat produced by the compressor  
will make it evaporate. The only thing you must do is to  
periodically check and clean the hole of the drain, which is  
located behind the vegetable crispers, so that the water  
drains properly.  
- What not to use: Do not use abrasive detergents, bleach or  
detergents containing ammonia. Never use solvent based  
products.  
- Dishwashable: All the removable parts can be cleaned by  
soaking in hot soapy water or detergent. If you own a  
dishwasher, you may wash these parts in the dishwasher.  
Remember to dry thoroughly before replacing them.  
- Discontinued use of the appliance: If the appliance is not in  
use for any length of time, remember to clean the interior  
and dry thoroughly, leaving the doors open to prevent the  
formation of bad odours and mould.  
- Replacing the light bulb. The bulb for lighting the interior  
of the appliance is located at the back of the thermostat  
box. Unscrew the burnt bulb and replace it with another  
bulb of no more than 15 Watt, follow the instructions  
illustrated in fig. 5.  
How to Defrost the Freezer  
- Every so often, remove the frost with the scraper provided  
with the appliance (do not use knives or metal objects).  
- If the frost is more than 15 mm thick, the freezer must be  
defrosted.  
Proceed as follows: turn the thermostat knob (A) to the ·  
setting . Then wrap all the frozen and fast-frozen food in  
newspaper, placing it either in the refrigerator or in a cool  
place. Leave the freezer door open so that the frost thaws  
completely. You can speed this process by placing contain-  
ers of warm water in the compartment.  
Fig. 5  
Fig. 4  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
The refrigerator does not function.  
If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or  
the problem persists, call Hotpoint Service (see KEY CON-  
TACTS, back page) and inform them of: the type of prob-  
lem, the abbreviation of the model name (Mod.) and the  
relative numbers (S/N) written on the rating plate located at  
the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper.  
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.  
That the thermostat setting is not in the Off position;  
The fuse in the plug.  
Never call on unauthorized technicians and always  
refuse spare parts which are not originals.  
The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool  
properly.  
Have you checked whether:  
The doors do not close well or the seals are faulty;  
The doors are left open too long;  
The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting;  
The refrigerator or freezer is overfilled.  
The food in the refrigerator becomes too cold.  
Have you checked whether:  
The thermostat knob is on the proper setting;  
The food is in contact with the back wall - which is the  
coldest part.  
The motor runs continuously.  
Have you checked whether  
The doors are not closed well or have remained open too  
long;  
The ambient temperature is too high;  
The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting.  
The appliance makes too much noise.  
The gas refrigerant produces a slight noise even when the  
compressor is not running (this is not a defect).  
Have you checked whether:  
The refrigerator is level.  
The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects  
that vibrate and make noise.  
There is water on the bottom of the  
refrigerator.  
Have you checked whether:  
The hole for draining the water from the frost is clogged  
(see fig. 4).  
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DOOR REVERSAL  
Warning: Before attempting to remove the doors, switch off the electrical supply and pull out the mains plug.  
It is recommended that you remove any loose items/fittings from inside the appliance and place food into insulated containers  
whilst carrying out this operation.  
You may require assistance to carefully lay the appliance onto its back onto suitable protective materials (i.e. original packaging).  
Remove the doors  
1. Lay down the appliance on its back.  
2. Unscrew, remove and retain the bottom hinge.  
3. Slightly open the bottom door and slide downward remove and carefully place to one side  
4. Remove centre hinge and spacer if fitted. Slightly open the top door and slide downwards, remove and carefully place to  
one side.  
5. Unscrew and remove the top front cover from the cabinet .  
6. Unscrew and remove the hinge pin and the bolt from the top right hand and refit them into the hole in the left hand side.  
Refit the top front cover.  
7. Use a thin blunt instrument to  
remove the top and bottom  
hinge bushes and blanking plugs  
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3
5
from the doors, take care not to  
mark the door handle. Reposition  
the blanking plugs and bushes on  
the opposite side. Fit the blanking  
plugs provided into the right  
hand two centre hinge holes.  
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1
6
7
Replacing the doors  
1. Slide the top door upwards and locate the top hinge pin into the door brush. Reposition the centre hinge on the opposite  
side.  
2. Carefully slide bottom door upward into the  
centre hinge pin.  
3. Unscrew the bottom hinge pin and refit it on  
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the opposite side..  
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4. Fit the bottom hinge making sure that the  
door is aligned to the cabinet.  
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5. Carefully stand the appliance upright in its  
required location and make sure it is sitting  
level on the floor. Open and close the doors  
checking that the gasket makes a good seal  
without any gaps when the doors are closed.  
Note: Replace loose items/fittings back into the  
appliance and leave for at least 15 minutes  
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before switching back on.  
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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. When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following after sales service  
options:  
Repair Service and Information Help Desk  
UK: 08709 066066  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200  
Note: Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance  
Available 364 days a year with a fast, effective and value for money service. We have the largest white goods  
repair service in the UK with over 1200 of our own fully trained engineers. All repairs include a parts and  
labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair.  
If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance, our operators are on hand with  
help and advice.  
All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible.  
Extended Warranties  
UK: 08709 088 088  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200  
Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen, we offer two service cover  
plans to give you total peace of mind.  
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Repair Protection Plan  
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FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the  
period of cover.  
- Kitchen Cover  
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FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8  
years old.  
Genuine Parts and AccessoriesUK: 08709 077 077  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our web site.  
Genuine parts and accessories, extended warranties and service repairs are all  
available on our web-site at:  
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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  
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.  
All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour guarantee as well as free  
replacement parts for the first 5 years (except microwaves, selected integrated appliances and cooker  
hoods, which have a one year guarantee) provided that they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer.  
Guarantee terms and conditions  
Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to the  
following provisions that your appliance:  
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Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet.  
Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises (ie. not for  
commercial or trade use).  
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Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance  
rating plate.  
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Has not been subject to misuse, accident, modified or repaired by anyone other than one of our  
own service engineers.  
For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call: 08701 50 60 70  
Recycling & Disposal Information  
As part of Hotpoint's continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to  
use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.  
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully.  
To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug and cut mains cable off flush with the  
appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a  
mains socket, and the door cannot be locked shut.  
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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)  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200  
Note: Our operators will require the following information:  
Model number:  
Serial number:  
Extended Warranties  
UK: 08709 088 088  
(Open 8 to 8 Mon - Sun)  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200  
Genuine Parts and Accessories  
UK: 08709 077 077  
(Open 8-30 to 5-30 Mon - Fri & 9 to 12 Sat)  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
Merloni Elettrodomestici UK Ltd. Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.  
195.039.032.02  
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