Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FFQ48 Hotpoint
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Instructions for Installation and Use Fridge / Fr eezer Model FFQ48.
Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for refer ence as it contains important details on the safe and pr oper use of the appliance.
GB GB GB GB GB REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION FFQ48 Contents Installation, 4 Positioning and connection Description of the appliance, 6-7 Control panel Overall view Accessories, 8 Refrigerator compa.
4 GB Installation ! Before operating your new appliance, please r ead these operating instructions carefully . They contain important infor mation for safe use, installation and care of the appliance. ! Please keep these operating instructions for future refer ence.
GB 5 Aqua Care function The refrigerator you have pur chased is fitted with the Aqua Care system which, thanks to an advanced filter system with active carbons, pr ovides your household with fresh, filter ed water .
6 GB Description of the appliance Control panel • ON/OFF button switches the whole appliance on and off (refrigerator compartment and freezer compartment). It must be held down for at least 2 seconds. See Start-up and use and Maintenance and care . • AQUA CARE button activates and deactivates the Aqua Care function.
GB 7 Description of the appliance Overall view V aries by number and/or position. * Available only on certain models. MAX WATER LEVEL MAX WATER LEVEL Removable shelf with lid and EGG TRAY AQUA CAR.
8 GB Accessories Refrigerator compartment SHELVES : thanks to the special rails the shelves are r emovable and the height is adjustable ( see diagram ), allowing easy storage of large containers and food. Height can be adjusted without complete removal of the shelf.
GB 9 Display Display description • REFRIGERATOR OPERATION indicator light : displays the set temperature (static digit) or the temperatur e that is being set (flashing digit) for the refrigerator compartment. OFF indicates that the compar tment is off.
10 GB Using the display setting the temperature When the appliance is switched on, the standard storage temperatures ar e automatically set: • +5°C for the refrigerator compartment • -18°C for the fr eezer compartment.
GB 11 Start-up and use Starting the appliance ! Before starting the appliance, follow the installation instructions ( see Installation ). ! Before connecting the appliance, clean the compartments and accessories well with lukewar m water and bicarbonate of soda.
12 GB Replacing the l Odour filter The filter should be replaced after approximately 6-8 months from when it is activated. This period may vary Maintenance and care Switching the appliance off During cleaning and maintenance it is necessar y to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply: 1.
GB 13 ! The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety r easons and must be read carefully . This appliance complies with the following Community Directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low V oltage) and subsequent amendments; -89/336/EEC of 03.
14 GB Troubleshooting Malfunctions: The display is completely switched off. The motor does not start. The display is on but it is dim. a) The alarms goes off and the lamp in the refrigerator compartment flashes. b) The alarm goes off and a message appears on the scrolling text of the display.
GB 15 Before calling for Assistance: • Check if the malfunction can be solved on your own ( see T roubleshooting ). • If the appliance is still not working and the problem persists despite having carried out all the checks, call your nearest Service Centre.
16 GB Notes.
GB 17 Notes.
18 GB "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.
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