Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RLA50 Hotpoint
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LARDER FRIDGE - MODELS RLA50, RLA52 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INST ALLA TION & USE GET TING ST ARTED: T o ensure that your fridge runs reliably and efficiently f ollow these steps. Choose a location for your fridge, away from an y heat sources and allow adequate ventila tion - 30mm (1 1 / 4 inch) gap above .
F or Y our Safety For y our safety , read the following advic e: The fridge cooling system con tains a small amount of gas which is environmentally friendly but flammable. T o a void any risk :- ● Install the fridge following the installation instructions and ensure that ventilation openings ar e k ept clear of obstruction.
Installation Location & Air Cir culation Locate y our fridge away from sources of heat e .g. cookers , radiators , direct sunlight as ex tr eme temperature will affect its per f or mance . Allow a minimum 100mm (4 inches) between the top of the fridge and the ceiling or the underside of a wall cupboard .
Installation Lev elling: Lev el the fr idge when it is in its final location b y adjusting the front feet, until firm contact is made with the floor . This will stop rocking or vibration and keep the door aligned which helps the fridge run reliably and efficiently .
Installation Electrical Supply W ARNING: This appliance must be earthed. The fridge must be positioned so that the plug is accessible a fter installation. Fu se s Y our applianc e comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, only use those rated at 13A and AST A approved to BS1362.
C ontrols Con trolling the T emperature of the F ridge Compartment The control wheel on the fr ont of the worktop adjusts the internal fridge compartment temperature. The int er nal temper ature should be 5˚C or colder although some sections, such as the salad bin, will be slightly w armer .
Useful A dvice 7 ST OR A GE ZONES Zone T yp e Food St orage A Cool Dairy produc ts , Cheese, butter , margarine, Low fat spr eads, cook ing fats / lards Preserves - Jam, curd, mar malade , spread , salad dressing or sauces.
Making the best use of your Fridge T o ensure that your fridge operates as efficiently as possible : ● F ollow food packaging “best before/use b y ” instruc tions or your suppliers advice on a suitable maximum storage time . ● Keep foods co vered to retain moisture and prev ent flav our/odour transferenc e.
Useful A dvice 9 USEFUL ADVICE Commodity and Bottle Racks Commodity racks can be repositioned in the door to suit y our st orage requirements. The lidded commodity rack is recommended f or the storage of dair y items , such as butter , margarine and cheese.
Useful A dvice 10 USEFUL ADVICE Salad Bins F or the storage of fruit, vegetables and salad items. When storing vegetables , remove unusable lea ves and soil and lea ve lettuce , cabbage and cauliflower on the stem. It is advisable to clean the salad bin regularly , it can be removed by sliding it out from position.
Defrosting No manual defrosting required The fridge compartment will defrost automatically . During defros t periods water droplets form on the interior back wall of y our Larder Fridge a nd refreez e af terwards. W ARNING: Ensure that stored food does not come int o contact with the int erior back wall of your Larder F ridge.
Cleaning 12 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Cleaning W ARNING: Switch off electr ical supply and pull out mains plug bef ore cle aning. Interior Note : W e recommend you use a straw to k eep the defrost gutter d rain hole clear of any blockage. DO NOT use sharp metal t o ols which c ould cause damage beyond repair .
Going A way If you are going awa y and don’t want to use your fridge , switch off the electricit y supply and pull out the mains plug. Remove f ood and follow the cleaning instructions on the previous page. Note : L ea v e the do or ajar to pre vent an accumulation of odours.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Door Rev ersal 14 Door Reversal Y ou will need a cross head screwdriver , a flat blade screwdriver and a 5mm spanner to carr y out this proc edure. Our Ser vice Department can arrange for an Engineer to do the con version for you but a charge will be made.
15 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Door Rev ersal Note : Y ou may require assistance to do this: 23. Place the top hinge ont o the door , slide the door onto the bottom hinge pin and support the door whilst screwing the top hinge bracket into position. Ensure that the top hinge bracket is positioned correctly .
T roubleshooting IS THE FRIDGE W ORKING AS Y OU W ANT? Have y ou read through the instruction book ? If you still hav e a problem, before calling our service organisation see if any of the tips below help . The fridge will not wor k 1. Check plug is firmly positioned in the socket outlet and the power supply is switched on.
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Rec y cling & Disposal Information “Satisfaction guaranteed or your mone y back ” W e give you a unique ‘sa tisfac tion guaranteed’ promise - v alid for 90 days - after you hav e purchased your Hotpoint appliance . If there is a technical probl em simply call Hotpoint Repair ser vic e or visit our web-site at www .
After Sales S ervice 19 SERVICE & GUARANTEE “No compan y is b etter positioned to off er an af ter sales servic e 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.
General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way , Peterbor ough, PE2 9JB. PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOL VERHAMPTON. July 2003 2766200031 - 02 K ey C ontac ts After Sales Ser vice Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure th at you can hav e complete confidence in both the applianc es and services we offe r.
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