Hotpoint Refrigerator RLAV21K User Manual

Operating Instructions  
REFRIGERATOR  
Contents  
GB
Installation, 2-3  
Positioning and connection  
GB  
Description of the appliance, 4  
Overall view  
English  
Start-up and use, 5  
Starting the appliance  
Setting the temperature  
Using the refrigerator to its full potential  
Maintenance and care, 6  
Switching the appliance off  
Cleaning the appliance  
Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours  
Defrosting the appliance  
Replacing the light bulb  
RLAV21K  
RLAV21P  
Precautions and tips, 7  
General safety  
Disposal  
Respecting and conserving the environment  
Troubleshooting, 8  
Guarantee, 9  
After Sales Service, 10  
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Fitting a new plug  
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IMPORTANT:  
WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN  
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE...  
Green and Yellow  
Blue  
- Earth  
- Neutral  
- Live  
Brown  
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:  
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Connect Green and Yellow wire to terminal marked  
'E' or or coloured Green and Yellow.  
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Connect Brown wire to terminal marked 'L' or  
coloured red or brown.  
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked 'N' or  
coloured Black or Blue.  
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.  
If you are in any doubt about the electrical  
supply to your machine, consult a qualified  
electrician before use.  
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  
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Description of the  
appliance  
Overall view  
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The instructions contained in this manual are applicable to different model refrigerators. The diagrams may not  
directly represent the appliance purchased. For more complex features, consult the following pages.  
TEMPERATURE control  
BOTTLE RACK/  
CAN RACK  
Removable lidded  
flap door  
shelf with EGG TRAY  
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Removable  
multipurpose  
SHELVES•  
Lamp  
(see Maintenance)  
SHELVES•  
HINGED shelf  
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Drain for DEFROST  
Compartment for a 2  
LITRE BOTTLE  
WATER  
FRUIT and  
VEGETABLE bin  
BOTTLE shelf  
Levelling FEET  
Varies by number and/or position.  
Available only on certain models.  
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Start-up and use  
Starting the appliance  
SHELVES: with or without grill.  
Due to the special guides the  
shelves are removable 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.  
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1
! Before starting the appliance, follow the  
installation instructions (see Installation).  
! Before connecting the appliance, clean the  
compartments and accessories well with lukewarm  
water and bicarbonate.  
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1. Insert the plug into the socket and ensure that the  
internal light illuminates.  
2. Turn the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to an  
average value. After a few hours you will be able to  
put food in the refrigerator.  
BOTTLE RACK/ CAN RACK flap door: to store a  
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bottle or several cans horizontally (see diagram).  
When not in use, close the flap door to increase the  
space in the refrigerator compartment.  
Setting the temperature  
The temperature inside the refrigerator compartment  
automatically adjusts itself according to the position of  
the thermostat knob.  
We recommend, however, a medium position.  
1 = warmest  
5 = coldest  
The cooling section of the refrigerator is located inside  
the back wall of the refrigerator compartment for  
increased space and improved aesthetics. During  
operation, the back wall will be covered in frost or water  
droplets depending on whether the compressor is  
operating or paused. Do not worry, the refrigerator is  
functioning normally.  
If the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob has been set  
on high values with large quantities of food and with a  
high ambient temperature, the appliance can operate  
continuously, resulting in excessive frost formation and  
excessive energy consumption: compensate for this by  
shifting the knob towards lower values (defrosting will  
occur automatically).  
Using the refrigerator to its full potential  
• Use the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to  
adjust the temperature (see Description).  
• Place only cold or lukewarm foods in the  
compartment, not hot foods (see Precautions and  
tips).  
• Remember that cooked foods do not last longer than  
raw foods.  
In static appliances, the air circulates in a natural way:  
the colder air tends to move downwards as it is heavier.  
The food should be stored as follows:  
• Do not store liquids in open containers. They will  
increase humidity in the refrigerator and cause  
condensation to form.  
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Above the fruit and vegetable  
Fresh fish and meat  
bins  
Above the fruit and vegetable  
Fresh cheese  
bins  
Cooked food  
On any shelf  
Salami, bread loaf,  
chocolate  
On any shelf  
Fruit and vegetables In the fruit and vegetable bins  
Eggs On the shelf provided  
Butter and margarine On the shelf provided  
Bottles, drinks, milk On the shelf provided  
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and care  
Maintenance  
off  
Switching the appliance  
Defrosting the appliance  
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it is necessary to  
During cleaning and maintenance  
below.  
! Follow the instructions  
disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply:  
It is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment  
knobs on 0 (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical  
contact.  
Do not speed up the defrosting process by using any  
devices or tools, you may damage the refrigeration  
circuit.  
The refrigerator has an  
automatic defrosting  
function: water is ducted  
to the back of the  
appliance by a special  
discharge outlet (see  
diagram) where the heat  
produced by the  
Cleaning the appliance  
• The external and internal parts, as well as the rubber  
seals may be cleaned using a sponge that has been  
soaked in lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda  
use solvents, abrasive  
or neutral soap. Do not  
products, bleach or ammonia.  
compressor causes it to  
evaporate. It is necessary  
to clean the discharge  
• The removable accessories may be soaked in warm  
water and soap or dishwashing liquid. Rinse and dry  
them carefully.  
water can flow out easily.  
hole regularly so that the  
• The back of the appliance may collect dust which  
can be removed by delicately using the hose of a  
vacuum cleaner set on medium power. The  
bulb  
Replacing the light  
appliance must be switched off and the plug must  
be pulled out before cleaning the appliance.  
in the refrigerator compartment,  
the electrical socket. Follow the  
To replace the light bulb  
pull out the plug from  
instructions below.  
odours  
and unpleasant  
Avoiding mould  
Access the light bulb by  
removing the cover as  
indicated in the diagram.  
Replace it with a similar  
light bulb within the power  
range indicated on the  
cover (10W ).  
• The appliance is manufactured with hygienic  
materials which are odour free. In order to maintain  
and to prevent the  
formation of stains, food must always be covered or  
sealed properly.  
an odour free refrigerator  
• If you want to switch the appliance off for an  
extended period of time, clean the inside and leave  
the door open.  
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Precautions and tips  
! The appliance was designed and manufactured in  
compliance with international safety standards. The  
following warnings are provided for safety reasons and  
must be read carefully.  
Disposal  
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• Observe local environmental standards when  
disposing packaging material for recycling  
purposes.  
This appliance complies with the following  
Community Directives:  
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and  
subsequent amendments;  
-89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic  
Compatibility) and subsequent amendments;  
- 2002/96/CE..  
• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste  
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE),  
requires that old household electrical appliances  
must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted  
municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be  
collected separately in order to optimise the  
recovery and recycling of the materials they contain  
and reduce the impact on human health and the  
environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol  
on the product reminds you of your obligation, that  
when you dispose of the appliance it must be  
separately collected.  
General safety  
• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside  
the home and is not intended for commercial or  
industrial use.  
• The appliance must be used to store and freeze food  
products by adults only and according to the  
instructions in this manual.  
• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in  
covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the  
appliance exposed to rain and storms.  
Consumers may take their old appliance to public  
waste collection areas, other communal collection  
areas, or if national legislation allows return it to a  
retailer when purchasing a similar new product.  
All major household appliance manufacturers are  
active in the creation of systems to manage the  
collection and disposal of old appliances.  
• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or  
moist hands and feet.  
Respecting and conserving the  
environment  
• Do not touch the internal cooling elements: this could  
cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.  
• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug  
from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.  
• Always switch the appliance off and disconnect it  
from the electricity supply before cleaning it or  
carrying out any maintenance work. Simply using the  
ADJUSTMENT button until all indicator lights are  
switched off (appliance switched off) is not enough  
to eliminate all electrical contact  
• Install the appliance in a fresh and well-ventilated  
room. Ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight  
and do not place it near heat sources.  
• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods  
or opening the door too frequently in order to  
conserve energy.  
• In the case of a malfunction, under no circumstances  
should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.  
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may  
cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance.  
• Do not use any sharp or pointed utensils or electrical  
equipment - other than the type recommended by  
the manufacturer - inside the frozen food storage  
compartments.  
• Do not fill the appliance with too much food:  
cold air must circulate freely for food to be  
preserved properly. If circulation is impeded, the  
compressor will work continuously.  
• Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator.  
The internal temperature will increase and force the  
compressor to work harder and will consume more  
energy.  
• Do not put ice cubes taken directly from the freezer  
into your mouth.  
• Defrost the appliance if ice forms (see Maintenance).  
A thick layer of ice makes cold transference to food  
products more difficult and results in increased  
energy consumption.  
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons  
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or  
lack of experience and knowledge unless they have  
been given supervision or instruction concerning use  
of the appliance by a person responsible for their  
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that  
they do not play with the appliance.  
• Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to  
ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold air  
from escaping (see Maintenance).  
• Keep packaging material out of the reach of children! It  
can become a choking or suffocation hazard.  
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Troubleshooting  
If the appliance does not work, before calling for Assistance (see Assistance), check for a solution from the following list.  
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Malfunctions:  
Possible causes / Solutions:  
The internal light does not  
illuminate.  
• The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or not far  
enough to make contact, or there is no power in the house.  
The refrigerator do not cool well.  
• The door do not close properly or the seals are damaged.  
• The doors are opened too frequently.  
• The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position  
• The refrigerator have been over-filled.  
The food inside the refrigerator is  
beginning to freeze.  
• The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position.  
• The food is in contact with the back inside wall of the refrigerator.  
The motor runs continuously.  
• The door is not closed properly or is continuously opened.  
• The outside ambient temperature is very high.  
The appliance makes a lot of noise.  
• The appliance has not been installed on a level surface (see  
Installation).  
• The appliance has been installed between cabinets that vibrate and  
make noise.  
• The internal refrigerant makes a slight noise even when the compressor  
is off. This is not a defect, it is normal.  
The back wall of the refrigerator unit  
is covered in frost or droplets of  
water.  
• This shows the appliance is operating normally.  
There is water at the bottom of the  
refrigerator.  
• The water discharge hole is blocked (see Maintenance).  
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Guarantee  
Guarantee  
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12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee  
Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown  
repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase.  
This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because  
of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no  
cost to you.  
This guarantee is subject to the following conditions:  
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The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with our  
operating and maintenance instructions.  
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The appliance is used only on the electricity or gas supply printed on the rating plate.  
The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only.  
The appliance has not been altered, serviced, maintained, dismantled, or otherwise  
interfered with by any person not authorised by us.  
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Any repair work must be undertaken by us or our appointed agent.  
Any parts removed during repair work or any appliance that is replaced become our property.  
The appliance is used in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland.  
The guarantee does not cover:  
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Damage resulting from transportation, improper use, neglect or interference or as a result of  
improper installation.  
Replacement of any consumable item or accessory . These include but are not limited to: plugs,  
cables, batteries, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and starters, covers and filters.  
Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic.  
THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR  
NON-DOMESTIC PREMISES.  
5 Year Parts Guarantee  
Hotpoint also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee. This additional guarantee is conditional on you  
registering your appliance with us and the parts being fitted by one of our authorised engineers. There  
will be a charge for our engineer's time. To activate the extra parts warranty on your appliance, simply  
call our registration line on 0870 6092094 (ROI 01 230 0800).  
Extended Guarantees  
We offer a selection of repair protection plans that enable you to fully cover yourself against the expense  
of repair bills for the life of your policy. To find the ideal plan for you please call our advice line on 08709  
088 088 (ROI 01 230 0233).  
Free Helpdesk Service  
We have a dedicated team who can provide free advice and assistance with your appliance if you  
experience any technical difficulties within the first 90 days of ownership. Simply call our Hotpoint  
Service Hotline on 08709 066 066 (ROI 0818 313 413) for telephone assistance, or, where necessary, to  
arrange for an engineer to call. If we cannot resolve the technical problem we will replace your machine  
or, if you prefer, give you your money back.  
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After Sales Service  
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No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us -  
the manufacturer.  
Essential Contact Information  
Hotpoint Service  
We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and  
1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service.  
UK: 08709 066 066  
Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413  
Please note: Our advisors will require the following information:  
Model number:  
Serial number:  
Parts and Accessories  
We supply a full range of genuine replacement parts as well as accessory products that protect and  
hygienically clean your appliance to keep it looking good and functioning efficiently throughout its life.  
UK: 08709 077 077  
Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413  
Appliance Registration  
We want to give you additional benefits of Hotpoint ownership. To activate your free 5 year parts guarantee  
you must register your appliance with us.  
UK: 0870 6092094  
Republic of Ireland: 01 230 0800  
Indesit Company UK Ltd. Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB  
Indesit Company Unit 49 Airways Industrial Estate,Dublin 17  
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. Please see section “Precautions and tips” for  
details about disposal legislation. To minimise the risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug and cut  
the 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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