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Hotpoint AFAA 52 x AI manual

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    GB 1 REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION RFA52 xx NRFAA50 x NRFAA50 x AFAA 52 x AI Contents Installation, 2-4 Positioning and connection Door reversal Description of the appliance, 5 Overall view Start-up and use, 6-7 Starting the appliance Using the refrigerator to its full potential Using the freezer to its full potential Maintenance and care, 8 Swi[...]

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    2 GB Installation 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. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Replacing fuse covers: When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and t[...]

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    GB 3 Fitting a new plug IMPORTANT: WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE... Green and Yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live 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 [...]

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    4 GB 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 o[...]

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    GB 5 Overall view Description of the appliance TEMPERATURE REGULATING Knob SHELVES * FRUIT and VEGETABLE bin FREEZER and STORAGE compartment STORAGE compartment ICE tray * Removable lidded shelf with EGG TRAY and BUTTER DISH * Removable multipurpose SHELVES• BOTTLE shelf Compartment for a 2 LITRE BOTTLE Levelling FOOT There is only one adjustable[...]

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    6 GB Using the freezer to its full potential • Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has already been defrosted. These foods must be cooked and eaten (within 24 hours). • Fresh food that needs to be frozen must not come into contact with food that has already been defrosted. Fresh food must be stored above the grill in the freezer co[...]

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    GB 7 Ice tray The fact that they are situated on the top part of the freezer drawers ensures greater cleanliness: the ice no longer comes into contact with the food placed inside the freezer compartment; furthermore, the dripping of the water during filling is avoided (a lid to cover up the hole after filling with water is also provided). 1. Pull o[...]

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    8 GB Maintenance and care Switching the appliance off During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply: It is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment knobs on (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical contact. Cleaning the appliance • We recommend you clean your fridge with our Pro[...]

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    GB 9 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. This appliance complies with the following Community Directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments; -89/336/EEC of[...]

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    10 GB Troubleshooting If the appliance does not work, before calling for Assistance (see As sis tan ce) , c hec k f or a s olu tio n f rom th e f oll owi ng lis t. Malfunctions: The internal light does not illuminate. The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool well. The food inside the refrigerator is beginning to freeze. The motor runs continuou[...]

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    GB 11 Guarantee 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, [...]

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    12 GB 195042931.16 09/2013 After Sales Service 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 1000 fully qualified engineers[...]