Hotpoint BL31 manual

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    Installation and U ser Handbook Retention of the Instruction B ook This Instruction Book must be kept handy for referenc e as it contains impor tant details on the safe and proper use of the appliance . If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else , or move house and lea ve it behind, make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can b[...]

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    Y our New Integr ated Applianc e Using your new integrat ed appliance is ver y simple. Never theless, to get the best results it is important that you read right through this handbook before using your int egrated appliance for the first time. Electrical Requirements W ARNING: This appliance must be ear thed. Fuses Y our appliance c omes fitted wit[...]

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    3 C ontents Page Electrical Requirements 2 Disposal Notes/T echnical Safety 3 Installation 4-7 Model BL31 Get to know your Integra ted Larder Fridge 8 Getting your Integra ted Larder Fridge r eady for use 9 Con trolling the T emperature 9 Storing Food 10 Do ’ s & Don’ ts 11 Caring for y our Integrated Larder F ridge 12-13 If your Integr ate[...]

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    Installing Y our Integr at ed Applianc e Please read through this section before starting any work. The installation location should be in a dry , well ventilated r oom. The appliance should not be exposed to direct sunlight and should not be near a heat source (e.g . a radiator , cooker). If required , use an insulating plate. W arning! The applia[...]

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    Before fitting The electrical socket should be easily accessible. Do not connect the appliance to the electricity supply until installation is completed. Make sure that the appliance is sitting level on the floor by adjusting all f our feet. Installing Y our Integr at ed Applianc e 5[...]

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    Before fitting , if needed, change over the way the door opens as sho w below . 6 Changing ov er the door hinges[...]

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    F astening the appliance under the work top. Secure the appliance bracket under the worktop by tw o fixing screws. Mounting the kitchen cabinet door . Remove the top br ack et from the appliance and secure to the door panel. Minimum door width - 595mm Minimum door height - 650mm Fitting the door panel to the applianc e. Adjusting the base . Cut out[...]

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    W ARNING: CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALL OWED TO PLA Y WITH THE APPLIANCE OR T AMPER WITH THE CONTROLS. BL31 FEA TURES: 1 Shelf 2 Defrost water outlet 3 Crisp tr ay and ser ving tray 1. Shelf The shelves are adjustable and can be pulled out and used on any of the guide slots. They can also be used in a tilted position to allow the safe storage of bottl[...]

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    Before using your Int egrated Larder Fridge f or the first time the interior , including the door and all remov able par ts should be wiped out. Use a damp cloth wrung out in either a solution of one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water , or M ilton sterilising fluid diluted according to the manufacturer’ s instructions. W ARNING:[...]

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    Y ou can store most fresh foods in your Integr ated Larder Fridge. Recommended maximum storage times are giv en in the table below. Days Raw fresh meat joints,steaks , chops 3-5 offal (liver , k idney etc) minced meat, sausages 2 Cook ed meat including made up dishes and left overs 2-3 Poultry fresh whole (store giblets separ ately) 2-3 cooked 2-3 [...]

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    Do ’ s and Don ’ts DO Do:- T ake off any unsuitable leav es on vegetables and wipe off any soil. Do:- Leav e lettuce, cabbage, parsley and cauliflower on the stem. Do:- Wrap cheese firstly in greasepr oof paper and then in a polythene bag excluding as much air as possible. For best results take out of the fridge an hour before eating . Do:- Wra[...]

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    Caring f or your Integr ated Larder F ridge Cleaning your Integr ated Larder Fridge It is a good idea to clean the inside of your Larder F ridge regularly . Alwa ys switch off at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug first. Remove an y food. Wipe out the inside of the Larder F ridge using a clean cloth wrung out in either a solution of one [...]

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    Caring f or your Integr ated Larder F ridge Cleaning the condenser Make sure the applianc e is disconnec ted from the pow er supply. Dust from the condenser should be vacuumed as follo ws; * Through the plinth grille , release the fastener . * Pull the grille t owards you and remove it. * Remove the bott om board of the k itchen cabinet. * Pull the[...]

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    If your In tegrat ed Larder F ridge W on ’t W ork .....Don’ t Panic!!! Just run through these quick checks before calling your nearest Service Office. 1. Check that the plug is firmly in the wall socket and that the power supply is on. 2. Check the power supply to the socket by plugging in another appliance. 3. If the other appliance works, che[...]

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    15 After Sales S er vice SERVICE U.K . 08709 066 066 Monday - F riday 8am - 8pm, Saturday 8am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 6pm. Republic of Ireland 1850 302 220 Monday - F riday 8am - 5.30pm, Saturday 9.00am - 12.30pm. Ser vice Co ver ... W e appreciate you choosing this quality appliance and we are sure that it will give y ou many years of exc ellent ser [...]

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    Guaran tee High quality after-sales ser vice levels ... ● IN GUARANTEE (Y ear 1) All appliances carry a FREE fully inclusive 12 months parts and labour guarantee. If service under your Y ear 1 Guarantee is required please ha ve available evidence of your dat e of purchase when the engineer calls. ● OUT OF GUARANTEE ( Y ears 2-10) Once an applia[...]

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    General Domestic Appliances Limited , Morley W ay , Pet erborough, PE2 9JB Part No. FP069 - 01 K ey Contacts Ser vice UK: 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 220 Y ou will be asked for the following inf ormation:- Name, address and postcode . T elephone number Model / Serial number of the appliance Clear and concise details of the query or [...]