Hotpoint FFU00 manual

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    U ser Instruc tions for Model FFU00[...]

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    If you have damaged the e xisting lead or require a longer one a charge will be made. It is strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician. CE marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC directives:- Low V oltage Equipment - 72/23/EEC & 93/68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility - 89/336/EEC, 92/3[...]

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    3 C onten ts Page Electrical requirement 2 Safety advice 4 Installation 5-10 Get to know your Applianc e 11-13 The con trols 14-16 Storing food 17-18 Care & Cleaning 19 T roubleshooting 20-24 Guarantee 26 Recycling & Disposal information 26 After sales service 27 Ke y contacts back cov er[...]

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    * Please take time to read this booklet before installing and switching on this appliance. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for incorrect installation and usage. * If this appliance is to replace an old refrigerator with a lock, break or remove the lock as a safety measure to a void the danger of children playing with the refrigerator and[...]

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    Before F itting: Please read through this section before starting any work. Choosing a Location: Do not install your appliance in a room where the temperature goes belo w 5˚C, this will affect the appliances performance. The power socket should be in a readily accessible position, adjacent to the appliance. DO NO T connect to the electricit y supp[...]

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    Y ou may need to remove both doors for the appliance to fit through access doors - follow the instructions below: Feed W ater T ube: * Remove the low er cover b y lifting upwards. * Pull out the feed w ater tube, while pressing area (1) indicated in F ig.1 Remov e the Freez er Compartment Door: * Loosen the screws in the upper hinge cover and r emo[...]

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    Remov e the Fridge C ompartment Door: * Loosen the upper hinge co ver screws and remove the c over (F ig.5). * Remove the retainer b y rotating it clockwise ( b - Fig .6), then remov e the upper hinge by lifting up. * Remove the fridge compartment door by lifting it up, off the lower hinge (F ig.7). Pass the appliance through the acc ess door , in [...]

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    ● FIRST CHECK Y OU HA VE THE CORRECT ITEMS: - Pipe / Filter Kit c omprises: * 1 x W ater F ilter * 2 x Self-Adhesive F ixing Plates * 2 x Cable T ies * 1 x 10m W ater Pipe - Adaptor Kit comprises: * Plastic Pipe Connector * Rubber W asher * Threaded T ap Connector ● NEXT , HA VE A LOOK A T THE DIA GRAM BEL OW T O VISUALISE HOW THE APPLIANCE SHO[...]

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    Installation 9 ● FINALL Y : Plug in and switch on the electricity supply . T urn on th e water supply tap . Check for an y leaks. Ensure selection is set to ‘water’ (see page 15) push a cup under the dispenser to verify tha t water is flowing . When all w orking OK, mov e the appliance into its final location - your applianc e is heavy and ca[...]

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    Height Adjustment: Lev elling both doors using the height adjustment screws. With the doors level they will close smoothly . If the doors do not close correctly it will affect the per formance of y our appliance. * If the freezer compartment door is lower than the fridge compartment door , adjust the lef t hand adjustment screw (Fig .10). Level the[...]

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    Get to know your A ppliance . 11 1. Cov ered Dairy R ack 2. Lamps 3. Refrigerator Commodity Rack 4. Wine Bottle Holder 5. Snack Drawer 6. Egg Holder 7. Refrigerator Shelf 8. V egetable compartment cover 9. V egetable compartment / Salad Bin 10. V egetable compartment / Meat Drawer 11. Humidity Switch 12. V egetable / Meat Con version Switch 13. Low[...]

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    Get to know your A ppliance . 12 ● Make the most of interior storage space by repositioning shelves to suit the v arious items you wish to stor e. Refrigerator Shelf: T o separate a shelf: ● Lift shelf up in direction shown 1 in Fig .13. ● Separate by lifting , direction 2 in Fig .13. T o install a shelf : ● Hold shelf at an angle, place at[...]

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    Get to know your A ppliance . 13 Humidity Control S witch (Fig.16): The humidity in the salad / vegetable compartments can be controlled by adjusting the switches on the top left of the drawers . Con vert into a V egetable or Meat Compartment (Fig .17): ● The bottom draw er in the refrigerator can be conv erted into a vegetable OR meat compartmen[...]

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    The c ontrols 14 Starting: ● When your applianc e is first installed leav e it to stand in its final location for 2-3 hours, to allow the refrigerant to settle, before loading it with fresh or frozen f oods. ● If operation is interrupt ed , wait 5 minutes before restarting . F unction Display Board: T emperature T emperature Dispenser adjustmen[...]

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    The c ontrols 15 Dispenser Selection Button: ● When the appliance is first switched on and also after a power cut, the crushed ice function will be lit . ● Pressing the butt on will allow you to choose the different dispenser functions: Crushed Ice, Wa ter or Cubed Ice . Automatic Ic e Maker and Dispenser: W ater is cooled while stored in the w[...]

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    The c ontrols 16 Automatic Ic e Maker: ● 8 pieces of ice can be made at a time , 80 pieces a day . But these quantities may vary according to v arious conditions, such as the location of the appliance and how many times the door is opened and closed . ● Ice making stops when the ice storage bin is full. ● If ice is not used regularly , it may[...]

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    Storing f ood 17 Making the best use of your Appliance T o ensure that your appliance operat es as efficiently as possible: * F ollow packaging “best by/use by ” instructions or your suppliers advice on a suitable maximum storage time. * Keep foods cov ered to retain moisture and prevent fla vour/odour transferenc e. Plastic bags, aluminium foi[...]

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    Storing f ood 18 Wine bottle holder Snack draw er Fr eezer compartment shelf Fr eezer commodity rack Fr eezer draw er Co vered dairy rack Egg Holder Refrigerator c ommodity rack Refrigerator shelf V egetable drawer V egetable / Meat con version dra wer Store wine Store items such as bread , snacks etc. Store v arious frozen f oods such as meat, fis[...]

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    Car e & Cleaning 19 Interior * Remove salad bins , racks, shelves and baskets - wash in warm water and washing up liquid using a soft cloth, dry thoroughly . Do not put in a dishwasher . * Wipe the interior and fittings with a clean cloth wrung out in a solution of either one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water or Milton™ ste[...]

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    T roubleshooting . 20 If your appliance is not working properly , it may be a minor problem, therefore check the following: Refrigerator compressor does not run. Refrigerator control is off . Set refrigerator control. See ‘Controls ’ . Refrigerator runs too much or too long . Refrigerator is larger than the previous one you owned . Room or outs[...]

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    T roubleshooting . 21 T emp eratur e in the freezer is too cold BUT the refrigerat or temperature is satisfactory . Fr eezer control is set too cold . Set Freez er control to a lower number (warmer setting) See ‘Controls ’ . Set Refrigerator control to a low er number (warmer setting) See ‘Controls ’ . T emp eratur e in the refrigerat or is[...]

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    T roubleshooting . 22 Louder sound lev els when refrigerat or is on. T oday ’ s refrigeration appliances have lar ger storage capacity and work to maintain more even temperatures. It is normal for some sound to be heard. This is normal, the sound will level off when selected temperature hav e been reached. Louder sound lev els when the compressor[...]

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    T roubleshooting . 23 Door/s will not close. F ood package keeping the door open. Ensure stored items are kept clear of the door so it can close properly . Clean the seal/s, see ‘Care & Cleaning ’ section. Replace damaged seal/s. Door seal/s dirt y or damaged. Door closed too hard, causing the other door to open slightly . Close doors gentl[...]

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    T roubleshooting . 24 Ice dispenser is jammed . Ice cubes are jammed between ice maker arm and back of the bin. Remove the ice cubes. Only the ice cubes made by the appliance ice maker should be used with the dispenser . ice cubes that hav e been purchased or made in another way hav e been used in the dispenser . Ice cubes are froz en together in t[...]

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    Notes: 25[...]

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    26 Rec y cling & Disposal Information “Satisfaction guaranteed or your mone y back” W e give you a unique ‘ satisfaction guaranteed’ promise - valid for 90 da ys - after you hav e purchased your Hotpoint appliance . If there is a technical probl em simply call Hotpoint Repair ser vice or visit our web-site a t www .theservic ec en tr e [...]

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    27 After Sales S er vice “No compan y is better positioned to offer an after 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. In addition to this y ou also have the advanta[...]

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    General Domestic Appliances Limited, Mor ley W ay , Peterborough, PE2 9JB Part No. FP110-01 K ey C ontacts 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 ser vices we off e r. Repair Ser vice and Informa tion Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 [...]