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Hotpoint RLB20 manual

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    U ser Instruc tions for Models RLB20, RSB20, RZB20[...]

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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 Get to know your Applianc e 6-7 The con trols 8 Storing food 9 Other func tions 10 Care & Cleaning 10-12 Door rev ersal 13 T roubleshooting 14 After sales service 15 Guarantee 16 Disposal of your old product 17 Ke y contacts rear co ver[...]

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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: Before connecting to the electricity supply leave the applianc e to stand for 1 hour to allow the cooling system to settle . Please read through this section before starting any work. Choosing a location: The power socket should be in a readily accessible position, adjacent to the appliance. Place the appliance in a dry and regular[...]

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    Get to know your A ppliance . 6 1. Refrigerator shelf 2. Safety glass 3. Salad bin 4. Levelling f eet 5. Bottle rack 6. Commodity racks 7. Egg holder 8. Dairy rack 9. Dairy rack cover 10. Lamp switch 11. Thermostat box 12. Fr eezer compartment (*) 13. W ater tray (*) 14. T able top (*) Only in model RSB20 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 1 2 3 4 5 [...]

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    Get to know your A ppliance . 7 1. Levelling f eet 2. Controls 3. T able top 4. F ast freeze compar tment 5. Fr ozen f ood storage baskets 6. Defrost channel 7. Ice compartment shelf 1 7 3 2 4 6 5 Model RZB20 Normal setting; 2[...]

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    The c ontrols 8 Before switching on your applianc e make sure that the mains cable is not trapped underneath or behind the appliance . Thermostat setting The thermostat setting will depend on the location of the appliance , room temperatur e and how often the door is opened. When starting the appliance for the first time turn the thermostat to the [...]

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    Storing f ood 9 Making the best use of your Appliance T o ensure that your appliance operat es as efficiently as possible: * Follow 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 foil, [...]

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    Other func tions Car e & Cleaning 10 Fridge c ompartment chiller tray cold air control (model no . RSB20) The slide at the rear of the chiller tra y controls the amount of cold air that flows int o the fridge compartment. The chiller tray must be pulled out of the fridge in order to adjust the slide. Fridge c ompartment too warm: Open the slide[...]

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    Car e & Cleaning 11 For model no . RSB20 Refrigerator Defrosting the Fr ozen F ood compartment: W ARNING: Never use sharp metal tools for this operation as they can damage your fridge beyond repair . Defrosting should be carried out regularly - either , every two or three weeks or when the ice is between 3 - 5mm thick. This will ensure that you[...]

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    Car e & Cleaning 12 Defrosting the Fr eezer RZB20 Do not use sharp metal objects for this operation. They could puncture the refrigerator circuit and cause irrepar able damage to the unit. Before defrosting , place the frozen food in a cool place after wrapping it in sheets of newspaper . Use the drainage system as f ollows; 1. T o defrost the [...]

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    Remov e the door 1. Lay down the appliance on its back. 2. Unscrew , remove and retain both front feet. 3. Unscrew and remove the right hand bottom hinge plate and (spacing washers if fitted). Reposition the hinge pin into the other hole on the metal bracket. 4. Slightly open the door , slide downwards , remove and car efully place to one side. 5. [...]

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    T roubleshooting . 14 If your appliance is not working properly , it may be a minor problem, therefore check the following . The appliance w on’ t work. Check the plug is firmly positioned in the wall socket and the power supply is swit ched on. Check that the thermostat setting is not in the OFF position. Check the power supply with another appl[...]

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    15 Hotpoint A f ter Sales Ser vice Satisfaction Guaranteed or Y our Money Back Hotpoint gives you a unique ‘Satisfaction Guaranteed’ promise – valid f or ninety days after you hav e purchased your Hotpoint product. If there is a technical problem with your Hotpoint appliance , call Hotpoint Ser vice. If necessary we will arrange for an engine[...]

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    16 Fr om the moment your appliance is deliver ed, Hotpoint guarantees it for fiv e years. ● Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 months parts and labour guarantee plus FREE replacemen t parts for the first five years provided tha t they are fitted by our own Service Engineer (evidence will be required of date and plac e of purchase). ?[...]

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    When replacing your old applianc e with a new one, please comply with the following: Old appliances are not worthless rubbish. Valuable ra w materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances. Render your old appliances unusable: 1. Pull out the mains plug. 2. Cut off the power cord and discar d with mains plug. 3. T o prevent children from loc[...]

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    K ey C ontac ts Ser vice Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer’ s ser vice team i n Europe , trained specialists directly employed by us t o ensure your comp lete confidence. Repair Ser vice UK: 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 Y ou will be ask ed for the f ollowing information:- Name, address and postc ode. T elephone nu[...]