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    Instructions for Installation and Use Instructions for Installation and Use Instructions for Installation and Use Instructions for Installation and Use Instructions for Installation and Use Refrigerator Refrigerator Refrigerator Refrigerator Refrigerator Model RSA 21 RSAAV21P[...]

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    2 CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS Product Safety Installation Electrical Connection Get to Know your Appliance Getting your Appliance ready for use How to use the Refrigerator Compartment Freezing Food Energy Saving Tips Food Storage Caring for your Appliance Troubleshooting Door reversal After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Cont[...]

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    3 cause burns. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. Turning the thermostat knob to the "OFF" setting does not suffice to break all electrical contact with the mains. 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for dis- posal, remove or ma[...]

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    4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 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 col[...]

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    5 E Compartment for a 2 litre bottle F Removable door shelf for bottles G Fruit and Vegetable Crisper H Drain for Defrost Water I Removable, Height-adjustable Shelves J Compartment for storing frozen foods, freezing fresh foods and making ice K Levelling feet A Temperature control This regulate the temperature inside the appliance automatically. To[...]

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    6 GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE NOTICE After the appliance has been delivered, leave it to stand in its upright position for approximately 3 hours, before plugging it into the mains and switching[...]

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    7 - The air circulates naturally, with the colder air falling be- cause it is heavier. This is the reason why meat and cheeses should be placed above the vegetable crisper. - Please follow our instructions carefully on maximum stor- age time: any food, even the freshest, will not remain edible for any extended amount of time. - Contrary to popular [...]

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    8 ENERGY SAVING TIPS ENERGY SAVING TIPS ENERGY SAVING TIPS ENERGY SAVING TIPS ENERGY SAVING TIPS - Install the Appliance Properly In other words, away from sources of heat and direct sun- light, in a well ventilated room. - Correct Temperature Settings Set the temperature control to one of the middle settings. Very cold temperature settings will no[...]

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    9 Meat and Fish FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE F ood W rapping Te n d e r i s i n g (days ) St o r a g e (mo nt hs ) Th a w i n g Tim e B e e f R oa s t T inf oil 2 / 3 9 / 10 N ot re quir e d. L a m b T inf oil 1 / 2 6 N ot re quir e d. P ork R oa s t T inf oil 1 6 N ot re quir e d. V eal R o as t T i n f o i l 1 [...]

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    10 Fruits and Vegetables FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE F ood P repar a t ion Bl a n ch i n g Tim e W ra pping St o r a g e (m on t hs ) Th a w i n g Tim e A p p les an d P ear s P eel an d cu t in t o s l i ces . 2 ' I n C ont a ine rs ( c ov e r w i t h s y rup) 12 In r ef r i g erat o r ver y sl o w l y . A[...]

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    11 Cleaning and Special Maintenance Before cleaning the refrigerator, switch off and remove the plug from the socket. - Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic, odourless materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use sealed containers to store foods, in order to prevent spills which could stain and cause unpleasant, difficult to rem[...]

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    12 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing works. Check that: • The mains switch in your home is on. • There has not been a power cut. • The plug is properly inserted in the socket and is switched on. • The socket is working; try another appliance in the socket to check. • The fuse in the pl[...]

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    13 DOOR REVERSAL DOOR REVERSAL DOOR REVERSAL DOOR REVERSAL DOOR REVERSAL Warning: Before attempting to remove the door, 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 ma[...]

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    PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR 5 YEAR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 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 [...]

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    PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR 5 YEAR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 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 [...]

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    PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR 5 YEAR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24[...]