Hotpoint HME400N manual

GB 1 GB GB GB GB GB REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION HME400N Contents Installation, 2-3 Positioning and connection Reversible doors Description of the appliance, 4-5 Control panel Overall view Accessories, 6 Start-up and use, 7-8-9 Starting the appliance Using the refrigerator to its full potential Using the freezer to its full potential Maintenanc[...]

2 GB Installation ! Befor e placing your new appliance into operation please read these operating instructions carefully . They contain important infor mation for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. ! Please keep these operating instructions for future refer ence. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. Positioni[...]

GB 3 WARNING: T o avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else. Fitting a new plug IMPORT ANT WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE... Green and Y ellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured mark[...]

4 GB Description of the appliance Control panel ALLARMS SUPER FREEZE SUPER COOL ICE PARTY HOLIDAY REFRIGERATOR T emperature Adjustment COOL CARE ZONE FREEZER T emperature Adjustment ON/OFF I CARE FREEZER Display REFRIGERATOR Display ON/OFF It is possible to switch the whole product (both the refrigerator and fr eezer compartments) on by pressing th[...]

GB 5 Overall view The instructions contained in this manual ar e applicable to different model r efrigerators. The diagrams may not directly r epr esent the appliance purchased. For mor e complex features, consult the following pages.  V aries by number and/or position. * A vailable only on certain models. Removable lidded shelf with EGG TRAY Re[...]

6 GB Accessories SHELVES : with or without grill. Due to the special guides the shelves are removable and the height is adjustable ( see diagram ), allowing easy storage of large containers and food. Height can be adjusted without complete removal of the shelf. FRESH BOX * : for fresh meat and fish. Due to the compartment’ s low temperature (the [...]

GB 7 Start-up and use Starting the appliance ! After transportation of the appliance, carefully place it in an upright position and wait at least 3 hours before connecting it to the electricity mains, to make sure it operates as it should. • Clean the inside of the refrigerator well using warm water and bicarbonate of soda before placing food ins[...]

8 GB A.I.R. SYSTEM (Ariston Integrated Refrigeration) It is recognizable due to the pr esence of the mechanism on the top part of the refrigerator compartment ( see diagram ). A B The A.I.R. System maintains a constant fridge temperature to keep food fr esher for longer and will quickly restore the temperatur e to the correct level, even if the doo[...]

GB 9 WA TER LEVEL MAX WA TER LEVEL MAX W A TER LEVEL MAX function will be deactivated automatically (the LED switches off); the food may now be moved into the two lower compartments (so that the Cool Care Zone can be used if necessary) or even left in the Cool Care Zone compartment, which operates as a normal storage compartment when the function h[...]

10 GB Maintenance and care Assistance Switching the appliance off During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply: 1. Pr ess and hold the ON/OFF button for appr oximately two seconds, until everything on the display switches off apart from the r ed LED corr esponding to the ON/ OFF button. 2. [...]

GB 11 1 1 2 Replacing the light bulb T o replace the light bulb in the refrigerator compartment, pull out the plug from the electrical socket. Follow the instructions below . Access the light bulb by removing the cover as indicated in the diagram. Replace it with a similar light bulb within the power range indicated on the cover (15W or 25W).[...]

12 GB Precautions and tips ! The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety r easons and must be read carefully . This appliance complies with the following Community Directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low V oltage) and subsequent amendments; -89/336/EE[...]

GB 13 Troubleshooting Malfunctions: The display is completely switched off. The motor does not start. The display is on but it is dim. The alarm sounds, a message appears on the display, the ALARM LED lights up and the refrigerator light flashes. The alarm sounds, the ALARM LED lights up and a message appears on the display. The alarm sounds, the A[...]

14 GB Notes[...]

GB 15 Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y our 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 material[...]

16 GB 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 of fering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1 100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure[...]