Hotpoint HUT161I manual

Instructions for Installation and Use Refrigerator Model HUT161I[...]

2 GB CONTENTS Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for refer ence as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance. If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also pr ovided so the new owner can become familiar with t[...]

3 GB 8. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. T urning the thermostat knob to the setting does not suffice to br eak all electrical contact with the mains. 9. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal, remove or make inoperable any locking devices to pr event chil[...]

4 GB ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 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 colour ed markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: - Conn[...]

5 GB A T emperature contr ol This knob is used to regulate the temperatur e in the two compartments with the following settings: The r efrigerator is off; 1 Minimum cold T emperature 5 Maximum cold T emperature B Removable door shelves with egg tray and lidded butter dish C Hinged shelf GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE F H G I A E C B D D Compartment for[...]

6 GB 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, be- fore plugging it into the mains and switching on, to ensure pr oper performance. Before placing food in the r efrigerator or freezer , clean the interior well with warm water and baking so[...]

7 GB - 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 r emain edible for any extended amount of time. - Contrary to [...]

8 GB ENERGY SA VING TIPS - Install the Appliance Properly In other words, away fr om sources of heat and direct sunlight, in a well ventilated room. - Correct T emperature Settings Set the temperature control to one of the middle settings. V ery cold temperature settings will not only consume a gr eat deal of energy but will neither improve nor len[...]

9 GB Meat and Fish FOOD STORAGE Food Wrapping Te n d e r i s i n g (days) Storage (months) Thawing Tim e Beef Roast Tinfoil 2 / 3 9 / 10 Not requi r ed. Lamb Tinfoil 1 / 2 6 Not requi r ed. Pork Roast T infoi l 1 6 Not r equir ed. V eal Roast Tinfoil 1 8 Not requi red. V eal/ Pork Chops Each piece wrapped in cli ng film and then i n tinf oil (4 t o[...]

10 GB Fruits and V egetables FOOD STORAGE Food Prepa rat i on Blanching Ti m e Wrappi ng Stor age (m on th s) Thaw i ng Ti m e Apple s and Pe ars Peel and c ut i nto sl ic es. 2’ I n Conta i ners ( cover wit h s yr up) 12 I n r ef ri gerat or v er y slow ly . A p rico ts, Pe ac he s, Cherr i es and Pl ums Peel and p it . 1’ / 2’ I n Conta i n[...]

11 GB Cleaning and Special Maintenance Before cleaning the r efrigerator , switch off and r emove the plug fr om the socket. - Y our appliance is manufactured with hygienic, odourless materials. T o preserve these characteristics, always use sealed containers to store foods, in or der to prevent spills which could stain and cause unpleasant, dif fi[...]

12 GB TROUBLESHOOTING Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse spare parts which are not originals. If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or the problem persists, call Hotpoint Service (see KEY CONT ACTS, back page) and inform them of: the type of problem, the abbr eviation of the model name (Mod.) and the re[...]

13 GB NOTES[...]

GB "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service 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 you also have the advantage of fr ee replaceme[...]

GB Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' pr omise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If ther e is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www .theservicecentr e.co.uk and wher e necessary [...]

195.036.379.01 April 2004 Part no. FP127 - 01 Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensur e that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer . Repair Service and Information Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) www .theservicecentre.co.uk Repu[...]