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FRIDGE FREEZER - MODELS RFA18, RFM18, RFA66, RFM66

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE

GETTING STARTED:

To ensure that your fridge freezer runs reliably and efficiently follow these steps.

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Choose a location for your

fridge freezer, away from

any heat sources and

allow adequate

ventilation - 100mm 

(4 inch) gap above.

Level the fridge freezer by

adjusting the front feet.

This will stop rocking or

vibration and keep the

door aligned.

Before plugging in and
switching on, leave the
fridge freezer in its final 
location for at least 15
minutes to allow it to 
settle.

If you are freezing fresh
food, turn on fast freeze
by pressing the switch 24
hours before placing the
food inside.
Place the fresh food
inside.

Move the fridge freezer
into position, using the
sides of the cabinet.
Take care to avoid
damaging the refrigerant
circuit pipe work on the
rear.

Plug in and switch on.

Allow the fridge freezer to

cool before placing food

inside.

The high temperature

light will stay on until the

fridge freezer has cooled

down.

All food in the fridge

freezer  should be

covered.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

STEP 6

Your fridge freezer is now
working.
If after 24 hours your
fridge freezer is not
operating as you want,
refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING
section.

STEP 7

Read the rest of these instructions to get the best from your appliance and 

remember to fill in your guarantee registration.

Keep this Book in a safe place for quick reference.

NB. The spanner is for illustration

only and is not supplied with the

fridge freezer.

Remember to turn fast freeze off
after 24 hours, however if you
forget to do so it will automatically
cancel after 48 hours.

Summary of Contents for RFA18

Page 1: ...de Place the fresh food inside Move the fridge freezer into position using the sides of the cabinet Take care to avoid damaging the refrigerant circuit pipe work on the rear Plug in and switch on Allo...

Page 2: ...r electrical devices inside the fridge freezer for instance for manual defrosting they may cause damage Only use this fridge freezer for storing domestic foodstuffs When installing your fridge freezer...

Page 3: ...ise operating sounds caused by vibration 3 Minimum space required to open door The fridge freezer needs a space of 600mm 24 inches in front to allow the door to open When positioning the fridge freeze...

Page 4: ...efrost Tube A tube is supplied to help feed defrost water into a collecting vessel ie a bowl see Defrosting in the CLEANING MAINTENANCE section For safe keeping until required the tube can be stored i...

Page 5: ...NCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE Green Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you change the plug the colour of wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the colour of the markings identifying termi...

Page 6: ...available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts and Accessories Mail Order Hotline see KEY CONTACTS back page WARNING Do not use a mercury filled thermometer as breakage would cause a health hazard Your fridge...

Page 7: ...to load or unload food in this case storage times will not be affected Holiday Function Models RFA18 RFM18 only This feature allows you to set your fridge compartment to a warmer setting while you are...

Page 8: ...ly as possible Maximum freezing capacity in 24 hours RFA18 RFM18 RFA66 RFM66 15kg Note Don t forget to turn fast freeze off after 24 hours However fast freeze will turn off automatically after 48 hour...

Page 9: ...ttom of the freezer compartment on the interior wall Note The photographs indicate the Fast Freeze and storage areas see tables The fridge cabinet and door furniture will vary according to each model...

Page 10: ...ood are dry before freezing otherwise they may freeze together Storing Food in a Fridge Pack and store cooked and fresh food separately Wrap raw or defrosting meat and poultry in polythene or foil and...

Page 11: ...e door is open fully Slide the shelf forward and tilt from position Egg Rack not applicable to all models The egg rack can be used in conjunction with any commodity rack and is easily removed for clea...

Page 12: ...wine rack forward and tilt from position Note DO NOT remove a fully loaded wine rack just remove bottles as necessary Microban is a unique antibacterial technology which is built into interior compone...

Page 13: ...freezer burns Store ice cream towards the top front of the freezer and remove from freezer 15 30 minutes before serving Ensure food is labelled and dated before placing in freezer When freezing fresh...

Page 14: ...ushed back fully before closing the door Food can be separated into different storage drawers for easy identification When lifting or removing the large deep drawer it is important to hold the side ha...

Page 15: ...r freezer Fully defrosting your freezer WARNING Switch off electrical supply and pull out the mains plug 1 Remove frozen food wrap or cover it and place into insulated containers to keep frozen whilst...

Page 16: ...soda to one pint of water or Milton sterilising fluid diluted according to the manufacturer s instructions 4 Dry interior compartments thoroughly with a clean cloth before replacing fittings and food...

Page 17: ...SES 15 watt bulb from the Hotpoint Genuine Parts and Accessories Mail Order Hotline see KEY CONTACTS back page and fit as follows 1 Remove any shelves from directly below the interior light to make a...

Page 18: ...uring the top hinge 3 Lower the top hinge and carefully tilt the door to remove the top hinge from the cabinet Lift the door off the centre hinge 4 Remove the top hinge from the door Remove Lower Door...

Page 19: ...p with the cabinet 23 Adjust the front feet see Levelling SAFETY INSTALLATION section Note Let the appliance stand upright in it s final location for at least 15 minutes before plugging in and switchi...

Page 20: ...CONTROLS section The red warning light will not go out 1 Has the fridge freezer just been installed If so this is normal and the light will go out when the correct temperature has been reached 2 Has t...

Page 21: ...e build up of moisture inside 3 If your kitchen becomes exceptionally warm your fridge may not defrost regularly Automatic defrosting will return to normal operation when the kitchen temperature cools...

Page 22: ...ject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than a Hotpoint service engineer For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call 08701 50 60 70 or visit www hotpoint co uk...

Page 23: ...100 of our own fully trained engineers All repairs include a parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair If you require any information or have any questions about your applia...

Page 24: ...iday 8am to 7 30pm Saturday 8 30am to 5 30pm Sunday 9 30am to 3 30pm www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the following information Model number S...

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