Controls
Controlling the Temperature of the Fridge Compartment
The left hand control wheel on the front panel adjusts the internal fridge compartment
temperature. The internal temperature should be 5˚C or colder, although some sections
such as the salad bin will be slightly warmer.The setting of the control wheel will depend
on the location of the fridge freezer, the room temperature and how often the door is
opened. The normal set point (marked by a 3 on the dial) is usually suitable. If you
need to adjust the temperature turn the control wheel using a coin to avoid damage:
Clockwise (higher number) - Colder
Anti-clockwise (lower number) - Warmer
Controlling the Temperature of the Freezer Compartment
The right hand control wheel on the front panel adjusts the internal freezer compartment
temperature. The internal temperature should be -18˚C or colder.The setting of the
control wheel will depend on the location of the fridge freezer, the room temperature and
how often the door is opened. The normal set point (marked by a 3 on the dial) is usually
suitable. If you need to adjust the temperature turn the control wheel using a coin to
avoid damage:
Clockwise (higher number) - Colder
Anti-clockwise (lower number) - Warmer
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You can check the temperature of the fridge freezer compartments by using a Fridge
Freezer Thermometer 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 freezer must NOT be placed in a room where the temperature goes below
6˚C or above 38˚C (models RFA18, RFM18), below 6˚C or above 43˚C (models RFA66,
RFM66) for prolonged periods, as the internal temperatures will not be maintained.
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Temperature Indicator (not applicable to all models)
The temperature indicator is located on the bottom right
hand side of the fridge compartment wall.
This indicator shows when the fridge compartment of your
fridge freezer is operating at the correct temperature.
After plugging in and switching on PLEASE WAIT 24 HOURS for the fridge compartment
temperature to stabilise. After this time the indicator should clearly show OK and that
indicates the fridge compartment is operating at the correct temperature.
If the indicator is completely black, the compartment temperature is too high and
you should adjust the left hand control wheel to a colder setting (see above).
If you have to adjust the temperature setting please WAIT A MINIMUM OF 10 HOURS,
this is time for the temperature to stabilise before checking that the indicator is
showing OK.
If large quantities of food have been added or if the fridge compartment door has
been opened frequently it is normal for the temperature indicator not to show OK.
WAIT A MINIMUM OF 10 HOURS before adjusting the temperature to a colder setting.
