Russell Hobbs RHBU60FREEZER-N, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ber s RHBU60FREEZER N For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0345 208 8750 or visit us at https mda russellhobbs com IMPORTANT RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Built Under 60cm Wide Freezer Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...Usage 9 10 Temperature Selection 9 10 Installation 11 17 Fitting the Plinth 18 Door Reversal 19 22 Replacing the Light 22 Energy Saving Advice 23 Food Storage Advice 24 Maintenance Cleaning 25 Internal Cleaning 25 External Cleaning 25 When the appliance is not in Use 25 Defrosting 26 Trouble Shooting 27 28 Connection to the Mains Supply 29 Guarantee 30 Technical Specification 31 ...

Page 3: ...ntilation openings in the appliance The appliance must not be placed or rested on its power cord Do not use mechanical devices or other artificial means to accelerate the defrosting process such as a heater or a hair dryer Do not use electrical appliances in the refrigerator compartment of the appliance If this appliance is to replace an old refrigerator with a lock the lock must be removed as a s...

Page 4: ...tles containing a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed well and placed vertically in the refrigerator Do not cover the body or the top of the appliance Fix down the accessories in the appliance during transportation to prevent damage to them To avoid contamination of food please respect the following instructions Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temper...

Page 5: ... must be refitted If the fuse cover becomes lost or damaged the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket or becomes damaged in any way it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions This should be carried out by a qualified electrician The plug removed must be dispo...

Page 6: ...here is at least 30cm clearance above the appliance If placing your appliance next to kitchen cabinets leave 5cm between them The rear of the appliance should be at least 6cm away from the back wall The appliance must be used in the vertical position and on a flat surface To level the appliance use the adjustable feet on the appliance Do not place your appliance on a carpeted surface as this will ...

Page 7: ...ing closing Connect to the electrical socket but do not switch the power to the refrigerator on for at least 3 hours The coolant within the product needs time to settle after it has been transported and put in to position failure to do this will affect the cooling performance of your appliance Once the appliance has settled locate the thermostat dial on the product and set to 3 and switch on the p...

Page 8: ...oduct overview are present If any parts are missing please contact the Customer Service team on 0345 208 8750 or visit us at https mda russellhobbs com 8 Product Overview 1 2 3 4 5 1 Thermostat 2 Drawers 3 Adjustable feet 4 1 x ice cube tray 1 x ice scraper 5 Installation accessories ...

Page 9: ...n the temperature inside the freezer is too high This may illuminate after the door has been opened or when fresh food is added and should switch off again once the temperature within the freezer has stabilised 4 Super freeze indicator the yellow light will illuminate when the super freezer function has been activated with the super freeze button 5 Super freeze button should only be set 2 hours be...

Page 10: ...towards setting 3 Once the temperature control has been set close the door and plug in the appliance We recommend that the door is not opened for a minimum of 4 hours to allow the appliance to reach the standard operating temperature Note The standard operating temperature for the freezer compartment should be between 18 C and 25 C Note The temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the ...

Page 11: ...next to a radiator or boiler If this is not feasible then you should install an insulation plate between the appliance and the adjacent heat source You should check whether there is an electrical socket available which will be accessible after your appliance is installed Place the appliance flatly and firmly on a solid base Be sure to leave enough space for the opening of the door to avoid damage ...

Page 12: ...e a minimum of H 825 x W 600 x D 550mm Adjust the height of the appliance by adjusting the 4 adjustable feet 2 at the rear and 2 at the front The height can be adjust from 820mm to 870mm If needed a spanner can be used to adjust the feet 12 ...

Page 13: ... the appliance into the housing ensuring that the cabinet door is able to fully close If required the feet should be further adjusted To fit the cabinet door you will need to remove the decorative cover from the fixing bracket 13 ...

Page 14: ...cket Measurement B measure from the underside of the kitchen unit to the top of a kitchen cabinet door on a adjacent kitchen unit door Remove the 2 screws that fix the fixing bracket to the appliance door and carefully remove the fixing bracket On the back of the cabinet door the side that will not be seen mark a vertical centre line approximately 15cm from the top of the door 14 Back of the cabin...

Page 15: ...les in the centre of the fixing bracket must be centralised on the vertical mark put on the back of the cabinet door in the previous step Fix the fixing bracket into place using the small torx headed screws Place the cabinet door with fixing bracket attached on to the top of the appliance door Fix in to place with the 2 screws that were removed when removing the fixing bracket from the appliance d...

Page 16: ... To adjust the height you will have to loosen the locking nut and adjust the screw with a flat headed screwdriver Fix the 2 x L shaped door brackets at the bottom of the appliance door on to the cabinet door with 4 x torx headed screw 2 in each bracket You may need to drill holes in the back of the cabinet door for the screws if so drill 2 x 2 8mm Ø holes to a depth of 10mm 16 ...

Page 17: ...or and the appliance door can open and close fully before finally tightening all screws Now fix the appliance to the worktop with screws To do this you may need to drill holes in the underside of the worktop if so drill Ø 2 8mm holes to a depth of 10mm Open the door and fit the hinge covers to the inside of the hinges 17 ...

Page 18: ...iance door If the height of the appliance is 820mm then a plinth that is 90mm in height can be fitted without any modification However if the height of the plinth is greater than 90mm then a cut out that is 600mm wide and the height of the cut out will vary depending on the height of the plinth If the height of the plinth is 140mm then the height of the cut out should be 50mm Once the above has be...

Page 19: ...r own safety a minimum of 2 people should lift or tilt this product Tools Required Torx headed screwdriver flat headed screwdriver and hexagonal spanner or a socket driver 1 Remove the 4 screw hole covers on the front of the appliance door at the top and the bottom 2 With the door closed remove the screws from the top and bottom hinges that hold the appliance door to the hinges Remove the screws f...

Page 20: ...door away ensuring you don t damage the hinges or the door 4 Remove the 4 screw hole covers on the cabinet of the appliance at the top and the bottom on the opposite side of where the hinges are currently fixed 5 With the top hinge open remove the screws from the top hinge that fix the hinge to the cabinet of the appliance 20 ...

Page 21: ...he top hinge by 180 and fix it in place on the diagonally opposite corner of the appliance cabinet 7 Repeat the previous step with the bottom hinge and then replace the screw hole covers on the opposite side 21 Flip 180 Flip 180 ...

Page 22: ...or You must ensure the freezer door is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening 9 Replace the 4 screw hole covers on the cabinet of the appliance at the top and the bottom on the opposite side of where the hinges are now fixed ...

Page 23: ... time warm air will enter the cabinet and may cause a build up of ice as well as affecting the energy consumption Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the doors from closing properly Ensure that the door seals are clean and there are no tears or splits Do not overload the appliance the cooling air that circulates to keep the appliance cold gets blocked and pockets of warm air form Do not pu...

Page 24: ...ananas onions potatoes garlic in the refrigerator Fridge shelf bottom Chiller box drawer Raw meat poultry fish for short term storage Fridge shelf middle Dairy products eggs Fridge shelf top Foods that do not need cooking such as ready to eat foods deli meats leftovers Freezer drawer s shelf Foods for long term storage Bottom drawer shelf for raw meat poultry fish Middle drawer shelf for frozen ve...

Page 25: ...leaning reconnect the plug with dry hands External Cleaning Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water Do NOT use abrasive products There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should be taken when cleaning Once or twice a year dust the rear of the appliance and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or vacuum cleaner as an accumulation of dust will affect the ...

Page 26: ... should be wrapped in several layers of newspaper and stored in a cool place e g fridge or larder Place several layers of new paper or towels underneath and next to the freezer door compartment Switch off the appliance at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug Remove all drawers baskets etc and leave the door or lid open Containers of warm water not hot may be placed carefully in the freeze...

Page 27: ...ce Check that the ambient temperature is within the operation limits of the appliance Are the doors of the appliance opened frequently Once the door is opened the humidity found in the air in the room enters the appliance especially if the humidity levels in the room are very high The more frequently the door is opened in humid conditions the more chance of the build up of moisture The temperature...

Page 28: ...tments and shelves are correctly in place Check the door seal is not warped or torn Check the appliance is level Unusual noises Check that the appliance is on a flat level surface and is stable Check the spacing s around the appliance and ensure it is not touching other items Bubbling and gurgling sound This noise is emitted as the coolant fluid flows through the pipes within the system This is no...

Page 29: ...eed as follows The GREEN YELLOW wire is the EARTH and must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN YELLOW The BLUE wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The BROWN wire is the LIVE wire and must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured RED ...

Page 30: ...vice The following conditions apply Customer Service will require a valid proof of purchase at the point of replacement or refund The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this instruction guide and any other instructions for use which has been supplied It must be used for domestic purposes only and for its intended use This guarantee does not cover we...

Page 31: ...31 Technical Specification Model number RHBU60FREEZER N Rated Voltage 220V 240V 50Hz Capacity 95L External Dimensions HxWxD 820mm x 596mm x 550mm ...

Page 32: ... cater for the recovery and recycling of materials contained within Your co operation is vital to make sure the success of these schemes and for the protection of the environment For your nearest disposal facility visit www recycle more co uk or ask in store for details We reserve the right due to possible changes to design to alter the instruction manual without prior notice Revision 3 For Custom...