Russell Hobbs RHCF142, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ... B RHCF198 B For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0345 208 8750 Opening times Monday Friday 8am 8pm Saturday 9am 1pm or visit us at www productcare co uk IMPORTANT RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Chest Freezer Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...n Handling 5 Installing Switch on your Appliance 5 Before Switching On 6 Product Overview 7 Unit Spare Parts 7 Usage 8 Temperature Selection 8 Energy Saving Advice 9 Freezer Storage Advice 9 Power Failure 10 Maintenance Cleaning 11 12 Internal Cleaning 11 External Cleaning 11 When not in Use 11 Defrosting 12 Trouble Shooting 13 14 Connection to the Mains Supply 15 Guarantee 16 Technical Specificat...

Page 3: ...rical 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 safety measure before storing it or disposing of it This is to protect children from locking themselves inside the appliance Old refrigerators and freezers contain insulation gases and refrigerant they must be disposed of properly Contact y...

Page 4: ... MUST BE PLUGGED INTO AN EARTHED SOCKET Before switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate This product is designed to operate on 230 240V AC 50Hz Connection to any other power source may damage the unit This product may be fitted with a non re wireable plug If it is necessary to change the fuse in the plug the fuse cover mus...

Page 5: ...nce Place your appliance in an area that is not exposed to direct sunlight Your appliance should be placed at least 10cm away from stoves ovens and other heating cores This appliance should never be used outdoors or left in the rain When your appliance is placed next to a chest freezer or freezer there should be at least 10cms between them to prevent humidity on the outer surface Do not place anyt...

Page 6: ...d adjust the feet to ensure the unit is stable This is essential to ensure quiet running and proper door opening 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 applia...

Page 7: ...rview Unit Parts Spare Parts Before installation check that all parts detailed in the product overview are present If any parts are missing please contact the Product Care service team on 0345 208 8750 or visit us at www productcare co uk 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Handle 2 Wire basket 3 Temperature control dial indicator lights 4 Adjustable feet 5 Power cord 6 Drainage hole ...

Page 8: ...t setting Under normal conditions the temperature control should be set between 3 and 2 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 The OFF position is an automatic shutdown and it will defrost Note The standard operating temper...

Page 9: ...cooling air that circulates to keep the appliance cold gets blocked and pockets of warm air form Do not put hot food into the fridge or freezer let it cool down first Freezer Storage Advice Store fresh food in airtight boxes or wrap in bags or foil which is suitable for freezing Do not allow frozen food into direct contact with food to be frozen Pre frozen food must be placed in the freezer as qui...

Page 10: ... rise do not refreeze the food without checking it s condition Ice Cream Once thawed should be discarded Fruit and Vegetables If soft should be cooked and used up Bread and Cakes Can be refrozen without danger Shellfish Should be refrigerated and used up quickly Cooked Dishes i e casseroles should be refrigerated and used up Large Pieces of Meat Should be refrigerated and used up quickly Small Joi...

Page 11: ...r washing rinse with clean water and dry carefully When you have finished cleaning 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...

Page 12: ... open Containers of warm water not hot may be placed carefully in the freezer to speed up the defrosting process Never use hairdryers electrical heaters or other such electrical appliances for defrosting When the ice has melted drain the water in the bottom of the freezer by removing the plastic tap in the bottom of the appliance this is inside the appliance NOTES PLEASE KEEP THE PLASTIC TAP SAFE ...

Page 13: ...he appliance is not placed in direct sunlight or too near to a heating source 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 h...

Page 14: ...ure there are no obstructions preventing door closure Check the door compartments 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 emitte...

Page 15: ...pond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed 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 ...

Page 16: ...nd can be arranged Refund or replacement is at the discretion of Product Care The following conditions apply Product Care 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 pu...

Page 17: ...nical Specification Model number RHCF99 B Rated Voltage 220V 240V 50Hz Capacity 99L External Dimensions HxWxD 850mm x 565mm x 523mm Model number RHCF142 B Rated Voltage 220V 240V 50Hz Capacity 142L External Dimensions HxWxD 850mm x 730mm x 523mm Model number RHCF198 B Rated Voltage 220V 240V 50Hz Capacity 198L External Dimensions HxWxD 850mm x 945mm x 523mm ...

Page 18: ...For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0345 208 8750 Opening times Monday Friday 8am 8pm Saturday 9am 1pm or visit us at www productcare co uk 18 Notes ...

Page 19: ...For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0345 208 8750 Opening times Monday Friday 8am 8pm Saturday 9am 1pm or visit us at www productcare co uk 19 Notes ...

Page 20: ...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 For Customer Services Spare Parts please call...