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Appliance safety

 

Appliance Safety 

 
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, 
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been 
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliances by a person responsible 
for their safety. 
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 
If the supply lead is damaged it must be replaced by a qualified person using the correct 
lead, available from 

0845 208 8750. 

Do not store chemicals or liquids such as methanol or petrol etc., which are easy to 
evaporate burn or explode. 
Do not store heavy objects on top of the refrigerator and do not allow the refrigerator to 
become wet. 
After turning off the electricity do not switch back on for at least five minutes, otherwise 
the compressor may be damaged. 
To save energy, you should minimize the frequency and duration of door opening. 
It is not recommended to use an extension lead to power this appliance. 
The circuitry for the refrigerator should be isolated. The unit should always be plugged into 
its own plug socket and never into an extension lead. 
The voltage of this products should be 220-240V,50Hz 
Only ever remove the plug from the socket by gripping the plug firmly – do not pull the 
wire to remove the plug. 
This appliance is not suitable for use by children. 

Electrical Safety 

  

THIS APPLIANCE 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 220 – 240V AC; 
50Hz, 120 W, 1A. 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 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 below. This should be carried out by a qualified electrician. The plug removed 
must be disposed of safely, as insertion into a 13 Amp socket is likely to cause an electrical 
hazard. 

Summary of Contents for RHUCFF48(B)

Page 1: ...ounter Fridge Freezer Instruction Manual For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0845 208 8750 Opening times Monday Friday 8am 6pm Saturday 9am 1pm or visit us at www productcareuk com Model number RHUCFF48 B ...

Page 2: ...dling 5 Positioning 5 Door reversal Bulb replacement 6 Appliance Safety 7 Electrical Safety 7 Installation 8 How to use 9 Temperature selection 9 Power Failure 10 Storage Advice 10 Cleaning Maintenance 10 Defrosting 11 Internal Cleaning 11 External Cleaning 11 When not in Use 11 Trouble shooting 12 Important notes 14 Connection to the mains 15 ...

Page 3: ...remove the lock as a safety measure before storing it to protect children from locking themselves inside Old refrigerators and freezers contain insulation gases and refrigerant which must be disposed of properly Entrust the disposal of a scrap unit categorically to the competence of your local waste disposal service and contact your local authority or your dealer if you have any questions Please e...

Page 4: ...n the appliance it will disappear when the appliance starts to cool Unit Parts Before installation check that all parts listed below are present If any parts are missing please contact the product care service team on 0845 2088750 For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0845 208 8750 Opening times Monday Friday 8am 6pm Saturday 9am 1pm or visit us at www productcareuk com 4 Unit Spare Parts ...

Page 5: ...o rear rollers and push backwards This unit is heavy and could cause injury ensure there is sufficient person power to move the appliance actual fridge freezer is not pictured Positioning This appliance should only be placed on a flat firm surface Choose a dry and well ventilated space No less than 5cm must be left around the sides to allow efficient cooling Choose a location away from a heat sour...

Page 6: ...lid and two at the front remove all four screws Remove the three screws on the top of the freezer door hinge Remove the washer nut and hinge pin Remove the freezer door Remove the two screws from the middle hinge and remove the fridge door Underneath the fridge unscrew the adjustable foot remove the three screws the nut the washer the lower hinge and the bottom hinge pin Transfer these parts to th...

Page 7: ...ld be isolated The unit should always be plugged into its own plug socket and never into an extension lead The voltage of this products should be 220 240V 50Hz Only ever remove the plug from the socket by gripping the plug firmly do not pull the wire to remove the plug This appliance is not suitable for use by children Electrical Safety THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PLUGGED INTO AN EARTHED SOCKET Before ...

Page 8: ...t due to heat being emitted from the unit Remove all transport tapes and foam protection pieces Clean the interior of the freezer with a cloth dampened in lukewarm soap and water Wipe with clear water and wipe dry When the appliance has been positioned adjust the two front feet to ensure the unit is stable This is essential to ensure quiet running and proper door opening closing See below Once the...

Page 9: ...r a minimum of 4 hours before plugging in to the mains The temperature in the appliance is controlled by the temperature control knob located on the main body Rotate the control knob left or right to regulate the temperature inside the freezer On the temperature control 1 is the warmest setting and 7 is the coldest setting Under normal conditions the temperature control should be set at 4 Once the...

Page 10: ...fish Should be refrigerated and used up quickly Cooked Dishes i e casseroles should be refrigerated and used up Large Pieces of Meat Can be re frozen providing there are ice crystals remaining within them Small Joints Should be cooked and then re frozen as cooked dishes Chicken Should be cooked and re frozen as a fresh dish Storage Advice Store fresh food in airtight boxes or wrap in bags or foil ...

Page 11: ...an electric shock Internal Cleaning Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning Do not pour water over the appliance The cavity should be cleaned periodically using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water Clean the accessories separately with soap and water Do not put them in the dishwasher Do not use abrasive products detergents or soaps After washing rinse with cl...

Page 12: ...ly shut and the seal is making complete contact to the cabinet Are any containers or dishes placed in your refrigerator contacting the back wall in such a way that they are obstructing the air circulation Is your refrigerator over filled Check that there is a minimum of 2cm gap around the appliance If the appliance is operating noisily Occasionally the compressor will make some noise This is perfe...

Page 13: ...emperature C T Between 16 and 43 C ST Between 16 and 38 C N Between 16 and 32 C SN Between 10 and 32 C Excessive moisture build up inside the refrigerator Check all food is covered and sealed Check wet containers have not been placed in the appliance Are the doors of the refrigerator opened very frequently Once the door is opened the humidity found in the air in the room enters the refrigerator Es...

Page 14: ...e cleaning instructions and leave the door open to prevent any humidity or odour formation In case of a sudden power loss or disconnecting and reconnecting of the plug to the electrical socket the compressor protective thermal element will be opened as the pressure of the gas in the cooling system of your refrigerator has not yet been balanced Four or five minutes later your refrigerator will star...

Page 15: ... not correspond 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 LIV...

Page 16: ...ake 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 1 For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0845 208 8750 Opening times Monday Friday 9am 5pm Saturday 9am ...

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