Hotpoint Refrigerator HM312AIFF User Manual

Operating Instructions  
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION  
Contents  
GB  
Installation, 2-3  
Positioning and connection  
GB  
Description of the appliance, 4  
Overall view  
English  
Start-up and use, 5-6  
Starting the appliance  
Setting the temperature  
Using the refrigerator to its full potential  
Using the freezer to its full potential  
Maintenance and care, 7  
Switching the appliance off  
Cleaning the appliance  
Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours  
Defrosting the appliance  
Replacing the light bulb  
HM312AIFF  
Precautions and tips, 8  
General safety  
Disposal  
Respecting and conserving the environment  
Troubleshooting, 9  
Guarantee, 10  
After Sales Service, 11  
 
Fitting a new plug  
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IMPORTANT:  
WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN  
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE...  
Green and Yellow  
Blue  
- Earth  
- Neutral  
- Live  
Brown  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not  
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the  
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:  
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Connect Green and Yellow wire to terminal marked  
'E' or or coloured Green and Yellow.  
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Connect Brown wire to terminal marked 'L' or  
coloured red or brown.  
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked 'N' or  
coloured Black or Blue.  
If a 13amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be  
fitted with a 13amp fuse. A 15amp plug must be  
protected by a 15amp fuse, either in the plug or  
adaptor or at the distribution board.  
If you are in any doubt about the electrical  
supply to your machine, consult a qualified  
electrician before use.  
CE Marking certifies that this appliance conforms to  
the following EEC directives :  
Low Voltage Equipment - 73/23/EEC & 93/68 EEC  
Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC, 92/31/  
EEC & 93/68/EEC  
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Description of the  
appliance  
Overall view  
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The instructions contained in this manual are applicable to different model refrigerators. The diagrams may not  
directly represent the appliance purchased. For more complex features, consult the following pages.  
FAST FREEZE and LOW AMBIENT switch  
TEMPERATURE CONTROL  
LAMP  
(see Maintenance)  
Removable lidded  
shelf with EGG TRAY  
and BUTTER DISH  
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SHELVES  
Removable  
multipurpose  
SHELVES•  
MULTI-USE bin  
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Compartment for a  
2 LITRE BOTTLE  
FRUIT and  
BOTTLE shelf  
VEGETABLE bin  
FREEZER and  
STORAGE  
compartment  
ICE CARE ice tray  
STORAGE  
compartment  
Varies by number and/or position.  
Available only on certain models.  
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Start-up and use  
SHELVES: with or without grill.  
Due to the special guides the  
shelves are removable and the  
height is adjustable (see  
diagram), allowing easy storage  
of large containers and food.  
Height can be adjusted without  
complete removal of the shelf.  
Starting the appliance  
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! Before starting the appliance, follow the  
installation instructions (see Installation).  
! Before connecting the appliance, clean the  
compartments and accessories well with lukewarm  
water and bicarbonate.  
1. Insert the plug into the socket and ensure that the  
internal light illuminates.  
2. Turn the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to an  
average value. After a few hours you will be able to  
put food in the refrigerator.  
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MULTI-USE bin: to store food (such as cold meats) for  
a long time and also prevent odours from lingering in  
the refrigerator.  
Setting the temperature  
Using the refrigerator to its full potential  
• Use the REFRIGERATOR OPERATION knob to adjust  
The temperature inside the refrigerator compartment  
automatically adjusts itself according to the position of  
the thermostat knob.  
the temperature (see Description).  
1 = warmest 5 = coldest  
• Place only cold or lukewarm foods in the compartment,  
We recommend, however, a medium position.  
The cooling section of the refrigerator is located inside  
the back wall of the refrigerator compartment for  
increased space and improved aesthetics. During  
operation, the back wall will be covered in frost or water  
droplets depending on whether the compressor is  
operating or paused. Do not worry, the refrigerator is  
functioning normally.  
If the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob has been set  
on high values with large quantities of food and with a  
high ambient temperature, the appliance can operate  
continuously, resulting in excessive frost formation and  
excessive energy consumption: compensate for this by  
shifting the knob towards lower values (defrosting will  
occur automatically).  
not hot foods (see Precautions and tips).  
• Remember that cooked foods do not last longer than  
raw foods.  
• Do not store liquids in open containers. They will  
increase humidity in the refrigerator and cause  
condensation to form.  
In static appliances, the air circulates in a natural way:  
the colder air tends to move downwards as it is heavier.  
The food should be stored as follows:  
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Above the fruit and vegetable  
bins  
Fresh fish and meat  
Above the fruit and vegetable  
Fresh cheese  
bins  
Cooked food  
On any shelf  
Salami, bread loaf,  
chocolate  
On any shelf  
Fruit and vegetables In the fruit and vegetable bins  
Eggs On the shelf provided  
Butter and margarine On the shelf provided  
Bottles, drinks, milk On the shelf provided  
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Using the freezer to its full potential  
ICE CARE tray  
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The fact that they are situated on the top part of the freezer  
drawers ensures greater cleanliness: the ice no longer  
comes into contact with the food placed inside the freezer  
compartment; furthermore, the dripping of the water during  
filling is avoided (a lid to cover up the hole after filling with  
water is also provided).  
• Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has  
already been defrosted. These foods must be cooked  
and eaten (within 24 hours).  
• Fresh food that needs to be frozen must not come into  
contact with food that has already been defrosted. Fresh  
food must be stored above the grill in the freezer  
compartment and if possible be in direct contact with  
the walls (side and rear), where the temperature drops  
below -18°C and guarantees rapid freezing.  
1. Pull out the tray by pushing it up.  
Check that the tray is ompletely empty and fill it with  
water through the opening provided.  
• Do not place glass bottles which contain liquids, and  
which are corked or hermetically sealed in the freezer  
because they could break.  
• The maximum quantity of food that may be frozen daily is  
indicated on the plate containing the technical properties  
located on the bottom left side of the refrigerator  
compartment (for example: Kg/24h: 4)  
2. Take care not to exceed the level indicated (MAX  
WATER LEVEL). Excess water prevents the ice cubes  
from dispensing (if this happens, wait for the ice to melt  
and empty the tray).  
3. Turn the tray 90°: due to the connected compartments  
each mould fills with water (see diagram).  
4. Close the opening with the lid provided and put the tray  
back.  
In order to obtain a greater amount of space in the  
freezer compartment, you may remove the bins  
(except the lowest bin and the special COOL CARE  
ZONE bin, which has an adjustable temperature) and  
place the food directly onto the evaporator plates.  
5. When the ice has formed (minimum time approximately 8  
hours) knock the tray against a hard surface and wet the  
outside so that the ice cubes come loose and take them  
out through the opening.  
! to avoid blocking the air circulation inside the freezer  
compartment, it is advisable not to obstruct the  
ventilation holes with food or containers.  
! Do not open the door during freezing.  
! If there is a power cut or malfunction, do not open the  
freezer door. This will help maintain the temperature inside  
the freezer, ensuring that foods are conserved for at least 9  
-14 hours.  
MAX  
! If the room temperature drops below 14°C for an  
extended period of time, the ideal temperature will not be  
reached in the freezer compartment and food preservation  
will be reduced.  
WATER LEVEL  
FAST FREEZE and LOW AMBIENT switch  
The appliance is fitted with a manual "Fast Freezer and  
Low Ambiant" switch.  
When loading fresh food to freeze switch "Fast Freeze  
and Low Anbiant" on.  
To set "Fast Freeze and Low Ambient" ON, press the  
switch to "  
"
This switch activates intensive cooling to ensure that  
required temperatures are reached quickly.  
So when the fresh food is frozen return the switch to its  
OFF position, "  
".  
Note: for Energy Saving ensure that "Fast Freeze and  
Low Ambient" is switched off after 24 hours.  
For the refrigerator to operate properly the "Fast Freeze  
and Low Ambient" button must be ON when room  
temperature is 16°C or lower.  
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Maintenance and care  
Switching the appliance off  
Defrosting the appliance  
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During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to  
disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.  
It is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment  
knobs on OFF (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical  
contact.  
! Follow the instructions below.  
Do not speed up the defrosting process by using any  
devices or tools other than the scraper provided, you  
may damage the refrigeration circuit.  
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment  
The refrigerator has an automatic defrosting function:  
water is ducted to the  
Cleaning the appliance  
back of the appliance by  
a special discharge outlet  
(see diagram) where the  
heat produced by the  
compressor causes it to  
evaporate. It is necessary  
to clean the discharge  
• The external and internal parts, as well as the rubber  
seals may be cleaned using a sponge that has been  
soaked in lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda or  
neutral soap. Do not use solvents, abrasive products,  
bleach or ammonia.  
• The removable accessories may be soaked in warm  
water and soap or dishwashing liquid. Rinse and dry  
them carefully.  
hole regularly so that the  
water can flow out easily.  
Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours  
Replacing the light bulb  
• The appliance is manufactured with hygienic  
materials which are odour free. In order to maintain an  
odour free refrigerator and to prevent the formation of  
stains, food must always be covered or sealed  
properly.  
To replace the light bulb in the refrigerator compartment,  
pull out the plug from the electrical socket. Follow the  
instructions below.  
Access the light bulb (A)  
by unscrewing the fixing  
screw (B) which is located  
at the back of the  
A
• If you want to switch the appliance off for an extended  
period of time, clean the inside and leave the doors  
open.  
lampcover, as shown (see  
diagram). Replace it with  
a similar light bulb, the  
power of which should not  
B
exceed 15W.  
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Precautions and tips  
! The appliance was designed and manufactured in  
Disposal  
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compliance with international safety standards. The  
following warnings are provided for safety reasons and  
must be read carefully.  
• Observe local environmental standards when  
disposing packaging material for recycling  
purposes.  
This appliance complies with the following  
Community Directives:  
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and  
subsequent amendments;  
-89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic  
Compatibility) and subsequent amendments;  
- 2002/96/CE..  
• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste  
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires  
that old household electrical appliances must not be  
disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste  
stream. Old appliances must be collected separately  
in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the  
materials they contain and reduce the impact on  
human health and the environment. The crossed out  
“wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of  
your obligation, that when you dispose of the  
General safety  
appliance it must be separately collected.  
Consumers should contact their local authority or  
retailer for information concerning the correct  
• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the  
home and is not intended for commercial or industrial  
use.  
disposal of their old appliance.  
• The appliance must be used to store and freeze food  
products by adults only and according to the  
instructions in this manual.  
Respecting and conserving the  
environment  
• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in  
covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the  
appliance exposed to rain and storms.  
• Install the appliance in a fresh and well-ventilated  
room. Ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight  
and do not place it near heat sources.  
• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or  
moist hands and feet.  
• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods  
or opening the door too frequently in order to  
conserve energy.  
• Do not touch the internal cooling elements:  
cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.  
this could  
• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug  
from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.  
• Do not fill the appliance with too much food:  
cold air must circulate freely for food to be preserved  
properly. If circulation is impeded, the compressor  
will work continuously.  
• Before cleaning and maintenance, always switch off the  
appliance and disconnect it from the electrical supply. It  
is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment knobs  
on OFF (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical contact.  
• Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator.  
The internal temperature will increase and force the  
compressor to work harder and will consume more  
energy.  
• In the case of a malfunction, under no circumstances  
should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.  
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may  
cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance.  
• Defrost the appliance if ice forms (see Maintenance).  
A thick layer of ice makes cold transference to food  
products more difficult and results in increased  
energy consumption.  
• Do not use any sharp or pointed utensils or electrical  
equipment - other than the type recommended by  
the manufacturer - inside the frozen food storage  
compartments.  
• Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to  
ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold air  
from escaping (see Maintenance).  
• Do not put ice cubes taken directly from the freezer into  
your mouth.  
• Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play  
with the appliance. Under no circumstance should they  
be allowed to sit on the bins or to hang from the door.  
• Keep packaging material out of the reach of children! It  
can become a choking or suffocation hazard.  
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Troubleshooting  
If the appliance does not work, before calling for Assistance (see Assistance), check for a solution from the following list.  
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Malfunctions:  
Possible causes / Solutions:  
The internal light does not  
illuminate.  
• The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or not far  
enough to make contact, or there is no power in the house.  
The refrigerator and the freezer do  
not cool well.  
• The doors do not close properly or the seals are damaged.  
• The doors are opened too frequently.  
• The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position  
• The refrigerator or the freezer have been over-filled.  
• The atmospheric temperature of the area surrounding the appliance is  
lower than 14°C.  
The food inside the refrigerator is  
beginning to freeze.  
• The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position.  
• The food is in contact with the back inside wall of the refrigerator.  
The motor runs continuously.  
• The door is not closed properly or is continuously opened.  
• The outside ambient temperature is very high.  
The appliance makes a lot of noise.  
• The appliance has not been installed on a level surface (see  
Installation).  
• The appliance has been installed between cabinets that vibrate and  
make noise.  
• The internal refrigerant makes a slight noise even when the compressor  
is off. This is not a defect, it is normal.  
Some of the external parts of the  
refrigerator become hot.  
• These raised temperatures are necessary in order to avoid the  
formation of condensation on certain parts of the product.  
The back wall of the refrigerator unit  
is covered in frost or droplets of  
water.  
• This shows the appliance is operating normally.  
There is water at the bottom of the  
refrigerator.  
• The water discharge hole is blocked (see Maintenance).  
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Guarantee  
Guarantee  
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12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee  
Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown  
repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase.  
This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because  
of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no  
cost to you.  
This guarantee is subject to the following conditions:  
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The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with our  
operating and maintenance instructions.  
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The appliance is used only on the electricity or gas supply printed on the rating plate.  
The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only.  
The appliance has not been altered, serviced, maintained, dismantled, or otherwise  
interfered with by any person not authorised by us.  
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Any repair work must be undertaken by us or our appointed agent.  
Any parts removed during repair work or any appliance that is replaced become our property.  
The appliance is used in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland.  
The guarantee does not cover:  
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Damage resulting from transportation, improper use, neglect or interference or as a result of  
improper installation.  
Replacement of any consumable item or accessory . These include but are not limited to: plugs,  
cables, batteries, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and starters, covers and filters.  
Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic.  
THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR  
NON-DOMESTIC PREMISES.  
5 Year Parts Guarantee  
Hotpoint also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee. This additional guarantee is conditional on you  
registering your appliance with us and the parts being fitted by one of our authorised engineers. There  
will be a charge for our engineer's time. To activate the extra parts warranty on your appliance, simply  
call our registration line on 0870 6092094 (ROI 01 230 0800).  
Extended Guarantees  
We offer a selection of repair protection plans that enable you to fully cover yourself against the expense  
of repair bills for the life of your policy. To find the ideal plan for you please call our advice line on 08709  
088 088 (ROI 01 230 0233).  
Free Helpdesk Service  
We have a dedicated team who can provide free advice and assistance with your appliance if you  
experience any technical difficulties within the first 90 days of ownership. Simply call our Hotpoint  
Service Hotline on 08709 066 066 (ROI 0818 313 413) for telephone assistance, or, where necessary, to  
arrange for an engineer to call. If we cannot resolve the technical problem we will replace your machine  
or, if you prefer, give you your money back.  
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After Sales Service  
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No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us -  
the manufacturer.  
Essential Contact Information  
Hotpoint Service  
We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and  
1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service.  
UK: 08709 066 066  
Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413  
Please note: Our advisors will require the following information:  
Model number:  
Serial number:  
Parts and Accessories  
We supply a full range of genuine replacement parts as well as accessory products that protect and  
hygienically clean your appliance to keep it looking good and functioning efficiently throughout its life.  
UK: 08709 077 077  
Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413  
Appliance Registration  
We want to give you additional benefits of Hotpoint ownership. To activate your free 5 year parts guarantee  
you must register your appliance with us.  
UK: 0870 6092094  
Republic of Ireland: 01 230 0800  
Indesit Company UK Ltd. Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB  
Indesit Company Unit 49 Airways Industrial Estate,Dublin 17  
Recycling & Disposal Information  
As part of Hotpoint's continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to use  
quality, recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.  
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully. Please see section “Precautions and tips” for  
details about disposal legislation. To minimise the risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug and cut  
the mains cable off flush with the appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance  
can no longer be plugged into a mains socket, and the door cannot be locked shut.  
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