Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit RFM16 du fabricant Hotpoint
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Read the rest of these instructions to get the best from your appliance and remember to fill in your guar antee registra tion. GET TING ST ARTED: T o ensur e that your fridge freezer runs reliably and efficien tl y follow these steps.
F or Y our Safety For y our safety , read the following advice: The fridge freezer cooling syst em contains a small amount of gas which is environmen tally friendly but flammable. T o av oid any risk :- Install the fridge freezer follo wing the installation instructi ons and ensure that ventilation openings ar e kept clear of obstruction.
Installation Location & Air Cir culation W ARNING: This appliance must not be installed in a location where the room temper ature drops below 10 o C, or exceeds 32 o C, for prolonged periods. This is because correct storage temperatur es will not be maintained.
Installation Lev elling: Lev el the fridge freezer when it is in its final location by adjusting the fr ont feet, until firm contact is made with the floor . This will stop rocking or vibration and keep the doors aligned which helps the fridge freezer run reliably and e fficiently .
Installation Electrical Supply W ARNING: This appliance must be earthed. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is acc essibl e af ter installation. Fu se s Y our appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, only use those rated at 13A and AST A approved to BS1362.
C ontrols Con trolling the T emperature of the F ridge Compartment The control wheel on the fr ont of the worktop adjusts the int ernal fridge compartment temperature. The int ernal temperature should be 5˚C or colder , although some sections such as the salad bin will be slightly w armer .
Useful A dvice 7 Note: The Rating Plate , which lists the appliance Model Number and Serial Number can be found near the bottom of the freezer compartment on the interior wall. Note: The photographs indicate the F ast Freeze and stor age areas (see tables).
Making the best use of your Fridge F reezer Note : Always use the handle pro vided to open the fridge / freezer door. T o ensure that y our fridge freezer operat es as efficiently as possible : F ollow food packaging “best before/use by” instruc tions or your suppliers advice on a suitable maximum storage time .
Useful A dvice 9 USEFUL ADVICE Advic e on Adjusting Shelv es Make the most of the interior storage space by repositioning shelv es to suit the various heights of individual items y ou wish to store . T o remov e, ensure that the door is open fully . Slide the shelf forward and tilt from position.
Salad Bins F or the storage of fruit, vegetables and salad items. When storing vegetables , remov e unusable leaves and soil. Leav e l ettuce, cabbage and cauliflower on the stem. It is advisable to clean the salad bin regularly , it can be removed by sliding it out fr om position.
Useful A dvice 11 Storing F oo d in a F reezer F reeze and store either fr esh food or long term commercially fro zen foods. Generally speaking long term storage means up to 3 months but this can vary , so always follo w your supplier ’ s recommendations otherwise refer to the pictorial guide on the door liner (as shown, right).
Useful A dvice 12 Advic e on Using F reezer Draw ers The freezer c ompar tments can be used with or without the dr awer s. Howev er , the bottom draw er needs to remain in position at all times (to maintain the c or rect storage tempera ture). The storage dra wers can be easily removed .
Defrosting 13 Defrosting Fr idge compartment No manual defrosting required The fridge compartment will defrost automatically . During defros t periods water droplets form on the interior back wall of y our Fridge and refr eeze afterwards. W ARNING: Ensure that stored f ood does not come into contact with the int erior back wall of your F ridge.
Cleaning 14 Cleaning W ARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out mains plug before cle aning . Interior Note : W e recommend you use a straw to k eep the defrost gutter d rain hole clear of any blockage. DO NO T use sharp metal tools which could cause damage beyond repair .
Going A wa y If you are going awa y and don’t wan t to use your fridge freezer , switch off electricit y supply and pull out the mains plug. Remov e food and follo w the cleaning instructions on the previous page. Note : L eave the doors ajar to prevent an accumulation of odours .
Door Reversal Y ou will need a selec tion of small hand tools , screwdrivers, spanners etc. to carr y out this procedure . Our Ser vice Department can arrange for an Engineer to do the con version for you but a charge will be made. W ARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out the mains plug.
Refit Low er D oor 14. T ake off the two screw cov ers from the left hand centre panel and remove the two screws. F it these screws and covers ov er on the right ha nd side. 15. F it the centre hinge on the left hand side with the original screws, cover the screws with the original cov ers.
T roubleshooting IS THE FRIDGE FREEZER W ORKING AS Y OU W ANT? Have y ou read through the instruction book ? If you still hav e a problem, before calling our service organisation see if any of the tips below help . The fridge freez er will not work 1.
T roubleshooting Ice builds up rapidly inside the fridge 1. Check that nothing is stopping the door from closing properly . 2. Check that foods and liquids are cov ered to av oid the build up of moisture inside. 3. If your kitchen becomes exceptionally warm, your fridge may not defrost regularly .
20 SERVICE & GUARANTEE Rec y cling & Disposal Information “Satisfaction guaranteed or your mone y back ” W e give you a unique ‘satisfaction guaranteed’ promise - valid for 90 da ys - after you hav e purchased your Hotpoint appliance .
21 After Sales S ervice “No compan y is better positioned to offer an after sales servic e on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer” As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months.
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Indesit Company UK Limited, Morley W ay , Peterborough, PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOL VERHAMPT ON. 03/2005 195051337.00 K ey Contacts After Sales Servic e Over 1100 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensur e that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we off e r .
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Hotpoint RFM16 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Hotpoint RFM16 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Hotpoint RFM16, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Hotpoint RFM16 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Hotpoint RFM16, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Hotpoint RFM16.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Hotpoint RFM16. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Hotpoint RFM16 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
