Hoover HMDNB 5182WK User manual

User Manual
HMDNB 5182WK
HMDNB 5182XK
HMDNB 5182WWDK
HMDNB 5182XWDK

CONTENTS
1. Safety 1
2. Proper use of the refrigerator 11
2.1 Placement 11
2.2 Leveling feet 12
2.3 Door right-left change 12
2.4 Changing the light 15
2.5 Starting 15
3. Structure and fuctions 16
3.1 Key components 16
3.2 Functions 17
4. Maitenance and care of the refrigerator 19
4.1 Overall cleaning 19
4.2 Cleaning the glass shelf 19
4.3 Defrosting 19
4.4 Out of operation 19
5. Troubleshooting 20

Thankyoufor purchasing this product.
Before using your refrigerator, please carefully read this instruction manual in order to
maximize its performance. Store all documentation for subsequent use or for other owners.
This productisintendedsolely for householduseor similar applications suchas:
- thekitchen area for personnelinshops,officesandother workingenvironments
- onfarms,by clienteleofhotels,motels andotherenvironmentsofaresidentialtype
- atbedandbreakfasts(B&B)
- forcatering services andsimilarapplicationsnot for retailsale.
This appliance must be used only for purposes of storage of food, any other use is considered
dangerous and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any omissions. Also, it is
recommendedthat youtake noteofthe warrantyconditions.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully!
They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the
appliance.
The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply with the instructions
and warnings.
Retain all documents for subsequent use or for the next owner.
•Do not connect the appliance to the electricity
supply until all packing and transit protectors
have been removed. Keep children away from
packaging and its parts.
Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and
plastic film!
•Leave to stand for at least 4 hours before
switching on the product, to allow compressor
oil to settle if transported horizontally.
•Make sure there is no transport damage.
1. SAFETY
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•Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
•Maintain the ventilation openings in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, free of obstruction.
•Never use water to wash the compressor
position, wipe it with a dry cloth thoroughly
after cleaning to prevent rust.
•Handle the appliance always with at least two
persons because it is heavy.
•Install and level the appliance in an area
suitable for its size and use.
•Make sure that the electrical information on
the rating plate agrees with the power supply.
If it does not, contact an electrician.
•The appliance is operated by a 220-240
VAC/50 Hz power supply. Abnormal voltage
fluctuation may cause the appliance to fail to
start, or damage to the temperature control or
compressor, or there may be an abnormal
noise when operating. In such case, an
automatic regulator shall be mounted.
•Only for UK: The appliance’s power cable is
fitted with 3-cord (grounding) plug that fits a
standard 3-cord (grounded) socket. Never cut
off or dismount the third pin (grounding). After
the ap- pliance is installed, the plug should be
accessible.
•Make sure that mains cable is not caught under
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the appliance during and after
carrying/moving the appliance, to avoid the
mains cable becoming cut or damaged. If the
supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
•Do not install the appliance in humid, oily or
dusty places, nor expose it to direct sunlight
and to water.
•Do not install the appliance near heaters or
inflammable materials.
•FOR appliances with a freezer compartment: if
there is a power failure do not open the lid.
Frozen food should not be affected if the failure
lasts for less than the hours indicated on the
rating label (Temperature rise time). If the
failure is longer, then the food should be
checked and eaten immediately or cooked and
then refrozen.
•If you find that the lid of the appliance is
difficult to open just after you have closed it,
don’t worry. This is due to the pressure
difference which will equalize and allow the lid
to be opened normally after a few minutes.
•Do not store medicines, bacteria or chemical
agents in the appliance. This appliance is a
household appliance, it is not recommended to
store materials that require strict
temperatures.
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•Do not excessively pull or fold the power cord
or touch the plug with wet hands.
•Do not store products which contain
flammable propellant (e.g. spray cans) or
explosive substances in the appliance. Risk of
explosion!
•Do not place unstable articles (heavy objects,
containers filled with water) on top of the
refrigerator, to ovoid personal injury caused
by falling or electric shock caused by contact
with water.
•Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments, unless they are of the
type recommended by the manufacturer.
•Do not touch internal cooling elements,
especially with wet hands, to avoid cracks or
injuries.
•At risk here are children, people who have
limited physical, mental or sensory abilities, as
well as people who have inadequate
knowledge concerning safe operation of the
appliance.
•Check that children and vulnerable people
have understood the hazards. A person
responsible for safety must supervise or
instruct children and vulnerable people who
are using the appliance. Only children aged 8
years and above may use the appliance.
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•Children should not play with the appliance.
•Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to
load and unload this appliance.
•FOR appliances with a freezer compartment:
do not store bottled or canned liquids
(especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer
compartment. Bottles and cans may burst!
•FOR appliances with a freezer compartment:
never put frozen food straight from the freezer
compartment in your mouth. Risk of low-
temperature burns!
•Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil
and grease. Otherwise, plastic parts and the
door seal will become porous.
•Before performing any operation, unplug the
power cord from the power socket.
•Do not use mechanical devices or other means
to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
•Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects such
as knives or forks to remove the frost.
•Never use hairdryers, electrical heaters or
other such electrical appliances for defrosting.
•It is recommended to keep the plug clean, any
excessive dust residues on the plug can be the
cause fire.
•Do not try to repair, disassemble or modify the
appliance by yourself. In case of repair please
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contact always our customer service.
•Supervise children while the appliance is being
cleaned or maintained.
•Do not clean the cold glass shelves with hot
water. Sudden temperature change may cause
the glass to break.
•WARNING: The tubes of the refrigeration
circuit convey a small quantity of an
environmentally friendly but flammable
refrigerant (R600a) and insulating gas
(cyclopentane). It does not damage the ozone
layer and does not increase the greenhouse
effect. If refrigerant escapes, it may injure your
eyes or ignite.
•If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:
-Switch off the appliance and pull out the
mains plug,
-Keep naked flames and/or ignition sources
away from the appliance,
-Thoroughly ventilate the room for several
minutes,
-Inform customer service.
•WARNING: Do not damage the plug and/or the
power cord; this could cause electrical shocks
or fires.
•WARNING: Do not use multiple portable
socket-outlets or portable power supplies. We
do not recommend the use of extension leads
and multi-way adapters.
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•Do not attempt to sit or stand on the top of the
appliance. You could injure yourself or damage
it. This appliance is not designed for stacking
with any other ones.
•The product is designed and built for domestic
household use only.
•Only original parts supplied by the
manufacturer may be used. The manufacturer
guarantees that only these parts satisfy the
safety requirements.
•Opening the door for long periods can cause a
significant increase of the temperature in the
compartments of the appliance.
- Clean regularly surfaces that can come in
contact with food and accessible drainage
systems.
- Clean water tanks if they have not been used
for 48h; flush the water system connected to a
water supply if water has not been drawn for 5
days.
- Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers
in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact
with or drip onto other food.
- Two-star frozen-food compartments(if they
are presented in the appliance) are suitable for
storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-
cream and making ice cubes.
- One-, two- and three -star compartments, if
present in the appliance, are not suitable for
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the freezing of fresh food.
- If the appliance is left empty for long periods,
switch off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the
door open to prevent mould developing within
the appliance.
•FOR Wine Coolers: this appliance is intended to
be used exclusively for the storage of wine
•FOR a free standing appliance: this
refrigerating appliance is not intended to be
used as a built-in appliance
•FOR appliances without a 4-star compartment:
this refrigerating appliance is not suitable for
freezing foodstuffs
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