Hoover HVS 1745SWDK User manual

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HVS 1745SWDK
HVS 1745BWDK
HVS 1745WWDK

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Icon Type Meaning
WARNING Serious injury or death risk
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Dangerous voltage risk
FIRE Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
CAUTION Injury or property damage risk
IMPORTANT Operating the system correctly
Thank you for 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 product is intended solely for household use or similar applications such as:
- the kitchen area for personnel in shops, ofces and other working environments
- on farms, by clientele of hotels, motels and other environments of a residential type
- at bed and breakfasts (B & B)
- for catering services and similar applications not for retail sale.
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 recommended that you take note of the warranty conditions.

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CONTENTS
1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 4
1.1 General Safety Warnings ...............................................................................................4
1.2 Safety Information ..........................................................................................................8
1.3 Installation warnings .....................................................................................................11
1.4 During Usage................................................................................................................11
2 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE ............................................................. 14
3 USING THE APPLIANCE ................................................................................ 15
3.1 Information on Less Frost Technology ..........................................................................15
3.2 Thermostat Setting .......................................................................................................15
3.3 Temperature Settings Warnings ...................................................................................16
3.4 Accessories ..................................................................................................................16
3.4.1 Ice Tray ......................................................................................................................16
3.4.2 The Plastic Scraper ...................................................................................................16
3.4.3 The Fresh Dial (In some models) ..............................................................................17
3.5 The Water Dispenser ....................................................................................................17
3.5.1 Mounting the Water Tank ...........................................................................................17
3.5.2 Filling the Water Tank ................................................................................................18
3.5.3 Cleaning the Water Tank ...........................................................................................18
3.5.4 Stowing the Water Tank .............................................................................................18
4 FOOD STORAGE ............................................................................................ 18
4.1 Refrigerator Compartment ............................................................................................18
4.2 Freezer Compartment ..................................................................................................19
5 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................. 22
5.1 Defrosting .....................................................................................................................22
5.2 Replacing the Light Bulb...............................................................................................23
6 SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING................................................................. 24
6.1 Transportation and Changing Positioning ....................................................................24
6.2 Repositioning the Door .................................................................................................24
7 BEFORE CALLING AFTER-SALES SERVICE............................................... 25
8 ENERGY SAVING............................................................................................ 26

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1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 General Safety Warnings
Read this user manual carefully.
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or
other means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside
the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: When positioning the appliance,
ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-
outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the
appliance.
WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting
from the instability of the appliance, it must be xed in
accordance with the instructions.
If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this
information will be provided on the label of the cooler)
you should take care during transportation and
installation to prevent the cooler elements from being
damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and

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natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak
due to damage of the cooler elements, move your
fridge away from open ames or heat sources and
ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a
few minutes.
• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not
damage the cooler gas circuit.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household
and domestic applications such as:
–staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other
working environments.
–farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and
other residential type environments.
–bed and breakfast type environments;
–catering and similar non-retail applications.
• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service
agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
• A specially grounded plug has been connected
to the power cable of your refrigerator. This plug
should be used with a specially grounded socket
of 13 amperes. If there is no such socket in your
house, please have one installed by an authorised
electrician.

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• This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load
and unload refrigerating appliances. Children are not
expected to perform cleaning or user maintenance
of the appliance, very young children (0-3 years old)
are not expected to use appliances, young children
(3-8 years old) are not expected to use appliances
safely unless continuous supervision is given, older
children (8-14 years old) and vulnerable people can
use appliances safely after they have been given
appropriate supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance. Very vulnerable people are
not expected to use appliances safely unless
continuous supervision is given.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, an authorised service agent or
similar qualied persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes
exceeding 2000 m.

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To avoid contamination of food, please respect the
following instructions:
• Opening the door for long periods can cause
a signicant increase of the temperature in the
compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact
with food and accessible drainage systems
• Store raw meat and sh in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip
onto other food.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for
storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream
and making ice cubes.
• One-, two- and three-star compartments are not
suitable for the freezing of fresh food.
• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long
periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the
door open to prevent mould developing within the
appliance.
If the water dispenser is available ;
Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h;
ush the water system connected to a water supply if
water has not been drawn for 5 days.

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1.2 Safety Information
The refrigerator contains a refrigerant gas (R600a:
isobutane) and insulating gas (cyclopentane), with
high compatibility with the environment, that are,
however, in ammable.
We recommend that you follow the following
regulations so as to avoid situations dangerous to you:
• Before performing any operation, unplug the power
cord from the power socket.
• The refrigeration system positioned behind and
inside the Wine Coolers contains refrigerant.
Therefore, avoid damaging the tubes.
• If in the refrigeration system a leak is noted, do not
touch the wall outlet and do not use open ames.
Open the window and let air into the room. Then call
a service centre to ask for repair.
• Do not scrape with a knife or sharp object to remove
frost or ice that occurs. With these, the refrigerant
circuit can be damaged, the spill from which can
cause a re or damage your eyes.
• 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
inammable materials.
• Do not use extension cords or adapters.
• Do not excessively pull or fold the power cord or
touch the plug with wet hands.

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• Do not damage the plug and/or the power cord; this
could cause electrical shocks or res.
• It is recommended to keep the plug clean, any
excessive dust residues on the plug can be the
cause re.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other equipment
to hasten the defrosting process.
• Absolutely avoid the use of open ame or electrical
equipment, such as heaters, steam cleaners,
candles, oil lamps and the like in order to speed up
the defrosting phase.
• Do not use or store inammable sprays, such as
spray paint, near the Wine Coolers. It could cause
an explosion or re.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not place or store inammable and highly volatile
materials such as ether, petrol, LPG, propane gas,
aerosol spray cans, adhesives, pure alcohol, etc.
These materials may cause an explosion.
• Do not store medicine or research materials in the
Wine Coolers. When the material that requires a
strict control of storage temperatures is to be stored,
it is possible that it will deteriorate or an uncontrolled
reaction may occur that can cause risks.
• Maintain the ventilation openings in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, free of
obstruction.

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• Do not place objects and/or containers lled with
water on the top of the appliance.
• Do not perform repairs on this Wine Coolers. All
interventions must be performed solely by qualied
personnel.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or with a
lack of experience and knowledge; provided that
they have been given adequate supervision or
instruction concerning how to use the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children should not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made
by children without supervision.