Hotpoint HM311i User manual

Instructions for Installation and Use
Integrated Fridge / Freezer
Model HM311i

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
Fuses
Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13 fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, only
those rated at 13 and ST approved to BS1362 should be used. Correct replacement is
identified by colour coding or the marking on base of plug.
WARNING: Do not use plug unless fuse cover is fitted.
Changing the Plug
Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket.
WARNING: To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket
any here else.
IMPOR AN : WIRES IN HE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WI H HE
FOLLOWING CODE:
Green/Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
If you change the plug, the colour of
wires in the mains lead may not
correspond with the colour of the
markings identifying terminals in the
plug.You should therefore wire it as
shown.
Changing the Mains ead
special lead can be ordered from
our Service Department
UK: 08709 066 066 or
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 220
If you have damaged the existing lead or require a longer one a charge will be made. It is
strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician.
CE marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC directives:-
ow Voltage Equipment - 72/23/EEC & 93/68 EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility - 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC
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Electrical Supply
Green and yellow (Earth)
wire to terminal
marked ‘E’,
symboL, or
coloured green
and yellow.
Blue (Neutral)
wire to terminal
marked ‘N’ or
coloured black.
13 ST approved
fuse to BS1362.
Brown (Live)
wire to terminal
marked ‘L’ or
coloured red.
Cord clamp
WARNING: AVOID ACCIDEN S O CHILDREN. WHEN DISCARDING AN OLD FRIDGE OR
FREEZER BE CER AIN O MAKE HE LOCK UNUSABLE. IF POSSIBLE, REMOVE HE DOOR
AND DISCARD SEPERA ELY.
DO NO A EMP O SI ON OP OF YOUR APPLIANCE. I IS NO DESIGNED FOR SUCH
USE AND YOU COULD INJURE YOURSELF OR DAMAGE HE APPLIANCE BY SUCH ABUSE.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
● Do not plug in and switch appliance on at the mains until installation is complete.
● You may be charged for a service call if a problem with your appliance is caused
by incorrect installation or misuse.

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Contents Page
Installation
Choosingalocation 4
Installation 4
Door Reversal 5-6
Mountingtheappliance 7-8
Get to know your Appliance 9-10
Getting your Appliance ready for use
FinalCheck 10
RunningintheCompressor 10
The Controls 11
Storing Food
StoringFresh Food 12
FreezingFresh Food/Procedure 13
StoringFrozenFood 13
DefrostingFrozenFood 13
Caring for your Appliance
Defrosting 14
ChangingtheLightBulb 14
Cleaning 15
Going Away 15
Troubleshooting 16
After Sales Service 17
Guarantee 18
Key Contacts BackCover
Retention of the Instruction Book
ThisInstruction Book mustbe kept handyforreferenceasit contains importantdetails on the
safeandproperuse of the appliance.
If you sell or passthe appliance to someone else,ormovehouseandleaveitbehind,make sure
thisBook is also providedsothenew owner can become familiar withthe appliance and safety
warnings.
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Before Fitting:
Before connecting to the electricity supply
leave the appliance to stand for 2 hours to
allow the cooling system to settle.
Please read through this section before
starting any work.
At the base of the kitchen unit intended for
installing the appliance,there should be at
least 200cm2free space,for adequate air
circulation.
Do not cover the air outlet grille at the top of
the appliance.
Your Integrated Fridge Freezer is designed to
fit into a tall housing as shown (fig 1). It is
vitally important that the appliance is vented
correctly.
Choosing a location:
Your Integrated Fridge Freezer should be
fitted into a kitchen unit space where it is easy
to use.
The power socket should be in a readily
accessible position adjacent to the unit.
Never place the appliance near a heat
emitting device (eg.cooker,radiator,water
heater or similar) and do not expose it to
direct sunlight.In such a position your Fridge
Freezer will have to work harder and will cost
more to run and may be damaged by the
heat. The appliance may be exposed to lower
or higher temperatures but only for short
periods of time and the temperature should
never be lower than 5˚C.
The rear wall of the appliance gets warm
during operation and water evaporates from
the drain pan on the compressor.You must
therefore provide adequate air circulation at
the rear of the appliance.
Installation.
WARNING:THE APPLIANCE SHOULD
ONLY BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN IN COMPLIANCEWITHTHESE
INSTRUCTIONS,CURRENT STANDARDS
AND REGULATIONS.
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Fig.1
A (mm) B (mm) C (mm)
Bottom door Top door Cabinet
846 840 1775-1780
PlinthVentilation
545
545
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Installation (Door reversal).
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1. Top hinge cover of the refrigerator door.
2. Top hinge of the refrigerator door.
3. Top strip.
4. Bottom hinge of the refrigerator door.
5. Top hinge of the freezer door.
6. Washer.
7. Bottom hinge of the freezer door.
8. Bottom hinge filling plug of the freezer
door.
9. Slider guide.
10.Corner cap with a hole.
11.Corner cap without a hole.
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Installation (Door reversal).
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If you find that the direction of the door
opening is not convenient,you can reverse it.
The necessary holes on the opposite side of
the cabinet have been made inthe factory and
plugged.
* Remove the top hinge cover of the
refrigerator door.Remove the door by
unscrewing the hinge (the door is
supported only by the bottom hinge) and
remove the hinge washer.
* Unscrew the top strip,move it on the
opposite side of the appliance and fasten
it.
* Unscrew the bottom hinge and washer of
the freezer door and the bottom hinge of
the refrigerator door.
* Remove the corner caps from the door and
reposition them (instead of the one with a
hole insert the one without it,and vice
versa).
* Take off the washer from the bottom hinge
of the freezer door (by turning it in
clockwise),unscrew the bottom hinge
filling plug and screw the bottom hinge
without a plug.
* Insert the filling plug and washer in the
reverse order into the ho;e for the bottom
hinge on the opposite side of the
appliance.
* Put the freezer door on the bottom hinge.
* Turn the bottom hinge of the refrigerator
door by 180˚,insert the hinge and the
washer into the hole of the corner cap on
the freezer door and fasten it.Use the same
procedure for the top hinge of the freezer
door and screw it on the opposite side of
the upper door.Put the washer and the
upper door on the hinge.
* Screw the top hinge of the refrigerator
door and replcae the cover.
* Reposition the slide guides on the
opposite side of both doors.
* Plug the remaining holes with the
decorative caps.
* After you have reversed the door,check if
the magnetic gasket seals correctly.It must
not be creased and must seal all around
the door.
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Mounting the appliance
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Before mounting the appliance into the
kitchen uniut,disconnect the power supply
and set the thermostat knob to the OFF (O)
position.
Push the appliance for some 38mm into the
kitchen unit and allow at least 4mm free
space on both sides between the appliance
and the side walls of the kitchen unit.(Fig.1)
Open both doors as wide as possible and put
them together with the door of the kitchen
unit.The proceduere is as follows;
* Fix the slide guides (attached in a plastic
bag along with the screws ST 4,2 x 9,5) to
the edge of the door.Cover the open
holes with the attached cap.
* Put the appliance door and the door of
the kitchen unit (Fig.2).
Insert the slides into the guides and fix
them on the kitchen unit door some
15mm from the edge,using the A4 x 12
screws (Fig.3).
* Remove the slide guides and separate the
appliance door from the door of the
kitchen unit.
* Fix the slides taking care not to move
them (Fig.4).
* Fix the slides to the original position.
* Close the door and check that the gasket
is not creased and the door opens
smoothly
Fig.1
Fig.3
Fig.4
Fig.2
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Mounting the appliance
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* Fix the appliance into the kitchen unit.On
the upperside,fix the three screws through
the rail and on the lower side with 2 screws
through the lower hinges.Drill holes ¿3 x 5
(Fig.5).
* Seal the gap on the opposite side of the
hinge with the enclosed seal (Fig.6)
Fig.5
Fig.6
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Get to know your Appliance.
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WARNING:CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE
ALLOWEDTO PLAYWITH THE APPLIANCE
ORTAMPERWITH THE CONTROLS.
A. 1.Shelf
The shelves are adjustable and can be pulled
out and used on any of the guide slots.They
can also be used in a tilted position to allow
the safe storage of bottles,jars etc.on there
sides.To tilt a shelf,place the back of the shelf
on a lower slot than the front.
2.The defrost water outlet
The interior of the refrigerator is cooled with
a cooling plate incorporated in the rear wall.
Under the plate there is a channel and an
outlet for the defrosted water.
Regularly check the outlet and channel for
food deposits which could clog the drain
hole.If the hole is blocked,use a plastic straw
to clean it out.
3.Fruit and vegetable container
The container is under the glass at the bot-
tom of the refrigerator and is mainly used to
store fruit and vegetables.
The door liner
The door liner consists of various shelves or
holders used for storing eggs,cheese,butter
and yogurt as well as other small packages ,
tubes,cans etc.
The lower shelf is used for storing bottles.
The interior light
The light will come on when the door is
opened.
B.
4.Freezing compartment
This is used for freezing fresh food.
5.Storing compartment
This is used for storing packages of frozen
foods.
6.Defrost water outlet
(see care and cleaning).
Note:
Various accessories (depending on model)
such as;spice container,tube holder or addi-
tional shelves can be bought from authorised
centres
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Getting your Appliance ready for use.
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Before connecting to the mains electricity
supply leave the appliance to stand for 2
hours to allow the cooling system to settle.
Clean the appliance,and be thorough,
especially in the interior.(see‘Caring for
your Appliance.
Final Check:
Before you start using your appliance check
that:
- The appliance is level.
- It is thoroughly dry inside.
- There is adequate air circulation.
- Accessories are correctly placed in their
positions.
Running in the Compressor:
Your appliance is operated by a compressor
which switches on and off in order to
maintain the internal temperature.
The compressor requires a running in period
of up to 2 months.During this time it has to
work a little harder and may result in more
noise than usual.
Noise levels are also determined as to the
location of the appliance,what is stored and
where the items are placed,
Whether the compressor is running
or not,it is normal to hear sounds
created by the liquid and gases sealed
within the system.
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