Hotpoint RLA50 User manual

LARDER FRIDGE - MODELS RLA50, RLA52
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE
GETTING STARTED:
To ensure that your fridge runs reliably and efficiently follow these steps.
Choose a location for your
fridge, away from any heat
sources and
allow adequate ventilation
- 30mm
(11/4inch) gap above.
Level the fridge by
adjusting the front feet.
This will stop rocking or
vibration and keep the
door aligned.
Plug in and switch on.
Allow the fridge to cool
before placing food
inside.
All food in the fridge
should be covered.
Move the fridge into
position, using the sides
of the cabinet. Take care
to avoid damaging the
refrigerant circuit pipe
work on the rear.
Your fridge is now
working.
If after 24 hours your
fridge is not operating as
you want, refer to the
Troubleshooting section.
Read the rest of these instructions to get the best from your appliance
and remember to fill in your guarantee registration.
Keep this Book in a safe place for quick reference.
STEP 1 STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 6
STEP 7
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CLEANING &
MAINTENANCE
SERVICE &
GUARANTEE
TROUBLESHOOTING
NB.The spanner is for illustration
only and is not supplied with the
fridge.
After the front feet have
been adjusted and the
fridge is level, fit the left
and right hand bottom
hinge covers supplied.
Align with the cover
plate slots and push into
position.
STEP 5
Before plugging in and
switching on, leave the
fridge in its final
location for at least 15
minutes to allow it to
settle.
STEP 4

For Your Safety
For your safety, read the following advice:
The fridge cooling system contains a small amount of gas which is environmentally
friendly but flammable. To avoid any risk :-
●Install the fridge following the installation instructions and ensure
that ventilation openings are kept clear of obstruction.
●Take care when installing or moving the fridge to avoid damaging
the pipes on the rear.
●If you suspect a leak, do not switch on the fridge, but open the
windows and doors to ventilate the room.
●Do not use any mechanical or electrical devices inside the fridge, for
instance for manual defrosting.
●Only use this fridge for storing domestic foodstuffs.
When installing your fridge :-
●Ensure that the mains cable is not trapped underneath or behind the fridge
when you install or move it.
●Do not stack any other appliance on top of this fridge as they may
damage the fridge or become unstable.
When using your fridge :-
●Do not sit or stand on top of your fridge.
●Do not store poisonous, flammable or dangerous substances in your fridge.
●Do not use aerosol sprays for defrosting or cleaning your fridge.
If you sell the fridge, pass on this booklet to the new owner.
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Installation
Location & Air Circulation
Locate your fridge away from sources of heat e.g. cookers,
radiators, direct sunlight as extreme temperature will
affect its performance.
Allow a minimum 100mm (4 inches) between the top of
the fridge and the ceiling or the underside of a wall
cupboard.
Providing you follow the recommended ventilation
requirements you will :-
●Prolong the life of the fridge.
●Minimise the risk of condensation on the outside of
the fridge.
●Minimise the running costs.
●Minimise operating sounds caused by vibration.
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Minimum space required to open door
The fridge needs a space of 600mm (24 inches) in front to allow the door to open.
When positioning the fridge next to a unit, a gap of 30mm (11/4inch) can be left
at the hinge side of the door to allow the easy removal of furniture. If preferred
the fridge can be positioned so that a gap is not left.This will restrict how far the
door can be opened but the furniture can still be removed (see diagram below).
The door hinge side can be changed to make it easier to open (see ‘Door Reversal’
in the CLEANING & MAINTENANCE section).
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TOP VIEW TOP VIEW
less than 30mm
30mm or more
600mm
600mm
100mm
(4 inches)

Installation
Levelling:
Level the fridge when it is in its final location by adjusting the front feet, until firm
contact is made with the floor. This will stop rocking or vibration and keep the door
aligned which helps the fridge run reliably and efficiently.
Note: Before plugging in and switching on, leave the fridge standing
in its final location for at least 15 minutes to allow it to settle.
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Joining:
Equal height Hotpoint ‘FUTURE’ fridges and freezers can be joined together to look
like one unit by using a Filler Kit available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts & Accessories
Mail Order Hotline (see KEY CONTACTS, back page).
Hinge Covers:
After the front feet have been adjusted and the fridge is level fit the left and right
hand bottom hinge covers supplied.
To fit:
Align the bottom hinge cover onto the
cover plate slots.
Push until the bottom hinge cover
clicks into place.

Installation
Electrical Supply
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
The fridge must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after
installation.
Fuses
Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the
fuse, only use those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362.
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
anywhere else.
IMPORTANT WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
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 above.
Changing the Mains Lead
This fridge is fitted with a special mains lead. If you need to replace the mains lead
due to damage or require a longer lead, one can be bought from Hotpoint Service
(see KEY CONTACTS, back page). 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 : Low Voltage Equipment - 72/23/EEC & 93/68 EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC
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Controls
Controlling the Temperature of the Fridge Compartment
The control wheel on the front of the worktop adjusts the internal fridge
compartment temperature. The internal temperature should be 5˚C or colder
although some sections, such as the salad bin, will be slightly warmer.
The setting of the control wheel will depend on the location of the fridge, the room
temperature and how often the door is opened. The normal set point (marked by a 3
and N on the dial) is usually suitable. If you need to adjust the temperature turn the
control wheel:
Clockwise (higher number) - Colder
Anti-clockwise (lower number) - Warmer
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You can check the temperature of the fridge compartment by using a Fridge Freezer
Thermometer available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts and Accessories Mail Order
Hotline (see KEY CONTACTS back page).
WARNING: Do not use a mercury filled thermometer, as breakage would cause a
health hazard.
Your fridge must NOT be placed in a room where the temperature goes below 6˚C or
above 38˚C for prolonged periods, as the internal fridge temperature will not be
maintained.
CONTROLS

Useful Advice
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STORAGE ZONES
Zone Type Food Storage
A Cool Dairy products, Cheese, butter, margarine,
Low fat spreads, cooking fats / lards
Preserves - Jam, curd, marmalade,
spread, salad dressing or sauces.
B Colder General food storage
C Coldest Meat fish & poultry
Pre-cooked / chilled food
D Salad Bins / Vegetables, fruit and salad items
Vegetable Flap (Not recommended for the storage of
bananas or onions).
Note:
The Rating Plate, which lists the appliance Model Number and Serial
Number can be found near the bottom of the interior wall.
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D
C
B
B
B
A
A

Making the best use of your Fridge
To ensure that your fridge operates as efficiently as possible :
●Follow food packaging “best before/use by” instructions or your suppliers
advice on a suitable maximum storage time.
●Keep foods covered to retain moisture and prevent flavour/odour
transference. Plastic bags, aluminium foil, plastic stretch wrap and containers
with lids are ideal.
●Avoid opening the doors unnecessarily or for longer than needed.
●Allow hot or warm food to cool down in covered containers before placing in
fridge, as placing hot food inside reduces efficiency.
Storing Food in a Fridge
●Pack and store cooked and fresh food separately.
●Wrap raw or defrosting meat and poultry in polythene or foil and store
below cooked foods and dairy products to avoid contamination of dripping
food juices.
●Wrap cheese in greaseproof paper and place in an airtight container or
polythene bag.
Bring to room temperature before consuming.
●Empty left over canned food into a covered storage containers before
placing in the fridge.
●Position food to allow cold air to circulate freely, ensuring nothing comes
into contact with the interior back wall of the fridge, or covers the defrost
gutter drain hole below this.
●Use the different storage zones inside your fridge compartment to store a
wide variety of food items.
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Sealbreaker Grab Handle
●The sealbreaker grab handle is designed to
move and act upon the door seal to ease
door opening for the customer.
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Commodity and Bottle Racks
Commodity racks can be repositioned in the door to suit your storage requirements.
The lidded commodity rack is recommended for the storage of dairy items, such as
butter, margarine and cheese.
To remove, lift rack vertically to release from fixing supports.
To replace, align grooves on either side of the rack above fixing supports and push
down until secure.
In order to get the best results from the bottle retainer it is advised that it be
positioned centrally on the bottle rack.
Advice on Adjusting Shelves
Make the most of the interior storage
space by repositioning shelves to suit the
various heights of individual items you
wish to store.
Note : Only the front half of the
shelf can be repositioned, the back
half must remain in its original
position.
Split Glass Shelf
The split shelf can be used as a standard shelf but also as
two half shelves.
The front half can be repositioned above or below to
enable storage of larger items.
To remove, ensure that the door is open fully.
Slide the shelf forward and tilt from position.
Egg Rack
The egg rack can be used in conjunction with any commodity rack and is easily
removed for cleaning.
Note: Wipe, don’t wash eggs.

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Salad Bins
For the storage of fruit, vegetables and salad items.
When storing vegetables, remove unusable leaves and soil and leave lettuce, cabbage
and cauliflower on the stem.
It is advisable to clean the salad bin regularly, it can be removed by sliding it out from
position.
Note : Care must be taken to ensure that the salad bin is pushed in fully before
shutting the fridge door.
Vegetable Bin
This is an additional area, recommended for the storage of larger vegetable items
(such as cauliflower, cucumber and other items which do not fit into the salad bins).
When storing vegetables, remove unusable leaves and soil. Leave lettuce, cabbage
and cauliflower on the stem.
To open hold the front handle and pull to
tilt the bin forwards to access foodstuffs.
To close, keep hold of the handle and
allow the bin to go back into position.
To remove:
Ensure that the fridge door is fully open.
Slide the wine rack forward and tilt from position.
Note : Care must be taken to ensure that the vegetable bin is closed before
shutting the fridge door.
It is advisable to clean the vegetable bin regularly, it can be removed by sliding it out
from position.
Wine Rack
The wine rack is suitable for cans, wine bottles and 2 litre bottles. The maximum load
recommended is three 2 litre bottles and two wine bottles.
Position the wine rack in the second runner down from the top of the fridge when
storing longer length bottles. This will ensure the bottles clear the door furniture and
allow the door to close properly.
Note: DO NOT remove a fully loaded wine rack, just remove bottles as necessary.