Russell Hobbs RH54FF180 User manual

Model number(s):
RH54FF180 (B) (C) (G) (R) (S) (W)
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RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
54cm Wide Fridge Freezer
Instruction Manual

Contents
Safety Instructions ………………………………………. 3 –5
Electrical Safety ………………………………………. 6
Transportation & Handling ………………………………………. 6
Installing & Switch on your Appliance ………………………………………. 6 - 7
Before Switching On ………………………………………. 8
Product Overview ………………………………………. 9
Unit & Spare Parts ………………………………………. 9
Usage ………………………………………. 10 -11
Temperature Selection ………………………………………. 10 -11
Door reversal ………………………………………. 12 -15
Replacing the Light ………………………………………. 16
Food Storage Guidelines ………………………………………. 17
Freezer Storage Advice ………………………………………. 17
Energy Saving Advice ………………………………………. 18
Power Failure ………………………………………. 18
Maintenance & Cleaning ………………………………………. 19 -20
Internal Cleaning ………………………………………. 19
External Cleaning ………………………………………. 19
When not in Use ………………………………………. 19
Defrosting ………………………………………. 20
Trouble Shooting ………………………………………. 21 -22
Connection to the Mains Supply ………………………………………. 23
Guarantee ………………………………………. 24
Technical Specification ………………………………………. 25
Product Fiche ………………………………………. 26
Notes ………………………………………. 27

Safety Instructions
Important note: Please read this booklet before installing and switching on this
appliance. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for incorrect installation
and usage as described in this booklet.
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
suppliers at the rear of the appliance.
•This model uses natural refrigerant gas as part of its cooling system. This
gas is known as R600a (Isobutene) and is environmentally friendly but can be
combustible. Care should therefore be taken when handling or transporting the
product to ensure that none of the refrigeration circuit components are
damaged,
•Do not obstruct ventilation openings in the appliance
•The appliance must not be placed or rested on its power cord.
•Do not use mechanical devices or other artificial means to accelerate the
defrosting process, such as a heater or a hair dryer.
•Do not use electrical appliances in the refrigerator compartment of the
appliance.
•Ifthis appliance is to replace an old refrigerator with a lock, the lock must be
removed as a safety measure before storing it or disposing of it. This is to
protect children from locking themselves inside the appliance.
•Old refrigerators and freezers contain insulation gases and refrigerant, they
must be disposed of properly. Contact your local authority or your dealer if
you have any questions. Please ensure that you do not damage the scrapunit
prior to being picked-up by the relevant waste disposal service.
•Do not use plug adaptors, adaptors or extension leads when connecting the
appliance to the electrical power supply
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•Do not plug in damaged plugs.
•Do not pull, twist or damage the power cable.
•Do not plug-in or un-plug the appliance with wet hands to prevent electrical
shock.
•This appliance can be used by childrenaged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensoryor mental capabilitiesor 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 should not play with the appliance.
•Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload this appliance.
•This appliance is designed to be used by adults, do not allow childrento play
with the appliance or letthem hang over the door.
•Do not place explosive or flammable material in your appliance for your own
safety.
•Bottles containing a high percentage of alcohol must be sealedwell and placed
vertically in the refrigerator.
•Do not cover the body or the top of the appliance
•Fix down the accessories in the appliance during transportation to prevent
damage to them.
•This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000m
•This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such
as;
•Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices 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
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•To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions
•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.
•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 they are presented in the
appliance) are not suitable for 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 mount developing within the
appliance.
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