Russell Hobbs RH60FF186 User manual

Model number(s):
RH60FF186 WG BG SG RG SS
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RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
60cm Wide Total No Frost Free
Fridge Freezer
Instruction Manual

Contents
Safety Instructions ………………………………………. 3-4
Electrical Safety ………………………………………. 4
Transportation & Handling ………………………………………. 5
Installing & Switching on your Appliance ………………………………………. 5-6
Before Switching On ………………………………………. 6
Product Overview ………………………………………. 7
Unit & Spare Parts ………………………………………. 7
Control Panel ………………………………………. 8
Usage ………………………………………. 9 -15
Door Reversal ………………………………………. 16-22
Replacing the Bulb ………………………………………. 23
Energy Saving Advice ………………………………………. 24
Freezer Storage Advice ………………………………………. 24
Power Failure ………………………………………. 25
Maintenance & Cleaning ………………………………………. 26-27
Internal Cleaning ………………………………………. 26
External Cleaning ………………………………………. 26
When the Appliance is not in Use ………………………………………. 26
Defrosting ………………………………………. 27
Trouble Shooting ………………………………………. 28-29
Connection to the Mains Supply ………………………………………. 30
Guarantee ………………………………………. 31
Technical Specification ………………………………………. 32
Notes ………………………………………. 33-35

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.
•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.
•If this 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 adaptors or extension leads when connecting the appliance to the
electrical power supply
•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.
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•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.
•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.
Electrical Safety
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PLUGGED INTO AN EARTHED SOCKET
•Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the
same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate
on 220 –240V AC; 50Hz. Connection to any other power source may damage
the unit.
•This product may be fitted with a non re-wireable plug. If it is necessary to
change the fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover
becomes lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a suitable
replacement is obtained.
•If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or
becomes damaged in any way, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug
fitted following the wiring instructions. This should be carried out by a qualified
electrician. The plug removed must be disposed of safely, as insertion into a 13
Amp socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard.
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Transportation and Handling
For safe lifting, tilt the appliance backwards by no more than 45 degrees, hold the
base and rear corners of cabinet. Lift the refrigerator carefully. Never use the door
handles for lifting. To move the refrigerator on a flat level surface, tilt it slightly
backwards and push backwards.
This unit is heavy and could cause injury –ensure there are adequate people
present to move the appliance.
Installing and Switching on Your Appliance
•Operating voltage for your appliance is 220-240Vat 50Hz.
•Before plugging in the power supply, ensure that the voltage on the rating label
corresponds to the working voltage of your electrical system in your home.
•Insert the plug into an efficient Ground (Earth) connection. If the socket hasno
Ground (Earth) contact or the plug does not match, we suggestyou call an authorised
electrician for assistance.
•Place your appliance in an area that is not exposed to direct sunlight.
•Your appliance should be placed at least 10cm away from stoves, ovens and other
heating cores.
•This appliance should never be used outdoors or left in the rain.
•When your appliance is placed nextto achest freezer or freezer, there should be at
least 10cms betweenthem to prevent humidityon the outer surface.
•Do not place anything on your appliance and install the unit in a suitable place so that
there is at least 30cm clearance above the appliance.
•If placing your appliance nextto kitchen cabinets, leave 10cm betweenthem.
•The rear of the appliance should be at least 7.5cm away from the back wall.
•The appliance must be used in the vertical position and on a flat surface.
•To level the appliance, use the adjustable feet on the appliance.
•Do not place your appliance on a carpeted surface as this will prevent adequate
ventilation.
•This appliance should only be placed on a flat, firm surface.
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•Choose a dry and well-ventilated space.
•The appliance should be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible.
•If you need help or are unsure how to install the unit, please contact
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Before Switching On
•Before using your appliance, add a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to warm
water and with a damp cloth wipe down all parts of the new appliance, then
repeat the process with a clean damp cloth and dry (ensure the appliance is not
connected to the power when performing this task).
•Remove all transport tapes and foam protection pieces . Clean the interior with
a cloth dampened in lukewarm soap and water. Wipe with clean water and
wipe dry.
•There may be an odour when you first switch on the appliance, it will disappear
when the appliance starts to cool.
•When the appliance has been positioned, adjust the feet to ensure the unit is
stable. This is essential to ensure quiet running and proper door opening
/closing.
•Connect to the electrical socket but do not switch the power to the refrigerator
on for at least 3 hours. The coolant within the product needs time to settle after
it has been transported and put in to position, failure to do this will affect the
cooling performance of your appliance.
•Once the appliance has settled switch on the power, the compressor will begin
to work. Locate the control panel and set the temperature of the fridge
compartment to 4°C and the freezer compartment to -18°C. Close the door
•You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped
to the cooling system and through the coils or tubing at the rear of the
appliance. When the compressor is in operation you may hear a slight whirring
sound or pulsating noise. The thermostat controls the operation of the
compressor, and you may hear a slight click as it cycles in and out (this is
normal).
•To save energy, you should minimize the frequency and duration of door
opening.
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Product Overview
Unit Parts & Spare Parts
Before installation, check that all parts detailed in the product overview are
present. If any parts are missing, please contact the Product Care Customer Service
team on 0345 208 8750 or visit us at www.productcare.co.uk
1. Light
2. Adjustable shelves
3. Non-adjustable shelf
4. Crisper
5. Freezer drawers
6. Adjustable feet
7. Door racks
8. 2 x 2 bottle wine rack
9. Control panel & display
10. 1 x egg tray, 1 x ice cube tray
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Usage Information
Control panel
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Freezer compartment
temperature
Fridge compartment
temperature
Vacation icon
Fast Freezing icon
Fast Cooling icon
Smart ECO icon
Freezer compartment
temperature adjustment
button
Fridge compartment
temperature adjustment
button
Function button
Select/OK button
Alarm Off

Usage Information
Temperature setting
Important note: The display will only be illuminated when a button is
pressed or a compartment door opened, at all other times the display will
be in a standby state.
Note: The standard operating temperature for the fridge compartment
should be between 0°C and 4°C and the standard operating temperature
for the freezer compartment should be between -18°C and -25°C.
Note: The temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the
door is opened affects the temperature in the refrigerator
compartment. If required, change the temperature setting.
Fridge compartment temperature adjustment
To change the temperature of the fridge compartment, press the fridge
temperature adjustment button. The temperature of the fridge can be set at
off and between 2°C and 8°C.
Press the fridge temperature adjustment button until the required
temperature is shown on the display. Please note that during the
temperature setting process the fridge temperature on the display will flash.
Once the required temperature is set the fridge temperature will flash for a
few seconds and then after approximately 3 minutes the display will
disappear.
Fridge compartment temperature
The fridge compartment temperature will be shown on the display when a
compartment door is opened or a button is pressed.
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Usage Information
Freezer compartment temperature adjustment
To change the temperature of the freezer compartment, press the freezer
temperature adjustment button. The temperature of the freezer can be set
between -16°C and -24°C.
Press the freezer temperature adjustment button until the required
temperature is shown on the display. Please note that during the
temperature setting process the freezer temperature on the display will
flash. Once the required temperature is set the freezer temperature will
flash for a few seconds and then after approximately 3 minutes the display
will disappear.
Freezer compartment temperature
The freezer compartment temperature will be shown on the display when a
compartment door is opened or a button is pressed.
Function settings
The appliance has 4 pre-set functions that can be selected by pressing
the function button and these are:
•Fast Cooling
•Fast Freezing
•Smart ECO
•Vacation (holiday)
Please note that Fast Cooling and Fast Freezing can be run together.
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Fast Cooling
This function is designed for times when the refrigerator warms past the
point of cooling, such as when the weather is extremely warm, the
refrigerator door is opened frequently, or a large batch of warm food is
placed inside the refrigerator. In order to restore a colder temperature in the
refrigerator, put the Fast Cooling setting on to set the unit to the coolest
temperature. By selecting this function the temperature of the fridge
compartment will automatically be set to 2°C for a maximum of 2 hours and
30 minutes (after this time the temperature will revert to what it was
previously set at). The temperature of the fridge compartment cannot be
changed when this function has been selected even if the fridge
temperature adjustment button is pressed (by press this button the display
will just show the temperature of the compartment but will not allow them
to be adjusted). The freezer temperature can still be adjusted when this
function has been selected.
To use the Fast Cooling function you must press the function button until
the Fast Cooling icon flashes on the display, press the OK button to
select/confirm this function. To exit the Fast Cooling function press the
function button until the Fast Cooling icon flashes on the display, press the
OK to exit the function. The temperature of the fridge will revert back to
what was prior to this function being selected.
Fast Freezing
This function is designed for when freezing items that are not already pre-
frozen. If you are placing fresh food inside the freezer then ideally you
should have lowered the temperature beforehand ready to accommodate it
and facilitate as quick a freeze as possible. You may need to pre select the
Fast Freezing function as early as 12 hours before. By selecting this function
the temperature of the freezer compartment will automatically be set to
-32°C for a maximum of 26 hours (after this time the temperature will revert
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Usage Information
to what it was previously set at). If the temperature of freezer goes below
-32°C during the 26 hours then the appliance will exit the Fast Freezing
function automatically. The temperature of the freezer compartment cannot
be changed when this function has been selected even if the freezer
temperature adjustment button is pressed (by press this button the display
will just show the temperature of the compartment but will not allow them
to be adjusted). The fridge temperature can still be adjusted when this
function has been selected.
To use the Fast Freezing function you must press the function button until
the Fast Freezing icon flashes on the display, press the okay button to
select/confirm this function. To exit the Fast Freezing function press the
function button until the Fast Freezing icon flashes on the display, press the
OK to exit the function. The temperature of the freezer will revert back to
what was prior to this function being selected.
Fast cooling & freezing
This function is designed for times when the refrigerator warms past the
point of cooling, such as when the weather is extremely warm, the
refrigerator doors are opened frequently, or a large batch of food is placed
inside the refrigerator. In order to restore a colder temperature in the
refrigerator, put the Fast Freezing & Cooling setting on to set the unit to the
coolest temperature. By selecting this function the temperature of the
freezer and fridge compartments will automatically be set to -32°C and 2°C
for a maximum of 26 hours for the freezer setting and 2 hours 30 minutes
for the fridge setting (after this time the temperature will revert to what it
was previously set at). If the temperature of freezer goes below -32°C
during the 26 hours then the appliance will exit the Fast Freezing function
automatically. The temperature of the freezer or fridge compartment
cannot be changed when this function has been selected even if the freezer
or fridge temperature adjustment buttons are pressed (by pressing these
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buttons the display will just show the temperature of the compartments but
will not allow them to be adjusted).
To use the Fast Cooling and Freezing function you must press the function
button until the Fast Cooling icon flashes on the display, press the okay
button to select/confirm this function. Press the function button again until
the Fast Freezing icon flashes on the display, press the okay button to
select/confirm this function. The Fast Cooling and Fast Freezing icons should
be light and both functions running together. To exit the Fast Cooling and
Freezing function press the function button until the Fast Cooling icon flashes
on the display, press the OK to exit the function. Press the function button
again until the Fast Freezing icon flashes on the display, press the OK to exit
the function. The temperature of the freezer and fridge will revert back to
what was prior to these functions being selected.
Vacation (holiday)
This function is designed to prevent your appliance from wasting energy
during times when it’s not in regular use (when you are on vacation/holiday
for example). By selecting this function the temperature of the fridge
compartment will automatically be set to 14°C. The temperature of the fridge
compartment cannot be changed when this function has been selected even
if the fridge temperature adjustment buttons are pressed (by pressing these
buttons the display will just show the temperature of the compartments but
will not allow them to be adjusted). The freezer temperature will not change
when this function is selected and can be adjusted if required.
To use the Vacation function you must press the function button until the
Vacation icon flashes on the display, press the okay button to select/confirm
this function. To exit the Vacation function press the function button until the
Vacation icon flashes on the display, press the OK to exit the function. The
temperature of the freezer and fridge will revert back to what was prior.
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to this function being selected.
Important note: If this function is selected then all food and drinks
must be removed from the fridge compartment.
Smart ECO
By selecting this function the temperature of the freezer and fridge
compartments will automatically be set to -18°C and 4°C. The temperature
of the freezer or fridge compartment cannot be changed when this function
has been selected even if the freezer or fridge temperature adjustment
buttons are pressed (by pressing these buttons the display will just show the
temperature of the compartments but will not allow them to be adjusted).
To use the Smart ECO function you must press the function button until the
Smart ECO icon flashes on the display, press the okay button to
select/confirm this function. To exit the Smart ECO function press the
function button until the Smart ECO icon flashes on the display, press the OK
to exit the function. The temperature of the freezer and fridge will revert
back to what was prior to this function being selected.
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General Information
1. High freezer temperature alarm - when the freezer temperature is higher
than 10℃, the temperature of the freezer compartment will light up and
flicker. This will happen when the appliance is first switched on. Press any
button or wait for 5 seconds, flickering stops and it goes back to the
temperature that was set.
Please note this is only active when the appliance is powered on.
2. Door opening alarm - when the fridge door is open for more than 3
minutes, the alarm will sound. Close the door or press any button to stop
the alarm, if a button is pressed and the door is still left open then the alarm
will go off again after 3 minutes.
3. Power off memory - the refrigerator can automatically keep the setting it
had prior to it being powered off. When the unit is powered on again, the
refrigerator will run with the setting it was set at prior to being turned off
4. Power on delay - to prevent harm to the refrigerator in case of sudden
power cut and power on, the unit does not start immediately if the power
off time is less than 5 minutes.
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Door Reversal
To reverse the door you will need to tilt the appliance backward to access the
lower hinge which holds screws. Do not tilt the appliance more than 45 degrees
and do not lay the appliance flat on its side.
For your own safety, a minimum of 2 people should lift or tilt this product.
Tools Required: Cross headed screwdriver, flat headed screwdriver and hexagonal
spanner.
1. Remove the screws from the hole cover on the left side of the appliance, take it
off and pull out the communication connector from the hole on the cabinet that
has been exposed by the removal of the hole cover.
2. Remove the end cap cover and pull out the door bush and communication line
(the door bush is at the base of the communication line). Fit the door bush into
the door bush hole and reinstall the door end cap cover (leaving the
communication line exposed).
Hole cover
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Hole on the cabinet
(communication
connector is located in
here)
End cap cover
Door bush &
Communication line
Door bush hole

Door Reversal
3. On the right side of the appliance remove the screws from the top hinge cover
and remove the cover.
4. Gently pull the communication line until the connectors come out of the hole in
the cabinet. Disconnect the communication line and the communication connector
(this is for the control panel and display) by pressing on the bottom part of the clip
that is on the connector of the communication line and carefully pulling it away.
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Hinge cover
Clip
Communication
line connector
Communication
connector
Gently pull the
communication line

Door Reversal
5. Put the communication connector into the hole on the top of the cabinet, you
must ensure it does not protrude but can still be accessed if reversing the door
back to its original orientation in the future.
6. Remove the screws from the top hinge bracket, take it off and remove the
fridge door by carefully lifting it up and away.
7. Gently pry up the door bush and end cap cover on the fridge door. Carefully put
the door bush and the communication line into the end cap hole on the top of the
fridge door and replace the end cap cover.
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Hinge bracket
Door bush
End cap cover
Door
bush
End cap
cover
Door
bush
Communication line
End
cap
cover
Communication
connector Communication line
Communication line

Door Reversal
8. Take off the middle hinge by removing the screws. Carefully lift the freezer door
up and move it away.
9. Tilt the appliance carefully, no more 45 degrees and remove the adjustable feet
from both sides. Remove the lower hinge by removing the 4 screws and remove
the 1 screw from the opposite side.
10. Gently remove the door bush from the top of the freezer door and install it on
the opposite side.
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Door Reversal
11. Remove the screws from the door stopper on the bottom of the fridge and
freezer doors and fix the stoppers to the opposite sides.
12. Remove the axel and the 2 stoppers from the lower hinge and then assemble
them as shown below:
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Stopper
Axel
Right door
opening
Stopper
Left door
opening