Russell Hobbs RH90FF176-WD User manual

Freestanding 90cm Wide 179cm
High Fridge Freezer with Water Dispenser
Instruction Manual
Model number:
RH90FF176(B)(R)(SS)(W)-WD
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RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Contents
Safety Instructions ………………………………………. 3-4
Electrical Safety ………………………………………. 4
Transportation & Handling ………………………………………. 5
Installing & Switching on your Appliance ………………………………………. 5
Before Switching On ………………………………………. 6
Door Height Adjustment ………………………………………. 7
Product Overview ………………………………………. 8
Unit & Spare Parts ………………………………………. 8
Usage ………………………………………. 9-14
Control Panel ………………………………………. 9
Temperature Selection ………………………………………. 10-11
Mode Setting ………………………………………. 11-14
Shelving & Racking Adjustment ………………………………………. 15
Water dispenser ………………………………………. 16-21
Replacing the Bulb & Door Reversal ………………………………………. 22
Energy Saving Advice ………………………………………. 23
Freezer Storage Advice ………………………………………. 23
Power Failure ………………………………………. 24
Maintenance & Cleaning ………………………………………. 25-26
Internal Cleaning ………………………………………. 25
External Cleaning ………………………………………. 25
When not in Use ………………………………………. 25
Defrosting ………………………………………. 26
Trouble Shooting ………………………………………. 27-28
Connection to the Mains Supply ………………………………………. 29
Guarantee ………………………………………. 30
Technical Specification ………………………………………. 31

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.
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•This appliance should only be placed on a flat, firm surface.
•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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Door Height Adjustment
If the doors of the appliance are not aligned then the height of them can be
adjusted, if required please follow the below steps.
Note: The maximum height adjustment is 5mm
Rotate the locking nut clockwise (as shown in the diagram below) with a
wrench for 2 full rotations to loosen it. You can now rotate the adjusting nut
(as shown in diagram below) to raise or lower the height of the door. Once
the door is set to your desired position, then tighten the locking nut by
rotating it anti-clockwise.
When the fridge door is low:
Open the door, use a wrench to rotate the adjusting nut anti-clockwise to
raise the height of the door. Once the doors are aligned, then tighten the
locking nut by rotating it anti-clockwise.
When the fridge door is high:
Open the door, use a wrench to rotate the adjusting nut clockwise to lower
the height of the door. Once the doors are aligned, then tighten the locking
nut by rotating it anti-clockwise.
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1. Freezer light
2. Freezer door rack
3. Glass shelf (freezer)
4. Ice cube drawer
5. Freezer drawer
6. Fridge light
7. Fridge door rack
8. Wine Rack
9. Glass shelf (fridge)
10. Water tank & dispenser
11. Fridge drawer / crisper
Your Appliance and the Compartments
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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
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Usage Information
Control panel
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A 1 2 B
C3 4 5 6 D
1. Freezer compartment temperature
2. Fridge compartment temperature
3. Vacation icon
4. Quick freeze icon
5. Quick cool icon
6. Lock/unlock icon
A. Freezer compartment temperature
adjustment
B. Fridge compartment temperature
adjustment
C. Mode function/setting
D. Lock/unlock controls
Button operation
Display

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.
Important note: The control panel will automatically lock itself. Before
adjusting the temperature or selecting any mode the panel must be
unlocked by pressing and holding the lock button for 3 seconds until the
lock symbol disappears from the display.
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.
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, the display will be automatically locked and then
after approximately 30 seconds the display will disappear.
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Usage Information
Freezer compartment temperature
The freezer compartment temperature will be shown on the display when a
compartment door is opened or a button is pressed.
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
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, the display will be automatically locked and then after
approximately 30 seconds 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.
Mode settings
The appliance has 4 pre-set modes that can be selected by pressing the
mode button and these are:
•Vacation (holiday)
•Quick freeze
•Quick freeze and cool
•Quick cool
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Usage Information
Vacation mode (holiday mode)
This mode 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 freezer
compartment will automatically be set to -18°C and the fridge compartment
will be turned off.
To use the vacation mode you must press the mode button until the
vacation icon is lit on the display. To exit the vacation mode press the mode
button until no mode icon is lit on the display.
Important note: If this mode is selected then all food and drinks must
be removed from the fridge compartment
Quick freeze
This mode 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
quick freeze mode as early as 12 hours before. By selecting this function the
temperature of the freezer compartment will automatically be set to -24°C
for a maximum of 26 hours (after this time the temperature will revert to
what it was previously set at). If the temperature of freezer goes below
-24°C during the 26 hours then the appliance will exit the quick freeze mode
automatically.
To use the quick freeze mode you must press the mode button until the
quick freeze icon is lit on the display. To exit the quick freeze mode press the
mode button until no mode icon is lit on the display.
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Usage Information
Quick freeze & cool
This mode 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 quick freeze & cool 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 -24°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 -24°C during the 26 hours then the
appliance will exit the quick freeze mode automatically.
To use the quick freeze and cool modes together you must press the mode
button until the quick freeze and cool icons are lit on the display. To exit the
quick freeze and cool mode press the mode button until no mode icon is lit
on the display.
Quick cool
This mode 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 quick cool 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).
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Usage Information
To use the quick cool mode you must press the mode button until the quick
cool icon is lit on the display. To exit the quick cool mode press the mode
button until no mode icon is lit on the display
Lock/unlock
To use the lock function you must press the lock button (the symbol on the
display will be lit). This will cause all actions to be ignored, until the lock is
removed.
To unlock the display and functions, hold the lock button for 3 seconds (the
symbol on the display will be disappear).
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Usage Information
Shelving and rack adjustment
Important note: all food and drink should be removed from all shelves
and racks before adjusting or removing them
You can adjust the shelving in the fridge compartment to your required
configuration. To remove a shelf, lift it up slightly so the plastic stabilisers
that on either side of the shelf are above the shelf rails and then pull it
towards you.
You can adjust the racks in the fridge and freezer compartments to your
required configuration. To remove a rack hold both sides of the rack, lift
it upwards (1) and then pull it towards you (2).
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Cleaning & Assembly
Before using the water dispenser clean all parts of the water tank and the
dispenser with hot soapy water. To clean the water tank you will need to
remove it, to do this hold both sides of the water tank tightly and lift it carefully
away from the door at a 45ºangle.
Remove the seal ring from the water tank by gently pulling it from the bottom of
the water tank.
Water Dispenser

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Cleaning & Assembly
Using a flat headed screwdriver, gently insert it between the raised edge(s) of
the water valve and dispenser moulding. Then slowly and carefully raise the
edges with screwdriver on either side of the water valve, the water valve should
lift and be removed by hand at a 45ºangle.
Clean all parts (water tank and cover, seal ring and water valve with hot soapy
water, then rinse thoroughly and dry.
The water dispenser can be cleaned by dispensing hot soapy water through it,
however you must ensure to flush the hot soapy water away by dispensing at
least 6 large cups of clean water through the dispenser.
It is recommended to clean the water tank, seal ring, water valve and the
dispenser in this way at least once a month.
Note: The tank must be cleaned and dried regularly in order to avoid the
overflow water spilling on to the appliance or the floor. Any spillages on the
appliance or on the floor must be cleaned up immediately.
Water Dispenser

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Water Dispenser
Re-attaching the water valve, seal ring and water tank
To re-install the water valve, ensure that nozzle of the water valve is pointing
downwards and that the groove on the body of the water valve is aligned with
the groove on the hole of the dispenser molding. Once this is done you can
insert the water valve into place by pushing it downwards at a 45ºangle until it
clicks into place.
Refit the seal ring to the bottom of the water tank, ensuring there are no
creases or wrinkles.
Groove
Nozzle
Water
dispenser
moulding
Water
dispenser
Moulding
hole

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Water Dispenser
Re-attaching the water valve, seal ring and water tank
Refit the water tank back into the door. When fitting the water tank, ensure the
seal ring is inserted into the water valve first, then hold both sides of the water
tank tightly, align the slots on the water tank with those in the door and fit it on
to the door at a 45ºangle.
Water valve assemble
Should the water valve become dissembled then it must be assembled in the
below method. You must ensure all grooves are at the top of the water valve
body and nozzle.
Nozzle
Body Fully assembled
Spring
Insert

Filling with water
Note:
•The maximum capacity of the water tank is 3 litres, do not exceed this
maximum limit.
•Do not touch other parts when filling water, which can cause water
leakage.
•Water must be left in the water tank with the appliance door closed for at
least 4 hours to enable it to cool down.
You can either fill the water tank when it is in the appliance or has been
removed from the appliance in 2 ways:
1. Open the small cover on the large water tank cover and fill water into the
tank through the opening.
2. Remove the large cover, then fill the water directly.
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Water Dispenser
Water tank large cover
Water tank
Seal ring
Water valve
Water tank large cover
Water tank
Seal ring
Water valve
Steel bracket
Water tank small cover
Water tank small cover