Russell Hobbs RHBU60FREEZER-N User manual

Model number(s):
RHBU60FREEZER-N
For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 2088750
or visit us at https://mda.russellhobbs.com
IMPORTANT:
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Built Under 60cm Wide
Freezer
Instruction Manual

Contents
Safety Instructions ………………………………………. 3-5
Electrical Safety ………………………………………. 5
Transportation & Handling ………………………………………. 5
Installing & Switching on your Appliance ………………………………………. 6
Before Switching On ………………………………………. 7
Product Overview ………………………………………. 8
Unit & Spare Parts ………………………………………. 8
Usage ………………………………………. 9-10
Temperature Selection ………………………………………. 9-10
Installation ………………………………………. 11 -17
Fitting the Plinth ………………………………………. 18
Door Reversal ………………………………………. 19 -22
Replacing the Light ………………………………………. 22
Energy Saving Advice ………………………………………. 23
Food Storage Advice ………………………………………. 24
Maintenance & Cleaning ………………………………………. 25
Internal Cleaning ………………………………………. 25
External Cleaning ………………………………………. 25
When the appliance is 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.
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.
•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.
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•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.
•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.
•Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h; flush the water
system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5
days.
•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.
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•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.
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.
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.
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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 5cm betweenthem.
•The rear of the appliance should be at least 6cm 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.
•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 Customer
Services on 0345 208 8750 or visit https://mda.russellhobbs.com.
WARNING! During using, service and disposal the appliance,
pease pay attention to symbol similar to one shown, which is located on
rear of appliance (rear panel or compressor) and with a yellow or orange
colour. It’s risk of fire warning symbol. There are flammable
materials in refrigerant pipes and compressor. Please be far away
fire source during using, service and disposal.
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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 locate the thermostat dial on the product and
set to “3" and switch on the power. The compressor will begin to work. 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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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 Customer Service team on
0345 208 8750 or visit us at https://mda.russellhobbs.com
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Product Overview
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1. Thermostat
2. Drawers
3. Adjustable feet
4. 1 x ice cube tray & 1 x ice scraper
5. Installation accessories

The temperature in the appliance is controlled by the temperature control dial
or thermostat located at top of the appliance. Rotate the control dial anti-
clockwise and clockwise to regulate the temperature inside the freezer.
1. Temperature control - on the temperature control, OFF is the off setting, 1 is
the warmest setting and 5 is the coldest setting. Under normal conditions
for a product used in the majority of UK homes the temperature control
should be set to setting 3.
2. Power indicator - the green light will illuminate when the freezer is switched
on.
3. High temperature warning indicator - the red light will illuminate when the
temperature inside the freezer is too high. This may illuminate after the
door has been opened or when fresh food is added, and should switch off
again once the temperature within the freezer has stabilised.
4. Super freeze indicator - the yellow light will illuminate when the super
freezer function has been activated with the super freeze button.
5. Super freeze button - should only be set 2 hours before a large amount of
food is placed in the freezer so the appliance will be at its coldest so it can
rapid freezer the food that is added. After 24 hours, the function will be
switched off automatically. During fast freezing, press and hold the fast
freezing button for 3 seconds, then the function will be manually switched
off immediately.
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Allow to stand for a minimum of 3 hours before plugging in to the mains
Usage
1 2 3 4 5

Depending on the ambient temperature of the room the appliance is situated in,
you may need to adjust the temperature control dial; in a room with a high
ambient temperature the temperature control dial may need to be adjusted to a
colder setting (moved towards setting 5) or in a room with a low ambient
temperature the temperature control dial may need to be adjusted to a warmer
setting (moved towards setting 3).
Once the temperature control has been set, close the door and plug in the
appliance. We recommend that the door is not opened for a minimum of 4
hours to allow the appliance to reach the standard operating temperature.
Note: 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.
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Allow to stand for a minimum of 3 hours before plugging in to the mains
Usage

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Installation
•This appliance can be installed as a built under unit only. The clearances shown
in the below drawing must be followed.
•Avoid damaging the product during installation, positioning of the appliance
requires two people in order to avoid injuries or damage to the appliance.
•Your appliance should not be located in direct sunlight or exposed to
continuous heat or extremes of temperature (e.g. next to a radiator or boiler). If
this is not feasible, then you should install an insulation plate between the
appliance and the adjacent heat source.
•You should check whether there is an electrical socket available, which will be
accessible after your appliance is installed.
•Place the appliance flatly and firmly on a solid base
•Be sure to leave enough space for the opening of the door, to avoid damage to
the appliance or personal injury
•The aperture size has to be a minimum of (H)825 x (W)600 x (D)550mm.
•The accessories that are required for installation are detailed below:
2 x Hinge cover18 x Torx screws

Installation
The aperture size has to be a minimum of (H)825 x (W)600 x (D)550mm.
Adjust the height of the appliance by adjusting the 4 adjustable feet (2 at the rear
and 2 at the front). The height can be adjust from 820mm to 870mm. If needed a
spanner can be used to adjust the feet.
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Installation
Carefully push the appliance into the housing, ensuring that the cabinet door is
able to fully close. If required the feet should be further adjusted.
To fit the cabinet door you will need to remove the decorative cover from the
fixing bracket.
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Installation
With the door appliance closed and the appliance situated in the aperture, you will
need to:
Measurement A –Measure from the underside of the kitchen unit to the bottom
of the bottom of the fixing bracket.
Measurement B - measure from the underside of the kitchen unit to the top of a
kitchen cabinet door on a adjacent kitchen unit/door
Remove the 2 screws that fix the fixing bracket to the appliance door and carefully
remove the fixing bracket.
On the back of the cabinet door (the side that will not be seen) mark a vertical
centre line approximately 15cm from the top of the door.
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Back of the cabinet door
A
B

Installation
Subtract measurement A from measurement B and put the fixing bracket in place
using this measurement from the top of the cabinet door (you must ensure it is on
the back of the cabinet door). The 2 holes in the centre of the fixing bracket must
be centralised on the vertical mark put on the back of the cabinet door in the
previous step. Fix the fixing bracket into place using the small torx headed screws.
Place the cabinet door with fixing bracket attached on to the top of the appliance
door. Fix in to place with the 2 screws that were removed when removing the
fixing bracket from the appliance door.
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A - B

Installation
Align the cabinet door to the adjacent cabinets by using the horizontal adjustment
holes on the fixing bracket and the height adjustment screw on the fixing bracket.
To adjust the height you will have to loosen the locking nut and adjust the screw
with a flat headed screwdriver.
Fix the 2 x L shaped door brackets at the bottom of the appliance door on to the
cabinet door with 4 x torx headed screw (2 in each bracket). You may need to drill
holes in the back of the cabinet door for the screws, if so drill 2 x 2.8mm Ø holes to
a depth of 10mm
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Installation
Refit the decorative cover that was removed in the first step on to the fixing
bracket.
Ensure the cabinet door and the appliance door can open and close fully, before
finally tightening all screws. Now fix the appliance to the worktop with screws. To
do this you may need to drill holes in the underside of the worktop, if so drill Ø
2.8mm holes to a depth of 10mm..
Open the door and fit the hinge covers to the inside of the hinges.
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Fitting the plinth
The ventilation grill the appliance has been manufactured with must used, if it
isn’t or modified then the operation of the appliance could be affected.
The plinth must also be positioned at least 25mm from the appliance door.
If the height of the appliance is 820mm then a plinth that is 90mm in height can be
fitted without any modification. However if the height of the plinth is greater than
90mm then a cut out that is 600mm wide and the height of the cut out will vary
depending on the height of the plinth. If the height of the plinth is 140mm then the
height of the cut out should be 50mm.
Once the above has been done fix the plinth in place
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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: Torx headed screwdriver, flat headed screwdriver and hexagonal
spanner or a socket driver.
1. Remove the 4 screw hole covers on the front of the appliance door at the top
and the bottom.
2. With the door closed remove the screws from the top and bottom hinges that
hold the appliance door to the hinges. Remove the screws from the top hinge first.
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Door Reversal
3. Support the door at the bottom and open the hinges away from the appliance
door. Carefully lift the appliance door away, ensuring you don’t damage the hinges
or the door.
4. Remove the 4 screw hole covers on the cabinet of the appliance at the top and
the bottom on the opposite side of where the hinges are currently fixed.
5. With the top hinge open, remove the screws from the top hinge that fix the
hinge to the cabinet of the appliance.
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