Russell Hobbs RHUCFF48W User manual

48cm Under Counter
Fridge Freezer
USER’S GUIDE
Model number:
RHUCFF48W
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BEFORE
USING THE APPLIANCE
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afety Instructions
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The
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Replacing
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Transportation
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Where
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Installation
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
Safety Instructions
•The model contains R600a (the coolant, Isobutene), a natural refrigerant gas that is
environmentally friendly but also combustible. When transporting and installing
the unit, care must be taken to ensure that none of the refrigeration circuit
components are damaged. In the event of damage avoid naked flames or ignition
sources and ventilate the room in which the unit is placed for a few minutes. Contact
a local service engineer.
Warning: Keep ventilation openings, in appliance enclosure or structure for building in,
clear of obstruction.
•The appliance must not be placed or rested on the power cord.
•Do not use mechanical devices or other artificial means to accelerate the defrosting
process.
•Do not use electrical appliances in the refrigerator compartment of the appliance.
•If this appliance is to replace an old refrigerator with a lock, break or remove the lock as
a safety measure before storing it, to protect children while they play locking
themselves inside.
•Old refrigerators and freezers contain insulation gases and refrigerant, they must be
disposed of properly. Entrust the disposal of the scrap unit categorically to the
competence of your local waste disposal service. Contact your local authority or
your dealer if you have any questions. Please ensure that you do not damaged the
scrap unit prior to being picked-up by the relevant waste disposal service.
Important Note: Please readthis boo klet before installing and switc hin g o n this
applian ce. Th e manufacturer assumes no responsibility for incorrect installation and
usage as described in this booklet.
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Safety Instructions
Warning:
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or 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 shall not play with the appliance.
•Do not use adaptors , multiple receptacles or extension leads.
•Do not plug in damaged plugs.
•Do not pull, twist or damage the power cable.
•Do not put the appliance or any other objects on the power cord.
•This appliance is designed for the use by adults, do not allow children to play with the
appliance or let them hang over the door.
•Do not plug-in or un-plug the appliance with wet hands to prevent electrical shock.
•Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge for your own safety.
•Bottles containing a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed well and placed vertically
in the refrigerator.
•Do not cover the body or the top of the appliance with lace. This affects the
performance of your fridge.
•Fix down the accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent damage to
them.
Before Switching On:
•Let the appliance rest for 3 hours before plugging into the main power to ensure
proper performance.
•There can be an odour when you first switch on the appliance, this is normal and will
disappear when the appliance starts to cool.
•Before using your appliance, add a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to warm water
and with a damp clothe wipe down all parts of the new appliance, then repeat the
process with a clean damp clothe and dry. (ENSURE THEAPPLIANCE IS NOT
CONNECTED TO THE POWER WHEN PERFORMING THIS TASK)
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Installing and Switching on the Appliance
•Operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240V at 50Hz.
•If you need help or are unsure how to install the unit, please contact Customer
Services on 0845 208 8750 or visit www.productcareuk.com.
•Before plugging in the power supply, ensure that the voltage on the nameplate
corresponds to the working voltage of your electrical system in your home.
•Insert the plug into an efficient Ground (Earth) connection. If the socket has no
Ground (Earth) contact or the plug does not match, we suggest you call an authorised
electrician for assistance.
•We do not take responsibility of the damages that occur due to Ungrounded (Un-
earthed) usage.
•Place your appliance in a place that is not exposed to direct sunlight.
•Your appliance should be placed at least 500 mm away from stoves, ovens and
other heating cores.
•It should never be used outdoors or left in the rain.
•When your appliance is placed next to a chest freezer or freezer, there should be at
least 50 mm between them to prevent humidity on the outer surface.
•Do not place anything on your appliance and install the unit in a suitable place so that
there is at least 300 mm clear above the appliance.
•If placing your appliance next to kitchen cabinets, leave 50 mm between them.
•The rear of the appliance should be at least 60 mm 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 front of the appliance.
•Do not place your appliance on a carpeted surface as this will prevent adequate
ventilation.
•Do not place hot food or containers in the fridge as this can damage your appliance.
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THEAPPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS
Parts may vary according to the appliance model.
1. Freezer Compartment
2. Freezer Door Rack
3. Thermostat Control and light Unit
4. Can Holder Rack
5. Bottle Rack
6. Crisper
7. Crisper Cover
8. Glass Shelf
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Item Quantity
Vegetable crisper 1
Glass shelf 1
Glass cover (Crisper) 1
Instruction Booklet 1
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USAGE INFORMATION
Thermostat Setting
•The thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the refrigerator
compartment. By rotating the knob from position « 1 » to « 7 », colder
temperatures can be obtained. (1 being HIGH and 7 being LOW)
•« 0FF » position shows thermostat is closed and no cooling is available.
•For short-term storage of food in the refrigerator compartment, you can set the
knob between minimum and medium position.(1-4)
•For long-term storage of food in the refrigerator compartment, you can set the
control knob from medium to high position.(4-7)
•Note that: 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.
•When you first switch on the appliance, for starting suitable cooling, the appliance
should work 24 hours continuously until it cools down to sufficient temperature.
•During this time do not open the door frequently or place a lot of food inside
the appliance.
•If the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5 minutes before
restarting or re-plugged the unit in order not to damage the compressor.
Your appliance is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated
in the associated standards, according to the climate class stated on the
information label. We do not recommend operating your fridge out of stated
temperatures, value limits in terms of cooling effectiveness.
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Temperature selection
The temperature of the refrigerator is controlled
manually by the knob. However the number shown on the
knob does not directly represent the temperature. The
larger the number, the lower the interior temperature will
be.‘4’ represents normal use. ‘1’ is the warmest setting
and 7 is the coolest.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
•Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning.
•Do not pour water directly over or on the appliance.
•The refrigerator compartment should be cleaned periodically using a solution of
bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
•Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After cleaning wipe down with a
damp clean clothe.
•Note: Reconnect to the power after you have dried your hands.
To Defrost the Freezer
•Try to use as much as possible of the food in the freezer, before defrosting. However,
any food that is left, wrap in newspaper and place aside until ready to place back after
cleaning.
•Switch the appliance off at the wall socket and remove the plug.
•Open the freezer door.
•Place a suitable container to collect the water created from the defrosted ice.
•After defrosting, clean and dry the interior.
•Switch the appliance on and replace any frozen food.
Defrosting can be accelerated by putting bowls of hot (not boiling) water in the freezer and
loosening the frost with a suitable plastic scraper.
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Never use sharp metal tools as it may damage the appliance.
Never use an electrical heater, this may cause an electric shock.

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Replacing the lamp
•Unplug the appliance from the mains.
•Locate the lamp cover which is on the rear of the temperature
control panel in the top right hand side of the refrigeration compartment.
•Replace the bulb with a new one, rated at no more than 10W.
•Put the lamp cover back on.
•Check the temperature control knob has not been accidentally altered.
•After 5 minutes, plug the appliance in to the mains.
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
The cooling gas which circulates in the refrigerator circuit may make a slight
noise (bubbling sound) even when the compressor is not running. This is quite
normal. If these sounds are different check that ;
•The appliance is level.
•Nothing is touching the rear of the appliance.
If the problem persists after you have followed all the instructions above, please
consult Product Care on 0845 208 8750.
•Compressor protection function will be activated after sudden power breakdowns
or after unplugging the appliance, because the gas in the cooling system will
not have stabilized sufficiently. Your fridge will start after a short period of time, this
is quite normal.
•If you do not use your appliance for a long period of time (e.g. in summer holidays)
unplug it. Clean and leave the door open to prevent humidity and bad odours.
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Product Specification
•Energy efficiency performance rating: A+
•4 Star rating
•Energy consumption: 172kwh/year
•Net Fridge capacity: 60 Litre / 2.12 cubic feet
•Net Freezer capacity: 26 Litre / 0.92 cubic feet
•Compartments, racks & shelving:
•2 Fixed bottle racks
•1 Fixed door rack
•1 Adjustable glass shelf
•1 Storage compartment
•1 Freezer compartment
•Adjustable thermostat
•Adjustable feet
•Reversible doors
•Dimensions (CMs): (H)83.9 x (W)48.6 x (D)53.6
Climate Class Ambient Temperature (°C)
ST Between 16 and 38 (°C)
N Between 16 and 32 (°C)

Connection to the mains supply
For UK use only – Plug fitting details (where applicable):
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The GREEN/YELLOW wire is the EARTH and must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured
GREEN or
GREEN/YELLOW.
The BLUE wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The
BROWN wire is the LIVE wire and must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Always ensure that the plug cord grip is fastened correctly.
If a 13A (BS1363) fused plug is used it must be fitted with a
13amp fuse conforming to BS1362 and be BSI or ASTA approved.
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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 onto the two rear moulded feet and push backwards.
This unit is heavy and could cause injury – We recommend 2 person
handling
*DIAGRAMS USED FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. IT MAY DIFFER FROM THE PURCHASED APPLIANCE.
Where to put your appliance
This appliance should only be placed on
a flat, firm surface.
Do not place your appliance on a
carpeted surface as this will prevent
adequate ventilation.
Choose a dry and well-ventilated space.
No less than 50mm must be left around
the sides to allow efficient cooling.
Choose a location away from a heat
source, e.g. direct sunlight, a radiator or
oven.
The appliance should be positioned so
that the plug is easily accessible.
Do not place your appliance on a
carpeted surface as this will prevent
adequate ventilation.
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Installation
•After installation, do not switch the power to the refrigerator on for at
least 3 hours – the unit needs to stand. The unit should be kept away
from direct sunlight.
•Remove all transport tapes and foam protection pieces . Clean the
interior of the appliance with a cloth dampened in lukewarm soap and
water. Wipe with clear water and wipe dry.
•When the appliance has been positioned, adjust the two front feet to
ensure the unit is stable. This is essential to ensure quiet running and
proper door opening /closing. See figure below.
•Once the appliance has been standing for 3 hours, plug in the
refrigerator, locate the thermostat knob inside the compartment and
set to "3" position and switch on the electricity . The compressor will
begin to work. Close the door.
•Leave the appliance for a minimum of 3 hours for the correct
temperature to be reached before placing food inside.

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Reversing the Door
You will need to tilt the fridge backward to access the lower hinge which holds
screws. Do not tilt more than 45 degrees and do not lay the fridge flat on its side.
For your own safety, a minimum of 2 people should lift or tilt this product.
•Remove the screw covers on the top of the fridge freezer. There are two
screws at the back of the lid and two at the front, remove all four screws.
Remove the three screws on the top of the freezer door hinge. Remove the
washer, nut and hinge pin.
•Remove the freezer door.
•Remove the two screws from the middle hinge and remove the fridge door.
•Underneath the fridge, unscrew the adjustable foot, remove the three
screws, the nut, the washer, the lower hinge, and the bottom hinge pin.
Transfer these parts to the other side of the fridge, placing them in a
symmetrical position to where they were removed. Build the hinges on the
left side of the fridge freezer, as they were removed from the right side.
•Fit the lid to the top of the fridge freezer, replacing the four screws.
For assistance with this or any issues please contact the service team on
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Troubleshooting
Pr
oblem
So
lution
The
fridge/freezer doesn't work. - Check that the appliance is switch on.
- Check that there has not been a power cut.
- Check that the plug is faulty.
- Check that the fuse has not blown.
- Check that the voltage is correct for the appliance.
The
temperature inside the appliance - Check that there is not to much food in the appliance.
is
not cold enough. - Check that the thermostat is set to a suitable temperature.
- Check that the appliance is not placed in direct sunlight, or to
near to a heating source.
- Check that the ambient temperature is within the operation
limits of the appliance.
- Opening the doors frequently will also reduce the temperature
within the fridge.
The
temperature within the appliance is - Reduce the working temperature by adjusting the thermostat to
to
cold. a lower setting.
The
inner surfaces of the appliance are - Caused by condensation - dry the inside of the appliance.
The
outer surfaces of the appliance are
wet.
- Caused by condensation - dry the outer of the appliance carefully.
E
xcess ice or frost has built up inside the
appliance.
- Check that the door has not been left open.
- Check that the door gasket is clean and undamaged.
U
nusual noises - Check that the appliance is on a flat, level surface and is stable.
- Check the spacing's around the appliance(not touching other items).
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Warranty
This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of the original
purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials or workmanship the faulty
product must be returned to the place of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.
The following conditions apply:
•The product must be returned to the retailer with the original proof of
purchase.
•The product must be installed and used in accordance with the
instructions contained in this instruction guide and any other instructions
for use which has been supplied.
•It must be used for domestic purposes only and for its intended use.
•This warranty does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse or
consumable parts.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
Produced for:
G2S Limited
Unit 12, Lodge Bank Industrial Estate
Horwich
BL6 5HY
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