Russell Hobbs RH55FF171-ML User manual

Model number(s):
RH55FF171-ML (B-ML) (R-ML) (SS-ML) (W-ML)
For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 2088750
or visit us at https://mda.russellhobbs.com
IMPORTANT:
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
55cm Wide Fridge 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
Door Reversal ………………………………………. 11-14
Replacing the Bulb ………………………………………. 15
Food Storage Advice ………………………………………. 16
Freezer Storage Advice ………………………………………. 16
Energy Saving Advice ………………………………………. 17
Power Failure ………………………………………. 17
Maintenance & Cleaning ………………………………………. 18-19
Internal Cleaning ………………………………………. 18
External Cleaning ………………………………………. 18
When the appliance is not in Use ………………………………………. 18
Defrosting ………………………………………. 19
Fault codes ………………………………………. 20
Trouble Shooting ………………………………………. 20-21
Connection to the Mains Supply ………………………………………. 22
Guarantee ………………………………………. 23
Technical Specification ………………………………………. 24
Product Fiche ………………………………………. 25
Notes ………………………………………. 26-27

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 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.
•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.
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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
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WARNING! During use, service and disposal of the appliance,
please pay attention to symbol similar to the one shown, which is
located on rear of the 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 from fire source during use,
service and disposal.

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 the power on (the compressor will begin
to work) and locate the thermostat on the product and set to 4. 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
1. Light & thermostat
2. Adjustable shelves
3. Drainage hole
4. Non-adjustable shelf
5. Crisper
6. Freezer drawers
7. Adjustable feet
8. Door racks
9. Egg rack & Ice cube tray
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Allow to stand for a minimum of 3 hours before plugging in to the mains
The temperature in the appliance is controlled by the temperature control
buttons located inside the fridge at the top of the cavity. Press the control
buttons to regulate the temperature inside the fridge.
Plug in the appliance, then on the temperature control, press the “SET” button
to adjust the temperature of the refrigerator. When you have adjusted the
temperature to the required setting leave for 3 seconds (do not press the set
button) and it will be selected and the indicator light will be lit.
The sequence of the temperature setting is below:
2 –4 –5 –6 –8 –FAST COOL –2
“2” is the coldest setting and “8” is the warmest setting. The recommended
setting is setting “4”.
Once the temperature control has been set, close the door. 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 fridge compartment should
be between 0ºC and 4ºC and the standard operating temperature for the freezer
compartment should be between -18°C and -25°C.
Fast cool
This function should be used as a rapid cool/freeze setting and should only be
set 3 hours before a large amount of food is placed in the fridge. The
temperature control will automatically revert back to its previous setting. If
required then the temperature can be changed manually by pressing the “SET”
button.
Usage

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Usage
Door open alarm
If the doors of the appliance are open for more than 3 minutes the LED light at the
top of the fridge compartment will flicker until the door(s) is closed.
Power cut memory
In case of a power failure, when the power is restored the appliance will retain its
settings.
Power on delay
In order to protect the compressor on the appliance being damaged during a short
term power cut (less than 5 minutes). The compressor has a time delay safety
feature which means it will not function as soon as the power is restored.
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.

Door Reversal
You will need to tilt the appliance backward to access the lower hinge which holds
screws. Do not tilt 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 hinge cover and the screws from the hinge bracket, support the
door and remove the hinge and then the door. Place the door on a cushioned
surface.
2. Remove the screw cap covers that are on the top left of the unit and fix them on
to the opposite side.
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Door Reversal
3. Take off the middle hinge by removing the screws, support the door and
remove the hinge and then the door. Place the door on a cushioned surface.
Remove the screw cap covers that are on the left of the unit and fix them on to
the opposite side
4. Remove the hinge plug from the top of freezer door and fix it to the opposite
side. Then remove hinge stopper from the bottom of the freezer door and fix it to
the opposite side, ensuring it is fixed securely.
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Door Reversal
5. Tilt the appliance carefully, no more than 45 degrees and remove the
adjustable foot from the left side. Take off the bottom hinge by removing the
screws. Remove the hinge pin and install it on the opposite side of the hinge.
Then reattach the hinge to the left side of the appliance, reinstall the
adjustable foot to the right side and place the freezer door back on.
6. Place the freezer door on to the bottom hinge. Flip over the middle hinge (by
180°) and put the bottom pin of the middle hinge into the top of the freezer
door and screw the middle hinge back onto the opposite side of the fridge.
You must ensure the freezer door is aligned horizontally and vertically, so
that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening.
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Flip 180°

Door Reversal
7. Remove the hinge stopper from the bottom of the fridge door and fix the
spare hinge stopper that is supplied as an accessory (packaged with the IB) to
the opposite side of the fridge door, ensuring it is fixed securely. Then .
remove the hinge plug from the top of fridge door and fix it to the opposite
side.
8. Place the fridge door back on to the middle hinge, put the pin of the top hinge
into the top of the door and fix the hinge in to place by screwing it to the top
of the fridge (use a spanner to tighten it if necessary). Ensure the fridge door
is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seals are closed on all sides
before finally tightening the top hinge.
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Replacing the Bulb
The light is an energy efficient, long life LED. Therefore should not need replacing
throughout the life of the product however if it does it has to be replaced by a
qualified engineer.
Please call the service team on 0345 208 8750.
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Freezer Storage Advice
•Store fresh food in airtight boxes or wrap in bags or foil which are suitable for
freezing.
•Do not allow frozen food in to direct contact with food to be frozen.
•Pre-frozen food must be placed in the freezer as quickly as possible after
purchasing.
•To prevent frost damage to fresh vegetables or fruits they must be processed
appropriately before being placed into the freezer compartment.
•You must always follow the storage guidelines printed on all food packaging.
However, below is some suggested maximum storage times at-18°C (4 star
freezer rating) for a variety of foods:
•Fresh meat & poultry –up to 12 months
•Cooked meat –up to 2 months
•Fresh fish –up to 6 months
•Fruit & vegetables –up to 12 months
•Bread & cakes –up to 6 months
Food Storage Guidelines
Refrigerator compartments Type of food
Door or balconies of fridge
compartment
Foods with natural preservatives, such as jams, juices, drinks,
condiments.
Do not store perishable foods.
Crisper drawer (salad drawer)
Fruits, herbs and vegetables should be placed separately in the
crisper bin.
Do not store bananas, onions, potatoes, garlic in the
refrigerator.
Fridge shelf
–bottom
Chiller (box/drawer)
Raw meat, poultry, fish (for short
-term storage)
Fridge shelf
–middle
Dairy products, eggs
Fridge shelf
–top
Foods that do not need cooking, such as ready
-to-eat foods,
deli meats, leftovers.
Freezer drawer(s)/shelf
Foods for long
-term storage.
Bottom drawer/shelf for raw meat, poultry, fish.
Middle drawer/shelf for frozen vegetables, chips.
Top drawer/shelf for ice cream, frozen fruit, frozen baked
goods.

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Energy Saving Advice
•Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a cooker,
dishwasher or radiator.
•Locate the appliance in a cool well-ventilated room and make sure that the air
vents are clear.
•Try to avoid keeping the doors open for a long time, warm air will enter the
cabinet and may cause a build-up of ice as well as affecting the energy
consumption. Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the doors from
closing properly.
•Ensure that the door seals are clean and there are no tears or splits.
•Keep the most perishable foods, (those with a short shelf-life, such as cooked
meats), in the coldest part of the fridge. The Salad Crisper Box is the warmest
part of your fridge and should be used for vegetables, salads and fruits etc.
•Do not overload the appliance: the cooling air that circulates to keep the
appliance cold gets blocked and pockets of warm air form.
•Do not put hot food into the fridge or freezer –let it cool down first.
•The shelves are placed in factory mode this delivers the most energy efficient
usage for this appliance.
Power Failure
If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen foods, keep the door closed.
If the temperature within your freezer should rise, do not refreeze the food
without checking it's condition.
•Ice Cream: Once thawed should be discarded.
•Fruit and Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and used up.
•Bread and Cakes: Can be refrozen without danger.
•Shellfish: Should be refrigerated and used up quickly.
•Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be refrigerated and used up.
•Large Pieces of Meat: Should be refrigerated and used up quickly
•Small Joints: Should be refrigerated and used up quickly
•Chicken: Should be refrigerated and used up quickly

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Maintenance & Cleaning
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning.
Internal Cleaning
•Do not pour water over the appliance.
•The cavity should be cleaned periodically using a solution of bicarbonate of
soda and lukewarm water (5ml to 0.5 litre of water)
•Clean the accessories separately with soap and water. Do not put them in the
dishwasher.
•Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps.
•After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully.
•When you have finished cleaning reconnect the plug withdry hands.
External Cleaning
•Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT use abrasive products.
•There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should be taken
when cleaning.
•Once or twice a year dust and clean the rear of the appliance and the
compressor at the back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an
accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause
increased energy consumption.
When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect from the electricity
supply, empty all of the food and clean the inside. Leave the door open to prevent
the build-up of odours.

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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.
Maintenance & Cleaning
Defrosting
Note: Care must be taken when performing the following procedure.
Defrost twice a year or when a frost layer of approximately 7 mm (1/4”) has
formed.
•2 hours before the defrosting process, set the thermostat to 2 to make sure the
food is at the lowest temperature before removing the frozen foods.All food
should be wrapped in several layers of newspaper and stored in a cool place
(e.g. fridge or larder).
•Place several layers of new paper or towels underneath and next to the freezer
door/compartment
•Switch off the appliance at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug.
•Remove all drawers, baskets, etc. and leave the door or lid open. Containers of
warm water (not hot) may be placed carefully in the freezer to speed up the
defrosting process.
•Never use hairdryers, electrical heaters or other such electrical appliances for
defrosting.
•When the ice has melted, clean and dry the interior. Wipe up any spillages that
may have occurred.
•Switch the appliance on and replace any frozen food

Trouble shooting
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Problem
Solution
The fridge/freezer doesn't work
Check that the appliance is switched on.
Check that there has not been a power cut.
Check that the plug is not
faulty.
Check that the fuse has not blown.
Check that the voltage is correct for the appliance.
Are there any faults with the socket? For this purpose, try
the plug of your appliance by connecting it to a socket which
you are sure is working.
The temperature inside the
appliance is not cold enough
Check that there is not too much food in the appliance.
Check that the thermostat is set to a suitable temperature.
Check that the appliance is not placed in direct sunlight, or
too near to a heating source.
Check that the ambient temperature is within the operation
limits of the appliance.
Are the doors of the appliance opened frequently? Once the
door is opened, the humidity found in the air in the room
enters the appliance, especially if the humidity levels in the
room are very high. The more frequently the door is opened
in humid conditions the more chance of the build up of
moisture.
The temperature within the
appliance is too cold.
Increase the working temperature by adjusting the
thermostat to a lower setting.
The
highest setting should only be used as a rapid cool
setting and should only be set 2 hours before a large
amount of food is placed in the fridge. If this is not done the
temperature in the fridge compartment could fall below
0º
C
as the compressor will run continuously.
Fault Codes
Thermostat setting 2 & 5 flashing –the refrigerator has a fault contact customer
services