Russell Hobbs RH90FF176B User manual

Freestanding 90cm Wide 176cm
High Fridge Freezer
User Guide
Model number:
RH90FF176(B)(R)(SS)(W)
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IMPORTANT:
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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Contents
Safety
Instructions
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.3 - 4
Before
Switching On
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. 4
Installing
and Switching on Your Appliance
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. 5
Your
Appliance and the Compartments
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.………… 6
Unit
& Spare Parts
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7
Transportation
and Handling
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.…8
Where
to Put Your Appliance
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. 8
Installation
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.…9 -10
Usage
Information
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18
Cleaning
and Maintenance
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.……… 19
Bulb
Replacement
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.20
Reversing
the Door
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.20
Troubleshooting
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.21-22
Important
Notes
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Product
Specification
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.23
Connection
to the Mains Supply
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Guarantee
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.25
Notes
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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
alocal service engineer.
Warning: Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or structure 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, 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. 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
scrapunit prior to being picked-up by the relevant waste disposal service.
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.
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Safety Instructions
Warning:
•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.
•Do not use adaptors, multiple receptaclesor 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 to be used by adults, do not allow childrento play with the
appliance or letthem 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 sealedwell 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 SwitchingOn:
•Let the appliance rest for 3 hours before plugging into the main powerto ensure
proper performance.
•There may be an odour when you first switch on the appliance, this is normal and
should 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 cloth wipe down all parts of the new appliance, then repeat the
processwith a clean damp cloth and dry.
•ENSURE THE APPLIANCE IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE POWER WHEN PERFORMING
THIS TASK
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Installing and Switching on Your Appliance
•Operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240Vat 50Hz.
•If you need help or are unsure how to install the unit, please contact Customer
Services on 0345 2088750 or visit www.productcare.co.uk.
•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.
•We do not take responsibility for damages that occur due to Ungrounded (Un-
earthed) usage.
•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.
•It 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 10cm 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 cause damage your
appliance.
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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. Dairy compartment
8. Glass shelf (fridge)
9. Fridge drawer / crisper
10. Fridge door rack
11. Lower cover
Your Appliance and the Compartments
The lower cover is fitted by 3 screws, you will need a crosshead screwdriver for this.
Parts may vary accordingto the appliance model.
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Unit & Spare Parts
For the following spares please contact customer service on
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Item Quantity
Freezer light/bulb 1
Freezer door rack 5
Freezer glass shelf 3
Ice cube drawer 1
Freezer drawer 2
Fridge light/bulb 1
Fridge door rack 4
Fridge glass shelf 4
Wine rack 1
Fridge drawer 2
Lower cover & screws 1
Instruction booklet 1
Screws 3

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
Transportation and Handling
Where to put your appliance
1. This appliance should only be placed on
a flat, sold surface.
2. Do not place your appliance on a
carpeted surface as this will prevent
adequate ventilation.
3. Choose a dry and well-ventilated space.
No less than 10cms must be left around
the sides to allow sufficient cooling.
4. Choose a location away from a heat
source, e.g. direct sunlight, a radiator or
oven, etc.
5. The appliance should be positioned so
that the plug is easily accessible.
6. The appliance should not be on top of
the power cord.
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10cms
30cms
10cms
45°

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Installation
•After installation, 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.
•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.

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Installation
•Open the fridge door and take out the lower cover and the 3 screws
that are packaged with the instruction manual. Then line the 3 holes in
the lower cover with the 3 holes at the bottom of the refrigerator and
tighten the screws.
•Once the appliance has been standing for 3 hours, plug in the
refrigerator, switch on the electricity and set the required fridge and
freezer temperatures (please see page 16). The compressor will begin
to work.
•Leave the appliance for a minimum of 3 hours for the correct
temperature to be reached before placing food inside.

Usage Information
Control panel
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A 1 2 3 B
C 4 5 6 7 D
1. Freezer compartment temperature
2. Fridge compartment temperature
3. Close icon
4. Holiday icon
5. Super freeze
6. Super cool
7. Lock
A. Freezer compartment temperature
adjustment
B. Fridge compartment temperature
adjustment
C. Mode setting
D. Lock/unlock
Button operation
Display

Usage Information
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 model the panel must be
unlocked by pressing and holding the lock button for 4 seconds until the
lock symbol disappears from the display.
Freezer compartment temperature adjustment
To change the temperature of the freezer compartment, press the freezer
temperature button. The temperature of the freezer can be set between
-16°C and -24°C.
Press the freezer temperature icon until the required temperature is shown
on the display. Please note that during the temperature setting process and
for sometime after the freezer temperature on the display will flash. It will
then stop flashing and the display will be automatically locked (it will stop
flashing before the required temperature has been reached).
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 button. The temperature of the fridge can be set between 2°C
and 8°C.
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Usage Information
Press the fridge temperature icon until the required temperature is shown
on the display. Please note that during the temperature setting process and
for sometime after the freezer temperature on the display will flash. It will
then stop flashing and the display will be automatically locked (it will stop
flashing before the required temperature has been reached).
Fridge compartment temperature
The freezer 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 and these are:
•Holiday
•Super freeze
•Super freeze & cool
•Super cool
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 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 (the close icon will be shown on the display).
To use the holiday mode you must press the mode button until the holiday
icon is lit on the display. To exit the holiday mode press the mode button
until no model 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
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Usage Information
Super 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
super 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 super freeze mode
automatically.
To use the super freeze mode you must press the mode button until the
super freeze icon is lit on the display. To exit the super freeze mode press
the mode button until no mode icon is lit on the display.
Super freezer & 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 super 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 super freeze mode automatically.
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Usage Information
To use the super freeze and cool modes together you must press the mode
button until the super freeze and cool icons are lit on the display. To exit the
super freeze and cool mode press the mode button until no mode icon is lit
on the display.
Super 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 super 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).
To use the super cool mode you must press the mode button until the super
cool icon is lit on the display. To exit the super 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 4 seconds (the
symbol on the display will be disappear).
Close icon
When lit it indicates that the fridge compartment as been turned off (this is
automatically done in holiday mode).
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Usage Information
Holiday icon
When lit it indicates that the holiday mode has been activated
Lock icon
When lit it indicates that the lock has been activated, no actions can be
carried out until the child lock is de-activated
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Usage Information
Temperature setting
•The temperature of the refrigerator is controlled electronically by control panel.
•To change the temperature of the fridge compartment, press the fridge temperature
button. The temperature of the fridge can be set between 2°C and 8°C.
•To change the temperature of the freezer compartment, press the freezer temperature
button. The temperature of the freezer compartment can be set between -16°C and -
24°C.
•Setting the temperature of the fridge and the freezer can be done manually by pressing
the fridge compartment temperature adjustment button and the freezer compartment
temperature adjustment button until the required temperatures are shown on the
display.
•Alternatively the temperatures of the fridge compartment, freezer compartment or
both can be set by using the super cool, super freeze or super cool and freeze modes.
•For short-term storage of food, you can set the temperatures to between 2°C and 4°C
(fridge) and -24°C and -21°C.
•For long-term storage of food, you can set the temperatures to between 5°C and 8°C
(fridge) and -20°C and -16°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.
•When you first switch on the appliance, to enable 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-plugging 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 the stated temperatures,
as the appliance may not operate to its optimum level
•The ambient temperature range for this appliance is 10°C to 43°C.
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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 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 cloth.
•Note: Reconnect to the power after you have dried your hands.
Defrosting your freezer
•The appliance is frost free, so there shouldn’t be any requirement to defrost the
freezer. However, in the unlikely event the appliance does need defrosting please
follow the below steps:
•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.
Do not use sharp metal tools as it may damage the appliance.
Do not use an electrical heater, this may cause an electric shock.
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Bulb Replacement
The fridge and freezer lights are energy efficient, long life LEDs. Therefore, they should not
need replacing throughout the life of the product.
Reversing the Door
The doors cannot be reversed