Hotpoint LAL85 FF1I W WTD.1 Freestanding Fridge Freezer User Manual

LAL85 XXXX X XXX

English

Operating Instructions

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION

Contents

Operating Instructions, 1

Assistance, 2

Description of the appliance, 3

Description of the appliance, 4

Reversible doors, 12

Installation,5

Start-up and use, 6

Maintenance and care, 7

Precautions and tips, 7

Troubleshooting, 8

Assistance

Before calling for Assistance:

• Check if the malfunction can be solved on your own (see

Troubleshooting).

• Ifafterallthechecks,theappliancestilldoesnotoperateor

theproblempersists,callthenearestServiceCentre

Communicating:

• typeofmalfunction

• appliancemodel(Mod.)

• serialnumber(S/N)

Thisinformationcanbefoundonthedataplatelocatedonthe

bottomleftsideoftherefrigeratorcompartment.

Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse

spare parts which are not originals.

- model - serial number

Description of the appliance

Control panel

1. ON/OFF

 The whole product(both fridge and freezer compartments)

canbeturnedonbypressingthisbuttonfor2seconds.

The last set value is indicated on the interface. Press this button

to turn off the device. An audible signal will confirm the “off

commutationoftheproduct”.

2. FRIDGE temperature indicator

 Itshowsthetemperatureofthefridgecompartment.

3. FRIDGE temperature setting

 It allows you to changethe fridge temperature value, in a

cyclicalway;italsoconfirmstheselectedtemperatureonthe

interface.

4 SUPER indicatorlight(rapidfreezing)

illuminates when the SUPER buttonispressed.

5 SUPER button(rapidfreezing)

 To be used to freeze fresh foods. When it is pressed, the

SUPER indicatorlightilluminates(seeStart-upanduse).

Description of the appliance

Overall view

Theinstructionscontainedinthismanualareapplicabletodifferent

modelrefrigerators.Thediagramsmaynotdirectlyrepresentthe

appliance purchased. For morecomplex features, consult the

followingpages.

1 Levelling FEET

2 STORAGEcompartment*

3 FREEZER and STORAGEcompartment

4 FRUIT and VEGETABLE bin *

5 MULTI USE DRAWERContainer*

6 Control panel

7 WINE RACK *

8 SHELVES *

9 LAMP(seeMaintenance).

10 AIR*

11 ExtractableSTORAGE shelf WITH COVER

12RemovablemultipurposeSHELVES *

13 BOTTLE shelf

14 WATER DISPENSER

* Variesby number and/or position, available only on certain

models.

Installation

!Beforeplacingyournewapplianceintooperationpleaseread

these operating instructions carefully. They contain important

information for safe use, for installation and for careof the

appliance.

!Pleasekeeptheseoperatinginstructionsforfuturereference.

Passthemontopossiblenewownersoftheappliance.

Positioning and connection

Positioning

1. Placetheapplianceinawell-ventilatedhumidity-freeroom.

2. Do not obstruct the rear fan grills. The compressor and

condensergiveoffheatandrequiregoodventilationtooperate

correctly and save energy.

3. Leaveaspaceofatleast10cmbetweenthetoppartofthe

applianceandanyfurnitureaboveit,andatleast5cmbetween

thesidesandanyfurniture/sidewalls.

4. Placethedevicefarfromheatsources(directsunlight,electric

kitchen etc.)

Levelling

1. Installtheapplianceonalevelandrigidfloor.

2. Ifthefloorisnotperfectlyhorizontal,adjusttherefrigeratorby

tightening or loosening the front feet.

Electrical connections

After the appliance has been transported, carefully place it

vertically and wait at least 3 hours before connecting it to the

electricitymains.Beforeinsertingtheplugintotheelectricalsocket

ensure the following:

• Theapplianceisearthedandtheplugiscompliantwiththelaw.

• Thesocketcanwithstandthemaximumpoweroftheappliance,

• Thevoltagemustbeintherangebetweenthevaluesindicated

onthedataplatelocated on thebottomleftside(e.g.220-

240V).

• The socket is compatiblewith the plug of theappliance. If

thesocketisincompatiblewiththeplug,askanauthorised

techniciantoreplaceit(see Assistance).Donotuseextension

cordsormultiplesockets.

!Oncetheappliancehasbeeninstalled,thepowersupplycable

and the electrical socket must be easily accessible.

!Thecablemustnotbebentorcompressed.

!Thecablemustbecheckedregularlyandreplacedbyauthorised

technicians only (see Assistance).

! The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety

measures not be observed.

Start-up and use

Starting the appliance

! Before starting the appliance, follow the installation

instructions (see Installation).

!Beforeconnectingtheappliance,cleanthecompartmentsand

accessories well with lukewarm water and bicarbonate.

!Electronicversionsareprovidedwithamotorprotectionswitch

thatpowersonthecompressoronlyalmost8minutesafterthe

starting.Thecompressoralsostartseachtimethepowersupply

is cut off whether voluntarily or involuntarily (blackout).

1. ConnecttheplugandcheckthattheFRIDGE TEMPERATURE

indicatorturnson.Iftheindicatorstaysoff,pleasepressthe

ON/OFFbutton.

2.SettheFRIDGE TEMPERATURE on an average value. After a

fewhoursitwillbepossibletoinsertfoodinthefridge.

AIR*

Itisrecommended toenabletheAIRpushingontheapposite

button to improve the functioning of the product with high

environmenttemperature,iftherearewaterdropsontheglass

shelves or in high humidity conditions.

Donotblocktheairinletwithfood.

Using the refrigerator to its full potential

• Placeonlycoldorlukewarmfoodsinthecompartment,never

hotfoods(SeeMULTIUSEDRAWERwherepresent)

• Rememberthatcookedfoodsdonotlastlongerthanrawfoods.

• Donotstoreliquidsinopencontainers:theywillincreasethe

level of humidity in the refrigerator and cause condensation to

form.

SHELVES: with or without grill.

Theyareremovableandadjustableinheightanddepththanksto

thespecialguides(seethepicture),allowingeasystorageoflarge

containersandfood.Heightcanbeadjustedwithoutcomplete

removal of the shelf.

TEMPERATURE Indicatorlight*: to identify the coldest area in

the refrigerator.

1. Check that OK appears clearly on the indicator light (see

diagram).

* Varies by number and/or position, available only on certain

models.

2. Iftheword“OK”doesnotappearitmeansthatthetemperature

istoohigh:settheFRIDGETEMPERATUREonacoldervalue,

andthenwait10hoursuntilthetemperaturebecomesstable.

3. Check the indicator light again: if necessary, readjust it

followingtheinitialprocess.Iflargequantitiesoffoodhave

been added or if the refrigerator door has been opened

frequently,itisnormalfortheindicatornottoshowOK.Wait

atleast10hoursbeforeyousettheFRIDGEtemperatureona

colder value.

MULTI USE DRAWER* container

Thisisthenewboxwhichoffersmaximumflexibilityinorderto

stockyourfoodinanexcellentway.

Ifyouputinthelowsectionofyourfridgecompartment,onthe

crisperbox,itbecomesCHILLER,anditguaranteesatemperature

verycloseto0°C,whichisidealto:

-storemeat,fishanddelicatefood;

-rapidcoolingofhotfoods;

-low temperature defrosting (itinhibits the proliferation of

microorganisms).

Youcangetthe0°Ctemperature,instandardconditions,when

thefridgecompartmenttemperatureisatabout4°C.

BydecreasingthefridgetemperatureyoudecreasetheCHILLER

compartmenttemperaturetoo.

Ifyouputitinthe“upper”partofthefridgecompartment(A1),it

willbesuitabletostorefruitandvegetables,thusgivingyouthe

possibilitytohaveasecondcrisperbox.

Operation and maintenance of the water

dispenser.

Whenfirstused,orafterprolongedperiodsofinactivity,washthe

tankwithwater.Thewaterdispensersuppliescoldwaterwithout

havingtoopentherefrigeratordooreachtime.

Thisalsoallowsforreducingtheproduct’senergyconsumption.

Tofillthetank,lifttheflaporremovethecover(seepicture)then

pourinthewaterwithacarafeorothersuitablecontainer.Avoid

fillingthetankcompletely.

Always exclusively use drinkable natural mineral water: any

other liquid may hamper the device’s correct operation.

To withdraw water with the refrigerator doorclosed, press the

dispenseractuatorwithasuitablecontainer(glass,carafe,etc.).

Releasetheactuatoroncethedesiredquantityhasbeendispensed.

The water tank should be cleaned regularly under running water; do

notusedetergents.Tocleanthetank,removethetankcoverand

upperledges;subsequently,removethetankbypullingitoutwards

whilepressingtheappropriatebutton(seepicture).

The tank must be replaced back into its housing as soon as

possible so as to avoid excessive heating of the refrigerator.

Formorethoroughcleaning,itisadvisabletounscrewthevalve

fromthetank(seepicture)andcleanitunderrunningwater.

! Be careful not to pull the transparent mobile element of the valve.

Once cleaning operations have been completed, screw the

valve back on while ensuring that the internal seal adheres to the

endpartofthetankbushing;subsequently,putthetank-valve

assembly back into the appropriate cylindrical housing of the

door,whilemakingsurethattheupperhookontherearwallof

thetankisproperlyinsertedintheappropriatecompartmenton

theinnerwallofthedoor.Putthepreviouslyremovedledgesand

tankcoverbackinplace.

! Make sure that the tank has been properly inserted in the

door (see picture).

! The presence of water drops onthe tank walls is a normal

occurrenceduringtheproduct’soperation.

! Dry any drops present on the outer walls of the product.

! To empty completely the Water Tank, please disassembly

it as shown on the picture, spill the water, clean with a soft

textile and assembly in the product.

! If the water drops remain on the external door surface

after use, clean it with a soft cleaning textile.

Using the freezer to its full potential

• Donotre-freezefoodthatisdefrostingorthathasalreadybeen

defrosted.Thesefoodsmustbecookedandeaten(within24

hours).

• Freshfoodforfreezingshouldnotbeplacedincontactwiththe

onealreadyfrozen;itshouldbeplacedinthelowerFREEZER

andSTORAGEcompartmentthatprovidesthebestfreezing

rate.

•To freeze fresh food in the best and safest way possible,

activatetheSUPERfunction24hoursbeforeplacingthefood

inthefreezer.Afterplacingthefoodinside,activatetheSUPER

function again; it will be deactivated automaticallyafter 24

hours;

• Donotplaceglassbottleswhichcontainliquids,andwhicharecorked

orhermeticallysealedinthefreezerbecausetheycouldbreak.

• The maximum quantityof food that may be frozen daily is

indicated on the plate containing the technical properties

locatedonthebottomleftsideoftherefrigeratorcompartment

(forexample:2Kg/24h).

! To avoid blocking the air circulation inside the freezer

compartment, it is advisable not to obstruct the ventilation

holes with food or containers.

!Donotopenthedoorduringfreezing.

!Ifthereisapowercutormalfunction,donotopenthefreezer

door.Thiswillhelpmaintainthetemperatureinsidethefreezer,

ensuringthatfoodsareconservedforatleast12-18hours.

!Togetmorespaceinsideyourfreezer,youcantakeoutany

drawers(andflaps,ifappropriate),fromtheirslots,byputting

yourfooddirectlyontheprovidedshelves.

Maintenance and care

Switching the appliance off

Duringcleaningandmaintenanceitisnecessarytodisconnect

theappliancefromtheelectricitysupply:

1.PresstheON/OFFbuttontoturnoffthedevice

2. pulltheplugoutofthesocket

Cleaning the appliance

• Theexternalandinternalparts,aswellastherubbersealsmay

becleanedusingaspongethathasbeensoakedinlukewarm

waterandbicarbonateofsoda or neutralsoap.Donotuse

solvents,abrasiveproducts,bleachorammonia.

• Theremovableaccessoriesmaybesoakedinwarmwaterand

soapordishwashingliquid.Rinseanddrythemcarefully.

• The back of the appliance may collect dust which can be

removed by delicately using the hose of a vacuum cleaner set

onmediumpower.Theappliancemustbeswitchedoffand

theplugmustbepulledoutbeforecleaningtheappliance.

Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours

• Theapplianceismanufacturedwithhygienicmaterialswhich

areodourfree.Inordertomaintainanodourfreerefrigerator

andtopreventtheformationofstains,foodmustalwaysbe

coveredorsealedproperly.

• Ifyouwanttoswitchtheapplianceoffforanextendedperiod

oftime,cleantheinsideandleavethedoorsopen.

Replace LED * light

TheLEDlighting,thankstothepowerfuldiffusedlight,allowes

aclearviewofeachfood.IfyouneedtoreplacetheLEDlight,

contacttheTechnicalService.

Replacing the light bulb *

Toreplacethelightbulbintherefrigeratorcompartment,pullout

theplugfromtheelectricalsocket.Followtheinstructionsbelow.

Access the light bulb by removing the cover as indicated in the

diagram.Replaceitwithasimilarlightbulbwithinthepowerrange

indicated on the cover.

Precautions and tips

!Theappliancewasdesignedandmanufacturedincompliance

with international safety standards. The following warnings are

providedforsafetyreasonsandmustbereadcarefully.

ThisappliancecomplieswiththefollowingCommunityDirectives:

- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent

amendments;

-89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and

subsequent amendments;

-2002/96/CE.

* Varies by number and/or position, available only on certain

models.

General safety

• Theappliancewasdesignedfordomesticuseinsidethehome

and is not intended for commercial or industrial use.

• Theappliancemustbeusedtostoreandfreezefoodproducts

by adults only and according to the instructions in this manual.

• Theappliancemustnotbeinstalledoutdoors,evenincovered

areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the appliance

exposedtorainandstorms.

• Donottouchtheappliancewithbarefeetorwithwetormoist

hands and feet.

• Donottouchtheinternalcoolingelements:thiscouldcause

skinabrasionsorfrost/freezerburns.

• Whenunpluggingtheappliancealwayspulltheplugfromthe

mainssocket,donotpullonthecable.

• Before cleaning and maintenance, always switch off the

applianceanddisconnectitfromtheelectricalsupply.-Itis

notenoughtoturnoffthedevice(withtheON/OFFbutton)to

eliminate all electric contacts.

• Inthecaseofamalfunction,undernocircumstancesshould

youattempttorepairtheapplianceyourself.Repairscarried

out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or further

malfunctioningoftheappliance.

• Donotuseanysharporpointedutensilsorelectricalequipment

-otherthanthetyperecommendedbythemanufacturer-inside

thefrozenfoodstoragecompartments.

• Donotputicecubestakendirectlyfromthefreezerintoyour

mouth.

• Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(including

children)withreducedphysical,sensoryorlackofexperience

and knowledge unless they have been given Supervision

orinstruction concerning use of theappliancebya person

responsiblefortheirsafety.ChildrenshouldbeSupervisedto

ensurethattheydonotplaywiththeappliance.

• Keeppackagingmaterialoutofthereachofchildren!Itcan

becomeachokingorsuffocationhazard.

Disposal

• Observe local environmental standards when disposing

packagingmaterialforrecyclingpurposes.

• TheEuropeanDirective2012/19/EUonWasteElectricaland

Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household

electricalappliancesmustnotbedisposedofinthenormal

unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be

collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and

recyclingofthematerialstheycontainandreducetheimpact

on human health and the environment. The crossed out

“wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your

obligation,thatwhenyoudisposeoftheapplianceitmustbe

separately collected. Consumers should contact their local

authority or retailer for information concerning the correct

disposaloftheiroldappliance.

Respecting and conserving the

environment

• Installtheapplianceinafreshandwell-ventilatedroom.Ensure

thatitisprotectedfromdirectsunlightanddonotplaceitnear

heat sources.

• Trytoavoidkeepingthedooropenforlongperiodsoropening

the door too frequently in order to conserve energy.

• Do not fill the appliance with too much food: cold air must

circulatefreelyforfoodtobepreservedproperly.Ifcirculation

isimpeded,thecompressorwillworkcontinuously.

• Donotplacehotfooddirectlyintotherefrigerator.Theinternal

temperaturewillincreaseandforcethecompressortowork

harder and will consume more energy.

• Defrosttheapplianceificeforms(see Maintenance). A thick

layeroficemakescoldtransferencetofoodproductsmore

difficultandresultsinincreasedenergyconsumption.

Troubleshooting

Iftheappliancedoesnotwork,beforecallingforAssistance(see

Assistance),checkforasolutionfromthefollowinglist.

The interface is off.

•Theplugisnotinsertedintheoutlet,oritisnotpowerfulenough

tocreateacontact,orthereisnoelectricityinthehouse.

The motor does not start.

• Theappliance comes with a motor protection control (see

Start-up and use).

a) The alarm sounds.

a)Therefrigeratordoorhasremainedopenformorethantwo

minutes(thebuzzerwillstopsoundingwhenyoushutthedoor)

or the correct switching-offprocedure was not followed (see

Maintenance).

The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool well.

• Thedoorsdonotcloseproperlyorthesealsaredamaged.

• Thedoorsareopenedtoofrequently.

•TheFRIDGETEMPERATUREisnotcorrect(seeDescription).

• Therefrigeratororthefreezerhavebeenover-filled.

The food inside the refrigerator is beginning to freeze.

•TheFRIDGETEMPERATUREisnotcorrect(seeDescription).

• The food is in contact with the back inside wall of the

refrigerator.

The motor runs continuously.

• TheSUPERbuttonwaspressed:theyellowSUPERindicator

ison(seeDescription).

• Thedoorisnotclosedproperlyoriscontinuouslyopened.

• Theoutsideambienttemperatureisveryhigh.

The appliance makes a lot of noise.

• Theappliancehasnotbeeninstalledonalevelsurface(see

Installation).

• Theappliancehasbeeninstalledbetweencabinetsthatvibrate

and make noise.

• Theinternalrefrigerant makesaslightnoiseevenwhen the

compressorisoff.Thisisnotadefect,itisnormal.

The back wall of the refrigerator unit is covered in frost or

droplets of water

• Thisshowstheapplianceisoperatingnormally.

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