User Manual Hotpoint HF 1801 E F AA.UK.1 ntegrated upright freezer

• User Manual - (English)
• Health Safety & Environmental - (English)
• Daily Reference Guide - (English)
• Quick Start Guide - (English)

• Installation Instructions - (English)

• Energy label - (English)

• Product Data Sheet - (English)

Table of contents

• CONTROL PANEL
• HOW TO STORE FRESH FOOD
• Refrigerator light
• How to use the appliance
• Cleaning and maintenance
• TROUBLESHOOTING

CONTROL PANEL

1. Temperature Display
2. Turning off the sound alarm/Black out alarm
3. Freezer temperature - Fast freeze/Freezer control
4. Eco Night function
5. On/stand-by

ON/STAND-BY

Press the button for 3 seconds to turn the appliance off. In Stand-by mode the light in the refrigerator compartment does not turn on. Press the button again briefly to reactivate the appliance.

Note: this does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

To avoid an increase of food waste, refer to recommended setting and Storage Time in User manual online.

TURNING OFF THE SOUND ALARM

To turn off the sound alarm, briefly press the button.

BLACK OUT ALARM

This alarm is triggered in the event of a prolonged power outage that has caused the temperature inside the freezer compartment to rise. The red indicator light flashes and an acoustic signal is triggered, which will remain active until theaoor is closed.

The freezer compartment temperature indicators may flash. To turn the sound signal off, press the "Turn off alarm" button . If the freezer compartment has not yet reached the temperature for the optimal preservation of the food items, the temperature alarm may be triggered (see temperature alarm). Check the food before consuming it.

FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

It is possible to set a different temperature with the "Freezer" button.

Recommended setting:

Freezer compartment: -18°C

FAST FREEZE

Press the "Freezer" button for 3 seconds 24 hours before putting large quantities of food to freeze in the freezer compartment. When the function is turned on the icon lights up

The function turns off automatically after 48 hours, or manually by pressing the "Freezer" button again for 3 seconds.

Note: avoid a direct contact between the fresh food and the food that is already frozen. To optimise the freezing speed, drawers can be removed and the food can be placed directly on the bottom of the compartment.

FREEZE CONTROL

"Freeze Control" is an advanced technology that reduces temperature fluctuations in the whole freezer compartment to minimum, thanks to an innovative air system. Freeze burns are reduced up to 50% and food preserves its original quality and color.

To activate/deactivate the "Freeze Control" function press the Freeze Control Button . The function works properly in a defined range of temperature: between -22°C and -24°C. When the function is engaged and the current temperature in the freezer is set to the warmer set point than -22°C, the temperature is automatically set to -22°C to match the working range. If the function is engaged and the user modify the freezer temperature out of the working range, the function is automatically switched off. In case of "Fast freeze" is engaged, the function "Freeze control" is inhibited until the "Fast Freeze" function switched off.

ECO NIGHT FUNCTION (ECO NIGHT)

Eco Night function allows one to concentrate the energy consumption of the product during off-peak time (usually coinciding with night time), when energy is available in large quantity and it costs less than during the day (only in specific countries -using multiple-rate system based on off-peak times- check your rate plan with your utility company). To activate the function, press the button Eco Night at the reduced rate start time (depending on the specific rates plan). For example, if the reduced rate applies starting at 10:00 p.m., press the button that corresponds to that time. When the LED is ON, the function is active. After you activate the function, the product automatically starts to adapt the energy consumption to the time (i.e. Consuming more energy during the night then during the day).

Important: In order to work properly, the function must be enabled both during the night and during the day. The function will remain enabled until deactivated (it will also be deactivated in the event of a blackout, or whenever the appliance is turned off). To deactivate the function, press the button again. When the LED is OFF, the function is not active.

Note: the power consumption of the appliance is declared with the Eco night function disabled.

HOW TO STORE FRESH FOOD

FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Freezing fresh food

1. It is advisable to set the temperature colder or turn on the Fast Freeze/ Fast Cool* at least four hours before removing the food from the freezer compartment, to prolong the preservation of the food during the defrosting phase.
2. To defrost, unplug the appliance and remove the drawers. Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt. To prevent the water from escaping during the defrost, it is advised that you place an absorbent cloth on the bottom of the freezer compartment and wring it out regularly.
3. Clean the inside of the freezer compartment and dry it carefully.
4. Turn the appliance back on and put the food back inside. To remove the frost on the STOP FROST* accessory, follow the CLEANING.

Ice cubes*

Fill 2/3 of the ice tray with water and put it back in the freezer compartment. Do not, under any circumstances, use sharp or pointed objects to remove the ice.

The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in a specific time period is indicated on the rating plate.

Load limits are determined by baskets, flaps, drawers, shelves etc. Make sure that these components can still close easily after loading.
Light system (depending on model)

	This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G
	This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G
	This product contains 4 lateral light sources of energy efficiency class F
	This product contains 4 lateral light sources of energy efficiency class F and a top light source of energy class G
	This product contains a top light source of energy efficiency class G

GENERAL INFORMATION

The drawers, baskets and shelves should be kept in their current position unless otherwise specified in this quick guide. The light system inside the refrigerator compartment uses LED lights, allowing for better lighting than with traditional light bulbs, as well as for very low energy consumption.Doors and lids of the refrigeration appliance should be removed before disposal in the landfill, to avoid children or animals getting trapped inside.

Refrigerator light

The light system inside the refrigerator compartment uses LEDs light, allowing a better lighting than traditional light bulbs as well as a very low energy consumption. Contact the Technical Assistance Service if you need a replacement.

Important: The refrigerator compartment light switches on when the refrigerator door is opened.

Replacing the led light bulb (depending on model)

Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before replacing the light bulb. Then follow the instructions based on the type of light bulb for your product. Replace the light bulb with one with the same features, available from the Technical Assistance Service and authorised sellers. Light type 1)

To remove the light bulb, unscrew it in an anti-clockwise direction, as shown in the figure. Wait 5 minutes before reconnecting the appliance. LED light bulb (max 25W)

Light type 2)

If the product has LED lights, as demonstrated in the figures below, contact the Technical Assistance Service if you need a replacement. LEDs last longer than traditional light bulbs, improve internal visibility and are environmentally-friendly.

Shelves

All of the drawers, door shelves and shelves can be removed.

Door

Door reversibility

Note: The direction of door opening can be changed. If this operation is performed by After-sales Service it is not covered by the warranty. Follow instruction in Installation Guide.

How to use the appliance

First time use

Wait at least two hours, after the installation, before connecting the appliance to the power supply. Connect the appliance to the power supply it starts the operation automatically. The ideal storage temperatures for the food are preset in the factory. After turning the appliance on, you must wait for 4-6 hours for the correct storage temperature to be reached for a normally filled appliance. Position the antibacterial anti-odour filter in the fan as demonstrated in the filter packaging (if available). If the audible signal sounds, it means that the temperature alarm has intervened: press the button to switch off the acoustic alarms.

Refrigerator compartment and food storage

The refrigerator compartment allows for the storage of fresh food and drink. The refrigerator compartment defrosts completely automatically. The occasional presence of drops of water on the internal back wall of the compartment is a sign of the automatic defrosting phase. The defrosting water is channelled into a drain and then collected in a container, where it evaporates.

Note: the ambient temperature, how often the doors are opened and the position of the appliance may affect the internal temperatures in the two compartments. Set the temperatures depending on these factors. In very humid conditions, condensation may form in the refrigerator compartment, especially on the glass shelves. In this case, it is recommended that you close containers with liquids in (e.g. a pot of stock), wrap up food with a high water content (e.g. vegetables) and turn on the fan, if there is one. All of the drawers, door shelves and shelves can be removed.

Air ventilation

The ventilation air allows a better distribution of the temperatures inside the compartments and, consequently, better preservation of the food and reduction of excess humidity. Do not obstruct the ventilation area.

How to store fresh food and beverages

Foods which give off a large amount ethylene gas (apples, apricots, pears, peaches, avocado, figs, prunes, blueberries, mellons, beans) and those that are sensitive to this gas, such as fruit vegetables and salad, should always be separated or wrapped so as not to reduce the storage life; for example do not store tomatoes together with kiwi fruits or cabbage. Do not store food too close together to enable sufficient air circulation. Use recyclable plastic, metal, aluminum and glass containers and cling film to wrap foods.

If you have a little quantity of food to store in the refrigerator, we recommend to use the shelves above the crisper for fruits and vegetables since this is the coolest area of the compartment. Always use closed containers for liquids and for food that may give off or be tainted by odor or flavor transfer or cover them. To avoid bottles falling over, you can use the bottle holder (available on selected models).

Freezer compartment food storage

The freezer compartment allows long time storage of frozen food and freezing of fresh food. The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is written on the rating plate. Arrange the fresh food in the freezing area inside the freezer compartment, leaving enough space around the food packages to allow air to circulate freely. It is advisable that you do not re-freeze food that has partially defrosted. It is important to wrap the food in a way that prevents the ingress of water, humidity or condensation.

Ice cubes

Fill 2/3 of the ice tray with water and put it back in the freezer compartment. Do not use sharp or pointed objects to remove the ice under any circumstances.

Removing the drawers

Pull the drawers outwards as far as they will go, lift them up and remove them. To get more volume, the freezer compartment can be used without the drawers.Make sure that the door is closed properly after putting the food back on the grilles/shelves.

How to defrost the freezer compartment

1. It is advisable to set the temperature colder or turn on the Fast Freeze/Fast Cool* at least four hours before removing the food from the freezer compartment, to prolong the preservation of the food during the defrosting phase.
2. To defrost, turn the appliance off and remove the drawers. Put the frozen food in a cool place. Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt. To prevent the water from escaping during the defrost, it is advised that you place an absorbent cloth on the bottom of the freezer compartment and wring it out regularly.
3. Clean the inside of the freezer compartment and dry it carefully.
4. Turn the appliance back on and put the food back inside.

Functional sounds

1. A buzz generated by the compressor is normal while the product is working.
2. Gurgling and crackles are generated by the passage of the refrigerant gas inside the cooling circuit, therefore these are normal noises.
3. It’s possibile to "hear" creaks when the compressor is active and inactive: it is a normal sound of the product’s structure.
4. Check that the balconies on the inside of the refrigerator door, the shelves and the drawers in the refrigerator compartment are attached and positioned properly, to avoid possible vibrations.
5. Don’t place glass containers (bottles, jars, etc.) in direct contact with each other, to avoid vibrations.
6. This device is equipped with a compressor that operates at an optimum speed to minimize energy consumption. So it may happen that in certain situations (in summer or if large quantities of food are introduced) that the compressor increases the speed and therefore it is more noisy than usual.

Recommendation in case of no use of the appliance

In the event of non-use of the applicance

Disconnect the appliance from the power supply, empty it, defrost it (if necessary) and clean it. Keep the doors slightly ajar to let air circulate inside the compartments. By doing this, you avoid the development of mould and bad odours.

In the event of an interruption to the power supply

Keep the doors closed so the food stays cold for as long as possible. Do not re-freeze food that has partially defrosted. If there is a prolonged power cut, the black out alarm may also activate (in products with electronics).

Cleaning and maintenance

Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. Never use abrasives. Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. Do not use steam cleaners. The buttons and control panel display must not be cleaned with alcohol or alcohol-derived substances, but with a dry cloth.

Clean the appliance occasionally with a cloth and a solution of warm water and neutral cleaning agents specifically for cleaning the inside of the refrigerator. To ensure the constant and correct flow of the defrosting water, regularly clean the inside of the drain situated in the back wall of the refrigerator compartment near the fruit and vegetable drawer using the utensil provided.

TROUBLESHOOTING