Hotpoint RLA50 User manual

LARDER FRIDGE - MODELS RLA50, RLA52

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE

GETTING STARTED:

To ensure that your fridge runs reliably and efficiently follow these steps.

Choose a location for your

fridge, away from any heat

sources and

allow adequate ventilation

- 30mm

(11/4inch) gap above.

Level the fridge by

adjusting the front feet.

This will stop rocking or

vibration and keep the

door aligned.

Plug in and switch on.

Allow the fridge to cool

before placing food

inside.

All food in the fridge

should be covered.

Move the fridge into

position, using the sides

of the cabinet. Take care

to avoid damaging the

refrigerant circuit pipe

work on the rear.

Your fridge is now

working.

If after 24 hours your

fridge is not operating as

you want, refer to the

Troubleshooting section.

Read the rest of these instructions to get the best from your appliance

and remember to fill in your guarantee registration.

Keep this Book in a safe place for quick reference.

STEP 1 STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 6

STEP 7

SAFETY &

INSTALLATION CONTROLS USEFUL ADVICE

CLEANING &

MAINTENANCE

SERVICE &

GUARANTEE

TROUBLESHOOTING

NB.The spanner is for illustration

only and is not supplied with the

fridge.

After the front feet have

been adjusted and the

fridge is level, fit the left

and right hand bottom

hinge covers supplied.

Align with the cover

plate slots and push into

position.

STEP 5

Before plugging in and

switching on, leave the

fridge in its final

location for at least 15

minutes to allow it to

settle.

STEP 4

For Your Safety

For your safety, read the following advice:

The fridge cooling system contains a small amount of gas which is environmentally

friendly but flammable. To avoid any risk :-

●Install the fridge following the installation instructions and ensure

that ventilation openings are kept clear of obstruction.

●Take care when installing or moving the fridge to avoid damaging

the pipes on the rear.

●If you suspect a leak, do not switch on the fridge, but open the

windows and doors to ventilate the room.

●Do not use any mechanical or electrical devices inside the fridge, for

instance for manual defrosting.

●Only use this fridge for storing domestic foodstuffs.

When installing your fridge :-

●Ensure that the mains cable is not trapped underneath or behind the fridge

when you install or move it.

●Do not stack any other appliance on top of this fridge as they may

damage the fridge or become unstable.

When using your fridge :-

●Do not sit or stand on top of your fridge.

●Do not store poisonous, flammable or dangerous substances in your fridge.

●Do not use aerosol sprays for defrosting or cleaning your fridge.

If you sell the fridge, pass on this booklet to the new owner.

SAFETY &

INSTALLATION

Installation

Location & Air Circulation

Locate your fridge away from sources of heat e.g. cookers,

radiators, direct sunlight as extreme temperature will

affect its performance.

Allow a minimum 100mm (4 inches) between the top of

the fridge and the ceiling or the underside of a wall

cupboard.

Providing you follow the recommended ventilation

requirements you will :-

●Prolong the life of the fridge.

●Minimise the risk of condensation on the outside of

the fridge.

●Minimise the running costs.

●Minimise operating sounds caused by vibration.

Minimum space required to open door

The fridge needs a space of 600mm (24 inches) in front to allow the door to open.

When positioning the fridge next to a unit, a gap of 30mm (11/4inch) can be left

at the hinge side of the door to allow the easy removal of furniture. If preferred

the fridge can be positioned so that a gap is not left.This will restrict how far the

door can be opened but the furniture can still be removed (see diagram below).

The door hinge side can be changed to make it easier to open (see ‘Door Reversal’

in the CLEANING & MAINTENANCE section).

SAFETY &

INSTALLATION

TOP VIEW TOP VIEW

less than 30mm

30mm or more

600mm

100mm

(4 inches)

Installation

Levelling:

Level the fridge when it is in its final location by adjusting the front feet, until firm

contact is made with the floor. This will stop rocking or vibration and keep the door

aligned which helps the fridge run reliably and efficiently.

Note: Before plugging in and switching on, leave the fridge standing

in its final location for at least 15 minutes to allow it to settle.

SAFETY &

INSTALLATION

Joining:

Equal height Hotpoint ‘FUTURE’ fridges and freezers can be joined together to look

like one unit by using a Filler Kit available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts & Accessories

Mail Order Hotline (see KEY CONTACTS, back page).

Hinge Covers:

After the front feet have been adjusted and the fridge is level fit the left and right

hand bottom hinge covers supplied.

To fit:

Align the bottom hinge cover onto the

cover plate slots.

Push until the bottom hinge cover

clicks into place.

Installation

Electrical Supply

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.

The fridge must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after

installation.

Fuses

Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the

fuse, only use those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362.

Changing the Plug

Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket.

WARNING: To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket

anywhere else.

IMPORTANT WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

FOLLOWING CODE :

Green/Yellow - Earth

Blue - Neutral Brown - Live

If you change the plug, the colour of wires in the mains lead may not correspond with

the colour of the markings identifying terminals in the plug. You should therefore

wire it as shown above.

Changing the Mains Lead

This fridge is fitted with a special mains lead. If you need to replace the mains lead

due to damage or require a longer lead, one can be bought from Hotpoint Service

(see KEY CONTACTS, back page). It is strongly advised that this work is carried out by

a qualified electrician.

CE Marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC

directives : Low Voltage Equipment - 72/23/EEC & 93/68 EEC

Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC

SAFETY &

INSTALLATION

Controls

Controlling the Temperature of the Fridge Compartment

The control wheel on the front of the worktop adjusts the internal fridge

compartment temperature. The internal temperature should be 5˚C or colder

although some sections, such as the salad bin, will be slightly warmer.

The setting of the control wheel will depend on the location of the fridge, the room

temperature and how often the door is opened. The normal set point (marked by a 3

and N on the dial) is usually suitable. If you need to adjust the temperature turn the

control wheel:

Clockwise (higher number) - Colder

Anti-clockwise (lower number) - Warmer

You can check the temperature of the fridge compartment by using a Fridge Freezer

Thermometer available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts and Accessories Mail Order

Hotline (see KEY CONTACTS back page).

WARNING: Do not use a mercury filled thermometer, as breakage would cause a

health hazard.

Your fridge must NOT be placed in a room where the temperature goes below 6˚C or

above 38˚C for prolonged periods, as the internal fridge temperature will not be

maintained.

CONTROLS

Useful Advice

STORAGE ZONES

Zone Type Food Storage

A Cool Dairy products, Cheese, butter, margarine,

Low fat spreads, cooking fats / lards

Preserves - Jam, curd, marmalade,

spread, salad dressing or sauces.

B Colder General food storage

C Coldest Meat fish & poultry

Pre-cooked / chilled food

D Salad Bins / Vegetables, fruit and salad items

Vegetable Flap (Not recommended for the storage of

bananas or onions).

Note:

The Rating Plate, which lists the appliance Model Number and Serial

Number can be found near the bottom of the interior wall.

USEFUL ADVICE

Making the best use of your Fridge

To ensure that your fridge operates as efficiently as possible :

●Follow food packaging “best before/use by” instructions or your suppliers

advice on a suitable maximum storage time.

●Keep foods covered to retain moisture and prevent flavour/odour

transference. Plastic bags, aluminium foil, plastic stretch wrap and containers

with lids are ideal.

●Avoid opening the doors unnecessarily or for longer than needed.

●Allow hot or warm food to cool down in covered containers before placing in

fridge, as placing hot food inside reduces efficiency.

Storing Food in a Fridge

●Pack and store cooked and fresh food separately.

●Wrap raw or defrosting meat and poultry in polythene or foil and store

below cooked foods and dairy products to avoid contamination of dripping

food juices.

●Wrap cheese in greaseproof paper and place in an airtight container or

polythene bag.

Bring to room temperature before consuming.

●Empty left over canned food into a covered storage containers before

placing in the fridge.

●Position food to allow cold air to circulate freely, ensuring nothing comes

into contact with the interior back wall of the fridge, or covers the defrost

gutter drain hole below this.

●Use the different storage zones inside your fridge compartment to store a

wide variety of food items.

Useful Advice

USEFUL ADVICE

Sealbreaker Grab Handle

●The sealbreaker grab handle is designed to

move and act upon the door seal to ease

door opening for the customer.

+ PIVOT

Useful Advice

USEFUL ADVICE

Commodity and Bottle Racks

Commodity racks can be repositioned in the door to suit your storage requirements.

The lidded commodity rack is recommended for the storage of dairy items, such as

butter, margarine and cheese.

To remove, lift rack vertically to release from fixing supports.

To replace, align grooves on either side of the rack above fixing supports and push

down until secure.

In order to get the best results from the bottle retainer it is advised that it be

positioned centrally on the bottle rack.

Advice on Adjusting Shelves

Make the most of the interior storage

space by repositioning shelves to suit the

various heights of individual items you

wish to store.

Note : Only the front half of the

shelf can be repositioned, the back

half must remain in its original

position.

Split Glass Shelf

The split shelf can be used as a standard shelf but also as

two half shelves.

The front half can be repositioned above or below to

enable storage of larger items.

To remove, ensure that the door is open fully.

Slide the shelf forward and tilt from position.

Egg Rack

The egg rack can be used in conjunction with any commodity rack and is easily

removed for cleaning.

Note: Wipe, don’t wash eggs.

Useful Advice

USEFUL ADVICE

Salad Bins

For the storage of fruit, vegetables and salad items.

When storing vegetables, remove unusable leaves and soil and leave lettuce, cabbage

and cauliflower on the stem.

It is advisable to clean the salad bin regularly, it can be removed by sliding it out from

position.

Note : Care must be taken to ensure that the salad bin is pushed in fully before

shutting the fridge door.

Vegetable Bin

This is an additional area, recommended for the storage of larger vegetable items

(such as cauliflower, cucumber and other items which do not fit into the salad bins).

When storing vegetables, remove unusable leaves and soil. Leave lettuce, cabbage

and cauliflower on the stem.

To open hold the front handle and pull to

tilt the bin forwards to access foodstuffs.

To close, keep hold of the handle and

allow the bin to go back into position.

To remove:

Ensure that the fridge door is fully open.

Slide the wine rack forward and tilt from position.

Note : Care must be taken to ensure that the vegetable bin is closed before

shutting the fridge door.

It is advisable to clean the vegetable bin regularly, it can be removed by sliding it out

from position.

Wine Rack

The wine rack is suitable for cans, wine bottles and 2 litre bottles. The maximum load

recommended is three 2 litre bottles and two wine bottles.

Position the wine rack in the second runner down from the top of the fridge when

storing longer length bottles. This will ensure the bottles clear the door furniture and

allow the door to close properly.

Note: DO NOT remove a fully loaded wine rack, just remove bottles as necessary.

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