Hotpoint RFA18, RFM66, RFM18, RFA66 manual Defrosting Fridge compartment, Freezer compartment

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Defrosting

Defrosting

Fridge compartment

No manual defrosting required

The fridge compartment will defrost automatically. During defrost periods water droplets form on the interior back wall of your Fridge and refreeze afterwards.

WARNING: Ensure that stored food does not come into contact with the interior back wall of your Fridge. Also ensure the defrost gutter drain hole is kept clear see ‘Cleaning’ in the CLEANING & MAINTENANCE section.

Freezer compartment

Regular use of your appliance causes ice to gradually build up on internal surfaces increasing the running costs of your appliance. When the ice is between 3-5mm (1/4 inch) Hotpoint recommend ‘fully defrosting your freezer’.

Fully defrosting your freezer...

WARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out the mains plug.

1.Remove frozen food, wrap or cover it and place into insulated containers to keep frozen whilst the freezer defrosts.

2.Remove the storage drawers.

3.Insert the supplied defrost tube into the groove situated in the floor at the front of the freezer. Place a container beneath the tube to collect the defrost water.

4.As the frost begins to melt, use the supplied plastic scraper to remove frost. Never use sharp metal tools to remove frost as they may damage your freezer beyond repair.

5.Sponge out excess defrost water which collects at the bottom of the freezer.

NOTE : When defrosting is complete, clean the interior thoroughly following the instructions overleaf.

6.Replace storage drawers.

7.Replace mains plug and switch on. Unwrap food and replace.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING&

 

 

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Contents Step When using your fridge freezer For Your SafetyFor your safety, read the following advice When installing your fridge freezerInstallation Location & Air CirculationMinimum space required to open door Defrost Tube LevellingChanging the Mains Lead Changing the PlugControlling the Temperature of the Fridge Compartment Controlling the Temperature of the Freezer CompartmentControls Amber Holiday Light Models RFA18,RFM18 only Indicator Lights Green Mains LightRed High Temperature Warning Light Amber Fast Freeze LightLoad position Fast Freeze Button Freezing Fresh FoodUseful Advice Making the best use of your Fridge Freezer Storing Food in a FridgeStorage Zones Commodity and Bottle Racks Advice on Adjusting ShelvesSalad Bins Storing Food in a Freezer Storage GuideIce Tray Advice on Using Freezer DrawersDefrosting Defrosting Fridge compartmentFreezer compartment Door Seals CleaningCleaning Interior ExteriorMaintenance Going AwayChanging the Light Bulb Remove Lower Door Door ReversalDoor Reversal Remove Top DoorRefit Top Door Refit Lower DoorIs the Fridge Freezer Working AS YOU WANT? TroubleshootingOperating Sounds of a Fridge Freezer Hotpoint guarantee Recycling & Disposal InformationDisposal of old electrical appliances Repair Service and Information Help Desk After Sales ServiceKey Contacts After Sales ServiceRepair Service and Information Help Desk Genuine Parts and Accessories