Hotpoint RFA18 Installation, Location & Air Circulation, Minimum space required to open door

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Installation

Location & Air Circulation

 

100mm

Locate your fridge freezer away from sources of heat e.g.

 

(4 inches)

 

cookers, radiators, direct sunlight as extreme temperature

 

 

will affect its performance.

 

 

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

 

 

the fridge freezer 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 freezer.

 

 

Minimise the risk of condensation on the outside of

 

 

the fridge freezer.

 

 

Minimise the running costs.

 

 

Minimise operating sounds caused by vibration.

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum space required to open door

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

When positioning the fridge freezer next to a unit, a gap of 30mm (11/4 inch) can be left at the hinge side of the door to allow the easy removal of furniture. If preferred the fridge freezer 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 diagrams below). The door hinge side can be changed to make it easier to open (see ‘Door Reversal’ in the CLEANING & MAINTENANCE section).

TOP VIEW

TOP VIEW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

600mm

600mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30mm or more

less than 30mm

INSTALLATION

SAFETY &

 

 

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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