Hotpoint RTA 41 User Manual

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7. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into
your mouth because they could stick to your mouth and
cause burns.
8. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without
first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. Turning the
thermostat knob to the  "OFF" setting does not suffice to
break all electrical contact with the mains.
9. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal,
remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent
children who might play in or around the appliance from
being locked inside.
10. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of mal-
function, consult the chapter entitled “TROUBLESHOOTING"
to determine whether it is possible to eliminate the prob-
lem. Do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the
internal components of the appliance.
11. If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance
must necessarily be replaced by our service centre because
special tools are required for replacement.
12. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment
for food storage, if these are not those recommended by
the manufacturer.
13. At the end of the functional life of your appliance –
containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and
perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit –
the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump.
For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local
Organisation in charge of waste disposal.

Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure
that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located within
the fridge corresponds to the mains voltage in your home
and that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in
accordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the
socket is not fitted with an earthing wire, the manufacturer
will not be held liable for any damages and/or injuries aris-
ing out of the use of the appliance. Do not use multiple
sockets or adapters. Position the appliance in such a way
that you can access the socket where it is plugged in.

The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum
power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating
plate located within the freezer.

After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the verti-
cal upright position and wait at least 3 hours before insert-
ing the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it func-
tions properly.

ATTENTION
Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions
which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of
your appliance.
Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards
(EN60) and has been awarded the European approval mark
(IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements.
It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimi-
nation of radio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).

1. This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even
in an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to
leave it exposed to rain or storms.
2. It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refriger-
ate and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use
contained in this manual.
3. Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet
or with wet hands or feet.
4. It is highly recommended that you do not use extension
cords or multiple socket adapters. If the refrigerator is in-
stalled between cabinets, make sure that the cord is not
bent or dangerously pinched or compressed.
5. Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the
plug from the wall socket - this is very dangerous.
6. Never touch the cooling components within the appli-
ance, especially with wet hands because this could result in
injury.

The compressor and condenser generate heat and, therefore, need
to be ventilated properly. Avoid placing the appliance  in direct
sunlight, or next to an electric stove or similar appliance. Areas
not adequately ventilated are not suitable for this appliance.
Therefore it should be installed in a room with an opening (eg.
window) that provides the appropriate amount of air re-circulation.
It is also important that the room is not too humid.
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the
grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.
For proper ventilation, you must leave:
- at least 10cm between the top of any cabinets above it.
- at least 5cm between the sides of the appliance to any
adjacent cabinet/walls.

Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly
exposed to sunlight or near an oven, hob or the like.

The appliance must be level. If the floor is not level, use the
front adjustable feet to level the appliance.