HOTPOINT RCNAA33 (01) PDF DOCUMENT

Your new HOTPOINT RCNAA33 is designed for domestic use for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food, and making ice cubes. Regulations require that the appliance is earthed. Before use, please follow these steps:

1. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is undamaged and that the lid closes perfectly tight. Any damage must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance.

2. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.

3. Installation of the appliance and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and local safety regulations.

4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, ensure that the voltage corresponds to that given on the rating plate located on the rear of the appliance.

• Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations.

The main components of the HOTPOINT RCNAA33 are as follows:

1. Lid handle.

2. Lock (if provided).

3. Seal.

4. Divider (if provided).

5. Defrost water drain plug.

6. Control panel.

7. Side motor cooling grille.

8. Upper edge.

9. Condenser (located at the rear).

The control panel of your HOTPOINT RCNAA33 has the following indicators, though the exact configuration may vary by model:

• Thermostat: Used for temperature adjustment.

• Red LED (if provided): indicates that the appliance temperature is not sufficiently low.

• Green LED (if provided): indicates that the appliance is on.

• Yellow LED (if provided): indicates that the fast freeze function is active.

Climatic Class	Amb. T. (°C)	Amb. T. (°F)
SN	From 10 to 32	From 50 to 90
N	From 16 to 32	From 61 to 90
ST	From 16 to 38	From 61 to 100
T	From 16 to 43	From 61 to 110

To correctly install your HOTPOINT RCNAA33, please follow these steps:

• Refer to the chapter “Before using the appliance”.

• Unpack the appliance.

• Remove the 4 protection pieces inserted between the lid and appliance.

• Warning: two of the four protection pieces must be fitted in the seat of the condenser plastic supports, located at the rear of the product. This is necessary to ensure the correct distance from the wall.

• Ensure that the defrosting water drainage plug (if provided) is correctly positioned (5).

• For best operation of the appliance and in order to avoid damage when the lid is opened, leave a space of at least 7 cm from the rear wall and 7 cm at the sides.

• Fit the accessories (if provided).

Switching on the appliance:

• The appliance is factory set for optimum operation at a temperature of -18°C.

• Plug in the appliance.

• The green LED lights up (if provided).

• The red LED (if provided) will also switch on because the temperature inside the appliance is not yet sufficiently low for food storage. The red LED will normally switch off within the first six hours after the appliance is switched on.

• After connecting the appliance to the mains supply and when the optimal temperature has been reached (this phase takes about 1 hour during which the lid will not open), ensure that the fast freeze button is not pressed (the yellow LED, if provided, is off).

• Place food inside the product only when the red LED (if provided) has switched off.

• Thanks to the efficient lid seal, the appliance lid will not re-open easily immediately after closing. Wait a few minutes before re-opening the lid of the appliance.

Temperature Adjustment:

Use the thermostat to select the ideal storage temperature. To adjust the internal temperature, proceed as follows:

• Turn the thermostat knob to 1 for a storage temperature that is less cold.

• Turn the thermostat knob to 6 / for a colder storage temperature.

• When the appliance is only partially full, it is advisable to set the thermostat to lower positions (towards “E”, if indicated on the thermostat scale).

Preparation of fresh food for freezing:

• Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags, or polyethylene containers with lids, provided they are suitable for freezing foods.

• Food must be fresh, mature and of prime quality in order to obtain high quality frozen food.

• Fresh vegetables and fruit should preferably be frozen as soon as they are picked to maintain the full original nutritional value, consistency, colour and flavour.

• Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the appliance.

Freezing fresh food:

• Place foods to be frozen in direct contact with the walls of the appliance (A), away from foods already frozen (B).

• Avoid placing foods to be frozen in direct contact with food already frozen.

• For best and fastest freezing, foods should be split into small portions; this will also be useful when the frozen items are to be used.

1. At least 24 hours before storing fresh food in the appliance, press the fast freeze button. For appliances without this button, turn the thermostat to the coldest setting.

2. Place the food to be frozen and keep the lid of the appliance closed for 24 hours. At the end of this period, switch off the fast freeze button (if provided).

Advice for storing frozen food:

When purchasing frozen food products:

• Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun.

• When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.

• Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the appliance.

• Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum.

• Respect the best-before date on the package.

• Always observe the storage information on the package.

Note on defrosted food and power failure:

Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately. Do not refreeze unless the food is cooked after it has thawed. Once cooked, the thawed food can be refrozen. If there is a long power failure:

• Do not open the appliance lid except to place ice packs (if provided) over the frozen foods on the right and left of the appliance. This will slow down the rise in temperature.

Put the frozen products into the appliance and classify them. The storage date should be indicated on the packs to allow use within expiry dates. Refer to the table on the appliance (if provided).

MONTHS	FOOD
1-3	Fish, sausages/mince, baked goods
4-7	Shellfish, poultry, roast meat
8-12	Vegetables, fruit, large cuts of beef/pork

• After installation, make sure that the appliance is not standing on the power supply cable.

• Do not store glass containers with liquids in the appliance since they may burst.

• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the appliance since they may cause cold burns.

• Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply.

• Do not install the appliance in places exposed to direct sunlight or near heat sources in order to avoid increasing power consumption.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

• Install the appliance in a perfectly horizontal position, on a floor strong enough to take its weight and in an area suitable for its size and use.

• Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated place. The appliance is set for operation at specific ambient temperature ranges, according to the climatic class indicated on the data plate located at the rear of the product. The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long period at a temperature above or below the indicated range.

• If the appliance is left empty for short periods, it is preferable not to switch it off.

• Be careful not to damage the floors when you move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).

• Do not use mechanical devices or any means other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the product, unless such appliances are specifically recommended by the manufacturer.

• This appliance is not designed for use by young children or the infirm without supervision.

• To avoid the risk of children being trapped and therefore suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the appliance.

• The power cable may only be replaced by an authorized person.

• Do not use extension leads or adapters.

• Electrical disconnection must be possible either by unplugging the appliance or by means of a double-pole switch located upline from the socket.

• Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance data plate corresponds to the domestic supply voltage.

• Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the ice packs (if provided).

• Restrict the number of times you open the lid.

The HOTPOINT RCNAA33 should be defrosted when the thickness of ice on the walls reaches 5-6 mm. Follow these steps:

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.

• Remove the packs of food from the appliance and wrap them close together in newspaper and store in a very cool place or thermally insulated bag.

• Leave the appliance lid open.

• Remove the internal defrost water drain plug (depending on model).

• Remove the external defrost water drain plug (depending on model) and reposition it as shown in the figure to allow water to drain.

• Place a bowl beneath the drainage channel to collect the residual water. If available, use the divider.

• Speed up defrosting by using a spatula to detach the ice from the appliance walls.

• Remove the ice from the bottom of the appliance.

• In order to avoid permanent damage to the appliance interior, do not use pointed or sharp metal instruments for removing the ice.

• Do not use abrasive products or heat up the interior artificially.

• Dry the interior of the appliance thoroughly.

• On completion of the defrosting, refit the plug.

Before carrying out maintenance, unplug the appliance. To obtain the best results from your appliance, carry out cleaning and maintenance at least once a year.

• Remove the ice from the upper edge.

• Clean the inside after defrosting, using a sponge dampened with warm water and/or mild detergent.

• Clean the side motor cooling grille (depending on model).

• Remove dust from the condenser on the rear of the appliance.

Do not use abrasive products, scourers or stain-removers (e.g. acetone, trichloroethylene) to clean the appliance.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.

• Remove the diffuser by following the sequence of steps: first, unclip the front (1), then unclip the sides (2), and finally pull it out (3).

• Unscrew the light bulb and replace it with an identical bulb of the same wattage and voltage.

• Refit the diffuser and plug in the appliance.

If the red LED (if provided) on your HOTPOINT RCNAA33 remains alight, check the following:

• Is there a power failure?

• Is a defrosting operation in progress?

• Is the appliance lid properly closed?

• Is the appliance placed near a heat source?

• Is the thermostat setting correct?

• Are the ventilation grille and condenser clean?

If your HOTPOINT RCNAA33 is too noisy, consider these points:

• Is the appliance perfectly horizontal?

• Is the appliance in contact with other furniture or objects that may cause vibrations?

• Has the packaging been removed from under the appliance?

Note: Gurgling noises from the refrigerating circuit after the compressor cuts out are perfectly normal.

If the green LED (if provided) is off and your HOTPOINT RCNAA33 is not working, check the following:

• Is there a power failure?

• Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?

• Is the electric cable intact?

If the green LED (if provided) is not working but the appliance is, the LED bulb likely needs to be replaced. Contact the After Sales Service for a replacement.

If the compressor on your HOTPOINT RCNAA33 runs continuously, check for these possible reasons:

• Have hot foods been put in the appliance?

• Has the appliance lid been left open for a long time?

• Is the appliance placed in a very warm room or near heat sources?

• Is the thermostat setting correct?

• Has the fast freeze function (depending on model) been pressed by mistake?

Excessive ice on the upper edge of your HOTPOINT RCNAA33 can be caused by the following:

• Are the defrost water drainage plugs correctly positioned?

• Is the appliance lid properly closed?

• Is the appliance lid seal damaged or deformed? (See chapter “Installation”)

• Have the 4 protection pieces been removed? (See chapter “Installation”)

It is normal for condensation to form under certain atmospheric conditions (humidity above 85%) or if the appliance is located in a damp or poorly ventilated room. The performance of the appliance is in no way affected.

This phenomenon is quite normal.

The packaging material is entirely recyclable and is marked with the recycling symbol. Follow local regulations for scrapping. Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous.

This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The symbol on the product indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. Instead, it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

Before scrapping, make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cable and removing the doors and shelves so that children cannot easily climb inside the appliance.

Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. Deliver the appliance immediately to an authorized dump; do not leave it unattended even for a few days, since it is potentially dangerous for children.

This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a).

Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): Isobutane is a natural gas with low environmental impact. Caution is required, however, since isobutane is flammable. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.

To minimise the risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug and cut the mains cable off flush with the appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket, and the door cannot be locked shut.