Hotpoint HQ9I MO1L UK User guide

Category
Fridges
Type
User guide
3
FRENCH DOOR BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR
USE AND CARE GUIDE
Table of Contents
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY .............................................................. 4
Proper Disposal of Y
our Old Refrigerator
........................................8
P
AR
TS AND FEATURES
................................................................9
WHAT’S NEW BEHIND THE DOORS?
........................................10
INSTALLA
TION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................11
Getting Started
...............................................................................11
Water Filter Installation
..................................................................11
Unpack the Refrigerator
................................................................11
Location Requirements
..................................................................12
Electrical Requirements
.................................................................12
Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors
.....................................14
Remove and Replace Fr
eezer/Flexi Fr
eeze Door
..........................16
Refrigerator Levelling
.....................................................................17
Water Supply Requir
ements
..........................................................17
Connect the Water Supply
.............................................................17
FILTERS AND ACCESSORIES
...................................................19
W
ater Filtration System
..................................................................19
Accessories
....................................................................................20
Assistance or Service
....................................................................20
USING THE CONTROLS
..............................................................21
Lighting the Refrigerator
................................................................23
REFRIGERATOR CONNECTIVITY FEA
TURES
.........................23
CONNECTIVITY SETUP
...............................................................24
Automatic Set-Up Instructions
—Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
.....................................................24
Water and Ice Dispensers
..............................................................25
REFRIGERA
TOR USE
..................................................................27
Opening and Closing Doors
..........................................................27
Ice Maker and Storage Bin
...........................................................28
SHELVES, BINS, AND DRA
WERS
...............................................29
Fr
eezer Storage Compartments
....................................................30
Cleaning
.........................................................................................31
Lights
..............................................................................................31
Holiday and Moving Care
..............................................................31
TROUBLESHOOTING - CONNECTED MODELS
......................33
TROUBLESHOOTING
..................................................................35
PERFORMANCE DAT
A SHEET
...................................................41
4
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
5
6
7
8
Proper Disposal of Your Old
Refrigerator
DANGER : Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away
your old refrigerator or freezer:
Take off the doors.
Leave the shelves in place so that children cannot easily climb
inside.
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Scrapped or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous—even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are
getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions
to help avoid accidents.
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or
brain damage.
Important information to know about disposal of
refrigerants:
Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local
regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed,
EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with
established procedures.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
Storage Capacity:
Please check the rating label in the back of the product.
In-door Ice Maker
and Ice Bucket
Activ e Oxygen
Pull Out Platter
Fresh Box
Water Filter Delicates Pantry Drawer
Adjustable Shelf
Fresh Box
Adjustable Shelf
2 top Light Strips
2 side Light Strips
Easy Access Tray
Fast Freeze Drawers
A. Refrigerator
B. Fr
eezer
C. Flexi Fr
eeze
A
B C
User Interface
Ice and W
ater
Dispense Paddles
Pull out
Dripping Tray
NOTE:
The drawers, baskets and shelves shall remain in the position like the above picture.
This is the best condition for energy consumption. This refrigerating appliance is not
intended to be used as a built-in appliance.
When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still set to the
recommended set points. The factory recommended set points are 3°C for the
refrigerator and -18°C for the freezer. All the LED lights in this product are energy
efficiency class G. Load limits are determined by baskets, flaps, drawers, shelves
etc. Make sure that these components can still close easily after loading.
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WHAT’S NEW BEHIND THE DOORS?
In-Door-Ice
®
Storage Bin
The ice maker and ice storage bin are located in the door for easy
access to lter
ed ice while freeing up valuable shelf space inside
and adding additional door bins for more usable space.
Freeze Shield
This feature minimizes moisture migration in the frozen food and
reduces the freezer burn occurrence.
Pull out Platter
This full-width side-out shelf tucked between the crispers and the
lowest shelf is perfect for leftover family-sized casserole dishes,
pizza boxes, and large party platters.
Delicates Pantry Drawers
To store things like meat, deli items, and drinks to keep in their
ideal cooling environment.
Water Dispenser with Measured Fill
The Measured Fill feature allows you to dispense a desired
amount of ltered water in handy increments like 0.2 liter, 0.5 liter
and 1.0 liter.
Panoramic LED lighting
Multiple strips of LED lights inside the refrigerator compartment,
freezer compartment, and interior drawers minimize shadows and
evenly distribute light throughout the refrigerator.
Convertible Zone
Switch from freezer to fridge in one touch by selecting among the
6+ preset temperatures and create the space you want according
to your evolving needs.
Active Oxygen
Hygiene, with innovative device releasing ozone to reduce odours
and prevent the proliferation of bacteria inside the cabinet,
improving the air quality for a better environment.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Getting Started
INSTALLA
TION CHECKLIST
Electrical Power
Plug refrigerator into a earthed socket.
Doors
If doors need to be removed during installation, see the
“Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors” and “Remove and
Replace Fr
eezer Door Fronts” sections.
Doors seal completely.
Refrigerator is level. Adjust leveling feet so they are snug
against the oor
.
Doors are even acr
oss the top. (Use door alignment feature if
necessary).
Final Checks
Remove all shipping material.
Set temperature contr
ols to the recommended setting.
Save instructions and other literature.
In order to r
eceive a more complete assistance, please
register your product on www.hotpoint.eu.
Water Filter Installation
n
Locate the water lter compartment in the lower left-hand side
of the refrigerator compartment. Push on the right side of the
lter door to open.
n Align the arrow on the water lter cap with the cutout notch in
the lter housing and insert lter
.
n
Once the lter is inserted, turn the lter clockwise 90° (1/4
tur
n) until it locks into the housing.
n
Push water lter door closed to latch.
n
Flush 3 gallons (11.4 L) of water through the water system to
clear air fr
om the water line and to keep the dispenser from
dripping and/or avoiding decreased dispenser ow.
n
Reset the lter counter via user interface. See the procedur
e
to reset the lter in the User Controls section.
NOTE: If the lter is not installed corr
ectly
, water may dispense at
a lower ow rate and there will be slower ice production. Improper
lter installation may also cause the water lter housing to leak.
Unpack the Refrigerator
Refrigerator Delivery
A minimum door opening of 838 mm (33") is requir
ed. If door
opening is 914 mm (36") or less, then removal of doors, drawer
and hinges is required.
Cart the refrigerator from the side for all door openings.
Remove the Packaging
Remove tape and glue residues fr
om surfaces before
turning on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish
detergent over the adhesive with your ngers. Wipe with warm
water and dry.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, ammable
uids, or abrasive cleaners to r
emove tape or glue. These
pr
oducts can damage the surface of your refrigerator.
Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
Clean Befor
e Using
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean inside of
your refrigerator before using it. See cleaning instructions in the
“Refrigerator Care” section.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for
cleaning or service, be sure to cover the oor with
cardboard or hardboard to avoid oor damage. Always pull
the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or
“walk” the refrigerator when trying to move it, as oor
damage could occur.
Important information to know about glass shelves
and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when
they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small,
pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers
are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid
dropping.
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Location Requirements
To ensur
e proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a
1.25 cm space on each side and at the top. Allow for a 5 cm
space behind the refrigerator. If your refrigerator has an ice maker,
allow extra space at the back for the water line connections.
When installing your refrigerator next to a xed wall, leave a 9.5
cm minimum space between the refrigerator and wall to allow the
door to swing open.
NOTE: This refrigerator is intended for use in a location where
the temperature ranges from a minimum of 10°C to a maximum
of 43°C. The preferred room temperature range for optimum
performance, which reduces electricity usage and provides
superior cooling, is between 15°C and 32°C. It is recommended
that you do not install the refrigerator near a heat source, such as
an oven or radiator.
Electrical Requirements
IMPORT
ANT: Installation and electrical connection must
be carried out by a qualied technician according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with the local
safety regulations.
The refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate
220-240 V, 10 A, 50-60 Hz circuit.
Make sure the voltage specied on the rating plate
corr
esponds to that of your home.
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the
power
supply by unplugging it or by means of a main two pole
switch installed upstream of the socket.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be r
eplaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
Before you move your refrigerator into its nal location, it is
important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection:
Recommended Earthing Method
220-240 V 50 Hz, 220 V 60 Hz, or 230/240 V 50 Hz AC only 10 A
fused and earthed electrical supply is required.
For Australia and New Zealand:
Your new appliance has been especially manufactured to meet all
Australian Standards and Conditions.
Some notations in the installation instructions may refer to
electrical requirements in other countries, so we draw your
particular attention to these specic notes.
Your appliance needs to be plugged into a 230/240 V 50 Hz AC
only 10 A earthed socket.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
Type B
Type E and F
Type I
Type M
Type G
Type N
1.25 cm
9.5 cm
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Electrical Requirements (Great Britain and Ireland only)
IMPORTANT: This refrigerator must be earthed.
Fuse Replacement
If the main lead of this refrigerator is tted with a BS1363A,
13 A fused plug, to replace a fuse in this type plug use an A.S.T.A.
approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows:
1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B).
2. Fit replacement 13 A fuse into the fuse cover.
3. Reinsert both the fuse and its cover into the plug.
IMPORTANT: The fuse cover must be retted when changing a
fuse. If fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a correct
replacement cover is tted. A correct replacement is identied by
the colour insert or colour “word” embossed on the base of the
plug. Replacement fuse covers are available at your local
electrical shop.
For the Republic of Ireland (only):
The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently
apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also used, the 2-pin,
side earth type.
Socket/Plug (valid for both countries):
If the tted plug is not suitable for your socket, please contact
After-sales Service for further instruction. Please do not
attempt to change the plug yourself. This procedure needs
to be carried out by a qualied technician in compliance with
the manufacturer’s instructions and current standard safety
regulations.
Temperature
This refrigerator is designed for operation in places where the
temperature comes within the following ranges, according to
climatic class shown on the rating plate. The refrigerator may not
work properly if it is left for a long time at a temperature outside
the specied range.
NOTE: It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator
near a heat source, such as an oven or radiator.
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
A
A. Fuse cover
B. Fuse
B
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Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors
NOTE: Measure the width of your door opening to see whether or not you need to r
emove refrigerator doors to move refrigerator into
your home. If door removal is necessary, see the following instructions.
IMPORTANT: If refrigerator was previously installed and you are moving it out of the home, turn refrigerator control off before you begin
removing the doors. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors.
Gather required tools and read all instructions before removing doors.
TOOLS NEEDED: 6 mm socket wrench, 5 mm socket wrench and #2 Phillips screwdriver.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before removing doors.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
Top Right Hinge Cover
A. T
op Hinge Cover scr
ews
B. Top Hinge Cover
A
B
Top Right Hinge
A. 5 mm socket scr
ews
A
A. Hinge
Middle Right Hinge
A
Top Left Hinge Cover
A. Top Hinge Cover scr
ews
B. Top Hinge Cover
A
B
A
Top Left Hinge
A. 5 mm socket screws
Middle Left Hinge
A. Hinge
A
Water Dispenser
T
ubing Connection
A. Outer ring
A
Wiring Plug
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Remove Refrigerator Doors
Remove Right-Hand Door
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Keep refrigerator doors closed until you are ready to lift them
free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for refrigerator door while the
hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the door gasket
magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove cover from top hinge.
4. Using 5 mm socket wrench, remove four screws from top
hinge and set aside.
5. Lift refrigerator door from the middle hinge pin. The top hinge
will come away with the door.
Remove Left-Hand Door
IMPORTANT: The wiring for UI run through left-hand door hinge,
so they must be disconnected before removing the door.
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove cover from top hinge.
2. Disconnect two wiring plugs located on top of the door hinge.
Grasp each side of wiring plugs. With your left thumb,
press down to release the catch and pull the sections of
the plugs apart.
3. Disconnect the water dispenser tubing located on top of the
door hinge. Firmly pull up on the clasp. Then, pull the tubing
out of the fitting.
NOTE: The water dispenser tubing remains attached to the
left-hand refrigerator door.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to lift the refrigerator door.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before removing doors.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
A. Top hinge cover screw
B. Top hinge cover
C. 5 mm socket screws
D. Top hinge
A
B
D
A. Top hinge cover screw
B. Top hinge cover
A
B
A. Wiring Plug
B. Ground (earth) connector
A
B
C
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4. Using 5 mm socket wrench, remove four internal screws from
top hinge and set aside.
NOTE: Provide additional support for refrigerator door while
hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the door gasket
magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.
5. Lift refrigerator door from bottom hinge pin. The top hinge will
come away with door.
NOTE: It may not be necessary to remove bottom hinges and
brake feet assemblies to move the refrigerator through a doorway.
Only if necessary, use 6 mm socket wrench and #2 Phillips
screwdriver to remove middle hinge.
Replace Right-Hand Refrigerator Door
1. Set right-hand door onto middle hinge pin.
2. Insert top hinge pin into open hole in top of refrigerator door.
3. Using four 5 mm socket screws, fasten hinge to cabinet. Do
not tighten screws completely.
Replace Left-Hand Refrigerator Door
1. Set left-hand door onto middle hinge pin.
2. Using four 5 mm socket screws, fasten hinge to cabinet. Do
not tighten screws completely.
3. Reconnect electrical wiring.
Push together two sections of wiring plug.
Reconnect earth wire to hinge screw.
Final Steps
1. Completely tighten eight 5 mm socket screws.
2. Replace top hinge covers.
Remove and Replace Freezer/Flexi
Freeze Door
1. Keep freezer doors closed until you are ready to lift them free
from cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for freezer door while hinges
are being removed. Do not depend on door gasket magnets to
hold door in place while you are working.
Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver and 6 mm socket wrench to
remove middle hinge from cabinet.
Lift freezer door from the bottom hinge pin.
A. 5 mm socket screws
B. Top Hinge
A
B
A. Middle hinge
A
A. Bottom hinge
A
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Final Steps
1. Plug into an grounded (earthed) socket.
2. Return all removable parts and food to the drawers.
Refrigerator Levelling
1. Move refrigerator to its nal location.
2. Using hand, rotate the brake feet. Turn them counterclockwise
until the rollers are off the oor and both brake feet are snug
against the oor. This keeps refrigerator from rolling forward
when opening the doors.
IMPORTANT: If you need to make further adjustments
involving brake feet, you must turn both brake feet same
amount to keep the refrigerator level.
3. Use a level to make sure refrigerator is level from side to side
and front to back.
Water Supply Requirements
A cold water supply with water pressure between 20 psi and
145 psi (138 kPa and 1000 kPa) is required to operate the water
dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water
pressure, call a licensed, qualied plumber.
NOTE: If the water pressure is less than what is required, the ow
of water from the water dispenser could decrease or ice cubes
could be hollow or irregular shaped.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out
of a reverse osmosis system and supplying the water inlet valve
of the refrigerator needs to be between 20 psi and 145 psi
(138 kPa and 1000 kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water ltration system is connected to
your home cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse
osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to
414 kPa).
Check to see whether the sediment lter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the lter if necessary.
Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to rell
after heavy use. The tank capacity could be too small to keep
up with the requirements of the refrigerator.
NOTE: Faucet-mounted reverse osmosis systems are not
recommended.
If your refrigerator has a water lter, it may further reduce
the water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse
osmosis system. Remove the water lter. See the “Water
Filtration System” section.
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualied plumber.
Connect the Water Supply
Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
Connect to potable water supply only.
Plumbing must be installed in accordance with the
International Plumbing Code and any local codes and
ordinances.
Copper and PEX tubing connections from the household
water line to the refrigerator are acceptable and will help
avoid off-taste or odor in your ice or water. Check for leaks.
If PEX tubing is used instead of copper, we recommend the
following: 7 ft (2.14 m) jacketed PEX, 5 ft (1.52 m) PEX, or
25 ft (7.62 m) PEX.
Install tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain
above freezing.
Tools Needed:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Flat-blade screwdriver
7/16" and 1/2" open-end wrenches or 2 adjustable wrenches
1/4" nut driver
NOTE: Do not use a piercing-type or 3/16" (4.76 mm) saddle
valve, which reduces water ow and clogs easier.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
A
A. Brake feet
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or
of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before
or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction
may be used on disinfected waters that may contain
filterable cysts.
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Connect to Water Line
IMPORTANT: If you have turned the refrigerator on before the
water was connected, turn off the ice maker.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn off main water supply. Turn on nearest faucet long
enough to reduce water pressure in the water line.
3. Use a 3/4-14" shut-off valve or equivalent. The refrigerator is
provided with a household supply line with the installation kit
that connects to the shut-off valve and to the refrigerator.
NOTE: Appliance is equipped with a water installation kit. To
assure proper connection to your water supply, use proper sealing
material in the connection. Check if connection is sealed properly
after some hours of operation.
4. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the
shut-off valve. Use 1/4" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter)
soft copper tubing to connect the shut-off valve and the
refrigerator.
Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the job.
Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut square.
Slip compression sleeve and compression nut onto copper
tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely
as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end
with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
A. Compression sleeve
B. Compression nut
C. Copper tubing
A
C
B
5. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink and
turn on main water supply to ush out tubing until water is
clear. Turn off shut-off valve on the water pipe.
NOTE: Always drain the water line before making the nal
connection to the inlet of the water valve to avoid possible
water valve malfunction.
6. Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet, located
on the back of the refrigerator cabinet as shown. Leave a coil
of copper tubing to allow the refrigerator to be pulled out of
the cabinet or away from the wall for service.
Connect to Refrigerator
Follow the connection instructions specic to your model.
1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the
copper tubing to the valve inlet using a compression nut
and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten. Conrm copper tubing is secure by pulling on
copper tubing.
2. Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks
when coiling the copper tubing. Secure copper tubing to
refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp.
A. Copper tubing
B. “P” clamp
C. Compression nut
D. Compression sleeve
A
B
C
D
3. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks.
Correct any leaks.
4. If ice is desired, turn on the ice maker.
Note: Allow 24 hours to produce the rst batch of ice. Discard
the rst three batches of ice produced. Allow three days to
completely ll the ice storage bin.
A. Sleeve
B. Nut
A
B
C
D
C. Copper tubing (to refrigerator)
D. Household supply line
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FILTERS AND ACCESSORIES
Water Filtration System
Replace and Install the Water Filter
The water lter should be replaced every 6 months based on
a ow rate of 0.50 gpm-0.60 gpm (1.89 lpm-2.27 lpm) that lters
200 gallons (757 L) of water.
To order a replacement lter, contact us. See the “Accessories”
section in the Use and Care Guide for information on ordering.
1. Push the water lter door to open, located bottom left of
refrigerator compartment.
2. Twist the water lter and turn 90° counterclockwise to unlock.
3. Pull the lter out of the housing.
Remove the water lter cap from the water lter being replaced.
4. Install the water lter cap onto the new lter. Be sure to align
the arrows so the groves in lter align with ribs in lter cap.
5. Insert the lter into the housing.
6. Twist the water lter and turn 90° clockwise until it locks into
place and the arrows are aligned.
7. Push the water lter door closed.
8. Reset the lter counter via user interface. See the procedure
to reset the lter in the User Control section.
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or
of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before
or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction
may be used on disinfected waters that may contain
filterable cysts.
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The W
ater Filter Status Lights
The W
ater Filter status lights will help you know when to change
your water lter.
n
ORDER FILTER (yellow) - It is almost time to change the
water lter. “Order Filter” display is ON all of the time but
OFF in Showroom mode.
n REPLACE FILTER (r
ed) - Replace the water lter. While you
are dispensing water, “Replace Filter” will blink 7 times and
an alert tone will sound 3 times.
NOTE: “REPLACE FILTER” will remain illuminated if the lter
is not reset on the user interface (UI).
n
RESET FILTER - T
ouch "Filter Reset" button for 3 seconds to
reset water lter. The display will do a 3-second countdown,
then ash the icon and play a tone.
Replace and Install the Active Oxygen
It is recommended to replace the Active Oxygen every 3 years as
the ozone generate degrades over time, reducing its impact on
food preservation. At the beginning of life, it generates an average
of 0.06 ppm.
To order and replace the Active Oxygen, please contact us. See the
“Accessories” section for information on ordering.
Accessories
To or
der accessories, contact the dealer from whom you
purchased your refrigerator.
Assistance or Service
Before calling for assistance or service, please check the
"T
roubleshooting" section. It may save you the cost of a service
call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.
If you need replacement parts
To locate factory-specied replacement parts in your area,
contact the dealer from whom you purchased your refrigerator.
Warranty
Contact the dealer from whom you purchased refrigerator for
warranty information.
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation
date for in-warranty service.
Write down the following information about your appliance to help
you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need
to know your complete model number and serial number. You
can nd this information on the model and serial number label,
located on the inside wall of the fresh food compartment.
Dealer name
Serial number
Address
Phone number
Model number
Purchase date
Refer to www.hotpoint.eu to contact.
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USING THE CONTROLS
The touch-activated controls are located on the left hand refrigerator door. The control panel includes information about various buttons
and indicators. Refrigerator and freezer temperature indicator shows last temperature set point.
1. Cubed Ice BUTTON & INDICATOR
2. Measured Fill BUTTON & INDICA
TOR
3. Crushed Ice BUTTON & INDICATOR
4. Dispense Water BUTTON & INDICA
TOR
5. Freezer Compartment BUTTON & INDICA
TOR
6. Freezer Mild Fr
eeze Fast Chill INDICATORS
7. Convertible Z one BUTTON & INDICATOR
8. Wine, Veggies, Meat & Fish INDICA
TORS
9. Refrigerator Compartment BUTTON & INDICATOR
10. Freeze Shield (No Fr
eezer Burn) INDICATOR
11. Lock and Celsius/Fahrenheit BUTTON
12. Active Oxygen Indicator BUTTON & INDICATOR
13. Water Filter Reset BUTTON
14. Wi-Fi BUTTON & INDICATOR
15. Wi-Fi Error INDICA
TOR
16. Replace Water Filter INDICA
TOR
17. Replace Active Oxygen INDICATOR
18. Door Open INDICATOR
19. Lock INDICATOR
20. Fast Cool BUTTON & INDICATOR
21.
22.
Celsius/Fahrenheit INDICA
TOR
23.
Calibrate Fill INDICATOR
24.
Liters INDICATOR
25.
Fast Freeze BUTTON & INDICA
TOR
26.
Sound Off INDICA
TOR
27.
Ice maker Off INDICA
TOR
28.
Holiday Mode INDICATOR
Demo Mode INDICATOR
The Contr
ol Panel will automatically turn off after one minute of inactivity. To turn on the control panel, press any key.
Viewing and Adjusting Temperature Set Points
Adjusting Fresh Food and Freezer Compartment Temperature:
For your convenience, your refrigerator and freezer controls are
preset at the factory.
When you rst install your refrigerator, make sure that the
controls are still set to the recommended set points. The factory
recommended set points are 3°C for the refrigerator and -18°C for
the freezer.
Pressing Refrigerator or Freezer Temperature button will toggle
through temperature set points in Celsius (°C).
IMPORTANT:
Wait 24 hours befor
e you put food into refrigerator. If you add
food before refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may
spoil.
NOTE: Adjusting the set points to a colder-than
r
ecommended setting will not cool compartments any faster.
If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the r
efrigerator
or freezer, rst check the air vents to be sure they are not
blocked before adjusting the controls.
The recommended settings should be corr
ect for normal
household use. The controls are set correctly when milk or
juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is rm.
NOTE: Areas such as a garage, basement or por
ch may have
higher humidity or extreme temperatures. You may need to
adjust the temperature away from the recommended settings
to accommodate for these conditions.
Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Recheck the
temperatur
es before other adjustments are made.
NOTE: To toggle the temperature between degrees Celsius and
Fahrenheit, touch and hold "Max Ice" and "Max cool" buttons for
3 seconds and the temperature display will change.
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Convertible Zone Setting
Convertibility function allows you to toggle pr
eset temperatur
e
for Convertible Compartment. While toggling, the selected
temperatur
e displays in the user interface. Press and hold the
convertible zone temperature button for 3 seconds to change
between refrigerator and freezer presets.
Symbol Function Temperature
T
raditional Freezer: Food
alr
eady frozen and fresh food
for maximum 12 month
-16°C to -22°C
Mild Freezer: Food already
fr
ozen for maximum 1 month
-12°C
Soft Freezer: Food already
frozen for maximum 1 week
-7°C
Wine 10°C
Veggies 4°C
Meat and Fish 0°C
When adjusting temperature set points, use the following
chart as a guide:
CONDITION TEMPERA
TURE ADJUSTMENT
Refrigerator too cold Refrigerator setting 1° higher
Refrigerator too warm Refrigerator setting 1° lower
Fr
eezer too cold Fr
eezer setting 1° higher
Freezer too warm/
too little ice
Freezer setting 1° lower
Fast Cool
The Fast Cool feature assists with periods of high refrigerator
use, full grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperatures.
When turning on the Fast cool, the refrigerator compartment
temperature will cool down faster than normal settings.
To turn on the Fast Cool feature, press and hold the
Refrigerator Temperature button
for 3 seconds. When
feature is activated, the Fast Cool icon will be illuminated. The
Fast Cool feature will remain on for 2 hours unless manually
turned off.
To manually turn off the Fast Cool feature, press and hold the
Refrigerator Temperature button
for 3 seconds. The Fast
Cool icon will turn off when feature is not activated.
Adjusting refrigerator temperature will automatically turn off
the Fast Cool feature.
Fast Freeze
The amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours
is indicated on the appliance rating plate. When turning on the
Fast Freeze, the freezer compartment temperature will cool
down faster than normal settings.
Press Freezer Temperature button for 3 seconds (until the
Fast Freeze Indicator lights up), 30 hours before placing fresh
food in the freezer. After placing fresh food in the freezer,
30 hours on Fast Freeze function is generally sufcient; After
50 hrs the fast freeze function automatically deactivates.
T
o manually turn off the Fast Freeze feature, press and hold
the Freezer Temperature button
for 3 seconds. The Fast
Freeze icon will turn off.
Adjusting the freezer temperature will automatically turn off
the Fast Freeze feature.
Holiday Mode
This mode is designed to avoid your appliance from wasting energy
during times when it's not in regular use (when you are on holiday
for example).
By selecting this function the temperature of fresh food
compartment will automatically be set to 12°C. This feature is not
applicable to the Freezer and variable temperature compartments.
To use the Holiday mode, press mode button until Holiday mode
indicator is lit on the display.
T
o exit the Holiday mode, press the mode button until no mode icon
is lit on the display.
Adjusting the refrigerator temperature will automatically turn off the
Holiday Mode feature.
IMPORTANT: If this mode is selected then all food and drinks
must be removed from fresh food compartment.
Sound ON-OFF
Press and hold “Filter Reset” and “Active Oxygen” buttons for 3
seconds to toggle the sound ON-OFF. If you turn on the sound, the
“Sound” icon will light up on the display.
Key Lock
Press and hold the Lock button for 3 seconds to activate lock
feature.
To deactivate lock, press and hold the Lock button for 3
seconds.
The lock feature will ignore all interaction with control panel and dispenser
pads until the user unlocks the control panel. This feature is meant to avoid
unintentional changing of settings.
Demo Mode
Active Oxygen
The refrigerator has a Ozone generator located in the center of
the air tower. The Active Oxygen can be enabled or disabled.
n
Once the Active Oxygen Button light is on, press the button to
turn the Active Oxygen off. Toggle the button to enable/disable
the Active Oxygen.
The Active Oxygen expires in 3 years of usage. Once the 3 years life
is reached, the Active Oxygen icon will turn on. After changing the
Active Oxygen, the alarm can be reset.
n
Pressing the Active Oxygen reset button for 3 seconds will reset
the counter and turn off the Active Oxygen Replace Indicator
Additional Featur
es
Door Ajar Alarm
The Door Ajar Alarm feature sounds an alarm when the refrigerator door(s) or
freezer drawer is open for 5 minutes and cooling is turned on. The alarm will
repeat every 2 minutes. Close all doors and drawer to turn it off.
NOTE: To mute the audible alarm while keeping the doors open, such as
while cleaning the inside of the refrigerator, touch any button on the control
panel. The alarm sound will be temporarily turned off, but the Door Ajar icon
will still be displayed on the dispenser control panel.
This mode is used when refrigerator is on display in a retail shop or if
you want to turn the cooling off and deactivate all other functions (except
interior lighting).
If you turn on Demo mode, the “Demo” icon will light up on the display.
Exit Demo mode by pressing and holding
the "Measured Fill" and "Water Filter Reset" button simultaneously for 3
seconds.
Freeze Shield Feature
This feature minimizes moisture migration from frozen food. This
feature will sub-cool the freezer compartment prior to defrost in
order to reduce temperature variation. This feature will be enabled
for a maximum of 2 hours prior to defrost.
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Hotpoint HQ9I MO1L UK User guide

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User guide

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