HOOVER HOBL3518FK Low Frost Integrated Fridge Freezer Instruction Manual

HOOVER HOBL3518FK Low Frost Integrated Fridge Freezer

Thank you for purchasing this product. Before using your refrigerator, please carefully read this instruction manual in order to maximize its performance. Store all documentation for subsequent use or for other owners. This product is intended solely for household use or similar applications such as:

This appliance must be used only for purposes of storage of food, any other use is considered dangerous and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any omissions. Also, it is recommended that you take note of the warranty conditions.

• the kitchen area for personnel in shops, offices and other working environments
• on farms, by clientele of hotels, motels and other environments of a residential type
• at bed and breakfasts (B & B)
•  for catering services and similar applications not for retail sale.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully! They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance.
The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply with the instructions and warnings. Retain all documents for subsequent use or for the next owner. 

• Do not connect the appliance to the electricity supply until all packing and transit protectors have been removed. Keep children away from packaging and its parts. Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and plastic film!

• Leave to stand for at least 4 hours before switching on the product, to allow compressor oil to settle if transported horizontally.

• Make sure there is no transport damage.

•  Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

•  Maintain the ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, free of obstruction.

• Never use water to wash the compressor position, wipe it with a dry cloth thoroughly after cleaning to prevent rust.

•  Handle the appliance always with at least two persons because it is heavy.

• Install and level the appliance in an area suitable for its size and use.

• Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If it does not, contact an electrician.

• The appliance is operated by a 220-240 VAC/50 Hz power supply. Abnormal voltage fluctuation may cause the appliance to fail to start, or damage to the temperature control or compressor, or there may be an abnormal noise when operating. In such case, an automatic regulator shall be mounted.

•  Only for UK: The appliance’s power cable is fitted with
  3- cord (grounding) plug that fits a standard 3-cord (grounded) socket. Never cut off or dismount the third pin (grounding). After the appliance is installed, the plug should be accessible.

•  Make sure that mains cable is not caught under the appliance during and after carrying/moving the appliance, to avoid the mains cable becoming cut or damaged. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

•  Do not install the appliance in humid, oily or dusty places, nor expose it to direct sunlight and to water.

•  Do not install the appliance near heaters or inflammable materials.

• FOR appliances with a freezer compartment: if there is a power failure do not open the lid. Frozen food should not be affected if the failure lasts for less than the hours indicated on the rating label (Temperature rise time). If the failure is longer, then the food should be checked and eaten immediately or cooked and then refrozen.

• If you find that the lid of the appliance is difficult to open just after you have closed it, don’t worry. This is due to the pressure difference which will equalize and allow the lid to be opened normally after a few minutes.

• Do not store medicines, bacteria or chemical agents in the appliance. This appliance is a household appliance, it is not recommended to store materials that require strict temperatures.

•  Do not excessively pull or fold the power cord or touch the plug with wet hands.

• Do not store products which contain flammable propellant (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. Risk of explosion!

•  Do not place unstable articles (heavy objects, containers filled with water) on top of the refrigerator, to ovoid personal injury caused by falling or electric shock caused by contact with water.

•  Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

•  Do not touch internal cooling elements, especially with wet hands, to avoid cracks or injuries.

• At risk here are children, people who have limited physical, mental or sensory abilities, as well as people who have inadequate knowledge concerning safe operation of the appliance.

• Check that children and vulnerable people have understood the hazards. A person responsible for safety must supervise or instruct children and vulnerable people who are using the appliance. Only children aged 8 years and above may use the appliance.

• Children should not play with the appliance.

• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload this appliance.

• FOR appliances with a freezer compartment: do not store bottled or canned liquids (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. Bottles and cans may burst!

• FOR appliances with a freezer compartment: never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment in your mouth. Risk of low- temperature burns!

• Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. Otherwise, plastic parts and the door seal will become porous.

• Before performing any operation, unplug the power cord from the power socket.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

•  Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the frost.

• Never use hairdryers, electrical heaters or other such electrical appliances for defrosting.

• It is recommended to keep the plug clean, any excessive dust residues on the plug can be the cause fire.

•  Do not try to repair, disassemble or modify the appliance by yourself. In case of repair please contact always our customer service.

•  Supervise children while the appliance is being cleaned or maintained.

• Do not clean the cold glass shelves with hot water. Sudden temperature change may cause the glass to break.

•  WARNING: The tubes of the refrigeration circuit convey a small quantity of an environmentally friendly but flammable refrigerant (R600a) and insulating gas (cyclopentane). It does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect. If refrigerant escapes, it may injure your eyes or ignite.

•  If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:

  •  Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
  •  Keep naked flames and/or ignition sources away from the appliance.
  • Thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes.
  • Inform customer service.

•  WARNING: Do not damage the plug and/or the power cord; this could cause electrical shocks or fires.

• WARNING: Do not use multiple portable socket- outlets or portable power supplies. We do not recommend the use of extension leads and multi- way adapters.

• Do not attempt to sit or stand on the top of the appliance. You could injure yourself or damage it. This appliance is not designed for stacking with any other ones.

•  The product is designed and built for domestic household use only.

• Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may be used. The manufacturer guarantees that only these parts satisfy the safety requirements.

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.

•  Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.

• Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.

• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.

•  Two-star frozen-food compartments (if they are presented in the appliance) are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes.

•  One-, two- and three -star compartments, if present in the appliance, are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.

• If the appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.

•  FOR Wine Coolers: this appliance is intended to be used exclusively for the storage of wine.

•  FOR a free standing appliance: this refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.

• FOR appliances without a 4-star compartment: this refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing foodstuffs.

•  Replaceable (LED only) light source by a professional

• This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class F.

Scrapping old appliances

This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). WEEE contains both polluting substances (which can cause negative consequences for the environment) and basic components (which can be re-used). It is important to have WEEE subjected to specific treatments, in order to remove and dispose properly all pollutants, and recover and recycle all materials. Individuals can play an important role in ensuring that WEEE does not become an environmental issue; it is essential to follow some basic rules:

• WEEE should not be treated as household waste.
• WEEE should be handed over to the relevant collection points managed by the municipality or by registered companies. In many countries, for large WEEE, home collection could be present.

In many countries, when you buy a new appliance, the old one may be returned to the retailer who has to collect it free of charge on a one-to-one basis, as long as the equipment is of equivalent type and has the same functions as the supplied equipment.

Conformity

By placing the mark on this product, we are confirming compliance to all relevant European safety, health and environmental requirements which are applicable in legislation for this product.

Guarantee

Minimum guarantee is: 2 years for EU Countries, 3 years for Turkey, 1 year for UK, 1 year for Russia, 3 years for Sweden, 2 years for Serbia, 5 years for Norway, 1 year for Morocco, 6 months for Algeria, Tunisia no legal warranty required.

Energy Saving

For better energy saving we suggest:

• Installing the appliance away from heat sources and not exposed to direct sunlight and in a well ventilated room.
• Avoid putting hot food into the refrigerator to avoid increasing the internal temperature and therefore causing continuos functionaliting of the compressor.
• Do not excessively stuff foods so as to ensure proper air circulation.
• Defrost the appliance in case there is ice to facilitate the transfer of cold.
• In case of absence of electrical energy, it is advisable to keep the refrigerator door closed.
• Open or keep the doors of the appliance open as little as possible
• Avoid adjusting the setting to temperatures too cold.
• Remove dust present on the rear of the appliance.

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