Hotpoint Refrigerator BL31 User Manual

Installation and User  
Handbook  
BL31 - Integrated  
Larder Fridge  
Retention of the Instruction Book  
This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the  
safe and proper use of the appliance.  
If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure  
this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety  
warnings.  
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Contents  
Page  
Electrical Requirements  
Disposal Notes/Technical Safety  
Installation  
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3
4-7  
Model BL31 Get to know your Integrated Larder Fridge  
Getting your Integrated Larder Fridge ready for use  
Controlling the Temperature  
Storing Food  
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10  
Dos & Donts  
11  
Caring for your Integrated Larder Fridge  
If your Integrated Larder Fridge Wont Work  
After Sales  
12-13  
14  
15  
Guarantee  
16  
Key Contacts  
Back Cover  
Disposal Notes:  
The packaging is designed to protect the appliance and individual components during transport and is  
made of recyclable materials.  
Corrugated board/board  
Moulded polystyrene (foamed, CFC-free polystyrene.  
Polythene bags and sheets  
Polyproplene straps  
Keep packaging materials away from children - polythene sheets and bags can suffocate!.  
Please return packaging material to your nearest official collection point so that the various materials can be  
reused or recycled as far as possible.  
Ensure that the refrigerant circuit is not damaged, before the appliance that is no longer needed is taken  
away for disposal. In this way the refrigerant will not escape into the environment.  
Exact details of the refrigerant used can be found on the type plate.The heat insulator is PU with Pentane.  
Information on collection dates or collection points can be obtained from the waste disposal authorities or  
local council.  
Technical Safety  
The refrigerant R600a is environmentally friendly but flammable, take care not to damage the refrigerant  
circuit pipes. If refrigerant does escape, immediately ensure that the area is well ventilated.  
Do not use electrical appliances; i.e ice makers, inside the appliance.  
In the event that the appliance is damaged, contact the supplier immediately before connecting to the  
mains.  
To guarantee safe operation, ensure that the appliance is set up and connected as described in these  
operating instructions, and that any repairs and work on the appliance are only carried out by an authorised  
service office.  
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Installing Your Integrated Appliance  
Please read through this section before  
starting any work.  
Although you will need to provide all tools  
required for the installation, all fittings are  
supplied with the appliance.  
The installation location should be in a dry,  
well ventilated room.The appliance should  
not be exposed to direct sunlight and should  
not be near a heat source (e.g. a radiator,  
cooker). If required, use an insulating plate.  
Warning!  
The appliance contains the environmentally  
friendly but flammable refrigerant R600a.  
Ensure that the refrigerant circuit is NOT  
damaged during transportation and  
installation.  
Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye  
injuries.  
The more refrigerant in an appliance, the  
larger the room must be in which the  
appliance is situated. If a leak occurs in a room  
which is to small, a flammable gas-air mixture  
may form.  
The room must be at least 1 m3 per 8g of  
refrigerant.The amount of refrigerant in  
your appliance is indicated on the rating  
plate located inside the appliance, on the  
bottom left hand side.  
If refrigerant is leaking out:  
G Avoid naked flames and ignition sources  
near the installation location.  
G Unplug the appliance and thoroughly  
ventilate the room for several minutes.  
Installation of the appliance under the  
worktop  
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Installing Your Integrated Appliance  
Before fitting  
The electrical socket should be easily accessible.  
Do not connect the appliance to the electricity supply until installation is completed.  
Make sure that the appliance is sitting level on the floor by adjusting all four feet.  
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Changing over the  
door hinges  
Before fitting, if needed, change over the  
way the door opens as show below.  
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Fastening the appliance under the  
worktop.  
Fitting the door panel to the appliance.  
Secure the appliance bracket under the  
worktop by two fixing screws.  
Adjusting the base.  
Cut out the plinth of the cabinet to match the  
aplliance bottom ventilation grille.  
Mounting the kitchen cabinet door.  
Remove the top bracket from the appliance  
and secure to the door panel.  
Minimum door width - 595mm  
Minimum door height - 650mm  
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Get to know your Integrated Larder Fridge  
Model  
BL31  
BL31  
FEATURES:  
1
2
3
Shelf  
Defrost water outlet  
Crisp tray and serving tray  
WARNING: CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE OR  
TAMPER WITH THE CONTROLS.  
1. Shelf  
3. Crisp tray and serving tray  
The shelves are adjustable and can be pulled  
out and used on any of the guide slots.They  
can also be used in a tilted position to allow  
the safe storage of bottles, jars etc. on there  
sides.To tilt a shelf, place the back of the shelf  
on a lower slot than the front.  
The tray at the bottom of the refigerator is  
covered with the serving tray.This cover  
protects stored food from excessive drying.  
The door liner  
The door liner consists of various shelves or  
holders used for storing eggs, cheese, butter  
and yogurt as well as other small packages ,  
tubes, cans etc.  
2.The defrost water outlet  
The interior of the refrigerator is cooled with a  
cooling plate incorporated in the rear wall.  
Under the plate there is a channel and an  
outlet for the defrosted water.  
The lower shelf is used for storing bottles.  
The interior light  
Regularly check the outlet and channel for  
The light will come on when the door is  
food deposits which could clog the drain hole. opened.  
If the hole is blocked, use a plastic straw to  
clean it out.  
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Getting your Integrated Larder Fridge Ready  
for Use  
Before using your Integrated Larder Fridge for  
the first time the interior, including the door  
and all removable parts should be wiped out.  
Use a damp cloth wrung out in either a  
solution of one teaspoon of bicarbonate of  
soda to one pint of water, or Milton sterilising  
fluid diluted according to the manufacturers  
instructions.  
Running in the Compressor  
Your Larder Fridge is operated by a  
compressor which switches on and off in  
order to maintain the Larder Fridges  
temperature.The compressor is a precision  
piece of machinery like a car engine and  
requires a a running in period of up to two  
months. During this time the compressor has  
to work a little harder and this may result in  
more noise than usual.  
WARNING: NEVER USE ANY HOUSEHOLD  
CLEANER OR DETERGENT, ABRASIVE  
POWDERS OR WAX POLISH.THESE NOT  
ONLY DAMAGE THE SURFACES,THEY ALSO  
LEAVE A SMELL IN THE LARDER FRIDGE.  
Temperature selection  
*
Higher settings on the knob (towards 7)  
mean lower temperatures. temperature in  
the interior of the appliance may even  
drop below 0˚C.  
Final Check  
Before you start using the Larder Fridge, check  
that:  
When the ambient temperature is normal,  
we recommend the medium setting (4).  
1. It is thoroughly dry inside  
2. Air can circulate freely  
3. The feet have been adjusted, ie the feet  
are firmly on the ground and ensure the  
appliance is level.  
*
*
The temperature in the refrigerator is  
affected by how often the door is opened  
and the amount of fresh food recently  
stored.  
Starting  
In the (off) position, the appliance does  
not operate (the cooling system is  
switched off).The power supply to the  
interior light will not be affected and the  
light will operate when the door is  
opened.  
Insert the plug into the wall socket and switch  
on the electricity supply. Open your Larder  
Fridge door and the light will come on.There  
is a control dial on the right hand side of  
Larder Fridge interior.Turning the  
temperature selector dial from ‘O’ (off)  
towards 7to the medium setting 4. You will  
hear a noise as the compressor starts up.  
Tips for energy saving  
*
Try not to open the door to often.  
*
Check that air is circulating properly  
through the plinth grille. (e.g. the grille is  
not blocked or covered).  
h grille  
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Storing Food  
You can store most fresh foods in your Integrated Larder Fridge. Recommended maximum  
storage times are given in the table below.  
Days  
Raw fresh meat  
joints,steaks, chops  
3-5  
offal (liver, kidney etc) minced meat, sausages  
2
Cooked meat  
Poultry  
including made up dishes and left overs  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2
fresh whole (store giblets separately)  
cooked  
giblets  
raw  
Fish  
1-2  
2-3  
7-10  
3-4  
Weeks  
3-4  
3-4  
1
cooked  
Bacon  
Milk, Cream, Salad; vegetables  
Butter, Margarine and cooking fats  
Cheese  
hard  
cream  
Eggs  
2
All foods should be wrapped or covered to prevent drying out and flavour transference. Plastic  
bags, containers with lids, foil and plastic stretch wrap are ideal. Never put hot or warm food into  
your Larder Fridge as this reduces efficiency.  
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Dos and Donts  
DO  
DON’T  
Do:- Take off any unsuitable leaves on  
vegetables and wipe off any soil.  
Do:- Leave lettuce, cabbage, parsley and  
cauliflower on the stem.  
Do:- Wrap cheese firstly in greaseproof  
paper and then in a polythene bag  
excluding as much air as possible. For  
best results take out of the fridge an  
hour before eating.  
Dont:-Store bananas in your Larder fridge.  
Dont:-Store melon in your Larder Fridge. It  
can be chilled for short periods as long  
as it is wrapped to avoid it flavouring  
other products.  
Dont:-Wash eggs as this removes their  
natural protective film.Wipe them  
instead.  
Dont:-Use eggs straight from the Larder  
Fridge, especially when making cakes  
or mayonnaise. Allow them to reach  
room temperature before use.  
Do:- Wrap raw meat and poultry loosely in  
polythene or aluminium foil.This  
prevents drying.  
Do:- Wrap fish and offal in polythene bags.  
Do:- Wrap foods which have a strong odour  
or can dry out in polythene  
Dont:-Leave the door open for long periods  
as this will make the Larder Fridge  
more costly to run.  
bags,aluminium foil or place in airtight Dont:-Cover the shelves with any protective  
containers.  
materials which may obstruct air  
circulation through them.  
Do:- Wrap bread well to keep it fresh.  
Do:- Chill white wines, beer, lager and  
mineral water before serving.  
Do:- Make sure that the gutter at the back  
of the interior of the Larder fridge is  
always clear. Check regularly and  
remove any particles of food which  
may collect there.  
Dont:-Let anything touch the cooling plate  
at the back of the Larder Fridge.  
Dont:-Try to keep frozen food which has  
thawed; it should be eaten within 24  
hours.  
Dont:-Store poisonous or any dangerous  
substances in the Larder Fridge.Your  
Larder Fridge has been designed for  
the storage of edible foodstuffs only.  
Dont:-Consume food which has been stored  
for an excessive time in the Larder  
Fridge.  
Do:- Keep raw meat and poultry below  
cooked food and dairy products.  
Do:  
Clean out the salad bins regularly and  
check that nothing has dripped into  
them.  
Do:- Keep food for as shorter time as  
Dont:-Put hot or warm food straight into the  
Larder Fridge.  
possible and adhere to sell by’dates.  
Dont:-Let food juices drip onto other foods  
in the Larder Fridge.  
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Caring for your Integrated Larder Fridge  
Cleaning your Integrated Larder Fridge  
It is a good idea to clean the inside of your  
Larder Fridge regularly. Always switch off at  
the socket outlet and pull out the mains  
plug first.  
Remove any food.Wipe out the inside of the  
Larder Fridge using a clean cloth wrung out in  
either a solution of one teaspoon of  
How to Replace the Interior Light  
Should the light fail to work, switch off at the  
power point and pull out the plug. Remove  
the shelves to make access easier. Access to  
the bulb is from the rear of the cover(arrow 1)  
and remove the cover in the direction of  
(arrow 2).  
Unscrew the old bulb. Screw the new bulb  
securely into the holder. Replace the plug in  
the power point and switch on. If the light  
fails to work, do not worry, it will not affect the  
working of your Larder Fridge. Obtain a  
replacement (max 15 watt 220-240V  
alternating current, E14 lampholder) from  
your nearest Spares Centre and replace the  
old bulb.  
bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water, or  
Milton diluted according to the  
manufacturers instructions.  
The complete interior including the door, and  
removable parts, should be washed with care  
ensuring that the cloth does not become  
caught on any part of the appliance. Never  
use any household cleaner or detergent,  
abrasive powders or wax polish.These not  
only damage the surfaces, but also leave a  
smell in the Larder Fridge. Make sure that no  
particles of food are left in the interior gutter.  
If the drain hole becomes blocked it may be  
cleared by pushing the end of a pipe cleaner  
or drinking straw through the drain hole and  
gently moving it up and down. The rubber  
door seal must be cleaned with soap and  
water only as a detergent will damage it.  
Automatic defrosting  
The refrigerator requires no defrosting, since  
the ice at the rear wall melts automatically  
when the compressor is off and water slides  
downwards through the hole in the rear wall.  
This is collected in a receptacle placed at the  
bottom of the appliance.  
Going Away  
If you expect to be away for any length of  
time and dont want to use your Larder Fridge,  
switch off at the power point and pull out the  
plug. Remove all food and wipe out the  
interior. Always leave the door ajar to prevent  
the accumulation of odours.  
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Caring for your Integrated Larder Fridge  
Cleaning the condenser  
Make sure the appliance is disconnected  
from the power supply.  
* Clean the dust and dirt from the  
condenser.  
Dust from the condenser should be  
vacuumed as follows;  
* Through the plinth grille, release the  
fastener.  
After cleaning,refit the appliance back in  
position, turn the power supply back on and  
reload.  
* Pull the grille towards you and remove it.  
* Remove the bottom board of the kitchen  
cabinet.  
* Pull the condenser dish out.  
* Use the vacuum cleaner to clean the dust  
from the condenser.  
* Replace the condenser dish and the grille  
in the opposite order.  
After cleaning, connect the appliance to the  
power supply and reload it.  
Periodical cleaning of the condenser.  
Make sure the appliance is disconnected  
from the power supply.  
In order to optimize the operation of the  
appliance and save energy, it is  
recommended to periodically clean the  
dust from the condenser at the back of the  
appliance.  
* Empty the contents of the appliance.  
* Remove the supporting panel from the  
bottom of the kitchen cabinet.  
* Remove the screws fixing the appliance to  
the kitchen worktop.  
* Pull the appliance out and expose the  
condenser at the back of the appliance.  
* Unscrew the screws from the condenser  
cover and remove the cover.  
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If your Integrated Larder Fridge Wont Work  
.....Dont Panic!!!  
Just run through these quick checks before  
calling your nearest Service Office.  
1. Check that the plug is firmly in the wall  
socket and that the power supply is on.  
2. Check the power supply to the socket by  
plugging in another appliance.  
3. If the other appliance works, check the  
fuse in the Larder Fridges plug.  
4. If you have changed the plug, check the  
wiring (see page 2).  
5. Make sure the appliance is switched on  
(the thermostat knob is not in the OFF  
position)  
6. If there is excessive noise or vibration,  
ensure the Larder Fridge is raised fully to  
touch the underside of the worktop.  
Normal noises may be heard such as;  
gurgling and the flow of liquid, this may  
be louder when the appliance is first  
switched on.  
7. If the interior light fails to work, refer to  
page 12 for further instructions.  
8. If water appears on the inside floor or  
under the salad bins, check that the gutter  
drain hole has not become blocked, the  
drain hole may be cleared by pushing the  
end of a pipe cleaner or drinking straw  
through the drain hole and gently moving  
it up and down. (NB Water droplets on the  
cooling plate or back wall are normal).  
If, after following all these instructions, you are  
still having problems, contact your nearest  
Service Office (see back page).  
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After Sales Service  
Service Cover...  
We appreciate you choosing this quality appliance and we are sure that it will give you many  
years of excellent service.  
Not only have you bought a first class appliance, youve also bought a commitment from  
us to look after your appliance.  
We believe our Care Service is the best in the business and yet another good reason youll  
be glad you chose this appliance.  
Every appliance has been designed and manufactured to the highest standards. However,  
in the event of any problem developing, our trained professional engineers are just a  
phone call away with one real objective - to satisfy you by providing an efficient, effective  
and courteous service, at a time convenient to you.  
Your Guarantee...  
The guarantee is subject to the provision(s) that the appliance:  
a) Has been used solely in accordance with the instruction book.  
b) Has been properly connected to a suitable electricity supply voltage as stated on the  
rating plate attached to the equipment.  
c) Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by any  
person other than an authorised employee or agent.  
d) Has been correctly installed.  
e) Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is on domestic premises.  
Your guarantee is only applicable in the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland.  
If you suspect a fault with your appliance, to avoid unnecessary inconvenience and expense  
please ensure that the checks detailed in the ...Wont Work’sections, pages 13, 20 or 25  
have been carried out before contacting the SERVICE NETWORK.  
Should you require service our receptionist will require the following information:  
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Your post code, name and address, type of appliance, model number. (found on the  
appliance rating plate or in the handbook).  
Guarantee/Contract/Insurance Policy Details.  
Date of Purchase, and where you purchased it from.  
Easy Payment Methods...  
You can pay for any of our services offered either by Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard), Cheque  
and Debit Card. Or in installments by Direct Debit provided you include a Care Plus scheme.  
SERVICE U.K.  
08709 066 066  
Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm,  
Saturday 8am - 6pm,  
Sunday 10am - 6pm.  
Republic of Ireland  
1850 302 220  
Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm,  
Saturday 9.00am - 12.30pm.  
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Guarantee  
High quality after-sales service levels...  
G
IN GUARANTEE (Year 1)  
All appliances carry a FREE fully inclusive 12 months parts and labour guarantee.  
If service under your Year 1 Guarantee is required please have available evidence of your date  
of purchase when the engineer calls.  
GG OUT OF GUARANTEE (Years 2-10)  
Once an appliance is over 12 months old, and goes out of guarantee, we offer you a very  
simple choice of service levels:  
CARE LEVEL 1: No advance fee payable, no registration necessary.  
Should a repair be needed in years 2-10, (i.e. over 12 months old) your Regional Service Centre will  
advise you of the fixed labour charge we will make. Although this charge will vary according to  
your location and the type of appliance you own, it is fixed regardless of the time taken or the  
number of visits needed to complete the repair.  
The cost of parts where required will be charged additional to the fixed labour charge, but again  
this cost will have a maximum level of which you will be advised by your Regional Service Centre.  
The repair itself is fully guaranteed for 12 months.  
CARE LEVEL 2: Annual fee payable all inclusive cover provided.  
You may prefer the peace of mind of an all-inclusive type of cover: this is provided by our Care  
Plus Scheme which, for an annual fee covers the cost of any parts or labour.This applies on  
appliances up to 10 years old.  
For your convenience this fee can be paid in installments by Direct Debit. Payments can also be  
made by Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard), Cheque and Debit Card.  
CARE LEVEL 3: Kitchen Cover  
For an extra fee, you can also purchase Kitchen Cover for all of our brand appliances you own,  
provided they are under 10 years old.To join simply call 0800 716 356 and register.  
EASY ACCESS REPAIR SERVICE  
One number - 08709 066 066 connects you automatically to your U.K. Regional Service Centre to  
arrange for your local engineers to call.  
Office opens 7 days a week, 364 days a year,  
Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm, Saturday 8am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 6pm.  
For the Republic of Ireland call 1850 302 220,  
Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm, Saturday 9.00am - 12.30pm.  
This is the largest appliance manufacturer service team in Europe.Trained specialists covering all  
our appliances (and directly employed by us).  
If contacted before 10am, we try to offer a service call the same day where required or the next  
working day. (Monday to Friday). On request, your service call can be the first or last of the day  
with am or pm timings always available.We can also cater to meet your specific needs ie. avoiding  
school hours whenever we can.  
A chargeable service is offered on the basis of payment on completion to our service engineer,  
who will issue a receipt.  
Our Service Engineers drive recognisable vans, wear uniforms and carry identity cards.  
Our Service Engineers will only fit genuine parts.  
ANSWER CENTRE  
Information and advice regarding specific appliance features and pricing on any of our  
appliances, before or after purchase.  
From anywhere in the U.K., telephone 08701 50 60 70 from 8.45am - 5.30pm, Monday - Friday.  
PARTS NATIONAL MAIL ORDER HOTLINE  
The Parts Mail Order Hotline enables you to order parts directly from the manufacturer over the  
phone. A wide range of parts and accessories are available for your appliance.  
Telephone: 08709 077 077 Fax: 0541 532 532  
Republic of Ireland Parts Telephone: 01 842 6836  
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm, Saturday 8.30am - 12 noon.  
Ring quoting your appliance model number and we will help you get the right parts. National  
Warehouse comprehensively stocked over 33,000 parts lines. Parts stocked for all models. Parts  
carried for all appliances up to 10 years old, (15 on Heating appliances). Optional 24 hour express  
courier service. (Additional charge).  
CARE FOR THE DISABLED  
We offer a range of accessories which enable our blind arthritic or disabled customers to use most  
of our appliances. Simply call 08709 077 077 and provide the model number details.  
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Key Conta cts  
Service  
UK: 08709 066 066  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 220  
You will be asked for the following information:-  
Name, address and postcode.  
Telephone number  
Model / Serial number of the appliance  
Clear and concise details of the query or fault  
Place and Date of purchase  
(Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls).  
Extended Warranty  
To join: UK 08709 088 088  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 220  
Genuine Parts & Accessories  
Mail Order Hotline  
UK: 08709 077 077  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
For further product information 08701 50 60 70  
All Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights.  
General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB  
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