INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODEL: HVF180A
IMPORTANT: before you install your refrigerator PLEASE CHECK FOR ANY DAMAGE

OR MARKS. If you find that the refrigerator is damaged or marked you must report this

within 7 days if you wish to claim for the damaged marks under the manufactures
warranty.

This does not affect your statutory rights.

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Dear customer,

Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation, please read these operating
instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and
for maintenance of the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions for future
reference.

Notes, which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance,
are stressed with a warning triangle and or with signal words (Warning!, Caution!,
Important! ). Please observe the followings carefully. Supplementary information
regarding operation and practical applications of the appliance appear after this symbol.

Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance
are marked with the cloverleaf.

The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of possible malfunctions
by the user in the section “Trouble shooting”. If these instructions should not be sufficient,
contact your local Service Center.

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 INDEX
Page

Important Safety Instructions ······························································ 5

Installation Instructions ······································································· 6

Description of the Appliance ······························································· 7

Using Your Appliance·········································································· 7

Hints and Tips ··················································································· 10

Maintenance and Cleaning ································································11

Trouble Shooting ·············································································· 13

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 Important Safety Instructions
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand
them all before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance.
If you are unsure about the meanings of these warnings, contact the Customer Care
Department for assistance.

Intended to use
The freezer is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the storage of food at low
temperature. If the appliance is used for purposes other than those intended or used
incorrectly, no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for any damage that may be
caused.
If you use the freezer in a commercial application or for purposes other than the cooling of
food, the manufacturer accepts no liability for any damages that may occur.

Prior to initial start-up

Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstances should a damaged
appliance be plugged in. In the event of damage, please contact your supplier.

Refrigerant
Refrigerant gas is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance. Ensure that
none of the components of the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged during transportation
and installation.
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:
• Avoid opening near flames and sources of ignition.
• Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
The instructions shall include the warnings:
WARNING— Ensure freezer is located in well ventilated area.
WARNING—Do not use hair dryers or other means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING—Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING—Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments.
WARNING—The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
WARNING—When disposing of the appliance do so only at an authorized waste disposal
centre. Do not expose to flame.
WARNING—If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly qualified person.

Safety for children

Keep packaging material away from children to avoid the risk of suffocation.

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Disposal
When you dispose of freezers, please remove any doors. Children can suffocate if they
get trapped inside. Avoid safety hazards by carefully disposing of this appliance.

Daily operation
Do not store any containers with flammable materials such as spray cans, fire
extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the refrigerator and/or freezer.
Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator and/or freezer.
Before cleaning the appliance, always switch off the appliance and unplug it.
In case of malfunction
If a malfunction occurs on the appliance, please look first in the “Trouble Shooting”
section of these instructions. If the information given there does not help, please do not
perform any further repairs yourself.
Under no circumstance should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs
carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact
your local Service Center.

Installation Instructions

Installation Requirements
The appliance should be set up in a well-ventilated and dry room. Energy use and
efficient performance of the appliance is affected by the ambient temperature. Therefore,
the appliance should
-Not be exposed to direct sunlight,
-Not be installed next to radiators, cookers or other sources of heat,

Your appliance will be heavy when loaded with food and must therefore be stood on a
strong firm floor.

Ventilation Requirements
For correct operation you should ensure that air could circulate freely around the back
and the top of the cabinet. There should be 100mm between the top of the cabinet and
allow 50mm between the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen furniture and a
gap of 25mm on either side of the appliance.
Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Whenever
possible the back of the appliance should be close to a wall but leaving the required
distance for ventilation.

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Leveling
The appliance should be level to eliminate rocking. Ensure the appliance is upright and
both adjusters are in firm contact with the floor so that the cabinet is level. Adjust the level
by screwing out the appropriate level adjuster at the front, (use your fingers or a suitable
spanner). This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

Description of the Appliance

View of the appliance

THERMOSTAT

DRAWER

DOOR

Using Your Appliance

This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the storage of edible
foodtuffs.

Before use
Remove all securing tapes. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a
little bicarbonate of soda added (5ml. to 0.5 liter of water). Do not use soap or detergent
as the smell may li0nger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.

To start the appliance

1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after installation.
2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply.
3. Turn the thermostat control to the required setting. A midway setting is usually suitable
for normal operation (see thermostat control).

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4. Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for the correct temperature to be
reached before placing food inside.

Thermostat control
The thermostat control situated in the control panel regulates the temperature of the
freezer compartment.
z Position“MIN”–Cold.
z Position“NORMAL”–Colder normally, setting at this position.
z Position“MAX”–Coldest.
z Position “SUPER” -To fast freeze, the compressor will work continuously.

The temperature will be affected by:

z Room temperature
z How often the door is opened
z How much food is stored
z Position of the appliance
In determining the correct temperature control setting, all these factors have to be
considered and some experimentation may be necessary.

The freezer compartment

The symbol means that your freezer will store frozen food at -18 ℃(-0.4F) or
colder allowing for long term frozen-food storage and freezing of fresh food. The freezer
temperature is controlled automatically by the thermostat situated in the control panel.
Due to the different installations, methods of usage and weather conditions, adjustments
to the temperature settings may be required.

Freezing fresh food

Place the fresh food in the top freezer drawer. Food may need rearranging to achieve this.
During the freezing process the temperature of fresh food should be reduced quickly so
that ice crystals are kept as small as possible to avoid damaging the structure of food.

Switch the fast freeze switch to “ON ”24 hours before loading the food. After loading
the food return the switch to “OFF ”. Existing frozen food should be rearranged to leave
space in the top two drawers for freezing. The packets to be frozen should be placed in
the drawer in contact with the drawer surface as far as possible and spaced apart to allow
cold air to circulate between them. They should not touch existing packets.

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If there is enough room, transfer the food you have frozen to the baskets or drawers to
allow you to freeze a further load in the top drawer. Exceptionally large items can be
stored by removing the upper basket. Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has
thawed out. Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this
could cause skin abrasions.
For safety reasons, the freezer baskets are fitted with stops but are readily removed by
pulling them forward to the stop, then lifting the front and pulling all the way out.

Frozen food storage

Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions for a 4 star frozen food compartment and should be put in the
freezer as soon as possible after purchase. Your freezer provides for long term storage
which generally means up to 3 months but the length of the time can vary and it is
important to follow the recommended times shown on packets of commercially frozen
food. Do not place sealed containers or carbonated liquids such as fizzy drinks into the
freezer as it creates pressure on the container which may cause it to explode. Ice cubes
and ice lollies should not be consumed immediately after removal from the freezer as it
may result in low temperature skin abrasions.

Door reversal
The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side (as supplied) to the
left side, if the installation site requires. Tilt the appliance slightly towards the rear and
prop it securely. Unscrew the door hinge screws and remove the hinge pin bracket. Open
the door a little way and take it out downwards.

Unscrew the upper pin and screw it into place on the opposite side. Fit the door into the
upper pin and close it. Screw the hinge pin bracket securely into place on the opposite
side using the screws.

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Warning!
Before changing door position, remove power plug from terminal.
Tip:
Food in the freezer should always be covered or packaged, to prevent drying and tainting.
The following are suited for packaging:
z Polyethylene airtight bags and wraps
z Plastic containers with lids
z Special plastic covers with elastic
z Aluminium foil

Hints and Tips

Food storage
Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it. When you arrive home, place the frozen
food in the freezer immediately.
z Do not store too many items together.
z Try to allow air to circulate around each item.
z Do not store food uncovered.
Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and labeled and used in date order to
ensure that food is consumed at its best situation.

Energy saving advice

Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a cooker, dishwasher or
radiator. Locate the appliance in a cool well-ventilated room and make sure that the air
circulates very well.
Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages.
Try to avoid keeping the door open for a long time, warm air will enter the cabinet. Ensure
there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing properly. Keep the emitting
condenser-the metal grille on the rear wall of your appliance from the heat and always
clean.

In the event of a power failure

If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen food, keep the door closed. If the
temperature within your freezer should rise, do not refreeze the food without checking its
condition.

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The following guidelines should assist you:
z Ice cream :Once thawed should be discarded.
z Fruit and vegetables: If soft should be cooked as soon as possible.
z Bread and cakes: Can be refrozen without danger.
z Shellfish: Should be refrigerated and used up quickly.
z Cooked dishes: i.e. casseroles, should be refrigerated and used up.
z Large pieces of meat: Can be refrozen providing there are ice crystals remaining
within them.
z Small joints: Should be cooked and then refrozen as cooked dishes.
z Chicken: Should be cooked and refrozen as a fresh dish

Maintenance and Cleaning

For hygienic reasons the appliance interior including interior accessories should be
cleaned regularly.
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance
from the ELECTRICITY supply.

Internal cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5
litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly
perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or
alcohol.

External cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT use
abrasive products. There are sharp edges on the underside of
the product, so care should be taken when the cabinet is cleaned.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grille) and the
compressor at the back of the appliance, with a brush or
vacuum cleaner, as an accumulation of dust will affect the
performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity
consumption.

To defrost the freezer

1.Wrap any food in layers of newspaper or blankets.
2.Switch the appliance off at the wall socket and remove the plug.
3.Open the freezer door.
4.Place a suitable container to collect the defrost water.

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5.After defrosting, clean and dry the interior.
6.Switch the appliance on and replace any frozen food.
Defrosting can be speeded up by putting bowls of hot (not boiling) water in the freezer
and loosening the frost with a suitable plastic scraper.
If the temperature of frozen food is allowed to rise during defrosting, its storage life may
be shortened.
Warning!
The appliance should not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Before cleaning
switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains.
Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner because of the danger of electrical shock!
The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
Important!
Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice
from orange peel, butyric acid, cleanser that contain acetic acid. Do not allow such
substances to come into contact with appliance parts. Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
Remove the food from the freezer, and store it in a cool place, well covered. Switch the
appliance off and remove the plug from the mains. Clean the appliance and the interior
accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. Accumulation of dust at the condenser
increases energy consumption. For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back
of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. Check the water drain
hole on the rear wall of the freezer. Clear a blocked drain hole. After everything is dry
place appliance back into service.

Energy Saving tips

Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources of warmth. High
ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent operation of the compressor. Ensure
sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base and at the back wall of the
appliance. Never cover air vent openings. Do not place warm food into the appliance.
Allow warm food to cool first. Do not set temperature any colder than necessary. Keep the
emitting condenser-the metal grille on the rear wall of your appliance from the heat and
always clean.

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 Trouble Shooting

Noises during Operation

The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances:
z Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard.
z As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming.
z When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or splashing noises.
z Even after the compressor has been switched off, residue noise can be heard for a
short time.
Important!
Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by competent service engineers.
Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs
repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or your local Service Center.

PROBLEM SOLUTION
Check that it is properly plugged in, that the fuse has not
The freezer does not operate
blown or that the circuit-breaker has not tripped.

Check the thermostat and make sure that the door stays
The freezer is too warm open as little as possible. Also check that the door
closes properly.

Make sure that the freezer is well ventilated, leaving

gaps as mentioned in the “Installation” chapter. Also
The motor runs continuously check that your appliance is not exposed to a direct
source of heat.
You may also have placed too much food inside or the
door may not close properly.

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