Installation, Start-up and use, Positioning and connection – Hotpoint Ariston Combinato EBD 18323 F User Manual
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Installation
!	Before	placing	your	new	appliance	into	operation	please	read	
these	 operating	 instructions	 carefully.	 They	 contain	 important	
information	 for	 safe	 use,	 for	 installation	 and	 for	 care	 of	 the	
appliance.
!	Please	keep	these	operating	instructions	for	future	reference.	
Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance.
Positioning and connection
Positioning
1.	 Place	the	appliance	in	a	well-ventilated	humidity-free	room.
2.	 Do	 not	 obstruct	 the	 rear	 fan	 grills.	 The	 compressor	 and	
condenser	give	off	heat	and	require	good	ventilation	to	operate	
correctly	and	save	energy.
3. Leave a space of at least 10 cm between the top part of the
appliance	and	any	furniture	above	it,	and	at	least	5	cm	between	
the	sides	and	any	furniture/side	walls.
4. Ensure the appliance is away from any sources of heat (direct
sunlight, electric stove, etc.).
5. In order to maintain the correct distance between the appliance
and	the	wall	behind	it,	fit	the	spacers	supplied	in	the	installation	
kit,	following	the	instructions	provided.
Levelling
1.	 Install	the	appliance	on	a	level	and	rigid	floor.
2.	 If	the	floor	is	not	perfectly	horizontal,	adjust	the	refrigerator	by	
tightening or loosening the front feet.
Electrical connections
After	 the	 appliance	 has	 been	 transported,	 carefully	 place	 it	
vertically	 and	 wait	 at	 least	 3	 hours	 before	 connecting	 it	 to	 the	
electricity	mains.	Before	inserting	the	plug	into	the	electrical	socket	
ensure	the	following:
•		 The	appliance	is	earthed	and	the	plug	is	compliant	with	the	law.
•		 The	socket	can	withstand	the	maximum	power	of	the	appliance,	
which	is	indicated	on	the	data	plate	located	on	the	bottom	left	
side	of	the	fridge	(e.g.	150	W).
• The voltage must be in the range between the values indicated
on	the	data	plate	located	on	the	bottom	left	side	(e.g.	220-
240V).
• The socket is compatible with the plug of the appliance. If
the	socket	is	incompatible	with	the	plug,	ask	an	authorised	
technician	to	replace	it	(see Assistance).	Do	not	use	extension	
cords or multiple sockets.
! Once the appliance has been installed, the power supply cable
and	the	electrical	socket	must	be	easily	accessible.
!	The	cable	must	not	be	bent	or	compressed.
!	The	cable	must	be	checked	regularly	and	replaced	by	authorised	
technicians	only	(see	Assistance).
!	 The	 manufacturer	 declines	 any	 liability	 should	 these	 safety	
measures not be observed.
Start-up and use
Starting the appliance
! After transportation of the appliance, carefully place it in an
upright	position	and	wait	at	least	3	hours	before	connecting	it	to	
the	electricity	mains,	to	make	sure	it	operates	as	it	should.
•	 Clean	the	inside	of	the	refrigerator	well	using	warm	water	and	
bicarbonate of soda before placing food inside it.
• The appliance comes with a motor protection control system
which	makes	the	compressor	start	approximately	8	minutes	
after	being	switched	on.	The	compressor	also	starts	each	time	
the	power	supply	is	cut	off	whether	voluntarily	or	involuntarily	
(blackout).
Freezer Compartment
When	 the	 product	 is	 switched	 on	 the	 freezer	 compartment	 is	
set	to	its	default	value	of	-18°C.	We	recommend	that	the	SUPER	
FREEZE	function	is	set	(the	freezer	status	bar	continues	to	display	
the	set	value)	in	order	to	accelerate	the	cooling	process	of	the	
compartment;	when	the	inside	of	the	compartment	has	reached	
its	optimal	temperature	the	function	will	be	deactivated	and	the	
food	may	be	placed	inside.
Refrigerator Compartment
When	the	appliance	is	switched	on	the	refrigerator	compartment	
is	set	to	its	default	value	of	+5°C.	We	recommend	that	the	SUPER	
COOL	 function	 is	 set	 (the	 refrigerator	 status	 bar	 continues	 to	
display	the	set	value)	in	order	to	accelerate	the	cooling	process	
of	the	compartment.	After	a	few	hours	it	will	be	cool	enough	for	
food	to	be	placed	inside.
Navigating the display
Setting the temperatures:
If	 the	 product	 is	 switched	 on,	 the	 refrigerator	 and	 freezer	
compartment	displays	will	indicate	the	temperature	values	set	at	
that	moment.	To	change	them,	simply	press	the	-	and	+	buttons	
corresponding	to	the	compartment	for	which	you	wish	to	change	
the	set	temperature.	More	specifically,	each	time	the	buttons	are	
pressed,	the	temperature	increases	or	decreases	and	the	level	of	
cold	generated	inside	the	compartment	is	adjusted	accordingly.	
The	temperature	values	that	may	be	selected	for	the	refrigerator	
compartment	are	+8°C,	+7°C,	+6°C,	+5°C,	+4°C,	+3°C	and	+2°C,	
while	the	values	that	may	be	set	for	the	freezer	are	-18°C,	-19°C,	
-20°C,	-21°C,	-22°C,	-24°C	and	-26°C.	
When	the	“I-CARE”	function	is	active,	the	appliance	automatically	
adjusts	 the	 temperatures	 according	 to	 the	 conditions	 inside	
and	outside	the	refrigerator,	in	order	to	minimise	the	amount	of	
energy	consumed;	the	activation	of	this	function	is	signalled	by	
the	I-CARE	LED	on	the	keypad	lighting	up.	
When the HOLIDAY function is active the temperature may not
be	adjusted,	however	the	appliance	adjusts	itself	automatically	so	
that	the	optimal	settings	for	the	situation	are	used:	+12°C	for	the	
refrigerator compartment and -18°C for the freezer compartment.
The activation of this function is indicated by the HOLIDAY LED
lighting up.
To	activate	and	deactivate	the	functions,	simply	press	the	relevant	
button;	the	function	status	will	be	signalled	by	the	corresponding	
LED	on	the	keypad	switching	on	or	off.
Several	of	the	functions	(SUPER COOL, SUPER FREEZE, ICE 
PARTY, I-CARE)	 are	 incompatible	 with	 others	 (HOLIDAY,...);	
remember	that	there	is	a	pre-established	order	of	priority	which	
will	help	you	to	operate	the	product	in	the	best	possible	way.
When	the	ICE PARTY	function	has	finished,	press	the	ICE PARTY 
button	to	stop	the	corresponding	LED	from	flashing	and	to	silence	
the	sound	alert.	The	flashing	and	sound	alerts	indicate	that	the	
function	is	complete	and	that	the	bottle	should	be	removed	from	
the	freezer	compartment.
Child Lock
To	 activate	 the	 Child	 Lock	 function,	 press	 and	 hold	 the	 Child	
Lock	button	for	2	sI-CAREnds;	the	activation	of	this	button	lock	is	
confirmed	by	a	short	beep	and	the	illumination	of	the	corresponding	
LED	on	the	keypad.	To	deactivate	the	function,	press	and	hold	the	
Child	Lock	button	for	2	sI-CAREnds;	deactivation	will	be	confirmed	
by	a	short	beep	and	by	the	corresponding	LED	switching	off.
