Installation, Start-up and use, Positioning and connection – Hotpoint Ariston Combinado EBM 18210 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
! Before starting the appliance, follow the installation 
instructions (see Installation).
!	Before	connecting	the	appliance,	clean	the	compartments	and	
accessories	well	with	lukewarm	water	and	bicarbonate.
!	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).
1. Insert the plug into the socket and ensure that the internal light
illuminates	(	the	FREEZER	OPERATION	knob	must	not	be	on	
the		position	OFF)	.
2. Turn the FREEZER OPERATION knob and REFRIGERATOR
OPERATION	knob	to	an	average	value.	After	a	few	hours	you	
will	be	able	to	put	food	in	the	refrigerator.
Setting the temperature
The	temperature	inside	the	refrigerator	compartment	automatically	
adjusts	itself	according	to	the	position	of	the	thermostat	knob.
min	=	warmest
max	=	coldest
We	recommend,	however,	a	medium	position.
Chiller system
No Frost
The	No	Frost	system	circulates	cold	air	continuously	to	collect	
humidity	and	prevent	ice	and	frost	formation.	The	system	maintains	
an	 optimal	 humidity	 level	 in	 the	 compartment,	 preserving	 the	
original	 quality	 of	 the	 food,	 preventing	 the	 food	 from	 sticking	
together	and	making	defrosting	a	thing	of	the	past.	Do	not	block	
the	aeration	cells	by	placing	food	or	containers	in	direct	contact	
with	the	refrigerating	back	panel.	Close	bottles	and	wrap	food	
tightly.
Using the refrigerator to its full potential
• Place only cold or lukewarm foods in the compartment, never hot
foods (see Precautions and tips).
•	 Remember	that	cooked	foods	do	not	last	longer	than	raw	foods.
•	 Do	not	store	liquids	in	open	containers:	they	will	increase	the	level	
of humidity in the refrigerator and cause condensation to form.
