Hotpoint RFM17 - Manual (Page 6)

Controls
Controlling the Temperature of the Fridge Compartment
The control wheel on the front of the worktop adjusts the internal fridge
compartment temperature. The internal temperature should be 5˚C or colder,
although some sections such as the salad bin will be slightly warmer.
The setting of the control wheel will depend on the location of the appliance, the
room temperature and how often the doors are opened. The normal set point
(marked by a 3 and N on the dial) is usually suitable. If you need to adjust the
temperature turn the control wheel:
Clockwise (higher number) - Colder
Anti-clockwise (lower number) - Warmer
Controlling the Temperature of the Freezer Compartment
With a suitable fridge compartment temperature, the freezer compartment will
automatically be maintained at the correct temperature (below -18˚C).
You can check the temperature of the fridge freezer compartments by using a Fridge
Freezer Thermometer available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts and Accessories Mail
Order Hotline (see KEY CONTACTS back page).
WARNING: Do not use a mercury filled thermometer, as breakage would cause a
health hazard.
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Temperature Indicator
(not applicable to all models)
The temperature indicator is located on the bottom right
hand side of the fridge compartment wall.
This indicator shows when the fridge compartment of your
fridge freezer is operating at the correct temperature.
After plugging in and switching on PLEASE WAIT 24 HOURS for the fridge
compartment temperature to stabilise. After this time the indicator should clearly
show OK and that indicates the fridge compartment is operating at the correct
temperature.
If the indicator is completely black, the compartment temperature is too high and
you should adjust the control wheel to a colder setting (see above).
If you have to adjust the temperature setting please WAIT A MINIMUM OF 10 HOURS,
this is time for the temperature to stabilise before checking that the indicator is
showing OK.
If large quantities of food have been added or if the fridge compartment door has
been opened frequently it is normal for the temperature indicator not to show OK.
WAIT A MINIMUM OF 10 HOURS before adjusting the temperature to a colder setting.