Fridge Freezer Troubleshooting

Model specific questions and answers, maintenance advice, handy tips and instruction manuals.

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Standard Fridge Freezers

Model No. HCF5172BK

Product code 34002381

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Troubleshooting Guides Maintenance Advice Key Features

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Always disconnect your appliance from the mains before you start examining it!

Best place to install the appliance?

Location is important

Food in the freezer has defrosted

Check the installation: may be too cold

Has the electrical supply been disconnected?

Food is going off in the fridge

The temperature varies from top to bottom of the compartment

Frost in the back of my fridge

Door may have been left open

How long does it have to stand before plugging in?

Please wait at least 2 hours

I have just taken delivery and things seem to be missing

Check the specifications of your product

Ice droplets on the back wall

Check the thermostat setting

In a power cut will my food stay fresh?

Here's what to do

Light does not come on

Replace the bulb

New bulb has been fitted but there is still no light

No electrical power

Check there is electricity at the socket

Check the fuse in the plug

Noisy Fridge/Freezer

Cracking noise - This is normal if your freezer is frost free.

Making gurgling/whooshing/hissing noises

Not cold enough

Check the setting of your thermostat

Has the door been left open?

Has the fridge/freezer been filled recently?

Is the appliance situated in the correct place?

Is there power to the appliance

The machine may take up to 20 minutes before it starts up

Reversing or swapping doors over

Watch our video guide

Bacteria build up on the door seal

Check its cold enough

Clean inside with anti bacterial cleaner

Warm or feeling hot on the outside

Wet or water building up inside

Seal food in bags or containers

Check the drain hole is not blocked

Food may be pushed right up to the back

Cleaning the drinks container

The tank can be removed for cleaning

Long term maintenance

Cleaning Your Fridge or Freezer

Routine cleaning tips

Handy Hints for using your fridge or freezer

Here are some do's and dont's

Fridge

Dairy Compartment	No
Wine Rack	Yes
Defrosting System	Auto
XL Salad Crisper	Yes
Adjustable glass shelves	2
Door commodity racks	3
Stay Fresh Zone / Chiller	No
Water Dispenser	No

Key Features

Frost Free

A+ Energy Efficiency

Glass Shelves

Interior Chrome Finish

Versatile Door Storage

Sky LED Lighting

Reversible Door

177 x 55 x 70cm

Freezer

Frost Free	Yes
Transparent Freezer Drawers	4
Freezing capacity (kg/24hrs)	3.5
Rising time (hrs)	10
Star rating	4

Other Information

Colour	Black
External metal handle	No
Integrated handle	Yes
Adjustable feet	Yes
CFC/HFC free	Yes

Technical Specification

Energy rating	A+
Energy consumption (kWh/24hrs)	0.67
Annual Energy Consumption	245
Refrigerant gas	R600a
Noise (dBA)	43
Climate Class	ST
Total gross capacity (Litres / Cu Ft)	255 / 9
Total net capacity (Litres / Cu Ft)	227 / 8.02
Fridge net capacity (Litres / Cu Ft)	162 / 5.57
Freezer gross capacity (Litres / Cu Ft)	90 / 3.18
Freezer net capacity (Litres / Cu Ft)	65 / 2.29
Weight (kg) (packed)	62
Weight (kg) (unpacked)	5
Dimensions (HxWxD) cm (packed)	182.8 x 57.5 x 60.5
Dimensions (HxWxD) cm (unpacked)	177 x 55 x 70

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