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Frost Free Under Counters

Model No. HVTL542BHK

Product code 34002044

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Troubleshooting Guides Maintenance Advice Key Features

Browse through the following possible scenarios and click the most appropriate link for your current issue.

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

Best place to install the appliance?

Location is important

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 there power to the appliance

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

Bacteria build up on the door seal

Check its cold enough

Clean inside with anti bacterial cleaner

Warm or feeling hot on the outside

Water droplets at the back of the fridge

Wet or water building up inside

Food may be pushed right up to the back

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

Key Features

A+ Energy Efficiency

Glass Shelves

Salad Crisper

Versatile Door Storage

85 x 55 x 60cm

Fridge

Defrosting System	Auto
Salad Crisper	Yes
XL Bottle Storage	Yes
Adjustable glass shelves	2
Door commodity racks	3

Other Information

Colour	Black
External door handle	Yes
Adjustable feet	Yes
CFC/HFC free	Yes

Technical Specification

Energy rating	A+
Energy consumption (kWh/24hrs)	0.333
Annual Energy Consumption	121
Refrigerant gas	R600
Noise (dBA)	40
Climate Class	ST 16-38oC
Total gross capacity (Litres / Cu Ft)	132 / 4.66
Total net capacity (Litres / Cu Ft)	121 / 4.27
Fridge gross capacity (Litres / Cu Ft)	132 / 4.66
Fridge net capacity (Litres / Cu Ft)	121 / 4.27
Weight (kg) (packed)	31
Weight (kg) (unpacked)	29
Dimensions (HxWxD) cm (packed)	88.5 x 57 x 58.8
Dimensions (HxWxD) cm (unpacked)	85 x 55 x 58

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