Have had the same problem (moved house December 2009). Googled for a manual and got one close to my model from the hotpoint site.
http://imagebank.indesitcompany.co.uk/brochures_online/pdf/Hotpoint/Refrigeration/FF200L-19507454501.pdf
If you follow the start up process the lights will stop flashing!
Hope the rest of your move goes ok
Merry Xmas
Bob, December 2009