User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HBBL31

[. . . ] Installation and User Handbook BL31 - Integrated Larder Fridge This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance. If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings. Retention of the Instruction Book Your New Integrated Appliance Using your new integrated appliance is very simple. Nevertheless, to get the best results it is important that you read right through this handbook before using your integrated appliance for the first time. Electrical Requirements WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. Fuses Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. [. . . ] During this time the compressor has to work a little harder and this may result in more noise than usual. Temperature selection * Higher settings on the knob (towards 7) mean lower temperatures. temperature in the interior of the appliance may even drop below 0°C. When the ambient temperature is normal, we recommend the medium setting (4). * The temperature in the refrigerator is affected by how often the door is opened and the amount of fresh food recently stored. In the (off) position, the appliance does not operate (the cooling system is switched off ). The power supply to the interior light will not be affected and the light will operate when the door is opened. * Tips for energy saving * Try not to open the door to often. the grille is not blocked or covered). OFF Plinth grille 9 Storing Food You can store most fresh foods in your Integrated Larder Fridge. Days Raw fresh meat Cooked meat Poultry joints, steaks, chops offal (liver, kidney etc) minced meat, sausages including made up dishes and left overs fresh whole (store giblets separately) cooked giblets Fish Bacon Milk, Cream, Salad; vegetables Butter, Margarine and cooking fats Cheese Eggs hard cream raw cooked 3-5 2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2 1-2 2-3 7-10 3-4 Weeks 3-4 3-4 1 2 All foods should be wrapped or covered to prevent drying out and flavour transference. Plastic bags, containers with lids, foil and plastic stretch wrap are ideal. Never put hot or warm food into your Larder Fridge as this reduces efficiency. 10 Do's and Don'ts DO Do:Do:Do:Take off any unsuitable leaves on vegetables and wipe off any soil. Wrap cheese firstly in greaseproof paper and then in a polythene bag excluding as much air as possible. Wrap foods which have a strong odour or can dry out in polythene bags, aluminium foil or place in airtight containers. Make sure that the gutter at the back of the interior of the Larder fridge is always clear. Check regularly and remove any particles of food which may collect there. Clean out the salad bins regularly and check that nothing has dripped into them. Keep food for as shorter time as possible and adhere to `sell by' dates. It can be chilled for short periods as long as it is wrapped to avoid it flavouring other products. Don't:- Use eggs straight from the Larder Fridge, especially when making cakes or mayonnaise. Don't:- Leave the door open for long periods as this will make the Larder Fridge more costly to run. Don't:- Cover the shelves with any protective materials which may obstruct air circulation through them. How to Replace the Interior Light Should the light fail to work, switch off at the power point and pull out the plug. [. . . ] Although this charge will vary according to your location and the type of appliance you own, it is fixed regardless of the time taken or the number of visits needed to complete the repair. The cost of parts where required will be charged additional to the fixed labour charge, but again this cost will have a maximum level of which you will be advised by your Regional Service Centre. You may prefer the peace of mind of an all-inclusive type of cover: this is provided by our Care Plus Scheme which, for an annual fee covers the cost of any parts or labour. For your convenience this fee can be paid in installments by Direct Debit. [. . . ]