User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HBFFA90

[. . . ] FRIDGE FREEZER - MODELS FFA90, FFS90 & FFM90 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE GETTING STARTED: To ensure that your fridge freezer runs reliably and efficiently follow these steps. STEP 1 Choose a location for your fridge freezer, away from any heat sources and allow adequate ventilation - 100mm (4 inch) gap above. STEP 2 Move the fridge freezer into position, using the sides of the cabinet. Take care to avoid damaging the refrigerant circuit pipe work on the rear. SAFETY & INSTALLATION STEP 3 Level the fridge freezer by adjusting the front feet. This will stop rocking or vibration and keep the door aligned. STEP 4 After the front feet have been adjusted and the fridge freezer is level, fit the left and right hand bottom hinge covers supplied. Align with the cover plate slots and push into position. CONTROLS NB. [. . . ] The front half can be repositioned above or below to enable storage of larger items. Note : Only the front half of the shelf can be repositioned, the back half must remain in its original position. Wine Rack The wine rack is suitable for cans, wine bottles and 2 litre bottles. The maximum load recommended is three 2 litre bottles and two wine bottles. Position the wine rack in the second runner down from the top of the fridge when storing longer length bottles. This will ensure the bottles clear the door furniture and allow the door to close properly. Note: DO NOT remove a fully loaded wine rack, just remove bottles as necessary. 11 Useful Advice Salad Bins For the storage of fruit, vegetables and salad items. It is advisable to clean the salad bin regularly, it can be removed by sliding it out from position. Note : Care must be taken to ensure that the salad bin is pushed in fully before shutting the fridge door. Humidity Control Each salad bin has its own humidity control, which can be adjusted to retain the freshness of either fruit or salad being stored. It is recommended that salad is stored at high humidity (vents closed). USEFUL ADVICE It is recommended that fruit is stored at low humidity (vents open). Chiller Drawer The chiller drawer maintains cold temperatures and is suitable for the storage of chicken, meat, fish and game etc. Note : This compartment is not suitable for the storage of foods with a high water content eg. salad. Should you feel that the temperature in the chiller drawer is too cold or you wish to use this area for unchilled produce you can insert the chiller bleed restrictors to raise the temperature in this area. To remove the flap and chiller drawer for cleaning: q Lift the flap fully open and simply pull the drawer towards you to remove. q Lift the flap and squeeze the plastic edges beneath the flap on either side. q Carefully push the flap forward and down to release it from the holding pins and remove. cooked meats, a short time before serving. 12 Useful Advice STORAGE GUIDE Frozen Food Storage Capacity Maximum Freezing Capacity in 24 hours Maximum Conservation Time from Failure 31kg 10kg 16 hours Storing Food in a Freezer q q q q q q q q q q Freeze and store either fresh food or long term commercially frozen foods. Generally speaking long term storage means up to 3 months but this can vary, so always follow your supplier's recommendations otherwise refer to the pictorial guide on the door liner (as shown). Place frozen food in the freezer compartment as soon as possible after buying it. Liquid-filled bottles or sealed fizzy drinks must not be stored in freezer, as they may burst. Lollipops and water ices should not be given to children directly from the freezer the low temperature may cause `freezer burns'. Store ice cream towards the top front of the freezer and remove from freezer 15-30 minutes before serving. When freezing fresh food follow the instructions for using fast freeze (see CONTROLS section). Do not allow fresh food to come into contact with food already frozen, the frozen food could start to defrost. [. . . ] Expansion and contraction of parts inside the fridge freezer can produce a cracking noise as they rapidly change temperature. The circulating fan can make a whirring or buzzing sound as it blows cold air around the compartments. A valve at the top of the fridge, that allows cold air into the compartment can make a whirring sound as it opens or closes. q q q q TROUBLESHOOTING 20 Notes 21 Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give you a unique `satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www. theservicecentre. co. uk and where necessary, we will arrange for an engineer to call. [. . . ]