User manual HOTPOINT 4D AAB/HA

[. . . ] 10 Operating Instructions REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION Contents I Italiano, 1 GB English, 11 F Français, 21 Installation, 12 GB Positioning and connection Description of the appliance, 13-14 Control panel Overall view DE Deutsch, 31 E Espanol, 41 PL Polski, 51 Start-up and use, 15-16 Starting the appliance Chiller system Using the refrigerator to its full potential Using the freezer to its full potential Maintenance and care, 17 4D AAB/HA Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours Holiday function Optimization Energy Saving function Replacing the light bulb Precautions and tips, 18 General safety Disposal Respecting and conserving the environment Troubleshooting, 19 Assistance, 20 Installation GB !Before placing your new appliance into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. Electrical connections After the appliance has been transported, carefully place it vertically and wait at least 3 hours before connecting it to the electricity mains. [. . . ] For the correct preservation of food, all easily perishable items (soft cheeses, raw fish, meat, etc. Just above the salad crisper where the temperature indicator is situated. Which are corked or hermetically sealed in the freezer because they could break. • The maximum quantity of food that may be frozen daily is indicated on the plate containing the technical properties located on the bottom left side of the refrigerator compartment (for example: Kg/24h: 4). • To freeze (if the freezer is already operating): press the rapid freezing SUPER FREEZE button (corresponding yellow indicator light illuminates), insert the food and close the door. The function is disabled automatically after 24 hours or when optimal temperatures have been reached (indicator light goes out); !To avoid blocking the air circulation inside the freezer compartment, it is advisable not to obstruct the ventilation holes with food or containers. This will help maintain the temperature inside the freezer, ensuring that foods are conserved for at least 9 -14 hours. ICE DEVICE After pouring water in the special ice cups, place them in their places in the ice device. In order to get the ice cubes, it will be sufficient to turn the two buttons to the right. If you need more storage space, the ICE DEVICE may be taken out after you have removed the 4 fixing screws. Using the freezer to its full potential • Use the FREEZER OPERATION knob to adjust the temperature (see Description). • Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has already been defrosted. • Fresh food that needs to be frozen must not come into contact with food that has already been defrosted. • Do not place glass bottles which contain liquids, and * Available only on certain models. 16 Maintenance and care Switching the appliance off During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply: 1. To restore normal operation, it is sufficient to set the FREEZER OPERATION knob on the desired value. Holiday function If you are going on holiday, you do not have to switch the appliance off; it features a low-energy function which optimises the temperature of the refrigerator compartment to suit the products stored inside it (you may, for example, wish to protect cosmetics and beauty products from the heat). The freezer temperature must be set to the minimum value in order to preserve the food. oPERATION knob on A double acoustic signal informs you when it has been enabled. GB Cleaning the appliance • The external and internal parts, as well as the rubber seals may be cleaned using a sponge that has been soaked in lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda or neutral soap. • The back of the appliance may collect dust which can be removed by delicately using the hose of a vacuum cleaner set on medium power. [. . . ] • Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold air from escaping (see Maintenance). • Thanks to its independent freezer door and drawer opening system, this product offers a 50% energy saving in comparison with a normal 2-door combined refrigerator/freezer unit. 18 Troubleshooting Malfunctions: The green POWER indicator light does not illuminate. Possible causes / Solutions: • The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or not far enough to make contact, or there is no power in the house. [. . . ]