User manual HOTPOINT BCB 333/B GE

[. . . ] 12 12 Operating Instructions REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION Contents I Italiano, 1 GB GB English, 13 E Espanol, 25 Installation, 14 Positioning and connection Description of the appliance, 15-16 Overall view Control panel PT Portuges, 37 Start-up and use, 17-18-19-20 Starting the appliance Using the display Using the refrigerator to its full potential Using the freezer to its full potential Maintenance and care, 21 BCB BCB BCB BCB 313/B 313/B 333/B 333/B GE GE S GE GE S Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours Defrosting the appliance Replacing the light bulb Precautions and tips, 22 General safety Disposal Respecting and conserving the environment Troubleshooting, 23 Assistance, 24 Installation GB !Before placing your new freezer into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. The compressor and condenser give off heat and require good ventilation to operate correctly and save energy. [. . . ] Once you have bought your food, remove all external packaging made of paper/cardboard or other wrappers, which could introduce bacteria or dirt inside your refrigerator. Protect the food, (especially easily perishable items and those that have a strong smell), in order to avoid contact between them, thereby removing both the possibility of germ/bacteria contamination as well as the diffusion of strong odours inside the fridge. Store all food in such a way as to ensure air can circulate freely between different items. Keep the inside of your fridge clean, taking care not to use oxidiser or abrasive products. 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. To enable the function, press the MODE button as many times as necessary for the SUPER FREEZE symbol to start flashing and then press the SELECT button to enable the SUPER FREEZE function. After 24 hours, or once the optimal temperatures have been reached, the rapid freezing function is automatically disabled. The trays are drip-free and sealed to prevent food from tainting the ice cubes. Check that the tray is completely empty and fill it with water through the opening provided. Excess water prevents the ice cubes from dispensing (if this happens, wait for the ice to melt and empty the tray). Turn the tray 90°: due to the connected compartments each mould fills with water (see diagram). Close the opening with the lid provided and put the tray back, placing the top part in the corresponding housing and allowing it to drop in again. When the ice has formed (minimum time approximately 8 hours) knock the tray against a hard surface and wet the outside so that the ice cubes come loose and take them out through the opening. ICE PARTY: tensures bottles of sparkling wine or champagne reach the right temperature. Place the bottle in the prefrozen ice bucket located inside the FREEZER and STORAGE compartment and select the function on the display. The bucket may be used to serve the bottle, keeping it cool after it has been removed from the appliance. MAX WATER LEVEL MAX WATER LEVEL 20 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 and APPLIANCE ON/OFF knob on the desired value. Do not use objects with sharp or pointed edges to defrost the appliance as these may damage the refrigeration circuit beyond repair. Defrosting the refrigerator compartment The refrigerator has an automatic defrosting function: water is ducted to the back of the appliance by a special discharge outlet (see diagram) where the heat produced by the compressor causes it to evaporate. It is necessary to clean the discharge hole regularly so that the water can flow out easily. [. . . ] A thick layer of ice makes cold transference to food products more difficult and results in increased energy consumption. • Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold air from escaping (see Maintenance). 22 Troubleshooting If the appliance does not work, before calling for Assistance (see Assistance), check for a solution from the following list. 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. [. . . ]