User manual HOTPOINT BMBL 1822 F/HA

[. . . ] • The socket can withstand the maximum power of the appliance, which is indicated on the data plate located on the bottom left side of the fridge (e. • The voltage must be in the range between the values indicated on the data plate located on the bottom left side (e. If the socket is incompatible with the plug, ask an authorised technician to replace it (see Assistance). Once the appliance has been installed, the power supply cable and the electrical socket must be easily accessible. [. . . ] 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. 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. Fresh food must be stored in the top FREEZER and STORAGE compartment where the temperature drops below -18°C and guarantees rapid freezing. To avoid blocking the air circulation inside the freezer compartment, it is advisable not to obstruct the ventilation holes with food or containers. • Do not place glass bottles which contain liquids, and 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); !This will help maintain the temperature inside the freezer, ensuring that foods are conserved for at least 9 -14 hours. 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 To minimise energy usage when on holiday, it is not necessary to switch the appliance off. The appliance has a function which allows it to maintain the temperature of the refrigerator compartment at approximately 15°C (which can also be used to conserve make-up and beauty products). 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. Replacing the light bulb To replace the light bulb in the refrigerator compartment, pull out the plug from the electrical socket. [. . . ] • The internal refrigerant makes a slight noise even when the compressor is off. The back wall of the refrigerator unit is covered in frost or droplets of water 19 Assistance GB 195063449. 02 07/2007 - Xerox Business Services Before calling for Assistance: • Check if the malfunction can be solved on your own (see Troubleshooting). • If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or the problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre model serial number Communicating: • type of malfunction • appliance model (Mod. [. . . ]