User manual HOTPOINT CS2A 200 H

[. . . ] € It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the power supply by unplugging it if plug is accessible, or by means of an accessible multi-pole switch installed upstream of the socket in conformity with national safety standards. € Plug the appliance into a grounding socket: the appliance must be correctly connected to an approved earthing system. ) out of the reach of children, as they are a potential source of danger. This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). [. . . ] After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged and that the door closes properly. Any damage must be reported to the dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient. PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS INSTALLATION • Be careful not to damage the floors (e. € Install and level the appliance on a floor strong enough to take its weight and in a place suitable for its size and use. € The appliance is arranged for operation in places where the temperature comes within the following ranges, according to the climatic class given on the rating plate. The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long time at a temperature outside the specified range. €Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer since they may cause cold burns. € For products designed to use an air filter inside an accessible fan cover, the filter shall be always in position when the refrigerator is in function. € Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect it from the power supply. € Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh food and the freezer compartment only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. To activate/deactivate fast freezing function, pressing for approximately 3 seconds: all green LEDs flash simultaneously 3 times and then remain lit. Note: The settings will be saved in the memory even if a power cut occurs. The time needed for the temperature inside the freezer to reach the set value, can vary depending on climatic conditions and the set temperature itself. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Switching on the appliance • Plug in the appliance. € The red LED flashes to indicate that the temperature inside the appliance is not yet sufficiently low for food storage. The red LED will normally switch off within the first six hours after the appliance is switched on. € Place food inside the product only when the red LED has switched off. FREEZING FOOD Preparation of fresh food for freezing • Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: Aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags, polyethylene containers with lids, provided they are suitable for freezing foods. € Food must be fresh, mature and of prime quality in order to obtain high quality frozen food. € Fresh vegetables and fruit should preferably be frozen as soon as they are picked to maintain the full original nutritional value, consistency, colour and flavour. Freezing fresh food • Place foods to be frozen in direct contact with the walls of appliance (Fig. [. . . ] If there is a long power failure: • Do not open the appliance lid except to place ice packs (if provided) over the frozen foods on the right and left of the appliance. DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of ice on the walls reaches 5-6 mm. € Remove the packs of food from the appliance and wrap them close together in newspaper and store in a very cool place or thermally insulated bag. 6) • Remove the external defrost water drain plug (depending on model) and reposition it as shown in the figure 6 • Place a bowl beneath the drainage channel to collect the residual water. [. . . ]