User manual HOTPOINT EBM 18210

[. . . ] TEMPERATURE Indicator light: to identify the coldest area in the refrigerator. The compressor and condenser give off heat and require good ventilation to operate correctly and save energy. Leave a space of at least 10 cm between the top part of the appliance and any furniture above it, and at least 5 cm between the sides and any furniture/side walls. Ensure the appliance is away from any sources of heat (direct sunlight, electric stove, etc. [. . . ] The food should be stored as follows: foods (see Precautions and tips). They will increase humidity in the refrigerator and cause condensation to form. 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. GB Using the freezer to its full potential • 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. € 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) • In order to obtain a greater amount of space in the freezer compartment, you may remove the bins (except the lowest bin and the special COOL CARE ZONE bin, which has an adjustable temperature) and place the food directly onto the evaporator plates. This will help maintain the temperature inside the freezer, ensuring that foods are conserved for at least 9 -14 hours. If the room temperature drops below 14°C for an extended period of time, the ideal temperature will not be reached in the freezer compartment and food preservation will be reduced. Food Fresh fish and meat Fresh cheese Cooked food Arrangement inside the refrigerator Above the fruit and vegetable bins Above the fruit and vegetable bins On any shelf Salami, loaves of bread, On any shelf chocolate Fruit and vegetables Eggs Butter and margarine Bottles, drinks, milk In the fruit and vegetable compartment bins On the shelf provided On the shelf provided On the shelves provided Maintenance and care Switching the appliance off During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. It is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment knobs on OFF (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical contact. € Use the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to adjust the temperature (see Description). € Place only cold or lukewarm foods in the compartment, not hot Using the refrigerator to its full potential Cleaning the appliance * Varies by number and/or position, available only on certain models. € The external and internal parts, as well as the rubber seals may be cleaned using a sponge that has been soaked in lukewarm 21 GB 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. The appliance must be switched off and the plug must be pulled out before cleaning the appliance. [. . . ] Troubleshooting If the appliance does not work, before calling for Assistance (see Assistance), check for a solution from the following list. € 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. € The atmospheric temperature of the area surrounding the appliance is lower than 14°C. € The food is in contact with the back inside wall of the refrigerator. [. . . ]