User manual HOTPOINT NMBL 1911 FW/HA

[. . . ] 00 03/2008 I 12 Operating Instructions REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION Contents I Italiano, 1 GB English, 13 F Français, 25 Installation, 14 GB Positioning and connection Description of the appliance, 15-16 Control panel Overall view RO Românã, 37 GR ÅëëçíéêÜ, 49 Accessories, 17 Start-up and use, 18-19 Starting the appliance Chiller system Using the refrigerator to its full potential Using the freezer to its full potential Maintenance and care, 20 NMBL 1911 FW/HA Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours Replacing the light bulb Precautions and tips, 21 General safety Disposal Respecting and conserving the environment Troubleshooting, 22 Assistance, 23 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. The compressor and condenser give off heat and require good ventilation to operate correctly and save energy. [. . . ] The function quickly cools the groceries by temporarily reducing the temperature until it reaches the ideal level. • Place only cold or lukewarm foods in the compartment, not hot 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. Chiller system The No Frost system circulates cold air continuously to collect humidity and prevent ice and frost formation. The system maintains an optimal humidity level in the compartment, preserving the original quality of the food, preventing the food from sticking together and making defrosting a thing of the past. Do not block the aeration cells by placing food or containers in direct contact with the refrigerating back panel. No Frost 18 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. • 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); !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. [. . . ] • Do not use any sharp or pointed utensils or electrical equipment - other than the type recommended by the manufacturer - inside the frozen food storage compartments. • Do not put ice cubes taken directly from the freezer into your mouth. • Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. Under no circumstance should they be allowed to sit on the bins or to hang from the door. [. . . ]