User manual HOTPOINT BCB 313 AVEI FF/AR

[. . . ] 12 12 Operating Instructions REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION Contents I Italiano, 1 GB GB English, 13 F Français, 25 Installation, 14 Positioning and connection Description of the appliance, 15-16 Overall view Control panel DE Deutsch, 37 E Espanol, 49 PT Portuges, 61 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 313 AVEI FF/AR Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours Defrosting the appliance Replacing the light bulb PURE WIND PLUS Filter maintenance 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. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. [. . . ] 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): - For small quantities, less than the maximum capacity indicated on the data plate (situated on the lower left, next to the salad crisper), enable the SUPER FREEZE function on the display in the "24 hour" mode and insert the food to be frozen. 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. Remove the bottle when the alert is given. 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. set the FREEZER OPERATION and APPLIANCE ON/ OFF Knob on Off 2. If this procedure is not followed, the alarm may sound. This alarm does not indicate a malfunction. To restore normal operation, it is sufficient to set the FREEZER OPERATION and APPLIANCE ON/OFF knob on the desired value. To disconnect the appliance, follow point 1 and 2. Replacing the light bulb To replace the light bulb in the refrigerator compartment, pull out the plug from the electrical socket. Access the light bulb (A) by unscrewing the fixing screw (B) which is located at the back of the lampcover, as shown (see diagram). Replace it with a similar light bulb, the power of which should not exceed 15W. GB A Cleaning the appliance • The external and internal parts, as well as the rubber seals may be cleaned using a sponge that has been soaked in lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda or neutral soap. B Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours • The appliance is manufactured with hygienic materials which are odour free. In order to maintain an odour free refrigerator and to prevent the formation of stains, food must always be covered or sealed properly. • If you want to switch the appliance off for an extended period of time, clean the inside and leave the doors open. [. . . ] • The REFRIGERATOR OPERATION knob is not on the correct setting (see Description). • The food is in contact with the back inside wall of the refrigerator. • The outside ambient temperature is very high. • The internal refrigerant makes a slight noise even when the compressor is off. [. . . ]