User manual HOTPOINT BMBL 2021 C

[. . . ] 03 02/2007 - Xerox Business Services I 12 Operating Instructions REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION Contents I Italiano, 1 GB English, 13 F Français, 25 Installation, 14 GB Positioning and connection Reversible doors Description of the appliance, 15-16 Control panel Overall view E Espanol, 37 P Portuges, 49 Start-up and use, 17-18 Starting the appliance Chiller system Using the refrigerator to its full potential Using the freezer to its full potential Maintenance and care, 19-20 BMBL 2021 C BMBL 2022 C Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours Defrosting the appliance 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. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. [. . . ] After 24 hours the indicator light stops flashing and remains on constantly. Place the food inside the freezer and close the door. After another 24 hours, the function will be disabled automatically (indicator light goes out). • 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. If there is a power cut or malfunction, do not open the freezer door. This will help maintain the temperature inside the freezer, ensuring that foods are conserved for at least 9 14 hours. 18 Maintenance and care Switching the appliance off During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply: 1. 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 knob on the desired value. To disconnect the appliance, follow point 1 and 2. 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. To enable the function: set the REFRIGERATOR . oPERATION knob on A double acoustic signal informs you when it has been enabled. A single acoustic signal informs you when it has been disabled. GB 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. • 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. Do not use objects with sharp or pointed edges to defrost the appliance as these may damage the refrigeration circuit beyond repair. Defrosting the refrigerator compartment The refrigerator has an automatic defrosting function: water is ducted to the back of the appliance by a special discharge outlet (see diagram) where the heat produced by the compressor causes it to evaporate. [. . . ] To turn off the acoustic signal open and close the refrigerator door. To restore normal operation bring the FREEZER OPERATION knob setting to (off) and turn the appliance on again. Heating danger + buzzer The green POWER indicator light flashes. The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool well. [. . . ]