User manual HOTPOINT BO 3034 V

[. . . ] I 8 Safety - a good habit to get into. ATTENTION Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of your appliance. Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards (EN60) ans has been awarded the European approval mark (IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements. It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimination of readio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02. [. . . ] - Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not store any longer than raw food. - Do not place liquids in containers without covering them because this will lead to an increase in the level of moisture within the refrigerator, causing the formation of frost. - Be careful not to place containers (plastic or glass), food or other objects in direct contact with the cooling area of the back wall of the refrigerator. This could harm the food, increase energy consumption and facilitate the formation of condensate (on food, containers, etc. 1) which can be adjusted for height using the shelf guides. This allows you to place even large containers and foodstuffs in the refrigerator. - The door accessories are designed to offer easy use and flexibility. The easy to remove door shelves make cleaning simple. The 2 shelves "B" situated at the top of the refrigerator can be used for storage of small food products such as soup cubes, mayonnaise tunes, anchovy paste, preserves, etc. - The top salad crispers, which are colder than the bottom one, are more suited to the preservation of delicate fruits and vegetables such as: grapes, strawberries, figs, cherries, fruits of the forest, mushrooms, asparagus, red tomatoes, artichokes etc. ; whereas the bottom crisper is ideal for storing pineapples, avocados, citrons, lemons etc. To use the meat/cheese box, unhook it and remove it from the shelf. To optimise space according to your needs, the same can be moved laterally (Fig. B B B A A A - Blown air which is cooled when it comes into contact with the refrigeration panel B - Hotter air is drawn in Fig. 2 11 GB The side bottle rack can be used either for storing bottles (Fig. 3) as well as several cans (2-4) placed horizontally (Fig. If not in use, the bottle/can rack can be tipped up and away to make more room inside the refrigerator. 4 Freezing Foods Properly - For the preparation of food to be frozen, please consult a specialized manual. - Food that has be thawed, even partially, must not be refrozen: you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24 hours) or to freeze it once again. - When freezing fresh foods, remember that they should not touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods. Place the food that you wish to freeze in the top compartment where the temperature will fall below -18°C, which is ideal for freezing food properly. Please keep in mind that proper conservation of frozen foods depends on the speed with which they are frozen. [. . . ] Do not use mechanical devices or instruments other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process. How to Defrost the Refrigerator This appliance defrosts automatically and the water is channeled to the back toward the drain installed for this purpose (fig. Here, the heat produced by the compressor will make it evaporate. The only thing you must do is to periodically check and clean the hole of the drain, which is located behind the vegetable crispers, so that the water drains properly. [. . . ]