User manual HOTPOINT MB 3821

[. . . ] D 22 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 keep longer than fresh food. The refrigerator compartment of your appliance is fitted with practical removable shelves (Fig. 1) whose height can be adjusted to allow storage of large containers. This shelves can also be tilted for storage of opened bottles. Remember to cool hot food before storing otherwise the temperature inside the appliance will increase, causing the compressor to work harder and use more energy. Do not store liquids in unsealed containers since this will increase the humidity and lead to the formation of frost in the refrigerator. 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. 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. Remember that proper conservation depends on the speed of freezing. - During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the freezer. - The maximum amount of food you can freeze per day is indicated on the data plate situated inside the refrigerator compartment. - The first time you use your freezer, or if you have not run the freezer for some time, allow the appliance to run until red LED "B" turns off before storing your food. - To freeze foods when the freezer is running follow these steps: to freeze small quantities of food (under the maximum quantity shown on the data plate) set knob "E" to "Super freeze" when you store the food. For large quantities, set the knob to "Super freeze" 24 hours before storing the food that you wish to freeze. - After 24 hours have passed and the fresh food has been frozen, turn the "E" knob back to one of the normal settings. Attention: Do not forget to change the temperature setting if you want to avoid useless wastes of energy. - In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is recommended that you divide food into small portions so that they freeze quickly and uniformly. The packages should be clearly marked with the content and the date they were frozen. [. . . ] 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. How to defrost the freezer compartment - Remove the frost from time to time with the aid of the special scraper provided (do not use knives or metal objects). [. . . ]