User manual HOTPOINT WMF 7081BS EU

[. . . ] In the event of damage, make sure that there are no ignition sources nearby and keep the room well ventilated. · Do not stand on the plinth, drawers or doors or use them to support anything else. · This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given initial supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. · Avoid prolonged skin contact with cold surfaces or chilled/frozen food. [. . . ] microwave oven, toaster, etc. , on top of the freezer. · Standard EN 378 specifies that the room in which you install your appliance must have a volume of 1 m3 per 8 g of R 600a refrigerant used in the appliance, so as to avoid the formation of inflammable gas/air mixtures in the room where the appliance is located in the event of a leak in the refrigerant circuit. The quantity of refrigerant used in your appliance is indicated on the type plate on the inside of the appliance. · Do not connect the appliance to the supply with other equipment using an extension cable - risk of overheating. · Always install the appliance directly against the wall. Setting up Operating and control elements GB 1 Temperature display 2 Temperature buttons 3 On/Off button 4 SuperFrost button 5 Audible warning on/off button 6 Child-proof lock Switching the appliance on and off Connecting to the mains Power supply (a. c. ) and voltage at the operating point must comply with the details on the type plate. The socket must be fused with a 10 A fuse or higher, it must be away from the rear of the appliance and must be easily accessible. Switching on: Press the ON / OFF button so that the temperature display lights up/flashes. When the appliance is switched on for the first time and while it is still warm, the display will contain dashes until the temperature falls below 0°C. Switching off: Press the ON / OFF button for approx. two seconds so that the temperature display goes out. Connect the appliance with a properly earthed fused plug and socket only. Setting the temperature Dimensions A= 1725 mm B= 750 mm C= 760 mm D= 1447 mm E= 790 mm - While you are entering the temperature, the set temperature will flash on the display. - When you press the temperature setting buttons for the first time, the most recent setting is displayed. - You can change the settings in increments of 1°C by briefly pressing the buttons again. - The electronic controls will switch over automatically about 5 seconds after the last time you pressed the button, and the actual temperature in the freezer will be displayed. Depending on the quantity of food placed in the freezer, this will normally be between 30 and max. The freezing process is now complete, the Superfrost LED will go out. You should not switch on the Superfrost function: - when placing frozen food in the freezer; - when freezing up to approx. Note: The bottom two drawers are not suitable for freezing fresh food. Only pre-frozen food can be stored there. Press the Superfrost button briefly so that the LED lights up. The freezer temperature will decrease and the appliance will switch to the lowest temperature. · Always store identical food items together. · Pack food which you are freezing yourself in quantities appropriate to your household. To ensure that the food freezes right through, the following quantities should not be exeeded per package: fruit, vegetables: up to 1 kg, meat: up to 2, 5 kg. · Pack frozen food in standard freezer bags or reuseable plastic, metal or aluminium containers. · Do not allow fresh food which is to be frozen to come into contact with food already frozen. Always keep packs dry in order to avoid them sticking together. [. . . ] To speed up the defrosting process put a saucepan of hot but not boiling water on one of the cooling elements. · Leave the door of the appliance open while defrosting. After defrosting mop up the remaining water and clean the appliance. Do not use any mechanical devices or other artificial aids for defrosting other than those recommended by the manufacturer. After a longer period of operation a layer of frost or ice can build up on the cooling plates in the freezer compartment. [. . . ]