User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB8252

[. . . ] The spanner is for illustration only and is not supplied with the freezer. STEP 4 After the front feet have been adjusted and the freezer is level, fit the left and right hand bottom hinge covers supplied. Align with the cover plate slots and push into position. USEFUL ADVICE STEP 5 Before plugging in and switching on, leave the freezer in its final location for at least 15 minutes to allow it to settle. STEP 6 Plug in and switch on. Allow the freezer to cool before placing food inside. All food in the freezer should be covered. CLEANING & MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING STEP 7 If you are freezing fresh food, turn ON fast freeze by pressing the switch 24 hours before placing the food inside. [. . . ] q When freezing fresh food follow the instructions for using fast freeze (see CONTROLS section). q Do not allow fresh food to come into contact with food already frozen, the frozen food could start to defrost. q Once thawed, food should be cooked and eaten within 24 hours or cooked and refrozen. q Fully defrost your freezer when the ice is between 3-5mm thick (1/4 inch) (see CLEANING & MAINTENANCE section). Note : A thick layer of ice will increase the running costs of your freezer. 10 USEFUL ADVICE Useful Advice Advice on Using Freezer Drawers This freezer can be used with or without the drawers. The storage drawers can be easily removed. Pull the drawer towards you until it reaches it's stop position. Hold securely on both sides, lift the front of the drawer to release and remove. For cleaning advice see CLEANING & MAINTENANCE section. It is generally more convenient to use the drawers but if a lot of food is to be stored the drawers can be taken out and food placed directly onto the grids. Remove all loose fittings from inside the freezer. If you have previously set up and used the freezer and since decided to reverse the doors, you must remove stored food, wrap or cover it and place into insulated containers to keep frozen whilst carrying out this operation. Note : You may require assistance to do this: Support the door and using a screwdriver, remove the screw securing the top hinge. Lower the top hinge and carefully tilt the door to remove the hinge from the cabinet. Remove the spacing washers from the right hand bottom hinge pin. Unscrew the fixing screw to remove the right hand hinge cover plate. (if applicable) Remove the door stop washer, if fitted to your model. Take the plastic cap from the left hand cover plate and use it to fill the hole on the right hand cover plate. CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 6. Use a flat blade screwdriver or a 5mm spanner, to unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin. 8. Replace the right hand cover plate with its original screw. 10. Unscrew the fixing screw to remove the left hand hinge cover plate. Replace the left hand cover plate with its original screw. [. . . ] If so, this is normal and the light will go out when the correct temperature has been reached. Has the freezer just been loaded with a large quantity of food?If so, the light will go out when the correct temperature has been reached. 16 If there is still a problem contact Hotpoint Service (see KEY CONTACTS back cover). Troubleshooting OPERATING SOUNDS OF A FREEZER These are the normal types of sound that your freezer will make. q The motor (compressor) makes a buzzing or humming sound when it is running. [. . . ]