User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB8362

[. . . ] The spanner is for illustration only and is not supplied with the fridge. STEP 4 After the front feet have been adjusted and the fridge 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 fridge in its final location for at least 15 minutes to allow it to settle. STEP 6 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Plug in and switch on. Allow the fridge to cool before placing food inside. All food in the fridge should be covered. TROUBLESHOOTING STEP 7 Your fridge is now working. [. . . ] Note: Wipe, don't wash eggs. Advice on Adjusting Shelves Make the most of the interior storage space by repositioning shelves to suit the various heights of individual items you wish to store. To remove, ensure that the door is open fully. Slide the shelf forward and tilt from position. USEFUL ADVICE Split Glass Shelf The split shelf can be used as a standard shelf but also as two half shelves. The front half can be repositioned above or below to enable storage of larger items. Note : Only the front half of the shelf can be repositioned, the back half must remain in its original position. 9 Useful Advice Salad Bins For the storage of fruit, vegetables and salad items. When storing vegetables, remove unusable leaves and soil and leave lettuce, cabbage and cauliflower on the stem. It is advisable to clean the salad bin regularly, it can be removed by sliding it out from position. Note : Care must be taken to ensure that the salad bin is pushed in fully before shutting the fridge door. Vegetable Bin This is an additional area, recommended for the storage of larger vegetable items (such as cauliflower, cucumber and other items which do not fit into the salad bins). When storing vegetables, remove unusable leaves and soil. Leave lettuce, cabbage and cauliflower on the stem. To open hold the front handle and pull to tilt the bin forwards to access foodstuffs. USEFUL ADVICE To close, keep hold of the handle and allow the bin to go back into position. 4. CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Exterior WARNING: Do not use abrasive powder, household cleaner or bleach they can damage the exterior of your fridge. Use a clean soft cloth wrung out in warm water and washing up liquid to wipe the exterior surface, dry thoroughly. Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to remove dust from underneath the fridge and from the compressor and condenser situated at the back of the fridge WARNING: Do not damage the pipework. Door Seal Use warm water and a clean soft cloth to wipe along and in between the creases of the door seal, dry thoroughly. Take care not to damage the seal and avoid using sharp objects. WARNING: Do not use detergent, it will damage the seal. 12 Maintenance Going Away If you are going away and don't want to use your fridge, switch off the electricity supply and pull out the mains plug. Remove food and follow the cleaning instructions on the previous page. Firstly put the door stop washer in position on the left hand hinge bracket and then screw in the hinge pin. 14 Replace the spacing washers onto the hinge pin. Door Reversal 14. Using a thin blunt instrument, remove the hinge bush cap from the top left of the door and refit on the top right. [. . . ] If there is still a problem contact Hotpoint Service (See KEY CONTACTS, back page, for contact details). OPERATING SOUNDS OF A FRIDGE These are the normal types of sound that your fridge will make: The fridge motor (compressor) makes a buzzing or humming sound when it is running. This can be louder when it is first switched on. This sound will reduce over the first few months. Gases flowing through the pipes can produce gurgling, bubbling, roaring or humming noises. [. . . ]