User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB8496

[. . . ] The spanner is for illustration only and is not supplied with the fridge freezer. STEP 4 After the front feet have been adjusted and the fridge 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 fridge freezer in its final location for at least 15 minutes to allow it to settle. STEP 6 Plug in and switch on. Allow the fridge freezer to cool before placing food inside. The high temperature light will stay on until the fridge freezer has cooled down. [. . . ] 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. Ensure that packets/containers of food are thoroughly dry before placing onto the grids. Note : If the drawers are not used, DO NOT store food in front of the line embossed in the interior cabinet wall. Food loaded in front of this line will limit the air circulation and affect the performance of the freezer. USEFUL ADVICE Load limit indicator When using the frozen food storage drawers, ensure that they are pushed back fully before closing the door. Food can be separated into different storage drawers for easy identification. When lifting or removing the large deep drawer it is important to hold the side handles and not the front handle. WARNING: The freezer drawers can become heavy when fully loaded with food. Care must be taken if attempting to lift or carry a full freezer drawer. It is recommended to remove the required food, rather than the whole freezer drawer. Note : It is important not to touch or move any of the freezer drawers/parts with wet hands as it may cause freezer burn or discomfort. Ice Tray When making ice, use the tray provided. DO NOT use any cleaning agents on the wine rack, just wipe with a soft cloth. Wipe interiors and fittings with a clean cloth wrung out in a solution of either one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water or MiltonTM sterilising fluid, diluted according to the manufacturer's instructions. Dry interior compartments thoroughly with a clean cloth before replacing fittings and food. Note : It is important to ensure that cleaned shelves, racks, drawers and bins are thoroughly dried before refitting into the fridge freezer compartments. 1. 4. CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Exterior WARNING: Do not use abrasive powder, household cleaner or bleach, they can damage the exterior of your fridge freezer. 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 freezer and from the compressor and condenser situated at the back of the fridge freezer. Door Seals Use warm water and a clean soft cloth to wipe along and in between the creases of the door seals, dry thoroughly. Take care not to damage the seals and avoid using sharp objects. WARNING: Do not use detergent, it will damage the seals. 16 Maintenance Going Away If you are going away and don't want to use your fridge freezer, switch off electricity supply and pull out the mains plug. [. . . ] 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. Expansion and contraction of parts inside the fridge freezer can produce a cracking noise as they rapidly change temperature. [. . . ]