User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB8562

[. . . ] The spanner is for illustration only and is not supplied with the fridge freezer. 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. USEFUL ADVICE STEP 6 Plug in and switch on. Allow the fridge freezer compartments to cool before placing food inside. All food in the fridge freezer should be covered. What the display will show as both compartments cool: Stage 1: Freezer The display will show temperature reading with the freezer High Temperature symbol on. [. . . ] This will ensure the bottles clear the door furniture and allow the door to close properly. To remove: Ensure that the fridge door is fully open. Slide the wine rack forward and tilt from position. Note: DO NOT remove a fully loaded wine rack, just remove bottles as necessary. 11 Useful Advice Salad Bins For the storage of fruit, vegetables and salad items. When storing vegetables, remove unusable leaves and soil. 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. Humidity Control Each salad bin has its own humidity control, which can be adjusted to retain the freshness of either fruit or salad being stored. Just slide the humidity controls to open and close the vents. It is recommended that salad is stored at high humidity (vents closed). USEFUL ADVICE It is recommended that fruit is stored at low humidity (vents open). Chiller Drawer The chiller drawer maintains cold temperatures and is suitable for the storage of chicken, meat, fish and game etc. Note : This compartment is not suitable for the storage of foods with a high water content eg. salad. 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. USEFUL ADVICE Wine Cooler Sleeve The wine cooler sleeve should be placed over a wine bottle. This will cool the wine to a suitably chilled temperature for drinking. Please refer to the instructions, with the wine cooler sleeve, for more details. Ice Tray When making ice always use the tray with the lid provided. Uncovered food should not be placed near the ice tray as it can affect the flavour of the ice. Note : Empty, wash and refill the ice tray periodically to ensure freshness. 14 Cleaning WARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out mains plug before cleaning. Interior WARNING: Do not use abrasive powder, household cleaner, bleach or wax polish to clean the interior, they will leave a smell inside the fridge freezer. Remove stored food and wrap or cover it and place into insulated containers to keep it cool/frozen whilst cleaning. Remove salad bins, racks, shelves and drawers from each compartment. Wash in warm water and washing up liquid using a soft cloth, dry thoroughly. DO NOT use any cleaning agents on the wine rack, just wipe with a soft cloth. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]