User manual HOTPOINT BO 2320 AI UK

[. . . ] Never touch the cooling components within the appliance, especially with wet hands because this could result in injury. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause burns. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. [. . . ] If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained. Replacement fuse covers: If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug. Replacements can be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot. GREEN & YELLOW 13 ampere fuse BROWN BLUE CROSS-BAR CORD GRIP Removing the plug: If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and you should wish to remove it to add a cable extension or to re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc. , please ensure that either: - the plug is replaced by a fused 13 amp re-wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval or: - the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet, controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733) which is accessible without moving the appliance. Disposing of the appliance: When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body and dispose of it as described above. Disposing of the plug: Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted into a socket. Instructions for connecting cable to an alternative plug: Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green & Yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked “E” or or coloured Green or Green & Yellow. Connect Brown wire to terminal marked “L” or coloured Red. GB 2 A closer look A Temperature regulation knob Use this knob to regulate the temperature of the refrigerator. The following settings are available: D B C D E F G Removable door shelves with lid, with egg tray and lidded butter dish Removable miscellaneous shelf Compartment for a 2 litre bottle Removable door shelf for bottles Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Drain for Defrost Water Removable, Height-adjustable Shelves Hinged bottle rack refrigerator OFF; 1 minimum cold temperature; 5 maximum cold temperature H I A B H H I H H G F D E C C 3 GB Setting up Your Appliance ATTENTION After transport stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper performance. Use these average temperature settings to ensure optimum performance and to save energy. Before storing food in your refrigerator wipe the interior with a solution of warm water and bicarbonate of soda. After having plugged the appliance into the socket, make sure that the refrigerator light has turned on. Then turn the thermostat knob “A” to setting “3”. After a couple of hours, you can place fresh food into the refrigerator. Storage - getting the most out of your appliance. Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment Food Wrapped meat and cleaned fish (use plastic wrap or pack in plastic bags) Fresh cheese Eggs Butter, margarine Cooked or precooked food (placer in air-tight containers and when cool store or 4 days 3 in refrigerator) Sausages, salami, sandwich meats in general, fresh pasta, custards, puddings, chocolates, cream 3 or 4 days pastries, bread, dry pastries, red tomatoes Bottled products, milk, drinks, yoghurt Fruits and legumes Storage Time 2 or 3 days 3 or 4 days 1 month Location in the Refrigerator On the shelf above the vegetable crisp (which is the coldest area). On the shelf above the vegetable crisp (which is the coldest area). On any shelf. On any shelf. On special door shelves. In vegetable crisper. What Not to Store in the Refrigerator Garlic (transmits odour), onions and leeks. Potatoes and root vegetables (store in dark, dry places). - Air in the refrigerator circulates naturally so that colder, heavier air tends to descend towards the bottom. This is why meat and fish should be stored just above the crisper. - Remember to follow our instructions on the storage life of foods: If not stored correctly, even the freshest food will deteriorate quite quickly. - Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not keep longer than fresh food. [. . . ] Clean the defrost water drain hole periodically (see fig. 4) to prevent water from collecting on the bottom of the refrigerator instead of flowing out. Fig. 5 GB 6 Trouble Shooting The refrigerator does not function. Have you checked whether: • The main switch for the electricity to the apartment or home has been turned off; If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or the problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre and inform them of: the type of problem, the abbreviation of the model name (Mod. ) and the relative numbers (S/N) written on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper (see examples in the figures below). The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool properly. Have you checked whether: • The door do not close well or the seal are faulty; • The door are left open too long; • The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting; • The refrigerator or freezer is overfilled. TK Cod. [. . . ]