User manual HOTPOINT BTS 1620 I EU

[. . . ] Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. Turning the thermostat knob to the setting does not suffice to break all electrical contact with the mains. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal, remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent children who might play in or around the appliance from being locked inside. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of malfunction, consult the chapter entitled “Is There a Problem? [. . . ] Protect the food, (especially easily perishable items and those that have a strong smell), in order to avoid contact between them, thereby removing both the possibility of germ/bacteria contamination as well as the diffusion of strong odours inside the fridge. Store all food in such a way as to ensure air can circulate freely between different items. Keep the inside of your fridge clean, taking care not to use oxidiser or abrasive products. Remove all food past its expiry date from the refrigerator. For the correct preservation of food, all easily perishable items (soft cheeses, raw fish, meat, etc. ) should be stored in the coldest zone of the fridge compartment, i. Just above the salad crisper where the temperature indicator is situated. Storage - getting the most out of your appliance. - 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. - Do not store liquids in unsealed containers since this will increase the humidity and lead to the formation of frost in the refrigerator. The temperature indicator The fridge has been equipped with a temperature indicator for an improved, more precise definition of the coldest zone. Make sure “OK” comes up on the indicator. Correct lighting also ensures an easier indicator reading. If the word “OK” does not appear it means that the temperature is too high. Adjust the thermostat (of the fridge compartment) to a higher setting (colder). Each time you adjust the thermostat setting, wait for the temperature inside the fridge compartment to become stable (approximately 10 hours) before making any further adjustments. WARNING: Should you place large quantities of food inside the fridge or should the fridge door have been opened frequently or for a prolonged period of time, it is quite normal for OK not to come up on the indicator. [. . . ] Unscrew the burned out bulb and replace it with another bulb with a wattage no higher than 15 Watt, follow the instructions illustrated in fig. Defrosting WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit. Do not use mechanical devices or instruments other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process. The evaporator defrosts automatically during operation; the defrost water drips into the drain, is collected in a special tray and then evaporates. [. . . ]