User manual HOTPOINT MBL 1822 C

[. . . ] 12 Operating Instructions REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION Contents I Italiano, 1 GB English, 13 F Français, 25 Installation, 14 Positioning and connection Reversible doors GB Description of the appliance, 15-16 Control panel Overall view E Espanol, 37 P Portuges, 49 PL Polski, 61 Start-up and use, 17-18 Starting the appliance Chiller system Using the refrigerator to its full potential Using the freezer to its full potential Maintenance and care, 19-20 MBL MBL MBL MBL MBL MBL MBL 1821 1822 1832 2021 2022 2031 2033 C C C C C C Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours Defrosting the appliance Replacing the light bulb Precautions and tips, 21 General safety Disposal Respecting and conserving the environment Troubleshooting, 22 Assistance, 23 Installation GB !Before placing your new appliance into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. [. . . ] 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. GB Using the freezer to its full potential • Use the FREEZER OPERATION knob to adjust the temperature (see Description). € Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has already been defrosted. These foods must be cooked and eaten (within 24 hours). € Fresh food that needs to be frozen must not come into contact with food that has already been defrosted. The freezer temperature must be set to the minimum value in order to preserve the food. To enable the function: set the REFRIGERATOR . oPERATION knob on A double acoustic signal informs you when it has been enabled. A single acoustic signal informs you when it has been disabled. Cleaning the appliance • The external and internal parts, as well as the rubber seals may be cleaned using a sponge that has been soaked in lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda or neutral soap. € The back of the appliance may collect dust which can be removed by delicately using the hose of a vacuum cleaner set on medium power. The appliance must be switched off and the plug must be pulled out before cleaning the appliance. Do not speed up the defrosting process by using any devices or tools other than the scraper provided, you may damage the refrigeration circuit. Defrosting the refrigerator compartment The refrigerator has an automatic defrosting function: water is ducted to the back of the appliance by a special discharge outlet (see diagram) where the heat produced by the compressor causes it to evaporate. It is necessary to clean the discharge hole regularly so that the water can flow out easily. Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours • The appliance is manufactured with hygienic materials which are odour free. In order to maintain an odour free refrigerator and to prevent the formation of stains, food must always be covered or sealed properly. [. . . ] To restore normal operation bring the FREEZER OPERATION knob setting to (off) and turn the appliance on again. + buzzer Heating danger + buzzer The green POWER indicator light flashes. The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool well. € • • • The doors do not close properly or the seals are damaged. [. . . ]