User manual HOTPOINT MBL 2021 C

[. . . ] 12 Operating Instructions REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION Contents I Italiano, 1 GB English, 13 F Français, 25 Installation, 14 GB Positioning and connection Reversible doors 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. [. . . ] This will help maintain the temperature inside the freezer, ensuring that foods are conserved for at least 9 -14 hours. ICE CARE tray The fact that they are situated on the top part of the freezer drawers ensures greater cleanliness: the ice no longer comes into contact with the food placed inside the freezer compartment; furthermore, the dripping of the water during filling is avoided (a lid to cover up the hole after filling with water is also provided). Check that the tray is ompletely empty and fill it with water through the opening provided. Take care not to exceed the level indicated (MAX WATER LEVEL). Excess water prevents the ice cubes from dispensing (if this happens, wait for the ice to melt and empty the tray). Turn the tray 90°: due to the connected compartments each mould fills with water (see diagram). Close the opening with the lid provided and put the tray back. When the ice has formed (minimum time approximately 8 hours) knock the tray against a hard surface and wet the outside so that the ice cubes come loose and take them out through the opening. To disconnect the appliance, follow point 1 and 2. Holiday function To minimise energy usage when on holiday, it is not necessary to switch the appliance off. The appliance has a function which allows it to maintain the temperature of the refrigerator compartment at approximately 15°C (which can also be used to conserve make-up and beauty products). 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 use objects with sharp or pointed edges to defrost the appliance as these may damage the refrigeration circuit beyond repair. 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. [. . . ] To restore normal operation bring the FREEZER OPERATION knob setting to (off) and turn the appliance on again. 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. [. . . ]