User manual HOTPOINT MTM 0801 F

[. . . ] Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. Using the refrigerator to its full potential GB fridge Positioning and connection Positioning 1. The compressor and condenser give off heat and require good ventilation to operate correctly and save energy. Leave a space of at least 10 cm between the top part of the appliance and any furniture above it, and at least 5 cm between the sides and any furniture/side walls. [. . . ] ICE DEVICE After pouring water in the special ice cups, place them in their places in the ice device. After about 2 hours, the ice cubes will be ready. In order to get the ice cubes, it will be sufficient to turn the two buttons to the right. The ice cubes will fall in to the tray below, ready to be used. The can rack on the inner door allows you to store not only cans, but also yoghurt, butter and other containers, according to your requirements. Maintenance and care Using the freezer to its full potential During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. It is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment knobs on (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical contact. Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance freezer The temperature inside the freezer compartment automatically adjusts itself according to the position of the thermostat knob. min = warmest max = coldest We recommend , however , a medium position. Switches the appliance off, including the refrigerator. Set the thermostat to the maximum max in order to freeze foods quickly. Set the thermostat to the medium med for normal use and to store frozen foods for long periods. Set the thermostat to the minimum min in order to keep ice cubes frozen. During hot seasons, when the knob is turned to max position, your fridge will operate for elongated period. The thermostat position should be brought to its initial position when the freezer compartment is cooled sufficiently. € 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. € Do not place glass bottles which contain liquids, and which are corked or hermetically sealed in the freezer because they could break. € The maximum quantity of food that may be frozen daily is indicated on the plate containing the technical properties located on the bottom left side of the refrigerator compartment (for example: Kg/24h: 4) !If there is a power cut or malfunction, do not open the freezer door. This will help maintain the temperature inside the freezer, ensuring that foods are conserved for at least 9 -14 hours. [. . . ] € The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain and storms. € Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or moist hands and feet. € Do not touch the internal cooling elements: this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. [. . . ]