User manual HOTPOINT MTMN 1902 F

[. . . ] If the socket is incompatible with the plug, ask an authorised technician to replace it (see Assistance). Once the appliance has been installed, the power supply cable and the electrical socket must be easily accessible. The cable must not be bent or compressed. The cable must be checked regularly and replaced by authorised technicians only (see Assistance). [. . . ] 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. Fresh food must be packed in the top FAST FREEZER compartment where the temperature drops below -18°C and guarantees rapid freezing. • 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. 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. To avoid blocking the air circulation inside the freezer, it is advisable not to obstruct the ventilation holes with food or containers. 5 Maintenance and care GB Switching the appliance off 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. Replacing the light bulb To replace the light bulb in the refrigerator compartment, pull out the plug from the electrical socket. Access the light bulb by removing the cover as indicated in the diagram. Replace it with a similar light bulb within the power range indicated on the cover (10W). [. . . ] Under no circumstance should they be allowed to sit on the bins or to hang from the door. • Keep packaging material out of the reach of children! it can become a choking or suffocation hazard. Respecting and conserving the environment • Install the appliance in a fresh and well-ventilated room. [. . . ]