User manual HOTPOINT T 16 A1 D/HA/1

[. . . ] MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF THE APPLICANCE Clean the appliance occasionally with a cloth and a solution of warm water and neutral cleaning agents specifically for cleaning the inside of the refrigerator. To ensure the constant and correct flow of the defrosting water, regularly clean the inside of the drain situated in the back wall of the refrigerator compartment near the fruit and vegetable drawer using the utensil provided (see figure). Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning, take the plug out of the socket or disconnect the appliance from the power supply. (depending on the model) REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB OR LED Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before replacing the light bulb. [. . . ] In all other cases, the Meat & Fish compartment can be removed to obtain more space inside the refrigerator. Remove the drawer cover by releasing the bottom side clips (Figure 2). Important: If the function is activated and food with high water content is present, condensate may form on the shelves. In this case, temporarily deactivate the function. When placing small containers and food products on the top shelf of the “zero degrees” compartment, make sure they do not accidentally fall between the drawer and the back of the refrigerator compartment. 14 Removing the “Zero Degrees” box: The “Zero Degrees” box can be removed to create more space inside the refrigerator. In this case proceed as follows: - to facilitate removal, we recommend emptying (and if necessary, removing) the two lower door trays - switch off the box - pull out the drawer and the white plastic shelf underneath the box. Note: the upper shelf and the side supports cannot be removed. To restore “Zero Degrees” box operation, make sure you replace the white plastic shelf underneath the box before inserting the drawer and reactivating the function. To optimise energy consumption, we recommend you deactivate the “Zero Degrees” box and remove it. Clean the box and all its parts regularly, using a cloth and a solution of warm water and neutral detergent specifically formulated for refrigerator interiors (take care not to immerse the white plastic shelf underneath the box in water). 1) Defrosting the compartment (if present) Defrost the compartment once or twice a year or when ice formation is excessive. The amount of ice which forms and the rate at which it accumulates will vary depending on ambient conditions and the frequency with which the freezer door is opened. Ice formation is concentrated at the top of the compartment and does not affect the efficiency of the appliance. If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty. € Remove the food from the freezer compartment and group together in a cool place or in a cool bag. € Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt. € Clean the interior of the freezer with a sponge and warm water and/or neutral detergent. € Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly. Plug the appliance back in and switch on, following the instructions in chapter “How to operate the refrigerator compartment”. The settings and selections made prior to switching off will be restored. 1 17 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. [. . . ] Previously cooked food: Re-heat in the oven without removing from its aluminium container. DEFROSTING Generally you need to defrost two or three times a year when the layer of frost reaches a 3 mm thickness. We suggest you periodically remove the frost from the freezing plate by means of a plastic scraper. avoid using sharp or cutting instruments. [. . . ]