User manual HOTPOINT UPS 1746.1

[. . . ] 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. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. [. . . ] € In order to obtain a greater amount of space in the freezer compartment, you may remove the bins (except the lowest bin) and place the food directly onto the evaporator plates. If the top drawer is not used DO NOT store food beyond the line embossed in the interior of the freezer cabinet wall. Food beyond this line will limit the air circulation and affect the performance of the freezer. Using the freezer to its full potential Load limit indicator !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. When this red warning light comes on for a prolonged period of time, it means that the freezer is not functioning properly and the temperature is rising too much. This warning light might come on for a brief period when: a) the door is left open for an extended period of time (when the freezer is being loaded or unloaded). In these two cases, the fact that the warning light comes on does not indicate that the freezer is malfunctioning or there is a defect. start-up and use Starting the appliance !Before starting the appliance, follow the installation instructions (see Installation). Before connecting the appliance, clean the compartments and accessories well with lukewarm water and bicarbonate. Insert the plug into the socket and ensure that the red ALARM and green POWER indicator lights illuminate (the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob must not be on ). 10 Maintenance and care Switching the appliance off During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply: 1. Pull the plug out of the socket Precautions and tips !The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully. GB 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. This appliance complies with the following Community Directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments; -89/336/EEC of 03. General safety Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours • The appliance is manufactured with hygienic materials which are odour free. [. . . ] Clean and dry the freezer compartment carefully before switching the appliance on again. Until the ideal storage conditions have been restored, before placing food in the freezer compartment. € Observe local environmental standards when disposing packaging material for recycling purposes. € The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. [. . . ]