Maintenance and care

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Switching the appliance off

During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply:

1.set the FREEZER OPERATION knob on

2.pull the plug out of the socket

!If this procedure is not followed, the alarm may sound. This alarm does not indicate a malfunction. To restore normal operation, it is sufficient to set the FREEZER OPERATION knob on the desired value. To disconnect the appliance, follow point 1 and 2.

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. Do not use solvents, abrasive products, bleach or ammonia.

The removable accessories may be soaked in warm water and soap or dishwashing liquid. Rinse and dry them carefully.

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.

Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours

The appliance is manufactured with hygienic materials which are odour free. In order to maintain an odour free refrigerator and to prevent the formation of stains, food must always be covered or sealed properly.

If you want to switch the appliance off for an extended period of time, clean the inside and leave the doors open.

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.

Replacing the light bulb

To replace the light bulb in the refrigerator

compartment, pull out the

plug from the electrical socket. Follow the instructions below.

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 (10 W).

!The buzzer will sound and the interior light will flash if the refrigerator door is left open for more than 2 minutes.

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Hotpoint FF187E, FF200E manual Maintenance and care, Switching the appliance off, Cleaning the appliance, Holiday function

FF187E, FF200E specifications

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