Hotpoint FF4DX(TVZ)(UK), FF4DK(TVZ)(UK) manual Maintenance and care

Maintenance and care

GB 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 bring the FREEZER OPERATION knob

setting to (off) and turn the appliance on again. 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.

•During the cleaning of the slide rails for the drawers in the freezer compartment, it may happen that the automatic drawer closure mechanism is deactivated. To reactivate it, simply close the drawer a little more forcefully than is usually necessary.

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

If you are going on holiday, you do not have to switch the appliance off; it features a low-energy function which keeps the temperature of the refrigerator compartment at approximately 12°C (you may, for example, wish to protect cosmetics and beauty products from the heat). The freezer temperature should be set to the minimum value, in order to preserve the food inside it effectively.

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.

Optimization Energy Saving function

The “Optimization Energy Saving” function may be activated in order to optimise energy consumption while maintaining the cooling performance of the product. This function maximises the energy saved. It is activated by setting the knobs to “I CARE”, then pressing and holding the Super Freeze button for at least 3 seconds; the Super Freeze indicator light will begin to flash, signalling the activation of this function. The Optimization Energy Saving function may also be deactivated by pressing the Super Freeze button again. The corresponding indicator light will stop flashing, thereby signalling that the original operating conditions have been restored.

In humid environments, when the Optimization Energy Saving function is activated, slight condensation may form on the door of the appliance; normal operating conditions are restored when the function is deactivated.

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

2light bulb within the power range indicated on

1	the cover (10 W, 15 W or
	25 W).

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