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 OFF (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical contact.
Cleaning the appliance
•We recommend you clean your fridge with our
Professional Fridge cleaner.To order please call us on 08448 225 225 or visit www.hotpointservice.co.uk
•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.
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 (A) by unscrewing the fixing screw
(B)which is located at the back of the lampcover, as shown (see diagram). Replace it with a similar light bulb, the power of which should not exceed 15W.
A |
B |
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.
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator has an automatic defrosting function: water is ducted to the back of the appliance by a special discharge outlet (see diagram) where the heat produced by the compressor causes it to evaporate.
It is necessary to clean the discharge hole regularly so that the water can flow out
easily.
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