Hotpoint HME400N manual Using the refrigerator to its full potential, Food hygiene

GB	A.I.R. SYSTEM (Ariston Integrated Refrigeration)
	It is recognizable due to the presence of the mechanism

on the top part of the refrigerator compartment (see diagram).

B

A

The A.I.R. System maintains a constant fridge temperature to keep food fresher for longer and will quickly restore the temperature to the correct level, even if the door is opened frequently: the blown air (A) is cooled when it comes into contact with the cold wall, whereas the hotter air (B) is sucked up (see diagram). The back wall may be covered in frost or droplets of water, depending on whether the compressor is in operation or whether it is paused.

Food hygiene

1.Once you have bought your food, remove all external packaging made of paper/cardboard or other wrappers, which could introduce bacteria or dirt inside your refrigerator.

2.Protect the food, (especially easily perishable items and those that have a strong smell), in order to avoid contact between them, thereby removing both the possibility of germ/bacteria contamination as well as the diffusion of strong odours inside the fridge.

3.Store all food in such a way as to ensure air can circulate freely between different items.

4.Keep the inside of your fridge clean, taking care not to use oxidiser or abrasive products.

5.Remove all food past its expiry date from the refrigerator.

6.For the correct preservation of food, all easily perishable items (soft cheeses, raw fish, meat, etc.) should be stored in the coldest zone of the fridge compartment, i.e. just above the salad crisper where the temperature indicator is situated.

Using the refrigerator to its full potential

•Adjust the temperature using the display.

•Press the SUPER COOL button (rapid cooling) to lower the temperature quickly. For example, when you place a large number of new food items inside a fridge the internal temperature will rise slightly. The function quickly cools the groceries by temporarily reducing the temperature until it reaches the ideal level.

•Place only cold or lukewarm foods in the compartment, not hot foods (see Precautions and tips).

•Remember that cooked foods do not last longer than raw foods.

•Do not store liquids in open containers. They will increase humidity in the refrigerator and cause condensation to form.

Using the freezer to its full potential

•Adjust the temperature using the display.

•The Cool Care Zone is a compartment that allows several types of food to be frozen at the most suitable temperature (fruit, ice cream and alcoholic drinks); the other two storage compartments (see overall view) are designed to store frozen foods under normal conditions.To freeze foods in safely and correctly, follow the instructions below.

For a small quantity (less than half of the maximum -amount shown on the data plate):

if the Cool Care Zone is activated, place the food in the two storage compartments, making sure that it does not come into contact with any food that has already been frozen; press the rapid-freezing SUPER FREEZE button (the corresponding LED lights up) and close the door. The function deactivates automatically after 24 hours or when the inside of the compartment has reached the optimal temperature (the LED switches off).

- if the Cool Care Zone is not activated the first compartment may also be used: place the food inside and repeat the same steps as detailed above.

For a large quantity (more than half of the maximum amount shown on the data plate):

Deactivate the Cool Care Zone and empty it, hold down the SUPER FREEZE button for a few seconds until the corresponding LED begins to flash. After approximately 24 hours the freezer will have reached the optimal food freezing temperature. Once this time has elapsed the LED remains lit constantly: place the food inside the freezer and close the door. After 24 hours the food will have been frozen properly and the

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