Hotpoint HME40N manual Maintenance and care

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.hold the ON/OFF button down for more than two seconds until OFF appears on both indicator displays (refrigerator and freezer).

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 hold the ON/OFF button down for more than two seconds. To disconnect the appliance, follow points 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.

Defrosting

WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.

Do not use mechanical devices or other tools to speed up the defrosting process, unless they have been recommended by the manufacturer.

How to Defrost the Refrig- erator

This appliance defrosts automatically and the water is channeled to the back toward the drain installed for this purpose (see diagram). Here, the heat produced by the compressor will make it

evaporate. The only thing you must do is to periodically check and clean the hole of the drain, which is located behind the vegetable crispers, so that the water drains properly.

How to defrost the freezer compartment

-Remove the frost from time to time with the aid of the special scraper provided (do not use knives or metal objects).

-If the frost is more than 5 mm thick, then you must defrost the freezer completely. Proceed as follows: one day before enabling the SUPER FREEZE 24-hour;

it helps give the food a healthy extra "cold shock". After 24 hours, the freezing function is automatically disabled but you can disable it yourself from the display. Turn the appliance off by pressing the ON/OFF button for more than two seconds. WARNING: this operation switches off the whole appliance (including the fridge compartment). Wrap all frozen foods in newspaper and place them either in another refrigerator or in a cool place. Leave the door open, so as to allow all the frost to melt completely, helping it along with containers filled with lukewarm water.

The unit is provided with a system which allows the de- frost water to be collected in a container to be placed beneath the unit (see dia-

gram).

Clean and dry thoroughly before restarting the appliance. Remember that the motor will not start immediately, but rather after approximately 8 minutes.

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

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