Maintenance and care
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•If you want to switch the appliance off for an extended period of time, clean the inside and leave the doors open.
Defrosting the appliance
!Follow the instructions below.
Do not use objects with sharp or pointed edges to defrost the appliance as these may damage the refrigeration circuit beyond repair.
If the frost layer is greater than 5 mm, it is necessary to defrost manually:
Switching the appliance off
During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply:
1.Switch the appliance off (press the ON/OFF switch so that it is in the o position and the GREEN indicator light is off);
2.pull the plug out of the socket.
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.
1.Switching the appliance off.
2.Wrap frozen foods in newspaper and place them in another freezer or in a cool place.
3.Leave the door open until the frost has melted completely. This can be made easier by placing containers with lukewarm water in the freezer compartment..
4.Certain appliances are fitted with the DEFROST WATER DRAIN system. Let the water flow into a container (see diagram).
5. Clean and dry the freezer compartment carefully before switching the appliance on again.
6. Wait for approximately
2 hours, i.e. until the ideal storage conditions have been restored, before placing food in the freezer compartment.
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.
PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR 5 YEAR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24
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