Hotpoint RC16P manual The Controls

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The Controls

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Freezing and Storing Fresh Food

Food to be fast frozen should be placed with as much contact to the walls of the freezer as possible. Avoid placing unfrozen food in contact with frozen food Remember to switch off the Super Freeze switch when the quick freezing is completed.

Thermostat

The thermostat. located at the front of the freezer can be adjusted from minimum (1) to maximum (7) using the thermostat control knob. A normal storage temperature of -18.C IS recommended for most foods

Temperature Control

This is obtained by positioning the thermostat control knob to setting 3. This setting may have to be varied depending upon the frequency of opening and closing the lid and for a

room temperature in excess of 2S"C (77"F).

To prevent children from changing the position of the thermostat control knob it is necessary to use a coin or similar object to turn the knob.

Power 'ON'Indicator Light (green) This light only shows that the freezer is connected to the mains. It does not give any Indication 01the temperature inside the freezer.

Super Freeze switch

(amber) This light will illuminate when the Super Freeze

 

switch is switched on. This switch overrides the

 

thermostat and the compressor will operate

 

continuously, lowering the cabinet temperature still

 

further.

Important:

When the freezer is first installed, switch on the Super Freeze switch (the amber light will glow) and leave running for at least 4 hours before putting In frozen food. This will make sure that the cabinet is thoroughly chilled before food IS put In. Remember to switch off the Super Freeze switch. If the cabinet temperature ISconsidered to be incorrect, for any reason, contact your nearest Hotpoint Service office (see Back Cover)

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