Hotpoint RLAV21P Maintenance and care, Switching the appliance off, Defrosting the appliance

Maintenance and care

GB	Switching the appliance off		Defrosting the appliance
	During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to		! Follow the instructions below.
	disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply:		Do not speed up the defrosting process by using any
	It is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment		devices or tools, you may damage the refrigeration
	knobs on 0 (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical		circuit.
	contact.
			The refrigerator has an
	Cleaning the appliance		automatic defrosting
			function: water is ducted
	•	The external and internal parts, as well as the rubber	to the back of the
			appliance by a special
		seals may be cleaned using a sponge that has been
			discharge outlet (see
		soaked in lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda
			diagram) where the heat
		or neutral soap. Do not use solvents, abrasive
			produced by the
		products, bleach or ammonia.
			compressor causes it to
	•	The removable accessories may be soaked in warm	evaporate. It is necessary
			to clean the discharge
		water and soap or dishwashing liquid. Rinse and dry
			hole regularly so that the water can flow out easily.
		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 door open.

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 by removing the cover as indicated in the diagram. Replace it with a similar light bulb within the power range indicated on the cover (10W ).

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