Hotpoint HME40N - Manual (Page 12)

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Maintenance and care
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