Maintenance and care, Using the freezer to its full potential, Switching the appliance off – Hotpoint Ariston SBLxxxxNF User Manual
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TEMPERATURE Indicator light
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: to identify the coldest area in the
refrigerator.
1.	 Check	 that	 OK	 appears	 clearly	 on	 the	 indicator	 light	 (see	
diagram).
2. If the word “OK” does not appear it means that the temperature
is	too	high:	adjust	the	REFRIGERATOR	OPERATION	knob	to	a	
higher	position	(colder)	and	wait	approximately	10	hours	until	
the	temperature	has	been	stabilised.
3. Check the indicator light again: if necessary, readjust it following
the	initial	process.	If	large	quantities	of	food	have	been	added	
or	 if	 the	 refrigerator	 door	 has	 been	 opened	 frequently,	 it	 is	
normal	for	the	indicator	not	to	show	OK.	Wait	at	least	10	hours	
before	adjusting	the	REFRIGERATOR	OPERATION	knob	to	a	
higher	setting.
Food Care Zone
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Area	dedicated	to	the	storage	of	fresh	food,	such	as	meat	and	
fish.	Thanks	to	the	low	temperature	inside	the	compartment,	the	
Food	Care	Zone	extends	the	period	of	time	for	which	the	food	
can	be	stored,	keeping	it	fresh	for	up	to	a	week.
Dual led
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Thanks	to	the	powerful	light	it	emits,	the	new	dual	LED	lighting	
system	offers	a	clear	view	of	all	foods,	with	no	shadowy	areas.
If	 the	 LEDs	 need	 to	 be	 replaced,	 please	 contact	 the	 Technical	
Assistance	Service.
Using the freezer to its full potential
• Use the FREEZER OPERATION knob to adjust the temperature
(see Description).
• Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has already been
defrosted.	These	foods	must	be	cooked	and	eaten	(within	24	
hours).
• Fresh food that needs to be frozen must not come into contact
with	food	that	has	already	been	defrosted.	Fresh	food	must	
be	stored	in	the	top	FREEZER	and	STORAGE	compartment	
where	 the	 temperature	 drops	 below	 -18°C	 and	 guarantees	
rapid	freezing.
• To freeze fresh food in the best and safest way possible,
activate	the	SUPER	FREEZE	function	24	hours	before	placing	
the	food	in	the	freezer.	After	placing	the	food	inside,	activate	
the	 SUPER	 FREEZE	 function	 again;	 it	 will	 be	 deactivated	
automatically	after	24	hours;
• Do not place glass bottles which contain liquids, and which are corked
or hermetically sealed in the freezer because they could break.
• The maximum quantity of food that may be frozen daily is
indicated	 on	 the	 plate	 containing	 the	 technical	 properties	
located	on	the	bottom	left	side	of	the	refrigerator	compartment	
(for	example:	Kg/24h:	4).
! To avoid blocking the air circulation inside the freezer
compartment,	it	is	advisable	not	to	obstruct	the	ventilation	holes	
with	food	or	containers.
!	Do	not	open	the	door	during	freezing.
!	If	there	is	a	power	cut	or	malfunction,	do	not	open	the	freezer	
door.	This	will	help	maintain	the	temperature	inside	the	freezer,	
ensuring	that	foods	are	conserved	for	at	least	9	-14	hours.
! To	 maximise	 space	 inside	 the	 freezer,	 all	 drawers	 [with	 the	
exception	 of	 the	 bottom	 drawer]	 can	 be	 removed	 from	 their	
positions	and	the	food	placed	directly	on	the	racks/glass	shelves	
supplied	[where	present].
Easy Ice
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The	double	tub	was	designed	to	optimise	space	in	the	freezer	
compartment	and	to	ensure	that	ice	is	always	readily	available.	
The	trays	can	be	stacked	or	filled	and	used	separately.
Furthermore,	 the	 special	 fastening	 system	 makes	 Easy	 Ice	 an	
extremely	flexible	solution,	as	it	can	be	positioned	in	the	right	or	
left	part	of	the	top	drawers.
Maintenance and care
Switching the appliance off
During	cleaning	and	maintenance	it	is	necessary	to	disconnect	
the	appliance	from	the	electricity	supply:
1. set the FREEZER OPERATION knob on
2. pull the plug out of the socket
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.
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Varies by number and/or position, available only on certain
models.