Maintenance And Care - Hotpoint 4D Serie Manual De Instrucciones

TEMPERATURE Indicator light
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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 hygiene
1. Once you have bought your food, remove all external
packaging made of paper/cardboard or other wrappers,
which could introduce bacteria or dirt inside your refrigerator.
2. Protect the food, (especially easily perishable items and those that
have a strong smell), in order to avoid contact between them, thereby
removing both the possibility of germ/bacteria contamination as well
as the diffusion of strong odours inside the fridge.
3. Store all food in such a way as to ensure air can circulate
freely between different items.
4. Keep the inside of your fridge clean, taking care not to use
oxidiser or abrasive products.
5. Remove all food past its expiry date from the refrigerator.
6. For the correct preservation of food, all easily perishable items
(soft cheeses, raw fish, meat, etc.) should be stored in the
coldest zone of the fridge compartment, i.e. just above the
salad crisper where the temperature indicator is situated.
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.
• 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).
• The top drawer can be used to store several types of food
(semifreddo frozen desserts, ice creams and alcohol) at the most
suitable temperature; the lower drawer (see overall view) is
designed to store frozen food in normal conditions.
To freeze food (if the freezer is already in operation), deactivate the
TVZ and empty the top drawer, press the rapid-freezing SUPER
FREEZE button (the corresponding LED lights up), place the food
inside and close the drawer. The function is deactivated
automatically after 24 hours or when the optimal temperatures
have been reached (LED switches off).
The food may now be moved to the lower drawer (so that the TVZ
functions may be used) or left in the TVZ compartment which,
when left inactive, will function as a normal storage compartment.
• In order to obtain a greater amount of space in the freezer
compartment, you may remove the bins (except the lowest
bin and the special COOL CARE ZONE bin, which has an
adjustable temperature) and place the food directly onto the
evaporator plates.
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! 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.
TVZ compartment
The TVZ is a special compartment in the freezer which allows the
user to choose between 6 different operating modes that may be
set according to specific requirements and the type of food
stored inside. The temperature settings available are 0°C, -6°C,
-12°C and -18°C; these options are displayed on the control
panel (FREEZER COMPARTMENT knob). The TVZ has an
independent control feature; it may also be deactivated using the
control panel, for use as a normal freezer compartment.
WARNING: the TVZ compartment does not instantly shift
from one temperature setting to another, as it requires a
certain amount of time to stabilise.

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
! 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 set the FREEZER OPERATION knob on the desired
value. To disconnect the appliance, follow point 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.
• During the cleaning of the slide rails for the drawers in the
freezer compartment, it may happen that the automatic
drawer closure mechanism is deactivated. To reactivate it,
simply close the drawer a little more forcefully than is usually
necessary.
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.
Holiday function
To minimise energy usage when on holiday, it is not necessary to
switch the appliance off. The appliance has a function which
allows it to maintain the temperature of the refrigerator
compartment at approximately 15°C (which can also be used to
conserve make-up and beauty products). The freezer