Hotpoint Refridgerator/Freezer Combination FFp187MG - Manual (Page 7)

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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. Set the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob on OFF
2. Pull the mains 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.
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator defrosts automatically: defrost water is
ducted out of the back of the appliance through a
special outlet hole (see diagram) to an external
container. Heat produced by the compressor causes the
water to evaporate from the container.
It is necessary to clean
the discharge hole
regularly so that the water
can flow out easily. Do not
use any tools that may
damage the refrigerator.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
There in no need to defrost the freezer since the “no-
frost cooling system” prevents the formation of frost and
ice on the walls.
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 (15W).
The interior light will flash if the refrigerator door is left
open for more than two minutes. This is normal, and is a
warning to close the refrigerator door.
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