Using the freezer to its full potential – Hotpoint HM315FF User Manual

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Using the freezer to its full potential

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 above the grill in the freezer

compartment and if possible be in direct contact with

the walls (side and rear), where the temperature drops

below -18°C and guarantees rapid freezing.

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.

! If the room temperature drops below 14°C for an

extended period of time, the ideal temperature will not be

reached in the freezer compartment and food preservation

will be reduced.

FAST FREEZE and LOW AMBIENT switch

The appliance is fitted with a manual "Fast Freezer and

Low Ambiant" switch.

When loading fresh food to freeze switch "Fast Freeze and

Low Anbiant" on.

To set "Fast Freeze and Low Ambient" ON, press the
switch to "

This switch activates intensive cooling to ensure that

required temperatures are reached quickly.

So when the fresh food is frozen return the switch to its
OFF position, "

Note: for Energy Saving ensure that "Fast Freeze and Low

Ambient" is switched off after 24 hours.

For the refrigerator to operate properly the "Fast Freeze

and Low Ambient" button must be ON when room

temperature is 16°C or lower.

Ice tray

The fact that they are situated on the top part of the freezer

drawers ensures greater cleanliness: the ice no longer

comes into contact with the food placed inside the freezer

compartment; furthermore, the dripping of the water during

filling is avoided (a lid to cover up the hole after filling with

water is also provided).

1. Pull out the tray by pushing it up.

Check that the tray is ompletely empty and fill it with

water through the opening provided.

2. Take care not to exceed the level indicated (MAX WATER

LEVEL). Excess water prevents the ice cubes from

dispensing (if this happens, wait for the ice to melt and

empty the tray).

3. Turn the tray 90°: due to the connected compartments

each mould fills with water (see diagram).

4. Close the opening with the lid provided and put the tray

back, placing the top part in the corresponding housing

and allowing it to drop in again.

5. When the ice has formed (minimum time approximately

8 hours) knock the tray against a hard surface and wet

the outside so that the ice cubes come loose and take

them out through the opening.

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TER LEVEL

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WATER LEVEL