Hotpoint FF4DX(UK) - Manual (Page 8)

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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 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 bring the FREEZER OPERATION knob
setting to (off) and turn the appliance on again. 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
temperature must be set to the minimum value in order
to preserve the food.
To enable the function: set the REFRIGERATOR
OPERATION knob on
.
A double acoustic signal informs you when it has been
enabled. A single acoustic signal informs you when it
has been disabled.
Optimization Energy Saving function
If you are going on holiday but would like the operating
temperature performance of the product to remain
unchanged, you can use the Optimization Energy
Saving function. This function maximises the energy
saved. It is activated by setting the knobs to “I CARE”,
then pressing and holding the Super Freeze button for
at least 9 seconds; the Super Freeze indicator light will
begin to flash, signalling the activation of this function.
The Optimization Energy Saving function may also be
deactivated by pressing the Super Freeze button again.
The corresponding indicator light will stop flashing,
thereby signalling that the original operating conditions
have been restored.
In humid environments, when the Optimization Energy
Saving function is activated, slight condensation may
form on the door of the appliance; normal operating
conditions are restored when the function is
deactivated.
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 (15 W).
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