Energy saving tips – Hotpoint HZ201 User Manual

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ENERGY SAVING TIPS

- Install the Appliance Properly

- Install the Appliance Properly
In other words, away from sources of heat and direct sunlight,
in a well ventilated room.

- Correct Temperature Settings

- Correct Temperature Settings
Set the temperature control to one of the middle settings.
Very cold temperature settings will not only consume a great
deal of energy but will neither improve nor lengthen the
storage life of the food.

- Do not Overfill your Appliance

- Do not Overfill your Appliance
Remember that proper storage of food requires good air cir-
culation. Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air
circulation and overwork the compressor.

- Close the Doors

- Close the Doors
Open your freezer only when necessary, remember that every
time you open the door, most of the cold air will be lost. To
bring the temperature back to the proper level again, the
motor must run for a considerable amount of time, consum-
ing a substantial amount of energy.

- Check the Door Seal

- Check the Door Seal
Keep the seal clean and make sure that they adhere well to
the door. This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes.

- No Hot Foods

- No Hot Foods
A container of hot food placed in the freezer will increase
the temperature significantly.
Allow food to cool before storing.

- Check your Appliance for build up of ice

- Check your Appliance for build up of ice
Check the interior walls for ice. Defrost your appliance when
the layer becomes too thick (see section, 'CARING for your
APPLIANCE').