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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. Switch the appliance off (press the ON/OFF switch so
that it is in the
o
position and the GREEN indicator light
is off);
2. pull the plug out of the socket.
Cleaning the appliance
• We recommend you clean your fridge with our
Professional Fridge cleaner.To order please call us on
08448 225 225 or visit www.hotpointservice.co.uk
• 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.
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.
Defrosting the appliance
!
Follow the instructions below.
Do not use objects with sharp or pointed edges to
defrost the appliance as these may damage the
refrigeration circuit beyond repair.
If the frost layer is greater than 5 mm, it is necessary to
defrost manually:
1. Switching the appliance off.
2. Wrap frozen foods in newspaper and place them in
another freezer or in a cool place.
3. Leave the door open until the frost has melted
completely. This can be made easier by placing
containers with lukewarm water in the freezer
compartment..
4. Certain appliances are fitted with the DEFROST
WATER DRAIN system. Let the water flow into a
container (see diagram).
5. Clean and dry the
freezer compartment
carefully before switching
the appliance on again.
6. Wait for approximately
2 hours, i.e. until the ideal storage conditions have
been restored, before placing food in the freezer
compartment.
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• If you want to switch the appliance off for an extended
period of time, clean the inside and leave the doors
open.
