Hotpoint RZA 21, Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

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CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE
Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance
from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning
off the general switch in your home).
Defrosting
WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.
Do not use mechanical devices or other tools to speed
up the defrosting process, unless they have been rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
It is a good idea to remove the frost buildup from the inside
of the appliance from time to time.
Make sure not to use pointed metal objects to do so as this
could result in piercing the refrigeration circuits, causing ir-
reparable damage to the appliance. Use the plastic scraper
provided with the freezer.
To defrost the freezer completely (which should be done
once or twice a year), disconnect the appliance from the
power supply and leave the door open until all the frost has
melted.
The freezer is equipped with a system to drain the water
from the defrosting procedure. Simply, place a container in
the position indicated in fig. 1.
To speed up defrosting, one or more pots of warm water
can be placed inside the appliance.
While defrosting the freezer, it is a good idea to wrap the
food taken from the freezer in several layers of paper and
place it in a cool place. Since the temperature of the frozen
food will inevitably rise, it is best to consume it quickly as its
storage life will have been shortened.
Cleaning and Maintenance
The inside of the freezer should be cleaned on a periodic
basis after it has been defrosted. Only use a water and bi-
carbonate solution to clean the appliance. Do not use abra-
sive cleaning products, detergents or soap. After the inside
has been cleaned, rinse well with clean water and dry care-
fully.
Once the appliance has been cleaned, turn on the appli-
ance, following the instructions in "Setting Up Your Appli-
ance."
Fig. 1
- Install the Appliance Correctly
This means that the appliance should be installed away from
sources of heat or direct sunlight, in a well ventilated room.
- Correct Temperature Settings
Set the freezer temperature knob to one of the medium
settings. Very low temperatures will not only consume a great
deal of energy, but will neither improve nor lengthen the
storage life of the food.
- Shut the Doors
Open your appliance only when strictly necessary - every
time you open the door most of the cold air will be lost. In
order to restore the correct temperature, the motor will have
to run and consume energy.
- Check the Door Seals
Keep the seals clean and pliable so that they fit closely against
the door to ensure that no cold air is lost.
- Avoid Frost Buildup
Remember to check the sides of the freezer for frost. When
the frost becomes too thick, defrost the freezer immediately
(See, "Caring for Your Appliance").
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