Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HM315I Hotpoint
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Instructions for Installation and Use Refrigerator Model HM315I.
2 CONTENTS Pr oduct Safety Installation Electrical Connection Get to Know your Appliance Getting your Appliance ready for use How to use the Refrigerator Compart- ment Storage Guide How to use the Fre.
3 8. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. T ur ning the thermostat knob to the setting does not suffice to br eak all electrical contact with the mains.
4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Fitting a new plug IMPORT ANT : WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE... Green and Y ellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live As the colou.
5 GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE A T emperature control This is used to regulate the temperatur e in the two compartments with the following settings: The r efrigerator is of f; 1 = minimum cold setting 5.
6 The temperature control automatically r egulates the temperature inside the appliance 1 = minimum cold temperature 5 = maximum cold temperature It is recommended that a medium setting be used.
7 - The air circulates naturally , with the colder air falling be- cause it is heavier . This is the reason why meat and cheese should be placed above the vegetable crisper . - Please follow our instructions carefully on maximum stor - age time: any food, even the freshest, will not r emain edible for any extended amount of time.
8 For the preparation of food to be fr ozen, please con- sult a specialized manual. - Food that has be thawed, even partially , must not be re- frozen: you must cook it in or der to consume it (within 24 hours) or to freeze it once again.
9 - Install the Appliance Correctly This means that the appliance should be installed away from heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated r oom. - Correct temperatur e settings Set the refrigerator temperatur e to one of the middle settings.
10 Meat and Fish FOOD STORAGE Food Wrapping Te n d e r i s i n g (days) Storage (months) Thawing Tim e Beef Roast Tinfoil 2 / 3 9 / 10 Not requi r ed. Lamb Tinfoil 1 / 2 6 Not requi r ed. Pork Roast Tinfoil 1 6 Not r equir ed. V eal Roast Tinfoil 1 8 Not r equi re d.
11 Fruits and V egetables FOOD STORAGE Food Pr epar at i on Blanching Ti m e Wrappi ng Stor age (m on th s) Thaw i ng Ti me Apples and Pear s Peel and cut i nt o s l i c es . 2 ’ I n Cont ai ners ( c ov er wit h s yr up) 12 I n r e fr i g er at or v er y slow ly .
12 CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE Cleaning and Special Maintenance Before cleaning the appliance, first switch of f and r emove the plug fr om the socket. - Y our appliance is manufactured with hygienic, odourless materials.
13 TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing works Check that: • The mains switch in your home is on. • Ther e has not been a power cut. • The plug is pr operly inserted in the socket and is switched on. • The socket is working; try another appliance in the socket to check.
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