Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HMT40 Hotpoint
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Instructions for Installation and Use Fridge / Freezer Model HMT40.
2 GB CONTENTS Product Safety Installation Electrical Connection Get to Know your Appliance The Display Getting your Appliance ready for use How to use The Display How to use the Refrigerator Compartme.
3 GB 8. Never perform any cleaning or maintenance operations without first unplugging the appliance. Setting the appliance ON/OFF control to OFF is not enough to cut off all electrical contacts.
4 GB ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Fitting a new plug IMPORTANT: WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE... Green and Yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live As the colou.
5 GB A Removable lidded shelf with egg tray and butter dish B Removable miscellaneous shelf Hinged bottle rack D Bottle retainer E Bottle shelf F Ice trays G Levelling feet H Drain system, for drawing.
THE DISPLAY ECO ECO A B C J K L M H G I O N P D E F A ON/OFF button This button turns the entire appliance on or off (refrigerator and freezer compartments) (press it for more than two seconds). B ON/OFF FRIDGE button This button turns the refrigerator compartment on or off (press it for more than two seconds).
GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE NOTICE After the appliance has been delivered, stand it in the upright position and wait approximately 3 hours before connecting it to the electrical outlet to guarantee that it operates properly. Before placing foodstuffs in the refrigerator or freezer, clean the interior well with warm water and baking soda.
8 GB How to use the display Firstly, take all the advice that appears in the form of scrolling text on the display: it will be of use to you, especially when you make your first settings.
9 GB How to use the refrigerator compartment... The temperature inside the refrigerator is automatically ad- justed according to the setting made on the display.We rec- ommend, however, a medium position (+5°C). The refrigerator compartment of your appliance is equipped with " A.
10 GB What Not to Store in the Refrigerator Garlic (transmits odour), onions and leeks. Bananas (they will turn black). Citrus fruits. Potatoes and root vegetables (store in dark, dry places).
11 GB For the preparation of food to be frozen, please consult a specialized manual. Food that has thawed, even partially, must not be re-frozen: you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24 hours) or to freeze it once again. When freezing fresh foods, remember that they should not touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods.
12 GB Ice trays This new concept for ice trays is exclusive to us. The fact that they are situated on the inner door of the freezer compartment ensures greater ergonomics and cleanliness, the ice no l.
13 GB 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 red. Lamb Tinfoil 1 / 2 6 Not requi red. Pork Roast T infoi l 1 6 Not requi red. V eal Roast Tinfoil 1 8 Not r equired.
14 GB Fruits and V egetables FOOD STORAGE Food Prepa rat ion Blanching Ti m e W ra ppi ng Stor ag e (m o n th s) Thaw ing Ti m e Apple s and Pear s Peel and cut int o sl ic es. 2’ I n Conta i ners ( cover wit h syr up) 12 I n re fri ger ator ver y slow ly .
15 GB ENERGY SAVING TIPS - Install the Appliance Correctly This means that the appliance should be installed away from heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room. THE ACTUAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF THE APPLIANCE DEPENDS ON THE WAY THE SAME IS USED AND ON ITS LOCATION.
16 GB CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE Before proceeding with any cleaning or defrosting operations, disconnect the appliance from the electricity mains (by setting the appliance to OFF keep button “A” pressed down for more than 2 seconds, until OFF in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments and then unplugging the appliance).
17 GB TROUBLESHOOTING The display is completely switched off Check that: O The mains switch in your home is on. O There has not been a power cut. O The plug is properly inserted in the socket and is switched on. O The socket is working; try another appliance in the socket to check.
GB 18 "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer" As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months.
GB 19 Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www.
195.036.464.00 February 2003 Part no. FP137 - 01 Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer. Repair Service and Information Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays ) www.
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