Maintenance And Care; Cleaning The Appliance; Avoiding Mould And Unpleasant Odours; Defrosting The Appliance - Hotpoint HSZ2321L Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance and care

Switching the appliance off
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During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to
disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply:
Simply using the ADJUSTMENT button until all indicator
lights are switched off (appliance switched off) is not
enough to eliminate all electrical contact.

Cleaning the appliance

• 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.
• If you want to switch the appliance off for an
extended period of time, clean the inside and leave
the doors open.

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.
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator has an automatic defrosting function:
water is ducted to the back of the appliance by a
special discharge outlet (see diagram) where the
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heat produced by the
compressor causes it to
evaporate.
It is necessary to clean
the discharge hole
regularly so that the water
can flow out easily.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
If the frost layer is greater than 5 mm, it is necessary to
defrost manually:
1. Use the ADJUSTMENT button until all indicator lights
are switched off (appliance switched 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 DRAIN SYSTEM
to lead the water outside: 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.

Replacing the light bulb

To replace the light bulb in the refrigerator compartment,
pull out the plug from the electrical socket. Follow the
instructions below.
Access the light bulb by removing the cover as indicated
in the diagram. Replace it with a similar light bulb within
the power range indicated on the cover (10W or 15W).