Using The Freezer To Its Full Potential - Hotpoint XUL85 Series Operating Instructions Manual

When this function is activated, the I CARE LED on the keypad
lights up.Press and hold the I CARE button for 8 sI CAREnds so
that the corresponding LED begins to flash; this will allow you
to set the temperature to in the Refrigerator compartment and
in the Freezer compartment. Two minutes after the most recent
user interaction, the display enters its energy saving mode.To
exit the energy saving mode, simply press any button or open
the refrigerator door.
ACTIVE OXIGEN*
This device releases ozone molecules inside the refrigerator;
ozone is a natural substance which combats bacteria and
microorganisms, reducing their proliferation while limiting
unpleasant odours.Automatically defines the amount of ozone
required for prolonging the freshness of foodstuffs, eliminating
odours and preventing bacteria build-up.There may be a slight
distinctive odour inside the refrigerator. The very same smell can
sometimes be detected during a storm, due to the ozone produced
as the charge in the lightning bolts is released; this is completely
normal. The amount produced by the device is very small and
abates quickly as the antibacterial action takes place.Device is
activated pressing the dedicated key on the display located in
front of the fridge door. By holding the Active Oxygen button for
8 sI CAREnds you can enable the I CARE feature.
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FRUIT and VEGETABLE bin
The salad crispers fitted inside the fridge have been specially
designed for the purpose of keeping fruit and vegetables fresh and
crisp. Open the humidity regulator (position B) if you want to store
food in a less humid environment like fruit, or close it (position A)
to store food in a more humid environment like vegetable.
B
Coolsaver*
Certain fruits and vegetables generate ethylene as a natural part
of their ripening cycle. Other fruits and vegetables are highly
sensitive to the presence of ethylene, but may or may not produce
the ethylene themselves. Coolsaver maintains longer shelf life
with better food quality and fresher perishables by removing the
ethylene gas that causes premature ripening and decay.
High relative humidity is good for most perishable foods but
condensation is not. Coolsaver eliminates excess condensation
that causes mould, mildew and bacteriological growth on food.
Coolsaver also avoids cross transfer of odors and provides an
ideal environment in your refrigerator.
Coolsaver is a 100% natural inorganic mineral and keeps its full
efficiency for several years. Considering the dust and humidity
around the Coolsaver during the normal use of the refrigerator, it
is rI CAREmmended to rI CAREndition the Coolsaver periodically
at each 6 months to satisfy the full effectivity. RI CAREnditioning is
a process of cleaning the Coolsaver bag with a vacuum cleaner
and then putting it under sunlight for around 6 hours or inside an
oven at 80 ˚C for 1 hour.
In order to keep the maximum effectivity and save the performance;
dust, oil or other liquids must be avoided to be in contact with the
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Varies by number and/or position, available only on certain
models.
A
Coolsaver. Such contact with these materials will cause reduction
or totally loss of the effectivity of the Coolsaver minerals and may
require replacement with a new one.

Using the freezer to its full potential

• Adjust the temperature using the display.
• Fresh food that needs to be frozen must not come into contact
with food that has already been defrosted. Fresh food must
be stored in the top FREEZER and STORAGE compartment
where the temperature drops below -18°C and guarantees
rapid freezing.
• To freeze fresh food in the best and safest way possible, activate
the SUPER FREEZE function 24 hours before placing the food
in the freezer. After placing the food inside, activate the SUPER
FREEZE function again; it will be deactivated automatically after
24 hours;
• Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has already been
defrosted. These foods must be cooked and eaten (within 24
hours).
• Do not place glass bottles which contain liquids, and which
are corked or hermetically sealed in the freezer because they
could break.
• The maximum quantity of food that may be frozen daily is
indicated on the plate containing the technical properties
located on the bottom left side of the refrigerator compartment
(for example: 2Kg/24h: ).
! To avoid blocking the air circulation inside the freezer
compartment, it is advisable not to obstruct the ventilation holes
with food or containers.
! Do not open the door during freezing.
! If there is a power cut or malfunction, do not open the freezer
door. This will help maintain the temperature inside the freezer,
ensuring that foods are conserved for at least 12-18 hours.
!To maximise space inside the freezer, all drawers [with the
exception of the bottom drawer] can be removed from their
positions and the food placed directly on the racks/glass shelves
supplied [where present].
* SUPER FREEZE +
This compartment is used to lower the temperature of freshly
cooked meals in a very rapid way, by allowing a freezing process
until the core of the food. The SUPER FREEZE + drawer is the
ideal solution to quickly freeze freshly cooked food as well as
food that you want to store in the freezer. Thanks to the rapidity
of the lowering phase, ice crystals will be smaller and they won't
damage the food when it's defrosted.
Optimal usage of the SUPER FREEZE + drawer
In order to make an optimal usage of the SUPER FREEZE + drawer,
you need to insert it on the lower shelf of the freezer compartment
(as per figure 1). Moreover, in order to obtain a rapid lowering
from +70°C to -18°C in about 4,5 hours (for 1 kg of food), position
the food inside the drawer and switch on the SUPER FREEZE +
feature on the Control Panel.
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