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Cleaning
Hotpoint recommend that you clean your appliance
before using for the first time and following
defrosting (see Model Specification for individual
appliance defrosting instructions).
WARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out
mains plug before cleaning.
Interior
1. Remove food and wrap or cover to keep it cool/frozen.
2. Remove salad bins, racks, shelves and baskets from
each compartment and wash in warm soapy water,
dry thoroughly.
Note: Commodity racks and accessories may be washed
in a dishwasher at a low temperature, positioned on the
top rack.
Fig 10
Fig 11
Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to remove dust from
the compressor and condenser situated at the back of the
appliance and from underneath the appliance.
Door Seal
Use soap and water on a
clean damp cloth to wipe
along and in between the
creases of the door seal, dry
thoroughly (Fig 12).
WARNING: Do not use
detergent, it will damage the seal.
Reconnect the mains plug and switch on.
Going Away
If you are going away and don't want to use your
appliance, switch off electrical power supply and pull
out the mains plug. Remove food and follow the
defrosting instructions (see Model Specification).
Note: Leave the door ajar to prevent an accumulation
of odours.
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3. Wipe interior and fittings with a
clean cloth wrung out in a
solution of either one teaspoon of
bicarbonate of soda to one pint of
water or Milton™ sterilising fluid,
diluted according to the
manufacturer's instructions
(Fig 10).
4. Dry interior thoroughly with a
clean cloth before replacing
fittings and food.
Exterior
Use a small amount of detergent on a
clean damp cloth to wipe exterior
surface, dry thoroughly (Fig 11).
WARNING: Do not use abrasive
powder, household cleaner,
bleach or wax polish to clean your
appliance, they leave a smell in the
appliance and can damage the
exterior.
Fig 12
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