Maintenance And Care - Hotpoint ENXTGH 19xxx FW O3 (TK) Series Operating Instructions Manual

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Food Care Zone
Area dedicated to the storage of fresh food, such as meat and
fish. Thanks to the low temperature inside the compartment, the
Food Care Zone extends the period of time for which the food
can be stored, keeping it fresh for up to a week.
FOOD CARE ZONE 0°C / Safe Defrost*:
A compartment designed to keep delicate food such as
meat and fish fresh. The low temperature in the compartment
makes it possible to store the food for up to one week - tests
performed on meat products - without changing its nutrients,
appearance and flavour.
The compartment is also very suitable for healthy food
defrosting, as low-temperature defrosting prevents any
proliferation of microorganisms, while protecting its taste and
organoleptic properties.
It is not suitable for fruit, vegetables and green salad. But it can
be used for fresh or very fresh dairy products and milk, stuffed
fresh pasta and even cooked food or leftovers.
Using the freezer to its full potential
• Adjust the temperature using the display.
• Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has already
been defrosted. These foods must be cooked and eaten
(within 24 hours).
• 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 QUICK FREEZE function 24 hours before
placing the food in the freezer. After placing the food
inside, activate the QUICK FREEZE function again; it will be
deactivated automatically after 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: Kg/24h: 4).
• In order to obtain a greater amount of space in the freezer
compartment, you may remove the bins (except the lowest
bin and the special COOL CARE ZONE bin, which has an
adjustable temperature) and place the food directly onto the
evaporator plates.
! If the room temperature drops below 14°C for an extended
period of time, the ideal temperature will not be reached in the
freezer compartment and food preservation will be reduced.
! 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 9 -14 hours.

Maintenance and care

Switching the appliance off
During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect
the appliance from the electricity supply:
1. Press the ON/OFF button to switch off the appliance.
2. Pull the plug out of the socket.
! If this procedure is not followed, the alarm may sound. This
alarm does not indicate a malfunction. To restore normal
operation, hold the ON/OFF button down for more than two
seconds. To disconnect the appliance, follow points 1 and 2
above.
I Care function
The I Care function can be activated to optimise energy
consumption while maintaining the cooling performance of
the product.This function maximises the amount of energy
saved. Under these conditions, the display remains off
even when the door is opened. The function is activated by
pressing and holding the QUICK FREEZEr and FRZ (+) buttons
simultaneously for at least 6 seconds. Once the function has
been activated, all LEDs will light up for 2 seconds to confirm
activation, and the temperature setting of +5, -18 will appear
on the display. The display switches off after 5 seconds. To
change the temperature, simply press the + and – buttons until
you have reached the desired temperature.However, the I
Care function can also be disabled by switching the product
off using the ON/OFF button. When it is switched back on, the
I Care will be disabled.In humid environments, when the I
Care function is enabled, slight condensation may form on the
appliance door; normal operating conditions are restored when
the function is disabled.
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.
• The back of the appliance may collect dust which can be
removed by delicately using the hose of a vacuum cleaner set
on medium power. The appliance must be switched off and
the plug must be pulled out before cleaning the appliance.
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.
Replacing the led lighting*
Thanks to the powerful light it emits, the new dual LED lighting
system offers a clear view of all foods, with no shadowy areas.
If the LEDs need to be replaced, please contact the Technical
Assistance Service.
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.
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