Getting Your Appliance Ready For Use; Final Check; Running In The Compressor - Hotpoint HM311i Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

Getting your Appliance ready for use.

Before connecting to the mains electricity
supply leave the appliance to stand for 2
hours to allow the cooling system to settle.
Clean the appliance, and be thorough,
especially in the interior. (see 'Caring for
your Appliance.

Final Check:

Before you start using your appliance check
that:
- The appliance is level.
- It is thoroughly dry inside.
- There is adequate air circulation.
- Accessories are correctly placed in their
positions.

Running in the Compressor:

Your appliance is operated by a compressor
which switches on and off in order to
maintain the internal temperature.
The compressor requires a running in period
of up to 2 months. During this time it has to
work a little harder and may result in more
noise than usual.
Noise levels are also determined as to the
location of the appliance, what is stored and
where the items are placed,
Whether the compressor is running
or not, it is normal to hear sounds
created by the liquid and gases sealed
within the system.
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