Maintenance And Care - Hotpoint Ariston 4D Series TVZ Operating Instructions Manual

Using the freezer to its full potential
• Use the FREEZER OPERATION knob to adjust the
temperature (see Description).
• 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.
• 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).
• The top drawer can be used to store several types of food
(semifreddo frozen desserts, ice creams and alcohol) at the
most suitable temperature; the lower drawer (see overall
view) is designed to store frozen food in normal conditions.
To freeze food (if the freezer is already in operation),
deactivate the TVZ and empty the top drawer, press the
rapid-freezing SUPER FREEZE button (the corresponding
LED lights up), place the food inside and close the drawer.
The function is deactivated automatically after 24 hours or
when the optimal temperatures have been reached (LED
switches off).
The food may now be moved to the lower drawer (so that the
TVZ functions may be used) or left in the TVZ compartment
which, when left inactive, will function as a normal storage
compartment.
• 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.
! 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 9 -14 hours.
TVZ compartment
The TVZ is a special compartment in the freezer which allows
the user to choose between 6 different operating modes that
may be set according to specific requirements and the type of
food stored inside. The temperature settings available are 0°C,
-6°C,
-12°C and -18°C; these options are displayed on the control
panel (FREEZER COMPARTMENT knob). The TVZ has an
independent control feature; it may also be deactivated using
the control panel, for use as a normal freezer compartment.
WARNING: the TVZ compartment does not instantly shift
from one temperature setting to another, as it requires a
certain amount of time to stabilise.

Maintenance and care

Switching the appliance off
During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect
the appliance from the electricity supply:
1. set the FREEZER OPERATION knob on
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, it is sufficient to set the FREEZER OPERATION knob
on the desired value. To disconnect the appliance, follow point
1 and 2.
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.
• During the cleaning of the slide rails for the drawers in the
freezer compartment, it may happen that the automatic
drawer closure mechanism is deactivated. To reactivate it,
simply close the drawer a little more forcefully than is usually
necessary.
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.
Holiday function
To minimise energy usage when on holiday, it is not necessary
to switch the appliance off. The appliance has a function
which allows it to maintain the temperature of the refrigerator
compartment at approximately 12°C (which can also be used
to conserve make-up and beauty products). The freezer
temperature must be set to the minimum value in order to
preserve the food.
To enable the function:
set the REFRIGERATOR OPERATION knob on
A double acoustic signal informs you when it has been enabled.
A single acoustic signal informs you when it has been disabled.
Optimization Energy Saving function
The ìOptimization Energy Savingî function may be activated
in order to optimise energy consumption while maintaining the
cooling performance of the product. This function maximises the
energy saved. It is activated by setting the knobs to "I CARE",
then pressing and holding the Super Freeze button for at least
3 seconds; the Super Freeze indicator light will begin to flash,
signalling the activation of this function.
The ìOptimization Energy Savingî function may also be
deactivated by pressing the Super Freeze button again.
The corresponding indicator light will stop flashing, thereby
signalling that the original operating conditions have been
restored.
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