Start-Up And Use; Using The Freezer To Its Full Potential - Hotpoint Ariston BFS 1222.1 Operating Instructions Manual

Start-up and use

Starting the appliance
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! Before starting the appliance, follow the
installation instructions (see Installation).
! Before connecting the appliance, clean the
compartments and accessories well with lukewarm
water and bicarbonate.
1. Plug the appliance in and make sure the GREEN
and RED indicator lights are illuminated (press the
ON/OFF switch so it is in the - position)..
2. When the red indicator light switches off, turn the
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to a medium
position. The freezer is now ready to be used.

Using the freezer to its full potential

• Use the TEMPERATURE CONTROL knob to adjust
the temperature.
1 = warmest
We recommend, however, a medium position.
• 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.
• 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 within the freezer (for example:
Kg/24h: 4).
• Placing large amounts of fresh food in the freezer
may temporarily increase the temperature inside
the appliance (this is indicated when the RED
indicator light illuminates). This situation, as it is only
temporary, does not adversely affect the storage
conditions of food that is already frozen.
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4 = coldest
• 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.
! 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.
! RED Indicator Light. When this red light comes on for
a prolonged period of time, it means that the freezer is
not functioning properly and the temperature is rising
too much. (Call your Service Centre)
This warning light might come on for a brief period
when:
a) the door is left open for an extended period of time
(when the freezer is being loaded or unloaded).