Maintenance And Care; Switching The Appliance Off; Cleaning The Appliance; Avoiding Mould And Unpleasant Odours - Hotpoint Ariston BS1621EU Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance and care

Switching the appliance off

During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to
disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply:
It is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment
knobs on (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical
contact.

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.

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.

Defrosting the appliance

! Follow the instructions below.
Do not use objects with sharp or pointed edges to
defrost the appliance as these may damage the
refrigeration circuit beyond repair.
discharge hole regularly so that the water can flow out
easily.

Replacing the light bulb

To replace the light bulb in the refrigerator
compartment, pull out the plug from the electrical
The refrigerator has an
automatic defrosting
function: water is ducted
to the back of the
appliance by a special
discharge outlet (see
diagram) where the heat
produced by the
compressor causes it to
evaporate. It is
necessary to clean the
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 (10W or
15W).
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