Care & Cleaning - Hotpoint FFU00 User Instructions

Care & Cleaning
WARNING:
Switch off the electricity supply and pull
out mains plug before cleaning.
Interior
* Remove salad bins, racks, shelves and
baskets - wash in warm water and washing
up liquid using a soft cloth, dry thoroughly.
Do not put in a dishwasher.
* Wipe the interior and fittings with a clean
cloth wrung out in a solution of either one
teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one
pint of water or Milton™ sterilising fluid,
diluted according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
* Dry the interior thoroughly with a clean
cloth before replacing fittings and food.
Note : It is important to ensure that cleaned
shelves, racks, bins and baskets are
thoroughly dried before refitting to the
compartments.
Exterior
* Use a clean soft cloth wrung out in warm
water and washing up liquid to wipe the
exterior surface, dry thoroughly.
* Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to
remove dust from underneath the
appliance and from the compressor and
condenser situated at the back of the
appliance. DO NOT damage the pipework.
Do not use abrasive powder, household
cleaner, bleach or wax polish to clean your
appliance, they leave a smell in the
compartments and can damage the exterior.
Door Seals
* Use warm water and a clean soft cloth to
wipe along and in between the creases of
the door seals, dry thoroughly. Take care
not to damage the seals and avoid using
sharp objects.
Do not use detergent, it will damage the
seals.
When the cleaning operations have finished,
reconnect the plug with dry hands.
After the dispenser is used:
The water collector has no self drainage func-
tion. So it should be cleaned regularly.
* Remove the cover by pressing the top left
where marked.
* Wipe with a damp soft cloth, dry
thoroughly
Replacing the light bulb
1. Unplug the appliance from the power
supply.
2. Gently lift the lamp cover and pull the
lamp out. Turn it anti-clockwise to
remove.
3. Replace the bulb with Max. 240V 40W bulb
for refrigerators and can purchased from
Hotpoint Genuine Parts & Accessories (see
back cover).
Replacing the dispenser lamp:
1. Unplug the appliance from the power
supply.
2. Separate the lamp by pulling it out and
then remove.
3. Replace the bulb with Max. 240V 15W bulb
for refrigerators and can purchased from
Hotpoint Genuine Parts & Accessories (see
back cover).
If the appliance is not going to be used for
a long time:
During average length holidays, you will
probably find it best to leave the appliance
operating as usual.
If the appliance is not going to be used for
some time:
Remove all food, switch off at electricity
supply and unplug and then clean the
appliance interior.
Leave the doors open to prevent the
formation of mildew and build up of odours.
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