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Hotpoint HM450 manual

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  • Page 1

    Instructions for Installation and Use Instructions for Installation and Use Instructions for Installation and Use Instructions for Installation and Use Instructions for Installation and Use Fridge / Freezer Fridge / Freezer Fridge / Freezer Fridge / Freezer Fridge / Freezer Model HM450 Model HM450 Model HM450 Model HM450 Model HM450[...]

  • Page 2

    2 GB CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS Product Safety Installation Electrical Connection Get to Know your Appliance Getting your Appliance ready for use How to use the Refrigerator Compartment Storage Guide How to use the Freezer Compartment Energy Saving Tips Food Storage Caring for your Appliance Troubleshooting Notes After Sales Servi[...]

  • Page 3

    3 GB 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause burns. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. Turning the thermostat knob to the setting does not suffice to break all electrical co[...]

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    4 GB ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Fitting a new plug Fitting a new plug Fitting a new plug Fitting a new plug Fitting a new plug IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE... Green a[...]

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    5 GB GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE A A A A A Temperature control Temperature control Temperature control Temperature control Temperature control This knob is used to regulate the temperature in the two compartments with the following settings: T[...]

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    6 GB The temperature control automatically regulates the temperature inside the appliance 1 1 1 1 1 = minimum cold temperature 5 5 5 5 5 = maximum cold temperature It is recommended that a medium setting be used. To increase the amount of space, optimize arrangement and improve appearance, this appliance has a “cooling area” located within the [...]

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    7 GB The refrigerator compartment is equipped with practical slide- out shelves (Fig. 1) which can be adjusted for height using the appropriate guides. This featore allows you to store large containers and food products. Fig. 1 To preserve meat, place the cover as indicated in Fig. A A A A A. To preserve cheese, overturn the cover and place it as i[...]

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    8 GB For the preparation of food to be frozen, please For the preparation of food to be frozen, please For the preparation of food to be frozen, please For the preparation of food to be frozen, please For the preparation of food to be frozen, please consult a specialized manual. consult a specialized manual. consult a specialized manual. consult a [...]

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    9 GB FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE Meat and Fish Fo o d W r a p p i ng T e nde r i si ng ( d ays ) St o r ag e ( mo n t h s ) Th aw i ng T i me Be e f Roa s t Ti nf oi l2 / 3 9 / 1 0 N o t r e qui r ed . La m b T i nf oi l1 / 2 6 N o t r e qui r ed . Po r k Roa s t T i nf oi l1 6 N o t r e qui r ed . Ve a lRoa s t[...]

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    10 GB Fruits and Vegetables F o o d Pr ep ar at i on Bl an c h i ng Ti me Wr a p p i ng St o r ag e ( m ont hs ) Th aw i ng T i me Ap p l es an d Pear s Peel an d c u t i nt o s l i ce s . 2 ' I nC o n t a i ner s ( co ve r wi th s y ru p ) 12 I nr e f r i ge r a t or v e r y sl ow l y. Ap r i c o t s , Peac h es , Ch e r r i es an d Pl um s P[...]

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    11 GB CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE Cleaning and Special Maintenance Cleaning and Special Maintenance Cleaning and Special Maintenance Cleaning and Special Maintenance Cleaning and Special Maintenance Before cleaning the appliance, first switch off a[...]

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    12 GB TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing works Nothing works Nothing works Nothing works Nothing works Check that: • The mains switch in your home is on. • There has not been a power cut. • The plug is properly inserted in the socket and is switched on. • The socket is working; try anothe[...]

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    13 GB NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES[...]

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    GB 14 14 14 14 14 "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a "No company is better posit[...]

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    GB 15 15 15 15 15 Guarantee Guarantee Guarantee Guarantee Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give[...]

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    195.036.467.00 December 2002 Part no. FP138 - 01 Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer. Repair Service and Information Desk Repair Service and Information Desk Repair Service and Information Desk Repair Service and Information Desk Repair Ser[...]