Hotpoint RSA 21 Refrigerator User Manual


 
6
GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE
NOTICE
After the appliance has been delivered, leave it to stand
in its upright position for approximately 3 hours, be-
fore plugging it into the mains and switching on, to
ensure proper performance.
Before placing food in the refrigerator clean the interior well
with warm water and baking soda.
Thermostat setting
The thermostat setting will depend on the location of the
appliance, room temperature and how often the door is
opened. After plugging the appliance into the socket, make
sure that the light is on when the door is opened. When
starting the appliance for the first time turn the thermostat
control to the coldest setting for 24hrs then adjust accordingly.
After a few hours have passed, you can place fresh food in
the refrigerator compartment and frozen foods into the freezer.
HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT...
The temperature control automatically regulates the
temperature inside the appliance
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 back panel of the refrigerator compart-
ment. When the appliance is operating, this panel may be
covered with frost or droplets of water depending on whether
the compressor is operating or not.
Do not be concerned about this! The refrigerator is operat-
ing normally.
If the temperature control is positioned on higher settings
while the refrigerator is heavily filled and the ambient tem-
perature high, the appliance may run continuously, resulting
in the formation of frost on the back cooling area. This will
lead to an increase in energy consumption.
To avoid this situation, just turn the temperature control
to a lower setting so that the appliance defrosts auto-
matically.
What Not to Store in the Refrigerator
Garlic (transmits odour), onions and leeks.
Bananas (they will turn black).
Citrus fruits.
Potatoes and root vegetables (store in dark, dry places).
Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment
Food Storage Time Location in the Refrigerator
Wrapped meat and cleaned fish
(use cling film or plastic bags)
2 or 3 days
On the shelf above the vegetable
crisper (which is the coldest area).
Fresh cheese 3 or 4 days
On the shelf above the vegetable
crisper (which is the coldest area).
Eggs 1 month In special egg rack on door.
Butter, margarine On any shelf.
Cooked or pre cooked food
(pack in air-tight containers and when cool store
in refrigerator)
3 or 4 days On any shelf.
Sausages, salami, sandwich meats in general,
fresh pasta, custards,puddings, chocolates, cream
pastries, bread, dry pastries, red tomatoes
3 or 4 days On any shelf.
Bottled products, milk, drinks, yoghurt On special door shelves.
Fruits andvegetables In fruit and vegetable crisper..