Hotpoint-Ariston MBL 1913 F/HA: Start-up and use

Start-up and use

Starting the appliance

 Place only cold or lukewarm foods in the compartment,

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not hot foods (see Precautions and tips).

! Before starting the appliance, follow the

 Remember that cooked foods do not last longer than

installation instructions (see Installation).

raw foods.

! Before connecting the appliance, clean the

 Do not store liquids in open containers. They will

compartments and accessories well with lukewarm

increase humidity in the refrigerator and cause

water and bicarbonate.

condensation to form.

! The appliance comes with a motor protection control

system which makes the compressor start approximately

8 minutes after being switched on. The compressor also

Using the freezer to its full potential

starts each time the power supply is cut off whether

voluntarily or involuntarily (blackout).

 Use the FREEZER OPERATION knob to adjust the

1. Set the FREEZER OPERATION knob on

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temperature (see Description).

2. Insert the plug into the socket and ensure that the

 Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has already

green POWER indicator light illuminates.

been defrosted. These foods must be cooked and eaten

3. Turn the REFRIGERATOR OPERATION knob to an

(within 24 hours).

average value. After a few hours you will be able to put

 Fresh food that needs to be frozen must not come into

food in the refrigerator.

contact with food that has already been defrosted. Fresh

4. Turn the FREEZER OPERATION knob to an average

food must be stored in the top FREEZER and STORAGE

value and press the SUPER FREEZE button (rapid

compartment where the temperature drops below -18°C and

freezing): the SUPER FREEZE indicator light will

guarantees rapid freezing.

illuminate. Once the refrigerator has reached the

optimal temperature, the indicator light goes out and

 Do not place glass bottles which contain liquids, and which

you can begin food storage.

are corked or hermetically sealed in the freezer because they

could break.

 The maximum quantity of food that may be frozen daily is

Chiller system

indicated on the plate containing the technical properties

located on the bottom left side of the refrigerator compartment

No Frost

(for example: Kg/24h: 4).

The No Frost system circulates

cold air continuously to collect

 To freeze (if the freezer is already operating):

humidity and prevent ice and

press the rapid freezing SUPER FREEZE button

frost formation. The system

(corresponding yellow indicator light illuminates), insert the

maintains an optimal humidity

food and close the door. The function is disabled

level in the compartment,

automatically after 24 hours or when optimal temperatures

preserving the original quality of

have been reached (indicator light goes out);

the food, preventing the food

from sticking together and

! to avoid blocking the air circulation inside the freezer

making defrosting a thing of the past. Do not block the

compartment, it is advisable not to obstruct the ventilation

aeration cells by placing food or containers in direct

holes with food or containers.

contact with the refrigerating back panel. Close bottles

! Do not open the door during freezing.

and wrap food tightly.

! If there is a power cut or malfunction, do not open the

freezer door. This will help maintain the temperature inside

Using the refrigerator to its full

the freezer, ensuring that foods are conserved for at least 9

potential

-14 hours.

 Use the REFRIGERATOR OPERATION knob to adjust

the temperature (see Description).

 Press the SUPER COOL button (rapid cooling) to

lower the temperature quickly. For example, when you

place a large number of new food items inside a fridge

the internal temperature will rise slightly. The function

quickly cools the groceries by temporarily reducing the

temperature until it reaches the ideal level.

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