Hotpoint-Ariston MBL 1923 F: 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 water

increase humidity in the refrigerator and cause

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 green

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

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 you can

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

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 frost

press the rapid freezing SUPER FREEZE button

formation. The system maintains

(corresponding yellow indicator light illuminates), insert the

an optimal humidity level in the

food and close the door. The function is disabled

compartment, preserving the

automatically after 24 hours or when optimal temperatures

original quality of the food,

have been reached (indicator light goes out);

preventing the food from sticking

together and making defrosting a

! to avoid blocking the air circulation inside the freezer

thing of the past. Do not block the aeration cells by placing

compartment, it is advisable not to obstruct the ventilation

food or containers in direct contact with the refrigerating

holes with food or containers.

back panel. Close bottles and wrap food tightly.

! Do not open the door during freezing.

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

Using the refrigerator to its full potential

freezer door. This will help maintain the temperature inside

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

 Use the REFRIGERATOR OPERATION knob to adjust

-14 hours.

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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