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Going Away
If you are going away and don’t want to use your fridge, switch off the socket outlet
and pull out the mains plug. Remove food and follow the cleaning instructions on
the previous page.
Note : Leave the door ajar to prevent an accumulation of odours.
Changing the Light Bulb
WARNING: Switch off at socket outlet and pull out the mains plug
Obtain a replacement SES 15W bulb from the Hotpoint Genuine Parts and
Accessories Mail Order Hotline (see KEY CONTACTS back page) and fit as follows :
1. Remove any shelves from directly below the interior light, to make access
easier.
2. Squeeze the side of the lamp guard lightly to unclip. Remove and retain.
3. Remove old bulb and fit new one.
4. Refit lamp guard.
5. Plug in and switch on electrical supply.
Defrosting and Cleaning
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CLEANING &
MAINTENANCE
Defrosting the appliance
! Follow the instructions below.
Do not speed up the defrosting process by using any
devices or tools, you may damage the refrigeration
circuit.
The refrigerator has an
automatic defrosting
function: water is ducted
to the back of the
appliance by a special
discharge outlet (see
diagram) where the heat
produced by the
compressor causes it to
evaporate. It is necessary
to clean the discharge
hole regularly so that the
water can flow out easily.
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