Hotpoint HSZ3022VL, HSZ3021VL User Manual

Operating Instructions

REFRIGERATOR

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English

HSZ3021VL
HSZ3022VL

Contents

Installation, 2

Positioning and connection

Description of the appliance, 3

Overall view

Start-up and use, 4-6

Starting the appliance
Using the refrigerator to its full potential
Using the freezer to its full potential

Maintenance and care, 6

Switching the appliance off
Cleaning the appliance
Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours
Defrosting the appliance
Replacing the light bulb

Precautions and tips, 7

General safety
Disposal
Respecting and conserving the environment

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Troubleshooting, 8

Guarantee, 9

After Sales Service, 10

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Installation

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! Before operating your new appliance, please read
these operating instructions carefully. They contain
important information for safe use, installation and care
of the appliance.

! Please keep these operating instructions for future
reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the
appliance.

Positioning and connection

Positioning

1. Place the appliance in a well-ventilated humidity-free
room.

2. Do not obstruct the rear fan grills. The compressor
and condenser give off heat and require good
ventilation to operate correctly and save energy.

3. Ensure the appliance is far away from any sources of
heat (direct sunlight, electric stove, etc.).

Electrical connections

After transportation of the appliance, carefully place it
vertically and wait at least 3 hours before connecting it
to the electricity mains. Before inserting the plug into
the electrical socket ensure the following:

 The appliance is earthed and the plug is compliant

with the law.

 The socket can withstand the maximum power of the

appliance, which is indicated on the data plate
located on the bottom left side of the fridge (e.g. 150
W).

 The voltage must be in the range between the values

indicated on the data plate located on the bottom
left side (e.g. 220-240V).

 The socket is compatible with the plug of the

appliance.
If the socket is incompatible with the plug, ask an
authorised technician to replace it (see Assistance).
Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets.

! Once the appliance has been installed, the power
supply cable and the electrical socket must be easily
accessible.

! The cable must not be bent or compressed.
! The cable must be checked regularly and replaced

by authorised technicians only (see Assistance).

! The manufacturer declines any liability should
these safety measures not be observed.

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Description of the
appliance

Overall view

The instructions contained in this manual are applicable to different model refrigerators. The diagrams may not
directly represent the appliance purchased. For more complex features, consult the following pages.

CONTROL PANEL

Set TEMPERATURE

SUPER COOL

indicator light

FREEZER and

STORAGE

compartment

CONTROL PANEL

indicator light

ADJUSTMENT

button

Removable shelf for

SMALL ITEMS

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PURE WIND System

SHELVES

Top drawers for HIGHLY

PERISHABLES FRUIT

and VEGETABLE

Bottom

FRUIT and VEGETABLE

drawer

Removable lidded
shelf with EGG

TRAY

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Removable

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multipurpose

SHELVES

Compartment for a

2 LITRE BOTTLE

BOTTLE shelf

 Varies by number and/or position.

Available only on certain models.

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Start-up and use

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Starting the appliance

! Before starting the appliance, follow the
installation instructions (see Installation).

! Before connecting the appliance, clean the
compartments and accessories well with lukewarm water
and bicarbonate.

1. Plug the appliance in; make sure that the set
TEMPERATURE indicator light is illuminated and
showing the level +4°.

2. If necessary, use the relevant ADJUSTMENT button to
set the temperature to an intermediate value. After a few
hours you will be able to put food in the refrigerator.

Using the refrigerator to its full potential

The temperature inside the refrigerator compartment
automatically adjusts itself in accordance with the
selected temperature level as displayed by the
corresponding indicator light. The selected
temperature indicates the desired level of refrigeration.

+8° = warmest
+2° = coldest

We recommend, however, an intermediate position is
used

(+4°/+6°).

The cooling section of the refrigerator is located inside
the back wall of the refrigerator compartment for
increased space and improved aesthetics. During
operation, the back wall will be covered in frost or
water

droplets depending on whether the compressor
is operating or paused. Do not worry, the refrigerator is
functioning normally.

PURE WIND SYSTEM

It is recognizable due to the presence of the
mechanism on the top part of the refrigerator
compartment (see diagram).

If the temperature adjustment system has been set to a
low value (colder), with large quantities of food and a
high room temperature, the appliance may operate
continuously, resulting in excessive frost formation and
excessive energy consumption: this may be avoided
by using the ADJUSTMENT button to set the
temperature to a higher value (warmer); automatic
defrosting will then take place.

SHELVES: with or without grill.
Due to the special guides the
shelves are removable and the
height is adjustable (see
diagram), allowing easy storage
of large containers and food.
Height can be adjusted without
complete removal of the shelf.

WINE AREA*: to store up to

three bottles of wine (see
diagram). The air circulates

freely between the bottles
guaranteeing rapid cooling.
When not in use, close it to
increase the space on the
shelf.

 Use the ADJUSTMENT button to activate the SUPER

COOL (rapid cooling) function, which will lower the
temperature quickly. This is useful, for example,
when you place a large number of new food items
inside the refrigerator and you need to counteract
the slight rise in its internal temperature. This
function is automatically deactivated after the
required amount of time has passed.

 Place only cold or lukewarm foods in the compartment,

not hot foods (see Precautions and tips).

 Remember that cooked foods do not last longer than

raw foods.

 Do not store liquids in open containers. They will

increase humidity in the refrigerator and cause

B

A

Pure Wind System maximises air circulation, improving
the efficiency of the evaporator and helping to achieve
the optimal temperature inside the refrigerator as quickly
as possible each time it has been opened. The blown air
(A) is cooled when it comes into contact with the cold
wall, whereas the hotter air (B) is sucked up (see
diagram).

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B

A

B

condensation to form.

 The top salad crispers, which are colder than the

bottom one, are more suited to the preservation of
delicate fruits and vegetables such as: grapes,
strawberries, figs, cherries, fruits of the forest,
mushrooms, asparagus, red tomatoes, artichokes
etc.; whereas the bottom crisper is ideal for storing
pineapples, avocados, citrons, lemons etc.

Available only on certain models.

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