HOTPOINT/ARISTON HAC18 T532 Daily Reference Guide

Quick guide

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FIRST TIME USE

Wait at least two hours, after the installation, before connecting
the appliance to the power supply. Connect the appliance to the
power supply it starts the operation automatically. The ideal storage
temperatures for the food are preset in the factory.

CONTROL PANEL

EN

Before using the appliance carefully read the Safety
Instruction.

After turning the appliance on, you must wait for 4-6 hours for the
correct storage temperature to be reached for a normally lled
appliance. Position the antibacterial anti-odour lter in the fan as
demonstrated in the lter packaging (if available). If the audible signal
sounds, it means that the temperature alarm has intervened: press the
button to switch o the acoustic alarms.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

10.11.13.14. 12.

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

It is possible to set a dierent temperature with the button (14).

Recommended setting: +4°C

FAST COOL

Press the button (14) for 3 seconds to quickly cool the refrigerator
compartment. When the function is turned on the icon (2) lights up.
The function automatically turns o after 6 hours, or manually by
pressing the button (14) again for 3 seconds.

ON/STANDBY

Press the button (13) for 3 seconds to turn the appliance in
stand-by.
In Stand-by mode the light in the refrigerator compartment does not
turn on. Press the button again briey to reactivate the appliance.

"ACTIVE OXYGEN" FUNCTION

To activate the Active Oxygen function, press the button (13) on
the control panel.
Through the emission of a small quantity of ozone, this function
enables a reduction in the proliferation of bacteria and microorganisms
inside the refrigerator and limits bad odours.
When the function is activated, led O
To deactivate the function, simply press the button (13) on the control
panel.

will lit up.

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FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

It is possible to set a dierent temperature with the button (12).

Recommended setting: -18°C

TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

The display shows the refrigerator compartment temperature between
2°C and 8° C (See Control Panel, Refrigerator temperature digits 1) and
the temperature of the freezer compartment between -16°C and -24°C
(See Control Panel, Freezer temperature digits 4).

To avoid food waste, please refer to the recommended setting and storage
times found in the online user manual.

1. Refrigerator temperature digits

2. Fast Cool indicator

3. Precision control indicator

4. Freezer temp digits

5. Fast Freezer indicator

6. Door open indicator

7. Black out indicator

8. Party mode indicator

9. Vacation mode indicator

10. Mode button

11. Stop alarm button

12. Freezer Temperature / fast freeze (3sec)

button

13. Ozonizer / Stand-By (3sec) Button

14. REfrigerator temperature / Fast Cooling

(3sec) Button

FAST FR EEZE

This function is recommended for freezing fresh food. Fresh food
should be frozen as quickly as possible, for the best possible
preservation and for keeping its nutritional value. Press the Fast Freeze
button (12) for 3 seconds when you need to freeze fresh food; the Fast
Freeze indicator (5) will lights up.
We recommend you to press the Fast Freeze button 24 hours before
putting the food in, in order to prepare the freezer compartment for
the best possible freezing conditions. We recommend you use the
bottom.

Note: avoid a direct contact between the fresh food and the food that is
already frozen. To optimise the freezing speed, drawers can be removed
and the food can be placed directly on the bottom of the compartment.

TURNING OFF THE SOUND ALARM

To turn o the sound alarm, briey press the button (11).

MODE BUTTON

Allows to select among 2 or more available options. Once
MODE is pressed, the rst option is selected.
Further pressure of MODE scrolls among the dierent options.
Loop of scrolling is:
Pressure 1: The 1
Up
Pressure 2: The 2
Up
Pressure 3: Options O (if any option has been selected); Mode Button
Light O

Vacation Mode: You can use this function in the event of a prolonged

absence from home. The display will show the temperature of the
refrigerator compartment (+12°C) and the Vacation mode icon will light
up. After activating this function, remove the food from the refrigerator
compartment and keep both doors closed - the refrigerator will
maintain a suitable temperature to prevent odours from forming. The
freezer, however, remains at the temperature originally set. A deep
clean (of both refrigeration and freezer compartment) is recommended
before activating this function in order to prevent the spread of
bacteria.

Party Mode: Use this function to chill drinks inside the freezer

th

option is shown (Party mode); Mode Button Lights

nd

option shown (Vacation mode); Mode Button Lights

* Available only on certain models

compartment.
Important: do not leave the bottle inside the freezer compartment
longer than the function is active (30 minutes). An acoustic signal will
advice the end of the function.
Press the ALARM button or the MODE button to turn o the alarm.

ACTIVE FREEZE

This is an advanced technology that reduces temperature
uctuations in the whole freezer compartment. Freezer burns are reduced
and food preserves its original quality and color.

HOW TO STORE FRESH FOOD AND BEVERAGES

This function is automatically engaged when the temperature is between

-22°C and -24°C. If the function is engaged and the user modify
the freezer temperature out of the working range, the function is
automatically switched o. This feature can be disable by pressing Stop
Alarm and Freezer Compartment button together for 3 seconds.

Legend

MINOR COOL ZONE

Suggested for the storage of tropical fruit, cans, drinks,
eggs, sauces, pickles, butter, jam

COOL ZONE

Suggested for the storage of cheese, milk, daily food,
delicatessen, yogurt

COOLEST AREA

Suggested for storage of cold cuts, desserts, meat and
sh.

FRUIT & VEGETABLE DRAWER

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
Multi Fresh Zone

3 temperature selection to optimally preserve: Meat/Fish; Dairy; Fruit/
Veggies, oering also extra storage space for your fresh greens.
Settings:

LOW = Meat and Fish
MID = Dairy Food (Cheese and Yogurt)
HIGH = Fruits and vegetables

For the correct functioning of the “Multi Fresh zone” drawer, it is
necessary that:

• the appliance is turned on

• one of the following special functions is not selected: Standby,

Cooling-O, Vacation (in this case, remove the food contained in it).

FREEZER DRAWERS

FREEZING ZONE DRAWER

(Max cool zone)
Suggested to freeze fresh/cooked food

The load limits are determined by the particular construction (baskets,
containers, aps, drawers, shelves, etc.), or the load limits are determined by
natural load limits.

Multiow Air Distribution

The multiow helps to distribute evenly the cold air in the cavity for
a better food preservation. Food can be placed on any shelf of the
appliance. Please pay attention to not obstruct the air distribution
vents thus ensuring its free movement.

* Available only on certain models