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Cleaning

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Cleaning

WARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out mains plug before cleaning.

Interior

WARNING: Do not use abrasive powder, household cleaner, bleach or wax 
polish to clean the interior, they will leave a smell in the freezer.

1.

Remove stored food, wrap or cover it and place into insulated containers to 
keep frozen whilst cleaning.

2.

Remove drawers from each compartment. Wash in warm water and washing
up liquid using a soft cloth, dry thoroughly.

3.

Wipe the interior and fittings with a clean cloth wrung out in a solution of 
either one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water or Milton™ 
sterilising fluid, diluted according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

4.

Dry the interior thoroughly with a clean cloth before replacing fittings and 
food.
Note : It  is important to ensure that cleaned drawers are thoroughly dried 
before refitting into the freezer compartment.

Exterior

WARNING: Do not use abrasive powder, household cleaner or bleach, they 
can damage the exterior of your freezer.

1.

Use a clean soft cloth wrung out in warm water and washing up liquid to 
wipe the exterior surface, dry thoroughly.

2.

Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to remove dust from underneath the 
freezer and from the compressor and condenser situated at the back 
of the freezer.

WARNING: Do not damage the pipework.

Door Seal
Use warm water and a clean soft cloth to wipe along and in between the creases of
the door seal, dry thoroughly. Take care not to damage the seal and avoid using
sharp objects.

WARNING: Do not use detergent, it will damage the seal.

Going Away
If you are going away and don’t want to use your freezer, switch off the electricity
supply and pull out the mains plug. Remove food and follow the cleaning
instructions above.

Note : Leave the door ajar to prevent an accumulation of odours.

CLEANING  &

MAINTENANCE

Summary of Contents for FZA30

Page 1: ...re plugging in and switching on leave the freezer in its final location for at least 15 minutes to allow it to settle If you are freezing fresh food turn on fast freeze by pressing the switch 24 hours...

Page 2: ...zer for instance for defrosting Do not use any mechanical devices for defrosting other than any which may have been supplied with the freezer as they may cause damage Only use this freezer for storing...

Page 3: ...sounds caused by vibration 3 Minimum space required to open door The freezer needs a space of 600mm 24 inches in front to allow the door to open When positioning the freezer next to a unit a gap of 3...

Page 4: ...on leave the freezer standing in its final location for at least 15 minutes to allow it to settle Fitting a Freezer under a Work Top To minimise running costs Hotpoint recommend fitting a vent to the...

Page 5: ...FOLLOWING CODE Green Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you change the plug the colour of wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the colour of the markings identifying terminals in the...

Page 6: ...o adjust the temperature turn the control wheel using a coin to avoid damage Clockwise higher number Colder Anti clockwise lower number Warmer 6 You can check the temperature of the freezer compartmen...

Page 7: ...er motor will run continuously for extra cooling Red High Temperature Warning Light The red temperature warning light will come on when the freezer is first switched on or when the temperature inside...

Page 8: ...freeze when loading Once the fresh food is loaded leave fast freeze on for 24 hours to freeze the food as quickly as possible Maximum freezing capacity in 24 hours 8kg Note Don t forget to turn fast f...

Page 9: ...ts the appliance Model Number and Serial Number can be found near the bottom of the interior wall Frozen Food Storage Capacity 25kg Maximum Freezing Capacity in 24 hours 8kg Maximum Conservation Time...

Page 10: ...needed Allow hot or warm food to cool down in covered containers before placing in the freezer as placing hot food inside reduces efficiency Prepare fresh foods for freezing in small quantities to en...

Page 11: ...izzy drinks must not be stored in freezer as they may burst Lollipops and water ices should not be given to children directly from the freezer the low temperature may cause freezer burns Store ice cre...

Page 12: ...g or removing the large deep drawer it is important to hold the side handles and not the front handle WARNING The freezer drawers can become heavy when fully loaded with food Care must be taken if att...

Page 13: ...eaned drawers are thoroughly dried before refitting into the freezer compartment Exterior WARNING Do not use abrasive powder household cleaner or bleach they can damage the exterior of your freezer 1...

Page 14: ...he freezer on its back onto a suitable protective material ie the original packaging 6 Remove the foot bracket and the hinge foot bracket by removing their fixing screws 7 Refit the foot bracket and h...

Page 15: ...gerant circulating system designed to help prevent condensation on the door seal The red warning light will not go out 1 Has the freezer just been installed If so this is normal and the light will go...

Page 16: ...it first switches on This sound will reduce over the first few months Gases flowing through the pipes can produce gurgling bubbling roaring or humming noises Expansion and contraction of parts inside...

Page 17: ...Notes 17...

Page 18: ...r appliance Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises ie not for commercial or tr...

Page 19: ...00 of our own fully trained engineers All repairs include a parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair If you require any information or have any questions about your applian...

Page 20: ...ation Desk UK 08709 066 066 Open 8 to 8 Mon Fri 8 to 6 Sat 10 to 4 Sun Bank Holidays www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the following informati...

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