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Useful Advice

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Making the best use of your Freezer

Note : Always use the handle provided to open the freezer door.

To ensure that your freezer operates as efficiently as possible :

Follow food packaging “best before/use by” instructions or your suppliers 
advice on a suitable maximum storage time.

Keep foods tightly covered to retain moisture and prevent flavour/odour 
transference. Plastic bags, aluminium foil, plastic stretch wrap and containers
with lids are ideal.

Select chilled and frozen food last when shopping, transport in a ‘cool bag’
and place in freezer as soon as possible after arriving home.

Avoid opening the door unnecessarily or for longer than 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 ensure that the food 
freezes quickly and so that its quality does not deteriorate.

Ensure that packets/containers of food are dry before freezing otherwise 
they may freeze together.

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How Frost Free works

The frost free system completely eliminates the need for defrosting.

A fan circulates air around the freezer. This helps to remove moisture from the
compartment, therefore preventing the build up of ice.
It is normal to hear the fan when the freezer is cooling.

Additional benefits of the frost free system include:

More even temperatures throughout the freezer.

Faster cooling times.

Summary of Contents for FZA31

Page 1: ...efore 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 ho...

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: ...NCE WITH THE 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 termi...

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: ...nnecessarily or for longer than 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 fre...

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: ...s not run away from you when the wheels touch the floor 6 Unscrew the foot plate and hinge bracket fitted to the bottom right hand side of the appliance Unscrew the foot and footplate fitted to the bo...

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: ...100 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 applia...

Page 20: ...iday 8am to 7 30pm Saturday 8 30am to 5 30pm Sunday 9 30am to 3 30pm www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the following information Model number S...

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