Hotpoint FZA51, Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

Page 1: ...inet Take care to avoid damaging the refrigerant circuit pipe work on the rear Plug in and switch on Allow the freezer to cool before placing food inside The high temperature light will stay on until the freezer has cooled down All food in the freezer should be covered Read the rest of these instructions to get the best from your appliance and remember to fill in your guarantee registration Keep t...

Page 2: ...ezer 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 domestic foodstuffs When installing your freezer Ensure that the mains cable is not trapped underneath or behind the freezer when you install or move it Do not stack any other appliance on top of th...

Page 3: ...ged to make it easier to open see Door Reversal in the CLEANING MAINTENANCE section SAFETY INSTALLATION TOP VIEW TOP VIEW less than 30mm 30mm or more 600mm 600mm Location Air Circulation Locate your freezer away from sources of heat e g cookers radiators direct sunlight as extreme temperature will affect its performance Allow a minimum 100mm 4 inches between the top of the freezer and the ceiling ...

Page 4: ... firm contact is made with the floor This will stop rocking or vibration and keep the door aligned which helps the freezer run reliably and efficiently Note Before plugging in and switching on leave the freezer standing in its final location for at least 15 minutes to allow it to settle 4 SAFETY INSTALLATION ...

Page 5: ...ANCE 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 terminals in the plug You should therefore wire it as shown above Changing the Mains Lead This appliance is fitted with a special mains lead If you need to replace the mains lead due to damage one can be ...

Page 6: ...to 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 compartment by using a Fridge Freezer Thermometer available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts and Accessories Mail Order Hotline see KEY CONTACTS back page WARNING Do not use a mercury filled thermometer as breakage...

Page 7: ...ezer is first switched on or when the temperature inside the compartment rises above the correct storage temperature Check the TROUBLESHOOTING section before calling for advice The red warning light may come on for a short period when opening the freezer door to load or unload food in this case storage times will not be affected If the red warning light comes on during the fast freeze period amber...

Page 8: ... to freeze the food as quickly as possible Maximum freezing capacity in 24 hours FZA81 FZM81 16kg FZA51 FZM51 12kg Note Don t forget to turn fast freeze off after 24 hours from the introduction of fresh food to be frozen However fast freeze will turn off automatically after 48 hours if you do forget Load for freezing Pre freeze time Load position 12 to 16kg max 24 hours In the bottom drawer 8 to 1...

Page 9: ...or wall USEFUL ADVICE Frozen Food Storage Capacity 63kg Maximum Freezing Capacity in 24 hours 16kg Maximum Conservation time from failure 9 hours Frozen Food Storage Capacity 45kg Maximum Freezing Capacity in 24 hours 12kg Maximum Conservation time from failure 13 hours Fast Freeze Fast Freeze Fast Freeze FZA81 and FZM81 FZA51 and FZM51 ...

Page 10: ...ficiency 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 USEFUL ADVICE How Frost Free works The frost free system completely eliminates the need for defrosting A fan circulates air around the freezer This helps t...

Page 11: ...ust 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 cream towards the top front of the freezer and remove from freezer 15 30 minutes before serving Ensure food is labelled and dated before placing in freezer When freezing fresh food follow the instructions for using f...

Page 12: ... 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 attempting to lift or carry a full freezer drawer It is recommended to remove the required food rather than the whole freezer drawer Note It is important not to touch or move any of the freezer drawers parts with wet...

Page 13: ...leaned 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 fr...

Page 14: ... support the back of the appliance Lay the appliance on it s back ensuring the pipework at the back is not damaged or bent Be careful that the appliance does 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 bottom left hand side of the appliance 7 Refit...

Page 15: ...rew 15 Use the hole plugs removed from the right hand side to fill the holes on the left Note You may require assistance to do this 16 Replace the top hinge onto the door slide the door onto the bottom hinge pin and support the door whilst screwing the top hinge into position Ensure that the top hinge bracket is positioned correctly 17 Adjust the front feet see Levelling SAFETY INSTALLATION sectio...

Page 16: ...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 out when the correct temperature has been reached 2 Has the freezer just been loaded with a large quantity of food If so the light will go out when the correct temperature has been reached 3 Check doo...

Page 17: ...n 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 the freezer can produce a cracking noise as they rapidly change temperature The circulating fan in the freezer can make a whirring or buzzing sound as it blows cold air around the compartment TROUBL...

Page 18: ...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 trade use Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating plate Has not been subject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than one ...

Page 19: ...1100 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 appliance our operators are on hand with help and advice All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 www hotpointservice co u...

Page 20: ...riday 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 Serial number See USEFUL ADVICE SECTION for rating plate position Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 Monday to Sunday 8am to 8pm www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Pa...