Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FZA30 Hotpoint
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FREEZER - MODEL FZA30 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INST ALLA TION & USE GET TING ST ARTED: T o ensure that your freez er runs reliably and efficiently follo w these st eps. Choose a location for your freezer , away from an y heat sources and allow adequate ventilation - 30mm (1 1 / 4 inches) gap above .
F or Y our Safety For y our safety , read the following advice: The freezer c ooling system contains a small amount of gas which is en vironmentally friendly but flammable. T o a void any risk :- ● Install the freezer follo wing the installation instruc tions and ensure that ventilation openings ar e k ept clear of obstruction.
Installation Location & Air Cir culation Locate y our freezer away from sour ces of heat e.g. cookers, radiators , direct sunlight as extreme temperature will affect its per f or mance . Allow a minimum 30mm (1 1 / 4 inches) between the top of the freezer and the underside of the worktop .
Installation Lev elling: Lev el the freezer when it is in its final location by adjusting the front feet , until 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 .
Installation Electrical Supply W ARNING: This appliance must be earthed. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is acc essible af ter installation. Fu se s Y our applianc e comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. I f y ou need to replace the fuse, only use those rated at 13A and AST A appr oved to BS1362.
C ontrols Con trolling the T emperature of the F reezer Compartment The control wheel on the fr ont panel adjusts the internal freezer temperature . The internal freez er temperature should be -18˚C or c older . The setting of the control wheel will depend on the loca tion of the freezer , the room temperature and ho w of ten the door is opened .
C ontrols Indicator Lights Green Mains Light The green mains light will sta y on as long as the elec tricity supply is not interrupted . Amber F ast Freez e Light The amber fast freeze light indica tes that the fast freeze button has been pressed on. By pressing this button ON, the freezer motor will run continuously f or ex tra c ooling.
C ontrols 8 CONTROLS F ast Freeze Butt on - Freezing F resh Food The bottom compartment drawer should be used t o freeze fresh fo od. T ransfer already fro zen food to one of the upper draw ers. - Before loading 2k g or more of fresh food select fast freeze f or the required pre-freeze time (see chart below).
Useful A dvice 9 Note: The Rating Plate , which lists the applianc e Mo del Number and Ser ial Number can be found near the bottom of the interior wall.
Useful A dvice 10 Making the best use of your Fr eezer T o ensure that your freezer opera tes as efficiently as possible : ● F ollow food packaging “best before/use b y ” instruc tions or y our suppliers advice on a suitable maximum storage time .
Useful A dvice 11 USEFUL ADVICE Storing F ood in a Freezer ● F reeze and store either fr esh food or long term commercially fro zen foods. ● Generally speaking long term storage means up to 3 months but this can vary , so always follow y our supplier ’ s recommendations other wise r efer to the pictorial guide on the door liner (as shown).
Useful A dvice 12 USEFUL ADVICE Advic e on Using Freezer Dr awers The freezer c ompartments must be used with the drawers. The storage dra wers can be easily removed . Pull the dra wer tow ar ds you until it reaches it’ s stop position. Hold securely on both sides, lif t the front of the dr awer to release and remov e.
Cleaning 13 Cleaning W ARNING: Switch off electr ical supply and pull out mains plug bef ore cle aning. Interior W ARNING: D o not use abrasiv e powder , household cleaner , bleach or wax polish to clean the interior , they will leave a smell in the fre ezer .
Door Rev ersal 14 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Y ou will need a cross head screwdriver t o car ry out this proced ure. Our Ser vice Department can arrange for an Engineer to do the con version for you but a charge will be made. W ARNING: Switch off electr ical supply and pull out the mains plug .
T roubleshooting IS THE FREEZER WORKING AS YOU W ANT? Have y ou read through the instruction book ? If you still hav e a problem, before calling our ser vic e organisation see if any of the tips below help . The freez er will not work 1. Check plug is firmly positioned in the socket outlet and the power supply is switched on.
T roubleshooting 16 OPERA TING SOUNDS OF A FREEZER These are the normal types of sound that your freez er will make . The motor (compressor) makes a buzzing or humming sound when it is running. This can be louder when it first switches on. This sound will reduce ov er the first few months.
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Hotpoint guar antee 18 Rec y cling & Disposal Information “Satisfaction guaranteed or your mone y back ” W e give you a unique ‘sa tisfac tion guarant eed’ promise - valid for 90 da ys - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance .
19 After Sales S ervice “No compan y is b etter positioned to off er an af ter sales servic e on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer” As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances hav e t he added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months.
General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley W ay , Peterborough, PE2 9JB. PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOL VERHAMPTON. September 2002 2766200013 - 02 K ey C ontac ts After Sales Ser vice Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure th at you can ha ve complete confidence in both the applianc es and services we offe r.
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