Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FZM31 Hotpoint
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FREEZER - MODEL FZA31, FZM31 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INST ALLA TION & USE GET TING ST ARTED: T o ensure that your freezer runs r eliably and efficiently follo w these steps. 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. If y ou need to replace the fuse, only use those rated at 13A and AST A approved to BS1362.
C ontrols Con trolling the T emperature of the F reezer C ompar tment 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 .
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 Note : Always use the handle pro vided to open the freezer door. T o ensure that y our freezer operates as efficiently as possible : ● F ollow food packaging “best before/use by” instructions or your 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 recommenda tions other wise r efer to the pictorial guide on the door liner (as shown).
Useful A dvice 12 USEFUL ADVICE Advic e on Using F reezer Draw ers The freezer c ompartments must be used with the drawers. The storage dra wers can be easily removed . Pull the drawer t owar ds you until it reaches it’ s stop position. Hold securely on both sides , lift the front of the drawer to release and remov e.
Cleaning 13 Cleaning W ARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out mains plug before cle aning . Interior W ARNING: Do not use abrasive pow der , 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 selection of small hand tools , screwdrivers , spanners etc. to carr y out this procedure . Our Ser vice Department can arrange for an Engineer to do the con version for you but a charge will be made.
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 ‘ satisfaction guaranteed’ promise - valid for 90 da ys - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance . If there is a t echnical probl em simply call Hotpoint Repair ser vic e or visit our web-site at www .
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.
PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOL VERHAMPTON. 01/2005 195045027.01 Indesit Company UK Limited, Morley W ay , Peterbor ough, PE2 9JB K e y Contacts After Sales Servic e Over 1100 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensur e that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we off e r .
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