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Hotpoint FZA84 manual

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  • Page 1

    FREEZER - MODELS FZA54, FZM54, FZA84, FZM84 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 - 100mm (4 inches) gap above . Level the fr eezer by adjusting the f[...]

  • Page 2

    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. ● T ake care whe[...]

  • Page 3

    Installation 3 Minimum space required to open door The freezer needs a spac e of 600mm (24 inches) in front to allo w the door t o open. When positioning the freezer next to a unit, a gap of 30mm (1 1 / 4 inch) can be lef t at the hinge side of the door to allow the easy remo val of furn iture. If preferred the freezer can be positioned so that a g[...]

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    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 . Note: B efor e plugging in and switching on, leav e the freezer stan ding in its f[...]

  • Page 5

    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. Changing the Plug Cut off and dis[...]

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    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 . 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 [...]

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    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. Red High [...]

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    C ontrols 8 CONTROLS F ast Freeze Butt on - Freezing F resh Food Depending on your model - the bottom compartment drawer (FZA54 and FZM54), the bottom two compartment drawers (FZA84 and FZM84) should be used to fr eeze fresh food . T ransfer already fro zen food to one of the upper draw ers. - Before loading 2k g or more of fresh food select fast f[...]

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    Useful A dvice 9 Note: The Rating Plate , which lists the applianc e Mo del Number and Serial Number can be found near the bottom of the interior wall. USEFUL ADVICE F rozen F ood Storage Capacity 63kg Maximum Fr eezing Capacity in 24 hours 16kg Maximum Conservation time from failure 9 hours F rozen F ood Storage Capacity 45kg Maximum Fr eezing Cap[...]

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    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 . ● Keep foods tightly co vered to [...]

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    Useful A dvice 11 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). ● Place fro z[...]

  • Page 12

    Useful A dvice 12 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. For cleaning advic e see CLEANING & MA[...]

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    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 . 1. Remove stor ed food, wrap or cover it and place into insula ted containers to keep froze[...]

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    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. Door Reversal W ARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out the mains plug. Remov[...]

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    Door Rev ersal 15 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Door Handle Reversal: 11. Remove the hole plugs from the right hand side of the door . 12. Unscrew the handle fixing screws and carefully remo ve the handle from the door . 13. T urn the handle vertically , top to bottom and place against the right hand side. 14. Secure the handle in place with the origi[...]

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    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. 2. Check power supply [...]

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    T roubleshooting 17 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. Gases flowing through the pipes can produce gurgling , bubb[...]

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    18 SERVICE & GUARANTEE 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 hav e 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 w[...]

  • Page 19

    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. In addition to this y ou also have the advan[...]

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    PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOL VERHAMPTON. 03/2005 195051336.00 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 . Repair Service and Inf ormati[...]