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Hotpoint FZM34-FZA36P-FZA36G manual

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    FREEZER - MODEL FZA34, FZM34-FZA36P-FZA36G INSTRUCTIONS FOR INST ALLA TION & USE GET TING ST AR TED: T o ensure that your freezer runs reliably and efficiently f ollo 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 . Level the fr eezer by adjusting [...]

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    F or Y our S afety 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 avoid an y risk :- ● Install the freezer follo wing the installation instructions and ensure that ventilation openings ar e kept clear of obstruction. ● T ake care when[...]

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    Installation Location & Air Cir culation Locate y our freezer a way from sour ces of heat e.g . cookers, radiators, direct sunlight as extreme temperature will affect its per formance. Allow a minimum 30mm (1 1 / 4 inches) between the top of the freezer and the underside of the worktop . Pro viding you f ollow the recommended v entilation requi[...]

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    Installation Lev elling: Lev el the freezer when it is in its final location b y 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: Before plugging in and switching on, leav e the freezer stan ding in its fi[...]

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    Installation Electrical Supply W ARNING: This appliance must be earthed. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is acc essible after installation. Fu s e s Y our appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, only use those rated at 13A and AST A approved t o BS1362. Changing the Plug Cut off and disp[...]

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    C ontr ols Con trolling the T emperature of the F reezer C ompar tment The control wheel on the fr ont panel adjusts the internal freez er 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 often the door is opened[...]

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    C ontr ols Indicator Lights Green Mains Light The green mains light will sta y on as long as the electricity supply is not interrupted. Amber F ast F reez e Light The amber fast freeze light indica tes that the fast freeze butt on has been pressed on. By pressing this button ON, the freezer motor will run continuously for e xtra cooling. Red High T[...]

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    C ontr ols 8 CONTROLS F ast F reeze Butt on - Fr eezing F resh F ood The bottom compartment drawer should be used t o freeze fresh f o od. T ransfer already froz en food to one of the upper dra wers. - Before loading 2k g or more of fresh food select fast freeze f or the required pre-freeze time (see chart below). - If freezing up to 2kg of fresh f[...]

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    Useful A dvice 9 Note: The Rating Plate , which lists the appliance Model Number and Ser ial Number can be found near the bottom of the interior wall. F roz en F ood Storage C apacity 25kg Maximum Fr eezing Capacity in 24 hours 8kg Maximum Conservation Time from F ailure 16 hours USEFUL ADVICE F AST FREEZE[...]

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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 your freez er operates as efficiently as possible : ● F ollow food packaging “best befor e/use by” instruc tions or your suppliers advice on a suitable maximum storage time . ● Keep foods tightly co vered [...]

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    Useful A dvice 11 USEFUL ADVICE Storing F ood in a Fr eezer ● F reeze and store either fr esh food or long term commercially fro zen f oods. ● Generally speaking long term storage means up to 3 months but this can vary , so always follow y our supplier ’ s recommendations other wise refer to the pictorial guide on the door liner (as shown). ?[...]

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    Useful A dvice 12 USEFUL ADVICE Advic e on Using F reezer Dr aw ers The freezer c ompartments must be used with the drawers. The storage dra wers can be easily remo ved . Pull the drawer t owar ds y ou 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 [...]

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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 powder , 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 plac e into insulated c ontainers to keep froze[...]

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    Door Rev ersal 14 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Y ou will need a selec tion of small hand tools, screwdrivers, spanners etc. to carry out this procedure . Our Ser vice Depar tment can arrange for an Engineer to do the c onv ersion for y ou but a charge will be made. W ARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out the mains plug. Remove loose items[...]

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    T roubleshooting IS THE FREEZER WORKING AS Y OU W ANT? Have y ou read through the instruction book ? If you still hav e a problem, before calling our ser vice 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 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 swit ches on. This sound will reduce ov er the first few months . Gases flowing through the pipes can produce gur gling, bu[...]

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    Notes 17[...]

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    SERVICE & GUARANTEE PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR 5 YEAR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reas[...]

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    SERVICE & GUARANTEE PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR 5 YEAR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team[...]

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    PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR 5 YEAR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 195051335.01 03/20 12 20[...]