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FREEZER - MODELS RZA50 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 - 100mm (4 inches) gap above . Level the fr eezer by adjusting the front feet. This will[...]
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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 are kept clear of obstruction. ● T ake care when [...]
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Installation 3 SAFETY & INST ALLA TION 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 furniture. If preferred the freezer ca[...]
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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[...]
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Installation Electrical Supply W ARNING: This appliance must be earthed. The freez er must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after 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. Changing the Plug Cut off and disp[...]
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C ontrols Con trolling the T emperature of the F reezer Compartment The control wheel on the fr ont of the worktop adjusts the inter nal freezer temperature . Y our food should be maintained at -18˚C or c older f or long term storage. The setting of the control wheel will depend on the loca tion of the freezer , the room temperature and ho w of te[...]
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C ontrols 7 CONTROLS 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 light indicates that the fast fr eeze button has been pressed on. By pressing this button on the freezer mot or will run continuously for extra cooling . Red High T e[...]
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C ontrols F ast Freeze Butt on - Freezing fresh food Either the top compartment or the tallest compartment (see page 9), with or without the drawers , should be used to freeze fresh food . Which drawer t o use will depend on the amount and size of the fresh f ood and the size of the food already stored . T ransfer already fro zen food to one of the[...]
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Useful A dvice 9 Note: The Rating Plate , which lists the appliance Model Number and Serial Number can be found near the bottom of the interior wall. USEFUL ADVICE F roz en Food Storage C apacit y 58kg Maximum Fr eezing Capacity in 24 hours 16kg Maximum Conservation Time from F ailure 16 hours F ast Fr eeze F ast Fr eeze Sealbreaker Grab Handle ●[...]
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Useful A dvice 10 ● Liquid-filled bottles or sealed fizzy dr inks must not be stor ed in freezer , as they may burst. ● Lollipops and wat er ices should not be given to children directly from the freezer the low temper ature may cause ‘freezer burns’ . ● Store ice cr eam towards the top front of the freezer and r emove from freezer 15-30 [...]
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Useful A dvice 11 Advic e on Using F reezer Draw ers This freezer can be used with or without the dra wers. However , th e bottom drawer needs to remain in position at all times (to maintain the c orrec t storage t emperature). It is generally more conv enient to use the drawers but if a lot of food is t o be stored the drawers can be taken out and[...]
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Defrosting 12 Regular use of your appliance causes ice to gr adually build up on internal sur faces increasing the running costs of your applianc e. When the ice is between 3-5mm ( 1 / 4 inch) Hotpoint recommend ‘fully defrosting your fr eezer’ . F ully defrosting your freezer . W ARNING: Switch off the electr icity supply and pull out the main[...]
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Cleaning 13 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 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 . 1. Remove stor ed food, wrap or cov er it and place into insul[...]
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Door Rev ersal 14 Y ou will need a cross head screwdriver , a flat blade screwdriver and a 5mm spanner to carr y out this proc edure. 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 . Remove all loose fittings from inside[...]
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Door Rev ersal 15 Note : Y ou may require assistance to do this: 25. Place the top hinge ont o the door , slide the door onto the bottom hinge pin and support the door whilst screwing the top hinge bracket into position. Ensure that the top hinge bracket is positioned correctly . 26. Adjust the front f eet (see ‘Levelling ’ SAFET Y & INST A[...]
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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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“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 . If there is a technical probl em simply call Hotpoint Repair ser vic e or visit our web-site at www .theservic ec en tr e .c o .uk and where necessar y , we will [...]
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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 advantag[...]
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General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way , Peterborough, PE2 9JB. PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOL VERHAMPTON. July 2003 2766200016 - 03 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. Repair Ser vic [...]