Hotpoint FZM31 manual

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 . Level the fr eezer by adjusting the front feet.[...]

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[...]

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 . Pro viding you follow the recommended v entilation requ[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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). - If freezing up to 2kg of fresh food j[...]

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. F roz en F ood Storage Capacity 25kg Maximum Fr eezing Capacity in 24 hours 8kg Maximum Conservation Time from F ailure 16 hours USEFUL ADVICE F AST FREEZE[...]

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 [...]

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. For cleaning advic e see CLE[...]

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[...]

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. W ARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out the mains plug. Remove loose items/[...]

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 [...]

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

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

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