Hotpoint RZA31 manual

FREEZER - MODELS RZA31,RZA33,RZM31,RZM33 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 inch) gap above . Level the fr eezer by adjusting the f[...]

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 [...]

Installation Location & Air Cir culation Locate y our freezer away from sour ces of heat e.g. Cookers, R adiat ors, D irect Sunlight as extreme temperature will aff ec t its performance. Allow a minimum 30mm (1 1 / 4 inch) between the top of the freezer and the underside of the worktop . Pro viding you follow the recommended v entilation requir[...]

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 . Before plugging in and switching on, leave the freezer standing in its final locat[...]

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. 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 dispos[...]

C ontrols Con trolling the T emperature of the F reezer C ompar tment 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 [...]

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 motor will run c ontinuously for extra cooling. Red High T em[...]

C ontrols F ast Freeze Butt on - Freezing fresh food The top compartment, with or without the drawer , should be used t o freeze fresh food . T ransfer already fr ozen food to one of the low er compar tme nts/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 u[...]

Useful A dvice 9 F roz en food storage capacity 33kg Maximum freezing capacity in 24 hours 15kg Maximum conser v ation time from failure 18 hours 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[...]

Useful A dvice 10 Storing F ood in a Freezer ● F reeze and store either fr esh food or long term commercially fr oz en foods. ● Generally speaking long term storage means up to 3 months but t his can vary , so always follow y our supplier ’ s rec ommendations other wise refer to the pictorial guide on the door liner (see below). ● Place fro[...]

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 draw er 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 an[...]

Defrosting 12 Defrosting 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 y our freezer ’ . F ully defrosting your freezer . W ARNING: Switch off the electricity supply and pull o[...]

Cleaning 13 Cleaning W ARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out mains plug before cle aning . Interior 1. Remove f ood and wrap or cover to keep it fro zen. 2. Remove dra wers from each compartment and wash in warm water a nd washing up liquid using a soft cloth, dr y thoroughly . Note : It is important to ensure that cleaned baskets are t[...]

14 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. Remove loose items/fittings fr om inside the fr[...]

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 appliance will not w ork 1. Check plug is firmly positioned in the socket outlet and the power supply is switched on. 2. Check power suppl[...]

T roubleshooting 16 OPERA TING SOUNDS OF A FRIDGE 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[...]

“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 technical probl em simply call Hotpoint Repair ser vic e or visit our web-site at www .hotpoin tservic e .c o .uk and wher e necessar y , we will arra[...]

After Sales S ervice 18 SERVICE & GUARANTEE “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 [...]

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