Hotpoint RZA36G manual

FREEZER - MODELS RZA36G.1-RZA36P.1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INST ALLA TION & USE GET TING ST ARTED: T o ensure that your freez er runs reliably 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 front f[...]

F or Y our Safety For y our safety , read the f ollowing 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 tha t ventilation openings are kept 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, R adiators , Direct 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 require[...]

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 ear thed . 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 you need to replace the fuse, only use those rated at 13A and AST A approved to BS1362. Changing the Plug Cut off and dispo[...]

C ontrols Con trolling the T emperatur e of the Freezer 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 . Red High T empera ture W arning Light The red tempera ture warning light will come on when the freezer is first switched on or when the temperature inside the c ompar tment rises above the correct stora[...]

Useful A dvice F roz en food storage capacity 33kg Maximum freezing capacity in 24 hours 15kg Maximum conservation 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 be[...]

Useful A dvice 9 Storing F ood in a Freezer ● F reeze and stor e either fresh food or long term c ommercially 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 t o the pictorial guide on the door liner (see below). ● Place fr[...]

Useful A dvice 10 Advic e on Using F reezer Draw ers This freezer can be used with or without the dr awers . Howev er , th e bottom draw er needs to remain in position at all times (to main tain the correc t stor age temperature). 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 [...]

Defrosting 11 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 12 Cleaning W ARNING: S witch off electr ical supply and pull out mains plug bef ore 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[...]

13 Y ou will need a selection of small hand tools , screwdrivers , span ners et c. 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 [...]

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 service 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 supply[...]

T roubleshooting 15 OPERA TING SOUNDS OF A FRIDGE FREEZER These are the normal types of sound that your freez er will mak e . 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 gurgli[...]

16 SERVICE & GUARANTEE GB 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 reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either wo[...]

17 SERVICE & GUARANTEE PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR 5 YEAR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Recycling & Disposal Information As part of Hotpoint’s continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality, recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise materi[...]

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