Hotpoint FZM80 User's Manual
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1. All food in the freezer should be covered Your freezer is now working If after 24 hours your freezer is not operating as you want refer to the 1 TROUBLESHOOTING section Read the rest of these instructions to get the best from your appliance and remember to fill in your guarantee registration Keep this Book in a safe place for quick reference 3DIAGV EE KA JINVNALNIVIN 3 ONINV31D 3 o m i g 2 9 aaLNVYVND 78 JDIAYAS For Your Safety For your safety read the following advice The freezer cooling system contains a small amount of gas which is environmentally friendly but flammable To avoid any risk Install the freezer following the installation instructions and ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear of obstruction Take care when installing or moving the freezer to avoid damaging the pipes on the rear If you suspect a leak do not switch on the freezer but open the windows and doors to ventilate the room Do not use any electrical devices inside the freezer for instance for defrosting Do not use any mechanical devices for defrosting other than any which may have been supplied with the freezer as they may cause damage Only use this freezer for storing domestic foodstuffs When installing your freezer Ensure that the mains cable is not trapped underneath or behind the freezer when you install or move it d Do not stack any other appliance on top of this freeze2. FREEZER MODELS FZM80 FZA80 amp FZA50 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION amp USE GETTING STARTED To ensure that your freezer runs reliably and efficiently follow these steps STEP 1 Choose a location for your freezer away from any heat sources and allow adequate ventilation 100mm 4 inches gap above STEP 3 Level the freezer by adjusting the front feet This will stop rocking or vibration and keep the door aligned NB The spanner is for illustration only and is not supplied with the freezer STEP 5 Before plugging in and switching on leave the freezer in its final location for at least 15 minutes to allow it to settle STEP 7 If you are freezing fresh food turn on fast freeze by pressing the switch 24 hours before placing the food inside Place the fresh food inside Remember to turn fast freeze off after 24 hours however if you forget to do so it will automatically cancel after 48 hours STEP 4 Move the freezer into position using the sides of the cabinet Take care to avoid damaging the refrigerant circuit pipe work on the rear After the front feet have been adjusted and the freezer is level fit the left and right hand bottom hinge covers supplied Align with the cover plate slots and push into position Plug in and switch on Allow the freezer to cool before placing food inside The high temperature light will stay on until the freezer has cooled down
3. fitted to your model 8 Replace the right hand cover plate with its original screw 9 Take the plastic cap from the left hand cover plate and use it to fill the hole on the right hand cover plate 10 Unscrew the fixing screw to remove the left hand hinge cover plate 12 Replace the left hand cover plate with its original screw 11 if applicable Put the door stop washer in position on the left hand hinge bracket if fitted to your model 13 Place the spacing i washers onto the left Screw in the hinge pin hand bottom hinge pin 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Door Reversal Carefully lie the door down onto its interior lining We recommend that you lie the door onto a suitable protective material ie the original packaging Remove the seal stop on the top left of the door Remove the fixing screw then using a thin blunt instrument lever the seal stop off the door Repeat to remove the seal stop on the bottom left if applicable Use a screwdriver to remove the door stop from the bottom right of the door and refit on the bottom left if fitted to your model Refit the seal stops one top right the other bottom right Push into position and secure with fixing screw Door Handle Reversal Note This MUST be completed with the door OFF the product Remove the hole plugs from the right hand side of the door Unclip the han
4. freezer can produce a cracking noise as they rapidly change temperature The circulating fan in the freezer can make a whirring or buzzing sound as it blows cold air around the compartment F e i a w m a 2 9 17 Hotpoint guarantee Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back We give you a unique satisfaction guaranteed promise valid for 90 days after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web site at www theservicecentre co uk and where necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee we will replace your machine or if you prefer give you your money back All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour guarantee as well as free replacement parts for the first 5 years except microwaves selected integrated appliances and cooker hoods which have a one year guarantee provided that they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer Guarantee terms and conditions Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to the following provisions that your appliance Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises ie not for commercial or trade use Has been properly co
5. must be used with the drawers The storage drawers can be easily removed Pull the drawer towards you until it reaches it s stop position Hold securely on both sides lift the front of the drawer to release and remove For cleaning advice see CLEANING amp MAINTENANCE section Ensure that the frozen food storage drawers are pushed back fully before closing the door Food can be separated into different storage drawers for easy identification When lifting or removing the large deep drawer it is important to hold the side handles and not the front handle WARNING The freezer drawers can become heavy when fully loaded with food Care must be taken if attempting to lift or carry a full freezer drawer It is recommended to remove the required food rather than the whole freezer drawer Note It is important not to touch or move any of the freezer drawers parts with wet hands as it may cause freezer burn or discomfort Ice Tray When making ice always use the tray with the lid provided Take care not to overfill with water Uncovered food should not be placed near the ice tray as it can affect the flavour of the ice Note Empty wash and refill the ice tray periodically to ensure freshness 12 Cleaning Cleaning WARNING Switch off electrical supply and pull out mains plug before cleaning Interior WARNING Do not use abrasive powder household cleaner bleach or wax polish to clean the interior they will leave a smell in
6. the freezer 1 Remove stored food wrap or cover it and place into insulated containers to keep frozen whilst cleaning 2 Remove drawers from each compartment Wash in warm water and washing up liquid using a soft cloth dry thoroughly 3 Wipe the interior and fittings with a clean cloth wrung out in a solution of either one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water or Milton sterilising fluid diluted according to the manufacturer s instructions 4 Dry the interior thoroughly with a clean cloth before replacing fittings and food Note It is important to ensure that cleaned drawers are thoroughly dried before refitting into the freezer compartment Exterior WARNING Do not use abrasive powder household cleaner or bleach they can damage the exterior of your freezer 1 Use a clean soft cloth wrung out in warm water and washing up liquid to wipe the exterior surface dry thoroughly 2 Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to remove dust from underneath the freezer and from the compressor and condenser situated at the back of the freezer zZ m 2 gt zZ A m 3 ONINV31D WARNING Do not damage the pipework Door Seal Use warm water and a clean soft cloth to wipe along and in between the creases of the door seal dry thoroughly Take care not to damage the seal and avoid using sharp objects WARNING Do not use detergent it will damage the seal Going Away If you are going away and don t
7. LEANING amp MAINTENANCE section TOP VIEW TOP VIEW lt x gt 30mm or more less than 30mm Installation Levelling Level 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 Before plugging in and switching on leave the freezer standing in its final location for at least 15 minutes to allow it to settle Hinge Covers After the front feet have been adjusted and the freezer is level fit the left and right hand bottom hinge covers supplied To fit Align the bottom hinge cover onto the cover plate slots Push until the bottom hinge cover clicks into place Installation Electrical Supply WARNING This appliance must be earthed The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation Fuses Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse If you need to replace the fuse only use those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362 Changing the Plug Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket WARNING To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else IMPORTANT WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE Green Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you change the plug the colour
8. ave a problem before calling our service organisation see if any of the tips below help The freezer will not work 1 Check plug is firmly positioned in the socket outlet and the power supply is switched on 2 Check power supply with another appliance 3 Check fuse circuit breaker 4 Check the door is closed properly The freezer is making a lot of noise 1 Check that the rear pipe work is clear of the wall skirting board and other obstacles 2 Check that all four feet wheels are firmly in contact with the floor and the freezer is level 3 See OPERATING SOUNDS next page The freezer is too warm 1 Adjust the control wheel to a higher number See CONTROLS section 2 If the freezer is close to a heat source move it to another location 3 Check that there is enough ventilation around the freezer 4 Check door has been closed properly The freezer is too cold 1 Adjust the control wheel to a lower number See CONTROLS section The front of the cabinet feels warm You may notice the cabinet front is sometimes warm this is normal and part of the refrigerant circulating system designed to help prevent condensation on the door seal 16 The red warning light will not go out 1 Has the freezer just been installed If so this is normal and the light will go out when the correct temperature has been reached 2 Has the freezer just been loaded with a large quantity of food If so the light will go out
9. compartment drawers FZA80 and FZM80 should be used to freeze fresh food Transfer already frozen food to one of the upper drawers Before loading 2kg or more of fresh food select fast freeze for the required pre freeze time see chart below If freezing up to 2kg of fresh food just select fast freeze when loading Once the fresh food is loaded leave fast freeze on for 24 hours to freeze the food as quickly as possible Maximum freezing capacity in 24 hours FZA80 FZM80 16kg FZA50 12kg Note Don t forget to turn fast freeze off after 24 hours from the introduction of fresh food to be frozen However fast freeze will turn off automatically after 48 hours if you do forget Pre Freeze chart when selecting Fast Freeze Model Load for freezing Pre freeze time Load position FZA80 12 to 16kg max 24 hours FZM80 In the bottom drawer FZA50 8to12kg max 24 hours FZA80 6to 12kg 12 hours FZM80 In the bottom drawer FZA50 4to 8kg 12 hours FZA80 2 to 6kg 6 hours FZM80 In the bottom drawer FZA50 2 to 4kg 6 hours FZA80 FZM80 up to 2kg not required In the bottom drawer FZA50 Useful Advice FZA80 and FZM80 Frozen Food Storage Capacity 63kg Maximum Freezing Capacity in 24 hours EDITAE A 1N43asn FZA50 Frozen Food Storage Capacity 45kg Maximum Freezing Capacity in 24 hours 12kg Note The Rating Plate which lists the appliance Mo
10. del Number and Serial Number can be found near the bottom of the interior wall Useful Advice Sealbreaker Grab Handle J The sealbreaker grab handle is designed to move and act upon the door seal to ease door opening for the customer How Frost Free works The frost free system completely eliminates the need for defrosting A fan circulates air around the freezer This helps to remove moisture from the compartment therefore preventing the build up of ice It is normal to hear the fan when the freezer is cooling Additional benefits of the frost free system include J More even temperatures throughout the freezer J Faster cooling times Making the best use of your Freezer To ensure that your freezer operates as efficiently as possible J Follow food packaging best before use by instructions or your suppliers advice on a suitable maximum storage time J Keep foods tightly covered to retain moisture and prevent flavour odour transference Plastic bags aluminium foil plastic stretch wrap and containers with lids are ideal Select chilled and frozen food last when shopping transport in a cool bag and place in freezer as soon as possible after arriving home Avoid opening the door unnecessarily or for longer than needed Allow hot or warm food to cool down in covered containers before placing in the freezer as placing hot food inside reduces efficiency Prepare fresh foods for freezing in small q
11. dle snap clip cover using a screwdriver and rotate to reveal the handle fixing screw Unscrew the handle fixing screws and carefully remove the handle from the door WARNING Take care not to dislodge the internal mechanism when removing the handle from the door Turn the handle vertically top to bottom and place against the right hand side position sealbreaker blade into the seal pocket Secure the handle in place with the original fixing screws ensuring free movement of mechanism Rotate and snap clip handle covers back in original s position a Use the hole plugs removed from the right hand side lt to fill the holes on the left wo f SS Note You may require assistance to do this Place the top hinge onto 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 Adjust the front feet see Levelling SAFETY amp INSTALLATION section Fit the bottom hinge covers see Hinge Covers in the SAFETY amp INSTALLATION section Note Let the appliance stand upright in it s final location for at least 15 minutes before plugging in and switching on the electricity supply 15 zZ 4 m 2 gt zZ A m 3 ONINV31D z a g Troubleshooting IS THE FREEZER WORKING AS YOU WANT Have you read through the instruction book If you still h
12. ine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our web site Genuine parts and accessories extended warranties and service repairs are all available on our web site at Qu 2A ae m FOERVICECENTRE www theservicecentre co uk 19 Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1200 trained specialists directly employed by us ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer FSERVICECENTRE Repair Service and Information Desk UK 08709 066 066 Open 8 to 8 Mon Fri 8 to 6 Sat 10 to 4 Sun amp Bank Holidays www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the following information Model number Serial number See USEFUL ADVICE SECTION for rating plate position Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 Open 8 to 8 Mon Sun www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts and Accessories UK 08709 077 077 Open 8 30 to 5 30 Mon Fri amp 9 to 12 Sat www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 General Domestic Appliances Limited Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES WOLVERHAMPTON July 2003 2766200025 04
13. nnected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating plate Has not been subject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than one of our own service engineers O For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call 08701 50 60 70 or visit www hotpoint co uk O Recycling amp 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 material wastage Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully Old refrigerant and oil must be disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner using suitably qualified personnel To minimise risk of injury to children remove the door plug and cut mains cable off flush with the appliance Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket and the door cannot be locked shut i wi Ye gt g a S o 18 After Sales Service No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service ona Hotpoint appliance than us the manufacturer As part of our commitment to you all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoi
14. nt engineer When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following after sales service options Repair Service and Information Help Desk UK 08709 066066 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance see USEFUL ADVICE SECTION for rating plate position Available 364 days a year with a fast effective and value for money service We have the largest white goods repair service in the UK with over 1200 of our own fully trained engineers All repairs include a parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance our operators are on hand with help and advice All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen we offer two service cover plans to give you total peace of mind Repair Protection Plan FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period of cover Kitchen Cover FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8 years old Genuine Parts and Accessories UK 08709 077 077 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 A wide range of genu
15. of wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the colour of the markings identifying terminals in the plug You should therefore wire it as shown above Changing the Mains Lead This appliance is fitted with a special mains lead If you need to replace the mains lead due to damage one can be bought from Hotpoint Service see KEY CONTACTS back page It is strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician CE Marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC directives Low Voltage Equipment 72 23 EEC amp 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC CONTROLS Controls Controlling the Temperature of the Freezer Compartment The control wheel on the front panel adjusts the internal freezer temperature The internal freezer temperature should be 18 C or colder The setting of the control wheel will depend on the location of the freezer the room temperature and how often the door is opened The normal set point marked by a 3 on the dial is usually suitable If you need to adjust the temperature turn the control wheel using a coin to avoid damage Clockwise higher number Colder Anti clockwise lower number Warmer You can check the temperature of the freezer compartment by using a Fridge Freezer Thermometer available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts and Accessories Mail Order Hotline see KEY CONTACTS back page WARNING Do not use a merc
16. r as they may damage the freezer or become unstable When using your freezer Do not sit or stand on top of your freezer Do not store poisonous flammable or dangerous substances in your freezer Do not use aerosol sprays for defrosting or cleaning your freezer If you sell the freezer pass on this booklet to the new owner Installation Location amp Air Circulation Locate your freezer away from sources of heat e g cookers radiators direct sunlight as extreme temperature will affect its performance Allow a minimum 100mm 4 inches between the top of the freezer and the ceiling or the underside of a wall cupboard Providing you follow the recommended ventilation requirements you will Prolong the life of the freezer Minimise the risk of condensation on the outside of the freezer Minimise the running costs Minimise operating sounds caused by vibration Minimum space required to open door The freezer needs a space of 600mm 24 inches in front to allow the door to open When positioning the freezer next to a unit a gap of 30mm 1 s inch can be left at the hinge side of the door to allow the easy removal of furniture If preferred the freezer can be positioned so that a gap is not left This will restrict how far the door can be opened but the furniture can still be removed see diagrams below The door hinge side can be changed to make it easier to open see Door Reversal in the C
17. uantities to ensure that the food freezes quickly and so that its quality does not deteriorate Ensure that packets containers of food are dry before freezing otherwise they may freeze together 10 Useful Advice Storing Food in a Freezer td Freeze and store either fresh food or long term commercially frozen foods J Generally speaking long term storage means up to 3 months but this can vary so always follow your supplier s recommendations otherwise refer to the pictorial guide on the door liner as shown J Place frozen food in the freezer compartment as soon as possible after buying it J Liquid filled bottles or sealed fizzy drinks must not be stored in freezer as they may burst Lollipops and water ices should not be given to children directly from the freezer the low temperature may cause freezer burns e Store ice cream towards the top front of the freezer and remove from freezer 15 30 minutes before serving J Ensure food is labelled and dated before placing in freezer When freezing fresh food follow the instructions for using fast freeze see CONTROLS section J Do not allow fresh food to come into contact with food already frozen the M frozen food could start to defrost Once thawed food should be cooked and eaten within 24 hours or cooked z and refrozen 5 m 11 w Y gt a lt x l gt U u v Useful Advice Advice on Using Freezer Drawers The freezer compartments
18. ury filled thermometer as breakage would cause a health hazard Your freezer must NOT be placed in a room where the temperature goes below 2 C or above 38 C for prolonged periods as the internal freezer temperature will not be maintained Controls Indicator Lights Green Mains Light The green mains light will stay on as long as the electricity supply is not interrupted Amber Fast Freeze Light The amber fast freeze light indicates that the fast freeze button has been pressed on By pressing this button ON the freezer motor will run continuously for extra cooling Red High Temperature Warning Light The red warning light will come on when the freezer is first switched on or when the temperature inside the compartment rises above the correct storage temperature Check the TROUBLESHOOTING section before calling for advice The red warning light may come on for a short period when opening the freezer door to load or unload food in this case storage times will not be affected If the red warning light comes on during the fast freeze period amber light on and you have followed the instructions for fast freezing large amounts of food don t worry this is quite normal After a period of time the light will go out without any food being spoiled a e 2 p4 a Controls Fast Freeze Button Freezing Fresh Food Depending on your model the bottom compartment drawer FZA50 the bottom two
19. want to use your freezer switch off the electricity supply and pull out the mains plug Remove food and follow the cleaning instructions above Note Leave the door ajar to prevent an accumulation of odours 13 Ww 29 iv zs zw as a Door Reversal You will need a cross head screwdriver a flat blade screwdriver and a 5mm spanner to carry out this procedure Our Service Department can arrange for an Engineer to do the conversion for you but a charge will be made WARNING Switch off electrical supply and pull out the mains plug Remove all loose fittings from inside the freezer If you have previously set up and used the freezer and since decided to reverse the doors you must remove stored food wrap or cover it and place into insulated containers to keep frozen whilst carrying out this operation 1 Open the door as wide as possible Note You may require assistance to do this 2 Support the door and using a screwdriver remove the screw securing the top hinge 3 Lower the top hinge and carefully tilt the door to remove the hinge from the cabinet Lift the door off the bottom hinge 4 Remove the top hinge from the door 5 Remove the spacing washers from the right hand bottom hinge pin 6 Use a flat blade screwdriver or a 5mm spanner to unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin 7 Unscrew the fixing screw to remove the right hand hinge cover plate if applicable Remove the door stop washer if
20. when the correct temperature has been reached 3 Check door has been closed properly The amber light is on Fast freeze is selected Remember to turn fast freeze off after 24 hours from the introduction of fresh food to be frozen However if you forget it will automatically cancel after 48 hours The freezer door is difficult to open A well sealed freezer door can be difficult to open This is partly due to the difference in temperature between the room and internal freezer compartment If you have just closed the freezer door it maybe particularly difficult to open again immediately Wait 5 minutes for the internal and external pressure to equalise and try again There has been a power failure WARNING Do not open the freezer door If the power failure lasts longer than the maximum conservation time see the USEFUL ADVICE section food should either be cooked and eaten within 24 hours or cooked and refrozen If there is still a problem contact Hotpoint Service see KEY CONTACTS back cover Troubleshooting OPERATING SOUNDS OF A FREEZER These are the normal types of sound that your freezer 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 over the first few months o Gases flowing through the pipes can produce gurgling bubbling roaring or humming noises e Expansion and contraction of parts inside the
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