Hotpoint HZ141 User's Manual
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1. Kitchen think Instructions for Installation and Use Freezer Model HZ141 To the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this book The information can be found on the rating plate To the User You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference CONTENTS Product Safety 3 Installation 3 Electrical Connection 4 Get to Know your Appliance 5 Getting your Appliance ready for use 6 How to use your Freezer 6 Food Storage 7 8 Energy Saving Tips 9 Caring for your Appliance 10 Troubleshooting 11 Notes 12 13 After Sales Service 14 Hotpoint Guarantee 15 Key Contacts Back Cover Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else or move house and leave it behind make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from GDA LTD Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB e __ ____ _ _ PRODUCT SAFETY ATTENTION Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions which will ensure safe installation use and maintenance of your appliance Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards EN60 and has2. 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 ae For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call 08701 50 60 70 or visit www hotpoint co uk 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 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 r NS gt 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 ESERVICECENTRE 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 Serial number po 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 Acc
3. is disconnected from the mains Yellow Light When this light is on by moving the switch to the left the compressor will operate continuously to reach the lower temperatures necessary for freezing fresh foods quickly By moving the switch to the right yellow light covered the freezer is operated by the thermostat 3 Red Light SN u 0 0 This light comes on when the temperature inside the appliance is not sufficient to preserve foodstuffs GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE NOTICE After the appliance has been delivered leave it to stand in its upright position for approximately 3 hours before plugging it into the mains and switch ing on to ensure proper performance Use these average temperature settings to ensure optimum performance and save energy How to use your freezer Freezing For the preparation of food to be frozen please consult a specialized manual In order to freeze fresh food turn the switch to the left to turn on the yellow light When freezing fresh foods remember that they should not touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods Place the fresh food that you wish to freeze in the top compart ment where the temperature will fall below 18 C ideal for freezing food properly Proper conservation depends on the speed with which food is frozen For this reason we recommend that the switch be turned on
4. to the freeze setting the yellow light will come on 24 hours before the food to be frozen is placed in the freezer This operation is necessary for large quantities of food up to the maximum capacity as indicated on the rating plate During the freezing process avoid opening the door If a large amount of food is introduced for freezing at one time the internal freezer temperature may momentarily increase and the red light will come on When the compart ment returns to the correct temperature the red light will go out preservation of foods stored is not affected IMPORTANT Remember to turn off the yellow light after 24 hours as freezing will be completed This will save energy Food that has thawed even partially must not be re frozen you must cook it in order to consume it within 24 hours or to freeze it once again In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally it is recom mended that you divide food into small portions so that they freeze quickly and uniformly The packages should be clearly marked with the content and the date they were frozen Do not open the door in the event of a power failure or malfunction This precaution will slow the rise in temperature within the compartment If the door is not opened frozen and fast frozen foods will remain in their current state for approxi mately 9 14 hours Do not place full bottles in the freezer they could easily burst because all liquids increase in v
5. aced in the freezer will increase the temperature significantly Allow food to cool before storing Check your Appliance for build up of ice Check the interior walls for ice Defrost your appliance when the layer becomes too thick see section CARING for your APPLIANCE CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE Before doing any cleaning turn off the green light and disconnect the appliance from the electricity by pulling out the plug or turning off the general switch in your home Defrosting WARNING do not damage the refrigeration circuit Do not use mechanical devices or instruments other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process How to Defrost the Freezer The frost should be removed from the walls of the appliance periodically When defrosting remove the frozen food from the appliance wrap it in newspaper and store in a cool place Since the rise in temperature will shorten the storage life of the food it should be used as soon as possible Never use sharp metal objects to remove frost because they could pierce the cooling circuit and damage the freezer beyong repair Use the plastic scraper provided for this purpose To defrost the appliance completely this should be done once or twice a year turn off the green light and leave the door open until the frost has completely thawed A defrost water collection system is situated at the bottom of this appliance as shown in figure 1 Y
6. ailable 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 SERVICECENTRE www theservicecentre co uk 14 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 connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage
7. been awarded the European approval mark IMQ for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimi nation of radio interference EC directive 87 308 02 06 89 1 This appliance must not be installed outdoors not even in an area protected by a roof It is extremely dangerous to leave it exposed to rain or storms 2 It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refriger ate and freeze foodstuffs following the instructions for use contained in this manual 3 Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet or with wet hands or feet 4 It is highly recommended that you do not use extension cords or multiple socket adapters If the refrigerator is in stalled between cabinets make sure that the cord is not bent or dangerously pinched or compressed 5 Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the plug from the wall socket this is very dangerous 6 Never touch the cooling components within the appli ance especially with wet hands because this could result in injury INSTALLATION To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to reduce energy consumption it is important that the appliance is installed correctly Ventilation The compressor and condenser generate heat and therefore need to be ventilated properly Avoid placing the appliance in direct sunlight or next to an electric stove or similar appliance Areas not adequately vent
8. er is not overfilled e There is not too much frost on the internal walls The compressor runs continuously Check that e The door is shut properly or has not been left open too long e The room temperature is not too high e The temperature control is not set too high e The yellow light is on continuous operating function The appliance makes too much noise The refrigerant in the cooling circuit causes a slight bubbling sound even when the compressor is not running this is quite normal and is not a fault Check that e The appliance is level e The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects that vibrate and make noise If after all the checks the appliance still does not operate or the problem perstists call Hotpoint Service see KEY CONTACTS back cover Inform them of the type of prob lem the abbreviation of the model name Mod and the relative numbers S N written on the rating plate located within the freezer Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse spare parts which are not originals NOTES NOTES After Sales Service No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a 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 firs
9. essories 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 195 036 383 00 December 2002 Part no FP135 01
10. he wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Connect Green and Yellow wire to terminal marked E or tor coloured Green and Yellow Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured red or brown Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black or Blue If a 13amp plug BS 1363 is used it must be fitted with a 13amp fuse A 15amp plug must be protected by a 15amp fuse either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your machine consult a qualified electrician before use CE Marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC directives Low Voltage Equipment 73 23 EEC 8 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE O Temperature Control Li Ice tray compartment This regulates the temperature inside the appliance y P automatically Turn the knob from setting 1 to 5 for increasingly colder temperatures To adjust the temperature control use a coin to turn Compartment for freezing and storage the knob Green Light Storage compartments When the light is on by moving the switch to the right this indicates that the appliance is connected to the Defrost water drain system mains When the switch is moved to the left green light covered the appliance
11. ide the compartment for food storage if these are not those recommended by the manufacturer 13 At the end of the functional life of your appliance containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and perhaps gas R600a isobutane in the refrigeration circuit the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump For this operation please contact your dealer or the Local Organisation in charge of waste disposal and that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in accordance with safety standards for 46 90 systems If the socket is not fitted with an earthing wire the manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages and or injuries arising out of the use of the appliance Do not use multiple sockets or adapters Position the appliance in such a way that you can access the socket where it is plugged in Insufficient power The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum power load of the appliance which is indicated on the rating plate located within the freezer Before making the electrical connection After the appliance has been delivered place it in the verti cal upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions properly ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your appliance is supplied with a 13amp fused plug that can be plugged into a 13amp socket for immediate use Before using the appliance please read the instructions be
12. ilated are not suitable for this appliance During installation make sure not to cover or obstruct the grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance Away from Heat Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly exposed to sunlight or near an oven hob or the like Electrical Connection and Earthing Before proceeding with the electrical connection make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate located within the freezer corresponds to the mains voltage in your home 7 Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause burns 8 Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without first turning off the green light and disconnecting it from the electrical mains 9 Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent children who might play in or around the appliance from being locked inside 10 Before calling for service assistance in the case of mal function consult the chapter entitled Troubleshooting to determine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem Do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the inter nal components of the appliance 11 If damaged the power supply cord on this appliance must necessarily be replaced by our service centre because special tools are required for replacement 12 Do not use electric appliances ins
13. low WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Replacing fuse covers When replacing a faulty fuse a 13amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the fuse cover re fitted If the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained Replacement fuse covers If a replacement fuse cover is fitted it must be of the correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug Changing the plug Removing the plug If your appliance has a non rewireable moulded plug and you should wish to remove it to add a longer cable or to re route the mains cable through partitions units etc please ensure that either The plug is replaced by a fused 13amp re wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval or The mains cable is wired directly into a 13amp cable outlet controlled by a switch in compliance with BS 5733 which is accessible without moving the appliance Disposing of the plug Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket The cable should be cut as close as possible to the moulded plug Remove the fuse WARNING To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else Fitting a new plug IMPORTANT WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of t
14. n mal neces 3 stic bags or Contaners Plastic bags Plastic bags 6 7 Thaw ng Tme hh refrigerator very sbw Y h refrgerator very sbw Y hh refrigerator very sbw Y hh refrigerator very sbw Y hh refrigerator very sbw Y Not required Atroom tempemwur Not required Not required Not required Atroom temperature Atroom temperature Not required ENERGY SAVING TIPS Install the Appliance Properly In other words away from sources of heat and direct sunlight in a well ventilated room Correct Temperature Settings Set the temperature control to one of the middle settings Very cold temperature settings will not only consume a great deal of energy but will neither improve nor lengthen the storage life of the food Do not Overfill your Appliance Remember that proper storage of food requires good air cir culation Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air circulation and overwork the compressor Close the Doors Open your freezer only when necessary remember that every time you open the door most of the cold air will be lost To bring the temperature back to the proper level again the motor must run for a considerable amount of time consum ing a substantial amount of energy Check the Door Seal Keep the seal clean and make sure that they adhere well to the door This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes No Hot Foods A container of hot food pl
15. olume when they freeze Fill the ice cube trays about 3 4 full Before placing food in the freezer clean the interior well with warm water and baking soda After plugging the appliance into the socket make sure that the green light is on turn on the yellow light When the red light goes off turn off the yellow light The appliance is now ready for use Food Preservation To preserve frozen and deep frozen food well never set the temperature control below 1 no matter what the room temperature is For room temperatures from 25 C to 27 C the temperature control should be set between 1 and 2 For room temperatures of up to 32 C set the control between 2 and 3 Maximum storage times for frozen foods are indicated in the tables see FOOD STORAGE Always follow the instructions on the packages of deep frozen foods carefully if there are no instructions never keep the food for more than 3 months from the date of purchase When buying deep frozen foods ensure that they have been stored at appropriate temperatures and that the pack aging is intact If a package shows signs of moisture or abnormal swelling it has probably been stored at the wrong temperature and the contents have been spoiled To maintain the quality of the deep frozen food transport them in appropriate containers to keep them cold and then place them inside the freezer as soon as possible FOOD STORAGE Meat and Fish ER Each piece wrap
16. ou can speed this process by placing containers of warm water in the appliance Fig 1 Cleaning and Special Maintenance Before cleaning the freezer turn off the green light switch off and remove the plug from the socket Use a water and bicarbonate solution to clean the appli ance Clean the interior and exterior with a sponge soaked in warm water and a sodium bicarbonate solution which is among other things a good disinfectant If you do not have any in the house you can use a neutral soap DO NOT use abrasive detergents bleach or deterents con taining ammonia NEVER use solvent based products Rinse with clean water and dry with care When completed turn on the green light and set the tem perature control to the appropriate setting After 2 3 hours the appliance will once again be ready for preserving frozen and deep frozen foods TROUBLESHOOTING Green Light is off Check that e The mains switch in your home is on e There has not been a power cut e The plug is properly inserted in the socket and is switched on e The socket is working try another appliance in the socket to check e The fuse in the plug is ok if not replace it see ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The Red Light is always on Check that e The door is shut properly e The seal is clean and not damaged e The door has not been left open too long e The temperature control is on the correct setting e The freez
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18. t 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint 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 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 AccessoriesUK 08709 077 077 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are av
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