Hotpoint FZ92P User's Manual
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1. food Cleaning the Door Seal Use soap and water on aclean damp cloth to wipe along and in between the creases of the door seal dry thoroughly WARNING Do not use detergent it will damage the door seal Cleaning the Exterior of your Appliance IMPORTANT Never use a steam cleaner If live components come into contact with condensing See may short circuit or cause an electric shock WARNING Do not use any household cleaner abrasive powders or wax polish These not only damage the surfaces but also leave a smell within the appliance Use a small amount of detergent on a clean damp cloth to wipe the exterior surface dry thoroughly Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from underneath the appliance and around the air grille at the base to prevent it becoming blocked You do not need to remove the air grille for cleaning No water should be allowed into the control panel during cleaning Reconnect the mains plug and switch on Going away If you expect to be away and don t want to use your appliance switch off electrical power supply and pull out the mains plug Remove food clean and dry the interior thoroughly Note Leave doors ajar to prevent the accumulation of odours Spare Parts Please remember your new appliance is a complex piece of equipment DIY repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put you in danger could damage the appliance and might mean you lose cover u2. the appliance in its final position and continue to adjust the feet until the appliance is standing firm and is level use a spirit level to check CE SS a at Securing the Appliance Once in its final position and level the appliance must be fixed to the wall to prevent it from tilting forward Place the metal lug 2 on the left or right side of the air grid and mark the fixing hole on the wall e Drill the hole and insert a wall plug 1 Insert the metal lug 2 into the air grid and screw to the wall 3 Size 5 wall plugs and screws are available from DIY stores 1 2 wel 3 at Clean before Using We recommend before using your appliance that you clean the interior and exterior see page 9 Final check Before you start using your appliance check 1 Itisthoroughly dry inside 2 Air can circulate freely 3 The feet have been adjusted ie all four are firmly on the ground Get to know your Appliance Controls Maximum Freezer Capacity Food should be frozen right through as quickly as possible Only in this way are vitamins nutritional values appearance and taste retained Therefore you should not exceed the maximum freezing capacity of the appliance No Frost System pa Freezer Tray a Frozen food baskets small Frozen food basket large The following quantities of food may be frozen at any one time Frozen food 20kg 24h calende
3. to cancel the warning tone The freezer compartment became too warm Press the Alarm Cancel button 7 to stop the display from flashing The warmest tempera There has been a power failure the ture reached in the freezer is displayed and Temperature Display 2 is flashing then clears If it displays a temperature more than 3 C the food must be used or cooked and refrozen The refrigerating unit in the No Frost system is covered in so much ice that it can no longer defrost automatically Remove all stored food wrap and placeina cool location The freezer compartment door was Witch off and unplug the appliance Put a couple of bowls of hot water in baskets on left open for along time and the heat resistant base and close the door freezer compartment no longer Defrost water will go into the evaporation pan reaches the selected temperature at the rear of the appliance sponge this several times to prevent overflowing After about 1 hour when all the defrost water has run into the evaporation pan clean and thoroughly dry the interior plug in and switch on nggu The electronics are defective call for a 10 After Sales Service Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back Hotpoint gives you a unique Satisfaction Guaranteed promise valid for ninety days after you have purchased your Hotpoint product If there is a technical problem with your Hotpoint appliance call Hotpoint Service If neces
4. Installation and User Handbook Freestanding Frost Free Freezer Model FZ92P It is essential that you read through this instruction book carefully before you first use your appliance Contents Page Electrical Supply 3 Get to know your Appliance Checklist How Frost Free Works 4 Installation 5 Door Reversal 6 The Controls 7 Storing Food 8 Caring for your Appliance 9 Troubleshooting 10 Service Cover Guarantee 11 Key Contacts Back Cover For details of spares service and guarantee see separate service leaflet Retention of the 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 Technical Safety The refrigerant R600a is environmentally friendly but flammable take care not to damage the refrigerant cir cuit pipes If refrigerant does escape immediately ensure that the area is well ventilated Do not use electrical appliances i e ice makers inside the appliance In the event that the appliance is damaged contact the supplier immediately before connecting to the mains To guarantee safe operation ensure that the appliance is set up and connected as described in these operat ing instructions and that any repairs and work on the a
5. eer evidence will be required of date and place of purchase All Hotpoint servicing is carried out by our own Service Organisation located throughout the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland We will be happy to deal with any problems which you may have For Hotpoint Refrigeration and Freezer appliances we cover the loss of food up to 250 during the first year guarantee period subject to product malfunction Claims must be verified by a Hotpoint representative Our Engineers will use every effort to avoid damage to floor coverings and adjacent units when carrying out repairs service work but in locations where the Engineer advises you that it will be impossible to move appliances without risk of damage he will only proceed with your approval that no liability is accepted Guarantee terms and conditions Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to provision s that you appliance Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is on domestic premises ie not for commercial or trade use Has aei used solely in accordance with the instruction ook Has been properly connected 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 our own Service Engineers 11 Key Contacts Service With the largest appliance manufacturer s service team in Europe and
6. enance includes an annual electrical and safety check along with replacement of any parts if necessary An annual payment covers repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances which are less than ten years old Additional Hotpoint appliances purchased after you have joined Hotpoint Kitchen Cover are automatically included during the annual period of cover without further charge Kitchen Cover Easy payment methods We offer a number of payment methods cheque credit card switch cash or by taking advantage of one of our Service Cover Plans you can spread the cost by direct debit For further details call 08709 088 088 Appliance registration To benefit from the above options complete and return the Appliance Registration questionnaire supplied with this appliance Full details and costs of our Service Kitchen Cover options together with an application form will then be ett to you towards the end of the 12 month guarantee period Hotpoint Genuine Parts amp Accessories A wide range of parts and accessories are available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts amp Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK 08709 077 077 or Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 Hotpoint Guarantee From the moment your appliance is delivered Hotpoint guarantees it for five years Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 months parts and labour guarantee plus FREE replacement parts for the first five years provided that they are fitted by our own Service Engin
7. fuse only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362 should be used If you lose the fuse cover a replacement may be obtained from your local Electricity company Correct replacement is identified by colour coding or the marking on base of plug WARNING Do not use plug unless fuse cover is fitted 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 Green and yellow Earth 13A ASTA approved FOLLOWING CODE wire to terminal fuse to BS1362 marked E Green Yellow Earth symboL Bor Blue Neutral coloured green Brown Live Brown z Live and yellow wire to terminal If you change the plug the colour of marked tor wires in the mains lead may not Blue Neutral coloured red correspond with the colour of the wire to terminal markings identifying terminals in the marked N or plug You should therefore wire it as coloured black Cord clamp shown Changing the Mains Lead A special lead can be ordered from our Service Department UK 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 If you have damaged the existing lead or require a longer one a charge will be made It is strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician CE marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the follo
8. ger than needed Allow hot or warm food to cool down before placing in the appliance as placing hot food in the appliance reduces efficiency Follow packaging best by use by instructions or your suppliers advice on suitable maximum storage time Pack foods airtight to retain moisture and prevent flavour odour transference Plastic bags aluminium foil plastic stretch wrap and containers with lids are ideal Storing Food in your Freezer Follow these recommendations when storing food in your freezer compartment Freeze and store either fresh food or long term commercially frozen foods 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 piriona ee on the drawer fronts Store and defrost commercially frozen food in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer Always defrost frozen food before cooking unless instructions on the packet state otherwise Refer to the storage life pictorial guides which are on the drawer fronts when freezing fresh food Time in months Select frozen food last when shopping transport in a cool bag and place in the freezer compartment as soon as possible on arriving home Label and date food before placing in freezer Thawed food should be either cooked and eaten or re frozen within 24 hours Liquid filled bottles or sealed fizzy drinks must not be stored
9. ic Class Permitted Ambient Temperature SN 10 C to 32 C ST 18 C to 38 C Avoid locating near anything which gives off heat a cooker or radiator for example or in a position where sunlight is liable to shine directly onto the appliance In such a position your appliance will have to work harder and will cost more to run and may be damaged by the heat If installation next to a heat source is unavoidable use a suitable insulating plate or comply with the following minimum distances 3cm to an electric cooker 30cm to an oil or coal fired cooker If the appliance is installed next to another freezer or refrigerator observe a minimum distance of 2cm between the appliances to prevent condensation Appliances with handles must be positioned 55mm from the wall on the hinge side so that the door can be opened by 90 Make sure that the electrical socket is easily accessible the best position is at the side of or above the appliance Air Circulation The heated air must be able to escape through the rear of the appliance If the air flow is obstructed the refrigerating unit must work harder which increases the power consumption Therefore NEVER cover the ventilation slots Adjusting the Feet Note An unsteady appliance can cause problems The naan adjustable feet have been fully screwed in at the factory When installing the appliance use a screwdriver to adjust the feet Unscrew the feet initially by 5mm place
10. in the freezer or chiller compartment 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 on their lips Store ice cream towards the top of the freezer and remove from the freezer 15 30 minutes before serving Fast Freeze Several hours before placing fresh food in the freezer compartment Press the Fast Freeze button 6 4 6 hours is usually adequate If the maximum freezing capacity is used 24 hours is required Small quantities of fresh food up to 2kg can be frozen without Fast Freeze Fast Freeze display 4 indicates that Fast Freeze is on After being switched on the refrigerating unit runs constantly and the freezer compartment drops to a very low temperature Fast Freeze switched off automatically when the fresh food has frozen solid after several hours for small quantities no more than two days for large quantities Where Fast Freeze is selected but no food is in the freezer then Fast Freeze will automatically cancel after 26 hours Freezer Drawers Store all fresh food to be frozen and commercially frozen food in the individual baskets Use the large frozen food basket preferentially for the freezing and storage of larger food items such as poultry etc Always make sure that the drawers have been pushed back in as far as possible to their stop positi
11. nder the Parts Guarantee If you do experience a problem with the appliance don t take risks call in our Service Engineer Our parts are designed exclusively to fit our appliances Do not use them for any other purpose as you may create a safety hazard Troubleshooting PROBLEM Check plug is firmly positioned in wall i socket and the power supply is switched The appliance won t work on None of the displays illuminate Check the power supply with another appliance Check fuse Check that the appliance is level Isthe appliance overloaded Do Not The appliance is making alot of noise exceed the Max Freezer Capacity Ensure rear pipework is clear of wall and skirting board A well sealed freezer door can be difficult to open This is partly due to the difference in temperature between the room and internal it pegs compartment if you have just closed the The freezer door is difficult to open freezer door it may be particularly difficult to open immediately Wait 5 minutes for the internal and external pressure to equalise and try again It is too warm in the freezer compartment Is there adequate air circulation see page 5 Check all temperature settings see page 7 Have you observed maximum freezer capacity see page 6 The Alarm Display 3 illuminates the Has hot food recently been placed in the warning tone sounds appliance Is the air grille blocked Press the Alarm Cancel button 7
12. ollowing instructions under Temperature Selection Button Note When the operating temperature is reached the alarm display 3 will go out Running in the Compressor Your appliance is operated by a compressor which maintains the appliances internal temperature For the first two months the compressor has to work alittle harder and may result in more noise than usual Whether the compressor is running or not it is normal to hear sounds created by the liquid and gases sealed within the refrigeration system Temperature Display 2 displays 3 different temperatures a Current temperature in the freezer compartment without any buttons having been pressed b When Temperature Selection Button 5 is pressed the temperature selection for the freezer compartment is displayed for five seconds Then the current temperature in the freezer compartment is redisplayed c Ifthe temperature display 2 flashes the freezer compartment became too warm When the Alarm Cancel button is pressed the warmest temperature reached in the freezer compartment is displayed for five seconds The display will then return to show the current temperature in the freezer compartment without flashing The Alarm Display 3 This will illuminate and the warning tone sounds simultaneously when it becomes too warm in the freezer compartment It will go out when the freezer compartment has reached its operational tempera
13. on Freezer Tray The freezer tray can be used to freeze items individually such as fruit herbs and vegetables Distribute the food items evenly across the freezer tray and allow to freeze for about 10 12 hours When frozen place in freezer bags or containers and store in the baskets Ice Packs In the event of a power failure or malfunction refreezable ice packs delay the thawing of the frozen food being stored This is most effectively achieved and energy consumption is minimized by placing refreezable ice packs in the top compartment directly on the food Refreezable ice packs can also be used to peer keep food cool eg in a cooling ag Caring for your Appliance Note With the fully automatic No Frost system the freezer compartment remains ice free Defrosting is no longer necessary Cleaning the Interior of your Appliance We recommend that you clean your appliance before using for the first time WARNING Switch off electricity supply and pull out mains plug before cleaning Remove food and wrap or cover to keep it frozen Remove shelves trays and baskets and wash these in warm soapy water dry thoroughly Wipe the freezer interior with a clean cloth wrung out in either a solution of one teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water or Milton sterilising fluid diluted according to manufacturers instructions Dry the interior thoroughly with a clean cloth before replacing fittings and
14. ppliance are only carried out by an authorised service office Disposal Notes The packaging is designed to protect the appliance and individual components during transport and is made of recyclable materials Corrugated board board Moulded polystyrene foamed CFC free polystyrene Polythene bags and sheets Polyproplene straps Keep packaging materials away from children polythene sheets and bags can suffocate Please return packaging material to your nearest official collection point so that the various materials can be reused or recycled as far as possible Ensure that the refrigerant circuit is not damaged before the appliance that is no longer needed is taken away for disposal In this way the refrigerant will not escape into the environment Exact details of the refrigerant used can be found on the type plate The heat insulator is PU with Pentane eae collection dates or collection points can be obtained from the waste disposal authorities or ocal council WARNING AVOID ACCIDENTS TO CHILDREN WHEN DISCARDING AN OLD FRIDGE OR FREEZER BE CERTAIN TO MAKE THE LOCK UNUSABLE IF POSSIBLE REMOVE THE DOOR AND DISCARD SEPERATELY DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SIT ON TOP OF YOUR APPLIANCE IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR SUCH USE AND YOU COULD INJ URE YOURSELF OR DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE BY SUCH ABUSE Electrical Supply WARNING This appliance must be earthed Fuses Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse If you need to replace the
15. r Base Panel Adjustable Feet CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE OR TAMPER WITH THE CONTROLS A Fast Alarm cy reeze Cancel Fast Freeze gg Alarm A Control Panel 1 Mains On Off Switch 5 Temperature Selection Button 2 Temperature Display 6 Fast Freeze Button 3 The Alarm Display 7 Alarm Cancel Button 4 Fast freeze Display The Controls WARNING Appliances must NOT be placed in a room where the temperature goes below the minimum or above the maximum specified for prolonged periods see page 5 WARNING When checking temperatures DO NOT use a mercury filled thermometer as breakage would cause a health hazard Leave the appliance to stand upright in its required location for at least 15 minutes before you plug in and switch on the electricity supply WARNING Ensure the mains cable is not trapped underneath or behind the appliance Plug in and switch on Press the mains on off switch 1 The warning tone sounds and the temperature display 2 flashes the alarm display 3 illuminates Press the Alarm Cancel button The warning tone is cancelled and the temperature display 2 stops flashing At internal cabinet temperatures warmer than 19 C is displayed Only at lower temperatures are the values displayed with nett The appliance left the factory with a pre set temperature of 18 C Pre set temperatures can be altered by f
16. sary we will arrange for an engineer to call If the technical problem is not resolved under this Guarantee Hotpoint will replace your appliance or if you prefer give you your money back Hotpoint appliances carry for the first 12 months a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee plus FREE replacement parts for the first five years provided that they are fitted by our own Service Engineer When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer three after sales service options Repair Service UK 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Call our National Service Line and benefit from our addi tional 5 years FREE parts although the engineers time and labour is chargeable All repairs carry a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of repair Note Chargeable service is offered on the basis of payment on completion to our Service Engineer who will issue a receipt Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 or Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen Hotpoint offer two Service Cover Plans to give you complete peace of mind They enable you to extend your first 12 months labour guarantee by either 1 or 4 years so that you can have FREE repairs during the membership period Service Cover FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period of cover At an additional cost Service Cover with maint
17. trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence Repair Service UK 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 You will be asked for the following information Name address and postcode Telephone number Model Serial number of the appliance Clear and concise details of the query or fault Place and Date of purchase Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls Extended Warranty To join UK 08709 088 088 Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts amp Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK 08709 077 077 Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 For further product information 08701 50 60 70 All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights z x Srofpownr General Domestic Appliances Limited Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9J FP066 03
18. ture Fast Freeze Display 4 This will only illuminate when Fast Freeze is on CO Temperature Selection Button 5 Setting the temperature in the freezer compartment Press the temperature selection button 5 The pre set temperature is displayed for five seconds in the temperature display 2 Press the temperature selection button 5 repeatedly until the desired temperature is displayed The value last selected is stored The temperature selection is displayed consecutively from 18 C to 26 C returning to 18 C after 26 C Fast Freeze Button 6 Switches Fast Freeze on and off Fast Freeze Display 4 indicates that Fast Freeze is on Alarm Cancel Button 7 __ Press to stop Temperature Display 2 flashing and cancel any warning tones when the appliance is first switched on if it becomes too warm in the freezer compartment ie frozen food could begin to thaw when large quantities of fresh food are placed in the appliance ifthe door has been left open for too long Also when pressed the warmest temperature reached in the freezer compartment is shown in the temperature display 2 7 Storing Food Your appliance has been designed for the storage of edible foodstuffs only do not use to store poisonous flammable or dangerous substances To ensure your appliance operates as efficiently as possible Avoid opening the doors unnecessarily or for lon
19. wing EEC directives Low Voltage Equipment 72 23 EEC amp 93 68 EEC C Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC Doo r Reversal WARNING Switch off BETA y and pull out mains If you need to change the door opening side lower the appliance onto its back and follow the pictorial instructions below in numerical order to ensure doors function properly Note You may require assistance to carefully lay the appliance onto it s back onto a suitable protective material ie the original packaging Insert the open door into the door bearing A IMPORTANT The door journal B must be in front of the door switch C Changing the door handle Attaching the base panel Follow the pictorial instruction below in The base panel 1 is enclosed with the numerical order appliance and can be found either within the appliance itself or at the rear of the condenser 1D black grille 4 Slide the base panel 1 onto the plastic guides 2 until it locks into position b T Alternatively you may wish our Service Department to quote for an Engineer to carry out the conversion for you call UK 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Installing your Appliance Where to put your appliance Climatic Class can be found on the Rating Plate and this specifies the ambient temperatures at which the appliance may be operated Climat
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