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Door Reversal

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Note : You may require assistance to do this:

25.

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.

26.

Adjust the front feet (see ‘Levelling’ SAFETY & INSTALLATION section).

27.

Fit the bottom hinge covers (see ‘Hinge Covers’ in the SAFETY &
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.

door stop

seal stop

14.

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).

15.

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.

16.

(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.

17.

Refit the seal stops, one top right the other bottom right.
Push into position and secure with fixing screw.

CLEANING  &

MAINTENANCE

21.

Turn the handle vertically, top to bottom and place against the right hand 
side, position sealbreaker blade into the seal pocket.

22.

Secure the handle in place with the original fixing screws, ensuring free 
movement of mechanism.

Door Handle Reversal:
Note: This MUST be completed with the door OFF the product.

18.

Remove the hole plugs from the right hand side of the door.

20.

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.

19.

Unclip the handle snap-clip cover using a screwdriver
and rotate to reveal the handle fixing screw.

23.

Rotate and snap-clip handle covers back in original 
position.

24.

Use the hole plugs removed from the right hand side 
to fill the holes on the left.

Summary of Contents for FZA50

Page 1: ...5 minutes to allow it to settle 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 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 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 SAFETY IN...

Page 2: ...ezer 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 Do not stack any other appliance on top of th...

Page 3: ...ged to make it easier to open see Door Reversal in the CLEANING MAINTENANCE section SAFETY INSTALLATION TOP VIEW TOP VIEW less than 30mm 30mm or more 600mm 600mm Location 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 ...

Page 4: ...n 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 4 SAFETY INSTALLATION 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 bo...

Page 5: ...ANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE Green Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you change the plug the colour 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 ...

Page 6: ...to adjust the temperature turn the control wheel using a coin to avoid damage Clockwise higher number Colder Anti clockwise lower number Warmer 6 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 mercury filled thermometer as breakage...

Page 7: ...ezer 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...

Page 8: ...r 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 Load for freezing Pre freeze time Load position 12 ...

Page 9: ...nterior wall USEFUL ADVICE Frozen Food Storage Capacity 63kg Maximum Freezing Capacity in 24 hours 16kg Maximum Conservation time from failure 9 hours Frozen Food Storage Capacity 45kg Maximum Freezing Capacity in 24 hours 12kg Maximum Conservation time from failure 13 hours Fast Freeze Fast Freeze Fast Freeze FZA80 and FZM80 FZA50 ...

Page 10: ...re placing in the freezer as placing hot food inside reduces efficiency Prepare fresh foods for freezing in small quantities 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 USEFUL ADVICE How Frost Free works The frost free system completely eliminates the need for ...

Page 11: ...ust 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 Store ice cream towards the top front of the freezer and remove from freezer 15 30 minutes before serving Ensure food is labelled and dated before placing in freezer When freezing fresh food follow the instructions for using f...

Page 12: ... 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...

Page 13: ...leaned 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 fr...

Page 14: ...e 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 7 Unscrew the fixing screw to remove the right hand hinge cover plate if applicable Remove the door stop washer if fitted to your model 11 if applicable Put the door stop washer in position on th...

Page 15: ...seal stop on the bottom left 16 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 17 Refit the seal stops one top right the other bottom right Push into position and secure with fixing screw CLEANING MAINTENANCE 21 Turn the handle vertically top to bottom and place against the right hand side position seal...

Page 16: ...gerant circulating system designed to help prevent condensation on the door seal 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 when the correct temperature has been reached 3 Check doo...

Page 17: ...n it first switches on This sound will reduce over the first few months Gases flowing through the pipes can produce gurgling bubbling roaring or humming noises Expansion and contraction of parts inside the 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 TROUBL...

Page 18: ...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 as stated on the appliance rating plate Has not been subject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than one ...

Page 19: ...200 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 u...

Page 20: ...ion Desk UK 08709 066 066 Open 8 to 8 Mon Fri 8 to 6 Sat 10 to 4 Sun 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 Gen...

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