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FREEZER - MODELS RZA30, RZM30

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE

GETTING STARTED:

To ensure that your freezer runs reliably and efficiently follow these steps.

Choose a location for your

freezer, away from any

heat sources and

allow adequate

ventilation - 30mm

inch) gap above.

Level the freezer by

adjusting the front feet.

This will stop rocking or

vibration and keep the

door aligned.

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.

All food in the freezer

should be covered.

Move the freezer into
position, using the sides
of the cabinet. Take care
to avoid damaging the
refrigerant circuit pipe
work on the rear.

Before plugging in and
switching on, leave the
freezer in its final
location for at least 15
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 and
remember to turn off fast
freeze after another 24
hours.

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 4

STEP 5

STEP 6

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USEFUL AD

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CLEANING &

MAINTENANCE

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Your freezer is now

working.

If after 24 hours your

freezer is not operating as

you want, refer to the

TROUBLESHOOTING

section.

STEP 7

Summary of Contents for RZA30

Page 1: ...care to avoid damaging the refrigerant circuit pipe work on the rear Before plugging in and switching on leave the freezer in its final location for at least 15 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 and remember to turn off fast freeze after another 24 hours Read th...

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: ...ng sounds caused by vibration 3 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 11 4 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 doo...

Page 4: ...hing on leave the freezer standing in its final location for at least 15 minutes to allow it to settle Fitting a Freezer under a Work Top To minimise running costs Hotpoint recommend fitting a vent to the rear of your worktop which is available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts Accessories Mail Order Hotline see KEY CONTACTS back page WARNING If there is less than 30mm clearance above the freezer a vent...

Page 5: ...E 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 freezer is fitted with a special mains lead If you need to replace the mains lead due to damage or require a longer lead ...

Page 6: ...sually suitable If you need to adjust the temperature turn the control wheel 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: ...e freezer motor will run continuously for extra cooling Red High Temperature Warning Light The red temperature 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 light may come on for a short period when opening the freezer doo...

Page 8: ...od is loaded leave fast freeze on for 24 hours to freeze the food as quickly as possible Maximum freezing capacity 15kg in 24 hours Note Don t forget to turn fast freeze off after 24 hours 7 8 Pre Freeze chart when selecting Fast Freeze Load for freezing Pre freeze time Load position 10 to 15kg max 24 hours Directly on the top compartment grid remove drawer 5 to 10kg 12 hours Directly on the top c...

Page 9: ...elect 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 freezer as placing hot food inside reduces efficiency Prepare fresh foods for freezing in small quantities to ensure that the f...

Page 10: ...en 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 fast freeze see CONTROLS section Do not allow fresh food to come into contact with food al...

Page 11: ...ion 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 fr...

Page 12: ...rost tube is stored in the floor of the freezer Insert the tube into the groove situated in the floor at the front of the freezer Place a container beneath the tube to collect the defrost water 4 As the frost begins to melt use the supplied plastic scraper to remove frost Never use sharp metal tools to remove frost as they may damage your freezer beyond repair 5 Sponge out excess defrost water whi...

Page 13: ... warm water and washing up liquid to wipe the exterior surface dry thoroughly WARNING Do not use abrasive powder household cleaner bleach or wax polish to clean your freezer they leave a smell in the freezer and can damage the exterior 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 WARNING Do n...

Page 14: ...cket and the hinge foot bracket by removing their fixing screws 7 Refit the foot bracket and hinge foot bracket on the opposite sides using their fixing screws Note You may require assistance to do this 8 Carefully lift the fridge upright and replace the spacer washers onto the bottom hinge pin 9 Using a thin blunt instrument remove the hinge bush cap from the top left of the door and refit on the...

Page 15: ...ance just been loaded with a large quantity of food The light will go out once all the food has reached the correct temperature 3 Check door has been closed properly The Amber light is on 1 The fast freeze button has been left on There has been a power failure WARNING Do not open the freezer compartment door If power failure lasts longer than the maximum conservation time 18 hrs food should either...

Page 16: ...s can be louder when 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 The temperature control can make a clicking noise when it turns the motor on and off Expansion and contraction of parts inside the freezer can produce a cracking noise as they rapidly change temperature TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 17: ...d 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 a Hotpoint service engineers Fo...

Page 18: ...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 the...

Page 19: ...Notes ...

Page 20: ...mation 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 ...

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