User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HBFZA50

[. . . ] FREEZER - MODELS FZM80, FZA80 & FZA50 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE GETTING STARTED: STEP 1 Choose a location for your freezer, away from any heat sources and allow adequate ventilation 100mm (4 inches) gap above. To ensure that your freezer runs reliably and efficiently follow these steps. STEP 2 Move the freezer into position, using the sides of the cabinet. Take care to avoid damaging the refrigerant circuit pipe work on the rear. SAFETY & INSTALLATION CONTROLS STEP 3 Level the freezer by adjusting the front feet. This will stop rocking or vibration and keep the door aligned. NB. [. . . ] q Store ice cream towards the top front of the freezer and remove from freezer 15-30 minutes before serving. q Ensure food is labelled and dated before placing in freezer. q When freezing fresh food follow the instructions for using fast freeze (see CONTROLS section). q Do not allow fresh food to come into contact with food already frozen, the frozen food could start to defrost. 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. Use a clean soft cloth wrung out in warm water and washing up liquid to wipe the exterior surface, dry thoroughly. 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. 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 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 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 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. Note : You may require assistance to do this: Support the door and using a screwdriver, remove the screw securing the top hinge. Lower the top hinge and carefully tilt the door to remove the hinge from the cabinet. Remove the spacing washers from the right hand bottom hinge pin. Unscrew the fixing screw to remove the right hand hinge cover plate. [. . . ] This can be louder when it first switches on. This sound will reduce over the first few months. q Gases flowing through the pipes can produce gurgling, bubbling, roaring or humming noises. q Expansion and contraction of parts inside the freezer can produce a cracking noise as they rapidly change temperature. q The circulating fan in the freezer can make a whirring or buzzing sound as it blows cold air around the compartment. TROUBLESHOOTING 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. [. . . ]