Hotpoint RZA50 Instructions For Installation And Use Manual
Hotpoint RZA50 Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

Hotpoint RZA50 Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

Hotpoint freezer instructions for installation & use rza50

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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.
STEP 3
Level the freezer by
adjusting the front feet.
This will stop rocking or
vibration and keep the
door aligned.
NB. The spanner is for illustration
only and is not supplied with the
freezer.
STEP 5
Before plugging in and
switching on, leave the
freezer in its final
location for at least 15
minutes to allow it to
settle.
STEP 7
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.
Remember to turn fast freeze OFF
after 24 hours.
Read the rest of these instructions to get the best from your appliance
and remember to fill in your guarantee registration.
FREEZER - MODELS RZA50
To ensure that your freezer runs reliably and efficiently follow these steps.
Keep this Book in a safe place for quick reference.
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.
STEP 4
After the front feet have
been adjusted and the
freezer is level, fit the left
and right hand bottom
hinge covers supplied.
Align with the cover
plate slots and push into
position.
STEP 6
Plug in and switch on.
Allow the freezer to cool
before placing food
inside.
All food in the freezer
should be covered.
STEP 8
Your freezer is now
working.
If after 24 hours your
freezer is not operating
as you want, refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING
section.

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  • Page 1 FREEZER - MODELS RZA50 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE GETTING STARTED: To ensure that your freezer runs reliably and efficiently follow these steps. STEP 1 Choose a location for your freezer, away from any heat sources and allow adequate ventilation - 100mm (4 inches) gap above.
  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    Take care when installing or moving the freezer to avoid damaging the pipes on the rear. If you suspect a leak, do not switch on the freezer, but open the windows and doors to ventilate the room. Do not use any electrical devices inside the freezer, for instance for defrosting.
  • Page 3: Installation

    If preferred the freezer can be positioned so that a gap is not left. This will restrict how far the door can be opened but the furniture can still be removed (see diagrams below).
  • Page 4 Joining: Equal height Hotpoint ‘FUTURE’ fridges and freezers can be joined together to look like one unit by using a Filler Kit available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts & Accessories Mail Order Hotline (see KEY CONTACTS, back page). Defrost Tube: A tube is supplied to help feed defrost water into a collecting vessel, ie.
  • Page 5 This freezer is fitted with a special mains lead. If you need to replace the mains lead due to damage, one can be bought from Hotpoint Service (see KEY CONTACTS, back page). It is strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician.
  • Page 6 Your food should be maintained at -18˚C or colder for long term storage. The setting of the control wheel will depend on the location of the freezer, the room temperature and how often the door is opened. The normal set point (marked by a 3 and N on the dial) is usually suitable.
  • Page 7 Check the TROUBLESHOOTING section before calling for advice. The red 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.
  • Page 8 Fast Freeze Button - Freezing fresh food Either the top compartment or the tallest compartment (see page 9), with or without the drawers, should be used to freeze fresh food. Which drawer to use will depend on the amount and size of the fresh food and the size of the food already stored. Transfer already frozen food to one of the other compartments/drawers.
  • Page 9: Useful Advice

    Fast Freeze Fast Freeze Frozen Food Storage Capacity Maximum Freezing Capacity in 24 hours Maximum Conservation Time from Failure Sealbreaker Grab Handle The sealbreaker grab handle is designed to move and act upon the door seal to ease door opening for the customer. Useful Advice Note: The Rating Plate, which...
  • Page 10 Once thawed, food should be cooked and eaten within 24 hours or cooked and refrozen. Fully defrost your freezer when the ice is between 3-5mm thick ( CLEANING & MAINTENANCE section). Note : A thick layer of ice will increase the running costs of your freezer. Useful Advice inch) (see...
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 Remove the storage drawers Insert the supplied defrost 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. As the frost begins to melt, use the supplied plastic scraper to remove frost.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14: Door Reversal

    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.
  • Page 15 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). 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.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    If power failure lasts longer than the maximum conservation time (see USEFUL ADVICE section), food should either be cooked and eaten with 24 hours or cooked and refrozen. If there is still a problem contact Hotpoint Service (see KEY CONTACTS back cover).
  • Page 17 OPERATING SOUNDS OF A FREEZER These are the normal types of sound that your freezer will make. The motor (compressor) makes a buzzing or humming sound when it is running. This can be louder when it first switches on. This sound will reduce over the first few months.
  • Page 18: Hotpoint Guarantee

    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.
  • Page 19: After Sales Service

    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 first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer.
  • Page 20: Key Contacts

    Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer. Repair Service and Information Desk (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) Note: Our operators will require the following information: See USEFUL ADVICE SECTION for rating plate position (Open 8-30 to 5-30 Mon - Fri &...

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