Hotpoint Freezer FZ92P User Manual

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.  
 
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 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  
Green and yellow (Earth)  
wire to terminal  
marked E,  
13A ASTA approved  
fuse to BS1362.  
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE  
FOLLOWING CODE:  
Green/Yellow  
Blue  
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-
-
Earth  
Neutral  
Live  
symboL,  
or  
coloured green  
and yellow.  
Brown (Live)  
wire to terminal  
marked Lor  
Brown  
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.  
Blue (Neutral)  
wire to terminal  
marked Nor  
coloured red.  
coloured black.  
Cord clamp  
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 following EEC directives:-  
Low Voltage Equipment - 72/23/EEC & 93/68 EEC  
Electromagnetic Compatibility - 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC  
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WARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out mains  
plug.  
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.  
Door Reversal  
Note:You may require assistance to carefully lay  
the appliance onto its 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)  
Attaching the base panel  
Changing the door handle  
The base panel (1) is enclosed with the  
appliance and can be found, either within the  
appliance itself or at the rear of the condenser  
(black grille).  
Follow the pictorial instruction below, in  
numerical order:  
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Slide the base panel (1) onto the plastic  
guides (2), until it locks into position.  
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  
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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.  
Adjusting the Feet  
Note: An unsteady appliance can cause  
problems.  
The height 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 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).  
Climatic Class  
Permitted Ambient  
Temperature  
SN  
ST  
+10˚C to 32˚C  
+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,  
Securing the Appliance  
30cm to an oil or coal-fired cooker.  
Once in its final position and level, the  
appliance must be fixed to the wall to prevent  
it from tilting forward.  
If the appliance is installed next to another  
freezer or refrigerator, observe a minimum  
distance of 2cm between the appliances to  
prevent condensation.  
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Place the metal lug (2) on the left or right  
side of the air grid and mark the fixing  
hole on the wall.  
Drill the hole and insert a wall plug (1).  
Insert the metal lug (2) into the air grid  
and screw to the wall (3).  
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Appliances with handles must be positioned  
55mm, from the wall on the hinge side, so that  
the door can be opened by 90˚.  
(Size 5 wall plugs and screws are available  
from DIY stores).  
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.  
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. It is thoroughly dry inside,  
2. Air can circulate freely,  
3. The feet have been adjusted, ie.all four  
are firmly on the ground  
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Get to know your Appliance  
Controls  
Maximum Freezer Capacity:  
No Frost System  
Freezer Tray  
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.  
Frozen food  
baskets (small)  
Frozen food  
basket (large)  
The following quantities of food may be  
frozen at any one time:  
20kg / 24h  
Frozen food  
calender  
Base Panel  
Adjustable Feet  
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY WITH THE  
APPLIANCE OR TAMPER WITH THE CONTROLS  
Control Panel...  
5
6
7
Temperature Selection Button  
Fast Freeze Button  
Alarm Cancel Button  
1
2
3
4
Mains On / Off Switch  
Temperature Display  
The Alarm’Display  
Fast freeze Display  
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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).  
seconds. Then the current temperature in  
the freezer compartment’is redisplayed.  
c. If the 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  
WARNING:When checking temperatures  
DO NOT use a mercury filled thermometer  
as breakage would cause a health hazard.  
freezer compartment, without flashing.  
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...  
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 temperature.  
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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.  
Fast Freeze Display (4):  
This will only illuminate when Fast Freeze’is  
on.  
˚C  
Temperature Selection Button (5):  
At internal cabinet temperatures warmer than  
+19˚C, "-" is displayed. Only at lower  
temperatures are the values displayed with  
"˚C".  
The appliance left the factory with a pre-set  
temperature of -18˚C.  
Pre-set temperatures can be altered by  
following instructions under,Temperature  
Selection Button.  
Note: When the operating temperature is  
reached, the alarm display (3) will go out.  
Setting the temperature in the freezer  
compartment:  
G Press the temperature selection button (5).  
The pre-set temperature is displayed for  
five seconds in the temperature display (2).  
G 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).  
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 a little harder and  
may result in more noise than usual.  
Fast Freeze Button (6):  
SwitchesFast Freeze’on and off. Fast Freeze  
Display (4) indicates that Fast Freeze’is on.  
Alarm Cancel Button (7):  
Whether the compressor is running or  
not, it is normal to hear sounds created by  
the liquid and gases sealed within the  
refrigeration system  
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.  
Temperature Display (2):  
(displays 3 different temperatures)  
a. Current temperature in the freezer  
compartment, without any buttons having  
been pressed.  
-
-
if the door has been left open for too long.  
b. When Temperature Selection Button (5) is  
pressed, the temperature selection for the  
freezer compartment is displayed for five  
Also, when pressed, the warmest temperature  
reached in the freezer compartment is shown  
in the temperature display (2).  
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Storing Food  
Your appliance has been designed for the  
storage of edible foodstuffs only, do not  
use to store poisonous, flammable or  
dangerous substances.  
"Fast Freeze"  
Several hours before placing fresh food in the  
freezer compartment, Press the Fast Freeze’  
button (6)  
To ensure your appliance operates as  
efficiently as possible:  
G Avoid opening the doors unnecessarily or  
for longer than needed.  
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).  
G Allow hot or warm food to cool down  
before placing in the appliance, as placing  
hot food in the appliance reduces  
efficiency.  
G Follow packaging best by/use by”  
instructions or your suppliers advice on  
suitable maximum storage time.  
G Pack foods airtight, to retain moisture and  
prevent flavour / odour transference.  
Plastic bags, aluminium foil, plastic stretch  
wrap and containers with lids are ideal.  
Where Fast Freeze’is selected but no food is in  
the freezer, then Fast Freeze’will automatically  
cancel after 26 hours.  
Storing Food in your Freezer  
Follow these recommendations when storing  
food in your freezer compartment:  
G Freeze and store either fresh food or long  
term commercially frozen foods.  
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  
position.  
G Generally speaking long term storage  
means up to 3 months but this can vary,  
so always follow your suppliers  
recommendations otherwise refer to the  
pictorial guide on the drawer fronts.  
G Store and defrost commercially frozen  
food in accordance with the instructions of  
the manufacturer.  
G Always defrost frozen food before cooking  
unless instructions on the packet state  
otherwise.  
Freezer Tray  
G Refer to the storage life pictorial guides,  
which are on the drawer fronts, when  
freezing fresh food (Time in months).  
G Select frozen food last when shopping,  
transport in a cool bag and place in the  
freezer compartment as soon as possible  
on arriving home.  
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.  
G Label and date food before placing in  
freezer.  
G Thawed food should be either cooked and  
eaten or re-frozen within 24 hours.  
G Liquid filled bottles or sealed fizzy drinks  
must not be stored in the freezer or chiller  
compartment, as they may burst.  
G Lollipops and water ices should not be  
given to children directly from the freezer.  
The low temperature may cause freezer  
burns’on their lips.  
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  
temporarily keep food cool, eg.in a cooling  
bag.  
G Store ice cream towards the top of the  
freezer and remove from the freezer 15-30  
minutes before serving.  
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Caring for your Appliance  
Note: With the fully automatic No-Frost  
system, the freezer compartment remains ice  
free. Defrosting is no longer necessary.  
Going away  
If you expect to be away and dont 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.  
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.  
Spare Parts  
Remove food and wrap or cover to keep it  
frozen.  
Please remember your new appliance is a  
complex piece of equipment.  
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 food.  
‘DIYrepairs or unqualified and untrained  
service people may put you in danger, could  
damage the appliance and might mean you  
lose cover under the Parts Guarantee.  
If you do experience a problem with the  
appliance dont 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.  
Cleaning the Door Seal  
Use soap and water on a clean 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  
steam,they 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.  
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Troubleshooting.  
PROBLEM. . .  
CHECK. . .  
1. Check plug is firmly positioned in wall  
socket and the power supply is switched  
on.  
The appliance wont work.  
None of the displays illuminate.  
2. Check the power supply with another  
appliance.  
3. Check fuse.  
1. Check that the appliance is level.  
2. Is the appliance overloaded? Do Not  
exceed the Max. Freezer Capacity.  
2. Ensure rear pipework is clear of wall and  
skirting board.  
The appliance is making alot of noise.  
The freezer door is difficult to open.  
A well sealed freezer door can be difficult to  
open.This is partly due to the difference in  
temperature between the room and internal  
compartment. if you have just closed the  
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  
warning tone sounds.  
Has hot food recently been placed in the  
appliance?  
Is the air grille blocked?  
Press the Alarm Cancel button (7) 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-  
ture reached in the freezer is displayed and  
then clears. If it displays a temperature more  
than +3˚C, the food must be used or cooked  
and refrozen.  
There has been a power failure, the  
Temperature Display (2) is flashing.  
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 place in a  
cool location.  
Switch off and unplug the appliance. Put a  
couple of bowls of hot water in baskets (on  
heat resistant base) and close the door.  
Defrost water will go into the evaporation pan  
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.  
The freezer compartment door was  
left open for a long time and the  
freezer compartment no longer  
reaches the selected temperature.  
The electronics are defective, call for a  
Service Engineer.  
The display shows "E1".  
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After Sales Service  
Hotpoint Guarantee  
Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back...  
From the moment your appliance is delivered, Hotpoint  
guarantees it for five years.  
Hotpoint gives you a unique Satisfaction Guaranteed’  
promise - valid for ninety days after you have  
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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 Engineer (evidence will be required  
of date and place of purchase).  
purchased your Hotpoint product. If there is a technical  
problem with your Hotpoint appliance, call Hotpoint  
Service. If necessary, 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.  
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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.  
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:  
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.  
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.  
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:  
Note: Chargeable service is offered on the basis of payment on  
completion to our Service Engineer, who will issue a receipt.  
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Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is on  
domestic premises ie. not for commercial or trade use.  
Has been used solely in accordance with the instruction  
book.  
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.  
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 maintenance 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 sent to you towards the end of the 12 month guarantee  
period.  
Hotpoint Genuine Parts & Accessories  
A wide range of parts and accessories are available from  
Hotpoint Genuine Parts & Accessories Mail Order Hotline  
UK: 08709 077 077 or Republic of Ireland: 01 842 6836  
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Key Contacts  
Service  
With the largest appliance manufacturers service team in Europe and 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 & 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.  
General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9J  
FP066 - 03  
 

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