Hotpoint Freezer HZ141 User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use  
Freezer  
Model HZ141  
 
PRODUCT SAFETY  
ATTENTION  
7. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into  
your mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause  
burns.  
8. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without  
first turning off the green light and disconnecting it from the  
electrical mains.  
9. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal,  
remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent  
children who might play in or around the appliance from  
being locked inside.  
Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions  
which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of  
your appliance.  
Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards  
(EN60) and has been awarded the European approval mark  
(IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements.  
It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimi-  
nation of radio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).  
1. This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even  
in an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to  
leave it exposed to rain or storms.  
2. It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refriger-  
ate and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use  
contained in this manual.  
10. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of mal-  
function, consult the chapter entitled “Troubleshooting" to  
determine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem.  
Do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the inter-  
nal components of the appliance.  
11. If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance  
must necessarily be replaced by our service centre because  
special tools are required for replacement.  
3. Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet  
or with wet hands or feet.  
4. It is highly recommended that you do not use extension  
cords or multiple socket adapters. If the refrigerator is in-  
stalled between cabinets, make sure that the cord is not  
bent or dangerously pinched or compressed.  
5. Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the  
plug from the wall socket - this is very dangerous.  
6. Never touch the cooling components within the appli-  
ance, especially with wet hands because this could result in  
injury.  
12. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment  
for food storage, if these are not those recommended by  
the manufacturer.  
13. At the end of the functional life of your appliance –  
containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and  
perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit –  
the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump.  
For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local  
Organisation in charge of waste disposal.  
INSTALLATION  
To ensure that the appliance operates properly and  
to reduce energy consumption, it is important that  
the appliance is installed correctly.  
and that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in  
accordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the  
socket is not fitted with an earthing wire, the manufacturer  
will not be held liable for any damages and/or injuries arising  
out of the use of the appliance. Do not use multiple sockets  
or adapters.  
Ventilation  
The compressor and condenser generate heat and, therefore,  
need to be ventilated properly. Avoid placing the appliance  
in direct sunlight, or next to an electric stove or similar  
appliance. Areas not adequately ventilated are not suitable  
for this appliance.  
Position the appliance in such a way that you can  
access the socket where it is plugged in.  
Insufficient power?  
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the  
grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.  
The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum  
power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating  
plate located within the freezer.  
Away from Heat  
Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly  
exposed to sunlight or near an oven, hob or the like.  
Before making the electrical connection ...  
After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the verti-  
cal upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting  
the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions  
properly.  
Electrical Connection and Earthing  
Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure  
that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located within  
the freezer, corresponds to the mains voltage in your home  
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
Your appliance is supplied with a 13amp fused plug  
that can be plugged into a 13amp socket for  
immediate use. Before using the appliance please  
read the instructions below.  
Fitting a new plug  
IMPORTANT:  
WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN  
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE...  
WARNING:  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.  
Green and Yellow  
Blue  
Brown  
-
-
-
Earth  
Neutral  
Live  
Replacing fuse covers:  
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13amp ASTA  
approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used  
and the fuse cover re-fitted.  
If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used  
until a replacement is obtained.  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may  
not correspond with the coloured markings  
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as  
follows:  
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Connect Green and Yellow wire to  
terminal marked 'E' or or coloured  
Green and Yellow.  
Replacement fuse covers:  
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of  
the correct colour as indicated by the coloured  
marking or the colour that is embossed in words on  
the base of the plug.  
-
-
Connect Brown wire to terminal marked  
'L' or coloured red or brown.  
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked 'N'  
or coloured Black or Blue.  
Changing the plug:  
If a 13amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be  
fitted with a 13amp fuse. A 15amp plug must be  
protected by a 15amp fuse, either in the plug or  
adaptor or at the distribution board.  
Removing the plug  
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded  
plug and you should wish to remove it to add a  
longer cable or to re-route the mains cable through  
partitions, units etc. please ensure that either:  
If you are in any doubt about the electrical  
supply to your machine, consult a qualified  
electrician before use.  
-
The plug is replaced by a fused 13amp re-  
wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of  
approval.  
or  
-
The mains cable is wired directly into a  
13amp cable outlet, controlled by a  
switch (in compliance with BS 5733)  
which is accessible without moving the  
appliance.  
CE Marking certifies that this appliance  
conforms to the following EEC  
directives :  
Disposing of the plug  
Low Voltage Equipment - 73/23/EEC &  
93/68 EEC  
Electromagnetic Compatibility  
89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC  
Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does  
not fit your socket. The cable should be cut as close  
as possible to the moulded plug.  
Remove the fuse.  
WARNING:  
To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the  
discarded plug into a socket anywhere else.  
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GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE  
Temperature Control  
D
Ice tray compartment  
This regulates the temperature inside the appliance  
automatically. Turn the knob from setting 1 to 5 for  
increasingly colder temperatures.  
Compartment for freezing and storage  
Storage compartments  
To adjust the temperature control, use a coin to turn  
the knob.  
Green Light  
When the light is on (by moving the switch to the right)  
this indicates that the appliance is connected to the  
mains. When the switch is moved to the left (green  
light covered), the appliance is disconnected from the  
mains.  
Defrost water drain system  
Yellow Light  
When this light is on (by moving the switch to the left),  
the compressor will operate continuously to reach the  
lower temperatures necessary for freezing fresh foods  
quickly. By moving the switch to the right (yellow light  
covered) the freezer is operated by the thermostat.  
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5
2
3
S N  
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4
Red Light  
D
D
This light comes on when the temperature inside  
the appliance is not sufficient to preserve foodstuffs.  
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B
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F
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GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE  
Before placing food in the freezer, clean the interior well  
with warm water and baking soda.  
After plugging the appliance into the socket, make sure that  
the green light is on - turn on the yellow light.  
When the red light goes off - turn off the yellow light.  
The appliance is now ready for use.  
NOTICE  
After the appliance has been delivered, leave it to  
stand in its upright position for approximately 3  
hours, before plugging it into the mains and switch-  
ing on, to ensure proper performance.  
Use these average temperature settings to ensure  
optimum performance and save energy.  
How to use your freezer  
Freezing  
Food Preservation  
- For the preparation of food to be frozen, please  
consult a specialized manual.  
- To preserve frozen and deep frozen food well, never set  
the temperature control below 1, no matter what the room  
temperature is.  
- In order to freeze fresh food, turn the switch to the left - to  
turn on the yellow light.  
For room temperatures from 25°C to 27°C the temperature  
control should be set between 1 and 2.  
For room temperatures of up to 32°C set the control  
between 2 and 3.  
- When freezing fresh foods, remember that they should not  
touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods. Place  
the fresh food, that you wish to freeze, in the top compart-  
ment where the temperature will fall below 18°C, ideal for  
freezing food properly.  
Maximum storage times for frozen foods are indicated in  
the tables, see 'FOOD STORAGE'.  
- Proper conservation depends on the speed with which food  
is frozen.  
- Always follow the instructions on the packages of deep  
frozen foods carefully - if there are no instructions, never  
keep the food for more than 3 months from the date of  
purchase.  
For this reason we recommend that the switch be  
turned on to the freeze setting (the yellow light  
will come on) 24 hours before the food to be frozen  
is placed in the freezer. This operation is necessary  
for large quantities of food (up to the maximum  
capacity, as indicated on the rating plate).  
- During the freezing process, avoid opening the door.  
- If a large amount of food is introduced for freezing at one  
time, the internal freezer temperature may momentarily  
increase and the red light will come on. When the compart-  
ment returns to the correct temperature, the red light will go  
out, preservation of foods stored is not affected.  
- IMPORTANT: Remember to turn off the yellow light after  
24 hours as freezing will be completed. This will save  
energy.  
- When buying deep frozen foods, ensure that they have  
been stored at appropriate temperatures and that the pack-  
aging is intact. If a package shows signs of moisture or  
abnormal swelling, it has probably been stored at the wrong  
temperature and the contents have been spoiled.  
- To maintain the quality of the deep frozen food, transport  
them in appropriate containers to keep them cold and then  
place them inside the freezer as soon as possible.  
- Food that has thawed, even partially, must not be re-frozen:  
you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24 hours) or to  
freeze it once again.  
- In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is recom-  
mended that you divide food into small portions so that they  
freeze quickly and uniformly. The packages should be clearly  
marked with the content and the date they were frozen.  
- Do not open the door in the event of a power failure or  
malfunction. This precaution will slow the rise in temperature  
within the compartment. If the door is not opened, frozen and  
fast-frozen foods will remain in their current state for approxi-  
mately 9-14 hours.  
- Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily  
burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze.  
- Fill the ice cube trays about 3/4 full.  
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FOOD STORAGE  
Meat and Fish  
Tenderising  
(days)  
Storage  
(m onths)  
Food  
W rapping  
Thaw ing Tim e  
BeefRoast  
Lam b  
Tinfoil  
Tinfoil  
Tinfoil  
Tinfoil  
2 /3  
1 /2  
1
9 /10  
Notrequired.  
Notrequired.  
Notrequired.  
Notrequired.  
6
6
8
Pork Roast  
VealRoast  
1
Each piece wrapped in cling film and  
then in tinfoil(4 to 6 slices)  
Veal/Pork Chops  
6
Notrequired.  
Each piece wrapped in cling film and  
then in tinfoil(4 to 6 slices)  
Veal/Lam b C utlets  
M inced M eat  
6
2
Notrequired.  
In alum inium containerscovered w ith cling  
Film  
Freshly  
m inced  
Slow lyin refrigerator.  
Heartand Liver  
Sausages  
Plasticbgs
3
2
9
6
N otrequired.  
Film or Tinfoil  
C ling 
Asnecessary.  
Chicken and Turkey  
Duck and Goose  
Tinfoil  
1 /3  
1 /4  
Veryslow lyin refrigerator.  
Veryslow lyin refrigerator.  
Tinfoil  
Pheasant,Partrige and  
W ild Duck  
Tinfoil  
1 /3  
9
Veryslow lyin refrigerator.  
Film  
Film  
Plastic bags  
Plastic bags  
Film  
Plastic bags  
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FOOD STORAGE  
Fruits and Vegetables  
Blanching  
Tim e  
Storage  
(m onths)  
Food  
Preparation  
W rapping  
Thaw ing Tim e  
In Containers (cover  
w ith syru p )  
In refrig e ra to r ve ry  
slow ly.  
Apples and Pears  
Peeland cut into slices.  
Peeland pit.  
2'  
12  
12  
Apricots,Peaches,  
Cherries and Plum s  
In Containers (cover  
w ith syru p )  
In refrig e ra to r ve ry  
slow ly.  
1 ' / 2 '  
Straw berries  
Blackberries and  
R a sp b e rries  
In Containers (cover  
w ith su g a r)  
In refrig e ra to r ve ry  
slow ly.  
Rinse and dry  
10 /12  
In Containers (add  
10% sugar)  
In refrig e ra to r ve ry  
slow ly.  
C ooked Fruit  
FruitJuice  
Cut,cook and strain.  
W ash , cu t an d cru sh .  
12  
In Containers (su g ar  
to ta ste )  
In refrig e ra to r ve ry  
slow ly.  
10 /12  
Rem ove leaves,cut head  
into sm allpieces and blanch  
in w ater and a little lem on  
juice.  
Plastic bags  
Cauliflow er  
2'  
12  
N ot require d .  
Cabbage and  
BrusselSprouts  
W ash and cutinto sm all  
pieces.  
1'/2'  
Plastic bags  
10 /12  
A t room tem perature.  
Peas  
Shelland w ash.  
2'  
2
12  
N ot require d .  
Notrequire d .  
Plastic bags  
French Beans  
W ash and slice ifrequired.  
Plastic bags  
10 /12  
Carrots,Peppers  
and Turnips  
Peel,w ash and slice if  
n ecessary.  
3'/4'  
Plastic bags  
12  
N ot require d .  
Plastic bags  
M ushroom s and  
Asparagus  
or  
Containers  
W ash,peeland cut up.  
W ash and m ince.  
3'/4'  
2'  
6
Atroom tem perature.  
A t room tem perature.  
Notrequire d .  
Plastic bags  
Spinach  
12  
Plastic bags  
or  
W ash and cutup in sm all  
pieces.  
Vegetable forSoups  
3'  
6 /7  
Containers  
Plastic bags  
Plastic bags  
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS  
- Close the Doors  
- Install the Appliance Properly  
Open your freezer only when necessary, remember that every  
time you open the door, most of the cold air will be lost. To  
bring the temperature back to the proper level again, the  
motor must run for a considerable amount of time, consum-  
ing a substantial amount of energy.  
In other words, away from sources of heat and direct sunlight,  
in a well ventilated room.  
- Correct Temperature Settings  
Set the temperature control to one of the middle settings.  
Very cold temperature settings will not only consume a great  
deal of energy but will neither improve nor lengthen the  
storage life of the food.  
- Check the Door Seal  
Keep the seal clean and make sure that they adhere well to  
the door. This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes.  
- Do not Overfill your Appliance  
- No Hot Foods  
A container of hot food placed in the freezer will increase  
the temperature significantly.  
Remember that proper storage of food requires good air cir-  
culation. Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air  
circulation and overwork the compressor.  
Allow food to cool before storing.  
- Check your Appliance for build up of ice  
Check the interior walls for ice. Defrost your appliance when  
the layer becomes too thick (see section, 'CARING for your  
APPLIANCE').  
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CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE  
Before doing any cleaning, turn off the green light  
Cleaning and Special Maintenance  
and disconnect the appliance from the electricity  
(by pulling out the plug or turning off the general  
switch in your home).  
Before cleaning the freezer, turn off the green light,  
switch off and remove the plug from the socket.  
- Use a water and bicarbonate solution to clean the appli-  
ance. Clean the interior and exterior with a sponge soaked  
in warm water and a sodium bicarbonate solution, which is,  
among other things, a good disinfectant. If you do not have  
any in the house, you can use a neutral soap.  
- DO NOT use abrasive detergents, bleach or deterents con-  
taining ammonia. NEVER use solvent based products.  
- Rinse with clean water and dry with care.  
- When completed, turn on the green light and set the tem-  
perature control to the appropriate setting.  
- After 2-3 hours, the appliance will once again be ready for  
preserving frozen and deep frozen foods.  
Defrosting  
WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.  
Do not use mechanical devices or instruments other  
than those recommended by the manufacturer to  
speed up the defrosting process.  
How to Defrost the Freezer  
The frost should be removed from the walls of the appliance  
periodically.  
When defrosting, remove the frozen food from the appliance,  
wrap it in newspaper and store in a cool place. Since the rise  
in temperature will shorten the storage life of the food, it  
should be used as soon as possible.  
Never use sharp metal objects to remove frost because they  
could pierce the cooling circuit and damage the freezer  
beyong repair.  
Use the plastic scraper provided for this purpose.  
To defrost the appliance completely (this should be done  
once or twice a year), turn off the green light and leave the  
door open until the frost has completely thawed.  
A defrost water collection system is situated at the bottom of  
this appliance as shown in figure 1.  
-
You can speed this process by placing containers of  
warm water in the appliance.  
Fig. 1  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or  
the problem perstists, call Hotpoint Service, see KEY  
CONTACTS, back cover. Inform them of: the type of prob-  
lem, the abbreviation of the model name (Mod.) and the  
relative numbers (S/N) written on the rating plate, located  
within the freezer.  
Green Light is off.  
Check that:  
The mains switch in your home is on.  
There has not been a power cut.  
The plug is properly inserted in the socket and is switched  
on.  
The socket is working; try another appliance in the socket  
to check.  
Never call on unauthorized technicians and always  
refuse spare parts which are not originals.  
The fuse in the plug is ok - if not replace it,  
(see ELECTRICAL CONNECTION).  
The Red Light is always on.  
Check that:  
The door is shut properly.  
The seal is clean and not damaged.  
The door has not been left open too long.  
The temperature control is on the correct setting.  
The freezer is not overfilled.  
There is not too much frost on the internal walls.  
The compressor runs continuously.  
Check that:  
The door is shut properly or has not been left open too  
long.  
The room temperature is not too high.  
The temperature control is not set too high.  
The yellow light is on (continuous operating function).  
The appliance makes too much noise.  
The refrigerant in the cooling circuit causes a slight bubbling  
sound, even when the compressor is not running (this is quite  
normal and is not a fault).  
Check that:  
The appliance is level.  
The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects  
that vibrate and make noise.  
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NOTES  
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NOTES  
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After Sales Service  
"No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a  
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. When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following after sales  
service options:  
Repair Service and Information Help Desk  
UK: 08709 066066  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200  
Note: Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance  
Available 364 days a year with a fast, effective and value for money service. We have the largest white  
goods repair service in 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  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200  
Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen, we offer two service cover  
plans to give you total peace of mind.  
Repair Protection Plan  
-
FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period  
of cover.  
Kitchen Cover  
-
FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8  
years old.  
Genuine Parts and AccessoriesUK: 08709 077 077  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our web site.  
Genuine parts and accessories, extended warranties and service repairs are all  
available on our web-site at:  
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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  
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.  
Guarantee terms and conditions  
Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to the  
following provisions that your 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 of our  
own service engineers.  
For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call: 08701 50 60 70  
Recycling & Disposal Information  
As part of HotpointÕs continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to  
use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.  
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully.  
To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug and cut mains cable off flush with the  
appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into  
a mains socket, and the door cannot be locked shut.  
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Key Contacts  
After Sales Service  
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  
UK: 08709 066 066  
(Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays)  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200  
Note: Our operators will require the following information:  
Model number:  
Serial number:  
Extended Warranties  
UK: 08709 088 088  
(Open 8 to 8 Mon - Sun)  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200  
Genuine Parts and Accessories  
UK: 08709 077 077  
(Open 8-30 to 5-30 Mon - Fri & 9 to 12 Sat)  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.  
December 2002 Part no. FP135 - 01  
195.036.383.00  
 

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