User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB8540

[. . . ] Align with the cover plate slots and push into position. USEFUL ADVICE 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 6 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Plug in and switch on. The high temperature light will stay on until the freezer has cooled down. All food in the freezer should be covered. TROUBLESHOOTING 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, however if you forget to do so it will automatically cancel after 48 hours. STEP 8 Your freezer is now working. [. . . ] Once the fresh food is loaded leave fast freeze on for 24 hours to freeze the food as quickly as possible. Maximum freezing capacity in 24 hours: FZA80/FZM80 FZA50 18kg 12kg CONTROLS Note : Don't forget to turn fast freeze off after 24 hours from the introduction of fresh food to be frozen. However fast freeze will turn off automatically after 48 hours if you do forget. Pre-Freeze chart when selecting Fast Freeze: Model Load for freezing Pre-freeze time Load position 24 hours In the bottom drawer. FZA80 6 to 12kg FZM80 FZA50 4 to 8kg FZA80 2 to 6kg FZM80 FZA50 2 to 4kg FZA80 FZM80 up to 2kg FZA50 24 hours 12 hours In the bottom drawer. FZM80 not required In the bottom drawer. 8 Useful Advice FZA80 and FZM80 Frozen Food Storage Capacity Maximum Freezing Capacity in 24 hours Maximum Conservation time from failure 63kg 18kg 13 hours Fast Freeze Fast Freeze USEFUL ADVICE FZA50 Frozen Food Storage Capacity Maximum Freezing Capacity in 24 hours Maximum Conservation time from failure 45kg 12kg 13 hours Fast Freeze Note: The Rating Plate, which lists the appliance Model Number and Serial Number can be found near the bottom of the interior wall. 9 Useful Advice How Frost Free works The frost free system completely eliminates the need for defrosting. This helps to remove moisture from the compartment, therefore preventing the build up of ice. Additional benefits of the frost free system include: q More even temperatures throughout the freezer. q Faster cooling times. Making the best use of your Freezer To ensure that your freezer operates as efficiently as possible: q Follow food packaging "best before/use by" instructions or your suppliers advice on a suitable maximum storage time. q Keep foods tightly covered to retain moisture and prevent flavour/odour transference. Plastic bags, aluminium foil, plastic stretch wrap and containers with lids are ideal. Interior WARNING: Do not use abrasive powder, household cleaner, bleach or wax polish to clean the interior, they will leave a smell in the freezer. Remove stored food, wrap or cover it and place into insulated containers to keep frozen whilst cleaning. Wash in warm water and washing up liquid using a soft cloth, dry thoroughly. Wipe the interior and fittings with a clean cloth wrung out in a solution of either one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water or MiltonTM sterilising fluid, diluted according to the manufacturer's instructions. Take the plastic cap from the left hand cover plate and use it to fill the hole on the right hand cover plate. CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 6. Use a flat blade screwdriver or a 5mm spanner, to unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin. 8. Replace the right hand cover plate with its original screw. 10. Unscrew the fixing screw to remove the left hand hinge cover plate. (if applicable) Put the door stop washer in position on the left hand hinge bracket, if fitted to your model. We recommend that you lie the door onto a suitable protective material (ie. 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. (if applicable) Use a screwdriver to remove the door stop from the bottom right of the door and refit on the bottom left, if fitted to your model. [. . . ] Remember to turn fast freeze off after 24 hours from the introduction of fresh food to be frozen. 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 freezer compartment. If you have just closed the freezer door, it maybe particularly difficult to open again immediately. [. . . ]