HOTPOINT CS1A 400 FM H (UK) User Manual
EN
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
APPLIANCE DIAGRAM (Fig. 1)
A. Handle.
B. Safety closure (if provided).
C. Seal.
D. Separator (if provided).
E. Defrost water drain plug.
F. Control panel.
G. Side motor ventilation grille.
CONTROL PANEL DIAGRAM (Fig. 2)
1. Red light: when blinking, it indicates an alarm condition
(see the section “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE”).
2. Blue light: when on, it indicates that the FROST GUARD
function is activated (see the section “FROST GUARD
FUNCTION”)
3. Green lights: they indicate that the product is working,
the set temperature and possible activation of the quick
freeze function (“Super Freeze”).
4. Setting button: for updating the set temperature, activation/
deactivation of the quick freeze function (“Super Freeze”) and
activation/deactivation of the “FROST GUARD” function.
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
Your new appliance is designed to be used in the
household and similar applications such as:
- kitchen areas in shops, oces and other working
environments
- farm houses
- by clients in hotels, motels, residences, bed &
breakfasts.
The product must only be used to store frozen food, to
freeze fresh food and to make ice.
Regulations require the appliance to be earthed. The
manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons
or animals and for damage to property resulting from
failure to observe the above procedures and reminders.
1. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is
undamaged and that the door closes perfectly, with the
gasket remaining intact. Any damage must be reported to
your retailer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance.
2. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on
in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully ecient.
3. Installation and electrical connection must be carried out
by a qualied technician, according to the manufacturer’s
instructions and local safety regulations.
4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply,
ensure that the voltage corresponds to that given on the
rating plate located on the rear of the appliance.
• Electrical connections must be made in accordance
with local regulations.
INSTALLATION
• Unpack the product.
• Remove the 4 spacers inserted between the lid and
• Make sure the defrost water drain plug (if provided) is
• For optimum operation and to avoid damage when the
• Insert the accessories (if provided).
STARTING THE PRODUCT
• Connect the product to the power supply.
• The green light (“Normal”) comes on.
• The red light (1) blinks, since the temperature inside the
• Place food inside only when the red light has gone o.
Note: If the FROST GUARD function is deactivated, the lid
cannot be immediately reopened after closing it, because
the seal is tight. It is necessary to wait a few minutes before
reopening the lid.
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
Use the button (4) to select the required temperature. To
adjust the product temperature, proceed as follows:
• Press the button (4). With each press of the button, the
• Select “Intensive” for a colder storage temperature.
• In case of a partial load, it is advisable to select “Eco” to
The green lights (3) indicate the selected setting as follows:
Note: In case of a power failure, the settings (except for
the “FROST GUARD” function) remain stored. The time
required for the temperature inside the freezer to reach
approximately the set value may vary depending on the
climatic conditions and the setting selected.
FROST GUARD FUNCTION
The FROST GUARD function signicantly reduces the
amount of frost that can form inside the product, collecting
it in the special easy to remove and clean “ICE BOX” (M)
container. FROST GUARD technology also allows
easy reopening of the lid at any time whenever deemed
necessary, even repeatedly, always with the same eort.
The FROST GUARD function is already activated when the
product is switched on the rst time (blue light on). It can be
deactivated/reactivated by keeping the button (4) pressed
for at least 3 seconds.
the product. (Fig. 3)
correctly positioned (E).
lid is opened, maintain a distance of at least 7 cm from
the front wall and 7 cm at the sides. (Fig. 4)
product is not yet low enough for loading food. This light
normally goes o within six hours after startup.
set temperature will be changed cyclically between the
values “Eco”, “Normal”, “Intensive” and “Super Freeze”.
optimise energy consumption.
Eco: less cold temperature
(left light on).
Normal: middle temperature
(right light on).
Intensive: very cold temperature
(both lights on).
Super Freeze: Quick Freeze
(both lights on blinking).
See the section “Freezing fresh food”.
Thanks to FROST GUARD technology, the ambient
humidity is largely conveyed inside the ICE BOX (M), where
it turns into ice.
Make sure to periodically remove the inside the
ICE BOX (M) following the cleaning procedure described
below. The frequency of cleaning operations required to
ensure proper functioning of the system depends on the
climatic conditions in the place of installation (more frequent
cleaning is advisable in places with high humidity). The lack
of or inadequate cleaning of the device can temporarily
compromise its operation. Therefore, during normal use
it is advisable to check the level of ice accumulated in
the Ice Box (M), also by means of the special inspection
window (I).
FROST GUARD DEVICE CLEANING PROCEDURE
• Open the lid of the product.
• Grip the ICE BOX (M) with two hands and turn it
anticlockwise (g. S1), bringing the top indicator (H) from
the closed padlock to the open padlock position (g. S2),
then pull out the ICE BOX (g. S3).
• Remove any ice present inside the cone (L) on the lid
(free the middle hole of any obstructions), being careful
not to damage the surfaces.
• Dry the surfaces of the cone (L) on the lid with a soft
cloth.
• Close the lid.
• Remove the ice contained in the ICE BOX (M), washing
it with cold or lukewarm (not hot) water.
• Dry the inside and outside of the ICE BOX (M) with a soft
cloth.
• Ret the ICE BOX (M), positioning the top indicator (H)
at the open padlock then turn clockwise until aligning the
top indicator (H) with the closed padlock (reverse order
to that followed for removing the ICE BOX).
• Close the lid.
IF THE ICE BOX (H) IS BLOCKED OR HARD TO
REMOVE
If the ICE BOX (M) is blocked, do not persist in trying to
remove it, but proceed as follows:
• Close the lid and check if the FROST GUARD function is
on or o.
- If the function is on (blue light on):
press the button (4) for 3 seconds to deactivate the
function (blue light o), then press the button (4)
again for 3 seconds; the FROST GUARD function is
reactivated (blue light on).
- If the function is o (blue light o):
press the button (4) for 3 seconds: the FROST GUARD
function is activated (blue light on).
• Wait about 25 minutes for completion of automatic
defrost, then try removing the ICE BOX (M) again by
following the “FROST GUARD DEVICE CLEANING
PROCEDURE”.
FREEZING FOOD
Preparing fresh food for freezing
• Wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling lm, air
and water-tight plastic bags, polyethylene containers with
lids, provided they are suitable for freezing foods.
• Food must be fresh, mature and prime quality.
• Fresh vegetables and fruit should preferably be frozen
as soon as they are picked to maintain the full original
nutritional value, consistency, colour and avour.
• Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the
appliance.
Freezing fresh food
• Place foods to be frozen in direct contact with the walls
of the appliance:
A) - food to be frozen,
B) - food already frozen.
• Avoid placing foods to be frozen in direct contact with
food already frozen.
• For better and faster freezing, foods should be split into
small portions; this will also be useful when the frozen
items are to be used.
1. At least 24 hours before storing fresh food in the
appliance, activate fast freezing (“Super Freeze”) by
repeatedly pressing button (4) until both green indicator
lights (3) ash.
2. Place the food to be frozen inside the appliance and
keep the lid closed for 24 hours. Food will be fully frozen
after this period of time.
The fast freezing function (“Super Freeze”) can be
deactivated by pressing button (4) and selecting a dierent
temperature setting.
If the function is not deactivated manually, the appliance
automatically deactivates the function after 50 hours, restoring
the last setting selected (which was active for at least 1
minute) before the “Super Freeze” setting was selected.
FOOD STORAGE
Refer to the table on the appliance.
Classication of frozen foods
Load and classify the frozen foods; it is advisable
to indicate the storage date on the packs, to ensure
consumption before the expiry dates listed in months in
Fig. 6 for each type of food.
Advice for storing frozen food
When buying frozen food, make sure that:
• The packaging is intact (food in damaged containers
may have deteriorated). If a package is swollen or has
damp patches, the product may not have been stored
in optimum conditions and therefore undergone partial
defrosting.
• When Super Freeze, leave frozen food purchases until
last and carry them in a thermally insulated bag.
• On arriving home, immediately place the frozen food in
the appliance.
• Avoid or minimise temperature variations. Observe the
expiry date on the packaging.
• Always follow the storage instructions on frozen food
packages.
Note:
• Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately.
Do not refreeze unless the food is cooked after it
has thawed. Once cooked, the food can be refrozen.
• In case of a prolonged power failure: Do not open
the appliance door, except to place ice packs
(if provided) over the frozen foods on the right and
left side of the appliance. This will slow down the
rise in temperature.
PRECAUTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
• During installation, make sure the appliance does
not damage the power cable.
• Do not store glass containers with liquids inside the
product as they may break.
• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after
taking them out of the appliance as they may cause cold
burns.
• Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning,
always unplug the appliance or disconnect the power
supply.
• Do not install the appliance in places exposed to
direct sunlight or near heat sources in order to avoid
increasing power consumption.
• Do not put aerosol spray cans or recipients containing
propellants or ammable substances in the appliance.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable liquids
and gases in the vicinity of this or any other domestic
appliance. The fumes can create a re hazard or
explosion.
• Install the appliance in a perfectly horizontal position, on
a oor strong enough to take its weight and in an area
suitable for its size and use.
• Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place.
The appliance is set for operation at specic ambient
temperature ranges, according to the climatic class
indicated on the data plate located at the rear of the
product (Fig. 7). The appliance may not work properly
if it is left for a long time at a temperature outside the
specied range.
• It is advisable to leave the appliance connected if left
empty even for short periods.
• Be careful not to damage the oors when you move the
appliance (e.g. parquet). To facilitate product handling,
it is advisable to empty it beforehand, if possible.
Note: The appliance must be handled and installed by two
or more persons.
• Do not use mechanical devices or any means other
than those recommended and/or supplied by the
manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the product,
unless such appliances are specically recommended
by the manufacturer.
• The bulb used inside the appliance is specically
designed for domestic appliances and is not suitable for
general room lighting within the home (EC Regulation
244/2009).
• This appliance must not be used by children under
8 years of age, or by people with limited physical,
sensory or mental abilities or without experience
and knowledge of it, unless instructed in its use by
those responsible for their safety.
• Do not allow children to play or hide inside the
product: risk of becoming trapped inside and
suocating.
• Power cable modication or replacement must only
be carried out by qualied personnel or After-sales
Service.
• Do not use extension leads or adapters.
• Electrical disconnection must be possible either by
unplugging the appliance or by means of a double-
pole switch located upline from the socket.
• Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance
data plate corresponds to the domestic supply
voltage.
• Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the ice
packs (if provided).
• Restrict the number of times you open the door.
• This appliance features “skin condenser”
technology: the condensing unit is integrated into
the walls of the freezer. For this reason the side
and front walls of the product may become hot
while the product is running. This is entirely normal
and also reduces the risk of condensation forming
in particularly critical environmental conditions
(see paragraph “Troubleshooting guide”).
APPLIANCE DEFROSTING
The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of
ice on the walls reaches 5-6 mm.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
• Remove food from the appliance and put it in a very
cool place or a thermally insulated bag.
• Leave the appliance door open.
• Remove the internal defrost water drain plug (depending
on model) (Fig. 8).
• Remove the external defrost water drain plug
(depending on model) and reposition it as shown in
g. 8.
• Use the separator (depending on model) inside the
product as a recipient for any remaining water, (D) as
shown in g. 8. If there is no separator, use a shallow
container.
• Defrosting can be sped up by using a spatula to detach
the frost from the appliance walls.
• Remove the frost from the bottom of the appliance.
• In order to avoid permanent damage to the
appliance interior, do not use pointed or sharp
metal instruments to remove the ice.
• Do not use abrasive products or heat up the
interior articially.
• Dry the inside of the appliance thoroughly.
• Ret the plug after defrosting.
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