Hotpoint FZ78 Instruction booklet

Refer to ‘Model Specification’ for the individual
features available on your appliance.

Refrigeration

INSTRUCTION BOOK

Use & Care

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

Fig 1.

from your local Hotpoint authorised
Service Centre or 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 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CODE:
Green/Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live

If you change the
plug, the colour of
wires in the mains
lead may not
correspond with the
colour of the markings
identifying terminals

(Live)

in the plug. You
should therefore wire
it as shown (Fig 2).

Green and yellow (Earth)
wire to terminal
marked ‘E’,
symbol , or
coloured
green and
yellow.

Blue (Neutral)
wire to terminal
marked ‘N’ or
coloured black.

Fig 2.

13A ASTA

approved

fuse to

BS1362.

Brown

wire to

terminal

marked

‘L’ or coloured red.

Cord clamp

Changing the Mains Lead

A special lead can be ordered from Hotpoint Service 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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Contents

Page

Electrical Supply 2

Installation 4-6

Location & air circulation
Fitting an appliance under a work top
Adjusting the feet
Switching on
Running in the compressor
Table top
Decor panels
Positioning a fridge next to a freezer

Storage Space 7

Adjustable shelves
Commodity racks
Lift and carry egg rack
Removable bottle rack
Salad bin

Storing Food 8-9

Making the best use of your appliance
Storing food in a freezer
Storing food in a fridge
Storage zones

Maintenance 10-13

Cleaning
Going away
One door appliance
Two door appliance

Service Cover 14-15

Guarantee

Key Contacts 16

Retention of this Instruction Book

Keep this book in a handy place for reference.
It contains important details on the safe and proper
use of your appliance. If you sell the appliance, pass it
on to someone else, move house and leave it behind,
make sure that you provide this book so that the new
owner can become familiar with the appliance
instructions and safety warnings.

Contents

Recycling & Disposal Information

As part of Hotpoint’s 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
separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be
plugged into a mains socket.

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Installation

All Hotpoint fridges, freezers and combination
fridge freezers are designed and built to
European Standards.

Location & Air Circulation

Locate appliance away from sources of heat eg. Cookers,
Radiators, Direct Sunlight as extreme temperature may
affect it’s performance.
Ensure the recommended minimum measurements are
met to:-

✱ Increase the life of the compressor.
✱ Reduce risk of condensation on the outside of the

appliance.

✱ Reduce the running costs.
✱ Reduce noise caused by vibration

.

25mm min

100mm min

25mm

35mm

ABOVE: Allow a minimum of 100mm between the top of the fridge freezer

and the underside of the wall cupboard.
Allow a minimum of 25mm either side and 35mm from the base
of the appliance to the floor.

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30mm

25mm

LEFT & ABOVE:
Allow a
minimum
30mm between
the top of the
appliance and
the underside of
the work top,
25mm either
side and 25mm
from the base
of appliance to
the floor.

Fitting an Appliance
under a Work Top

To minimise running costs Hotpoint recommend
fitting a vent to the rear of your work top.
Available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts &
Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK: 08709 077 077 or
Republic of Ireland: [phone].

WARNING: If there is less than 30mm
clearance, a Vent must be fitted to provide
adequate ventilation above your appliance.

If appliance is fitted
with an Air Grille

Simply push appliance back until
the air grille is nearly touching the
wall (Fig 3).

Fig 3

Appliance without
an Air Grille

1. Fit the two supplied wall
spacers to the top of the
condenser at the back of
the appliance (Fig 4).

Fig 4

2. Push appliance back, until
spacers are against the wall.

Moving your Appliance

For mobility a Wheel Kit is available from Hotpoint
Genuine Parts & Accessories Mail Order Hotline
UK:

08709 077 077

Republic of Ireland: [phone]

Not available for combination fridge freezer
models.

or

Adjusting
the Feet

(Front Feet only)

The right foot screw
is pre-set to the
correct position.
Stabilise by adjusting the
left foot screw until all four
feet are in firm contact with the floor (Fig 5).

Fig 5

Clean before Using

We recommend before using your appliance that
you clean the interior and exterior (see page 10).

Installation

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Installation cont.

Switch on

WARNING: Ensure the mains cable is not trapped
underneath or behind the appliance.

Let appliance stand upright in final position for at least
15 minutes. Insert plug into socket outlet and switch on
electricity supply.

Running-in the Compressor

Your appliance is operated by a compressor, which
maintains the appliances internal temperature. For the
first few months the compressor has to work a little
harder and may result in more noise than usual.

Whether the compressor is running or not, it is
normal to hear sounds created by the liquid and
gases sealed within the refrigeration system.

Table Top

This is designed to serve as an extra work surface, be
careful with it. Do not drop or place heavy objects on it,
sit or stand on it.

WARNING: Hotpoint recommend that you do not
stack any appliance with your Fridge, Freezer or
combination Fridge Freezer.

Decor Panels

NOTE: For Models with flat
door fronts only.

Co-ordinate your kitchen by
fitting a matching decor panel
to your appliance. A Trim Kit is
available from Hotpoint
Genuine Parts & Accessories
Mail Order Hotline
UK: 08709 077 077 or Republic
of Ireland: [phone]
which attaches to the edges of the appliance door
enabling a maximum 4mm thick decor panel to be fitted.

Positioning a Fridge next
to a Freezer

Free standing:

Leave a 50mm gap between the two appliances to avoid
a build up of condensation. Ensure both appliances are
standing firm and level.

Linking:

Join your Hotpoint
larder fridge and freezer
together to look like
one unit by using a
Linking Kit, complete
with wheels available
from Hotpoint Genuine

Parts & Accessories
Mail Order Hotline UK: 08709 077 077 or Republic of
Ireland: [phone].

Note: To change the door opening side (see Door Reversal
on pages 11-13).

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