HOTPOINT TZUL 163 PF H User Manual

Instructions for use

ENGLISH Instructions for use Page 3

INDEX

Chapter 1: INSTALLATION .................................................................................................4

1.1. INSTALLING SINGLE APPLIANCE ................................................................................................................4

1.2. INSTALLING TWO APPLIANCES ...................................................................................................................4

Chapter 2: FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................4

2.1. SMART DISPLAY* ............................................................................................................................................4

2.2. ON/STAND BY

2.3. BLACK OUT ALARM ......................................................................................................................................5

2.4. TEMPERATURE ALARM .................................................................................................................................5

2.5. DOOR OPEN ALARM ......................................................................................................................................5

2.6. ICE PARTY ......................................................................................................................................................5

2.7. SHOCK FREEZE* ...........................................................................................................................................5

2.8. SUPER FREEZE* ............................................................................................................................................6

2.9. ECO FUNCTION (NIGHT TIME RATE) * .........................................................................................................6

2.10. AUTOMATIC NO FROST ...............................................................................................................................6

2.11. ICE MATE* .....................................................................................................................................................7

2.12. LED LIGHT SYSTEM* ....................................................................................................................................7

Chapter 3: USE....................................................................................................................7

3.1. HOW TO INCREASE FREEZER STORAGE CAPACITY .................................................................................7

3.2. NOTES .............................................................................................................................................................7

Chapter 4: FOOD-STORAGE TIPS .....................................................................................8

4.1. STORAGE TIME OF FROZEN FOODS ............................................................................................................8

4.2. TIPS FOR FREEZING AND STORING FRESH FOOD ....................................................................................3

4.3. USING ICE PACKS* .........................................................................................................................................3

4.4. FROZEN FOOD: SHOPPING TIPS ..................................................................................................................3

..................................................................................................................................................5

Chapter 5: FUNCTIONAL SOUNDS .................................................................................10

Chapter 6: RECOMMENDATION IN CASE OF NO USE OF THE APPLIANCE...............11

6.1. ABSENCE / VACATION ................................................................................................................................ 11

6.2. MOVING ........................................................................................................................................................ 11

6.3. POWER FAILURE ......................................................................................................................................... 11

Chapter 7: MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ..................................................................11

Chapter 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................12

8.1. BEFORE CONTACTING AFTER-SALES SERVICE… ................................................................................. 12

8.2. FAILURES ..................................................................................................................................................... 13

Chapter 9: AFTER-SALES SERVICE ...............................................................................13

Others:

REVERSE DOOR SWING .................................................................................................................................... 14

REMOVING/INSERT THE FREEZER INTERIOR ................................................................................................ 15

NOTE: The instructions apply to several models, so there may be differences. Sections which only apply to certain appliances are indicated with an asterisk (*). Functions which are dedicated specially for your already bought model of product you will find in QUICK START GUIDE.

1. INSTALLATION

1.1. INSTALLING SINGLE APPLIANCE

50mm

To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on both sides and above the appliance.

The distance between the rear of the appliance and the wall behind the appliance should be at least 50mm.

A reduction of this space will increase the Energy consumption of product.

1.2. INSTALLING TWO APPLIANCES

During installing the freezer together ensure that the freezer is located on the left and the fridge on the right (as shown on the drawing). Left side of refrigerator is equipped with special device in order to avoid condensation problems between appliances.

We recommended installing two appliances together using the linking-kit can buy it in Service.

and the fridge 2

(as shown on the drawing). You

50mm

2. FUNCTIONS

2.1. SMART DISPLAY*

This function can be used to save energy. Please follow the instructions contained in the Quick Start Guide to activate/deactivate the function. Two seconds after activation of the Smart Display, the display goes off. To adjust the temperature or use other functions, it is necessary to activate the display by pressing any button. After about 15 seconds without performing any action, the display goes off again. When function is deactivated the normal display is restored. The Smart Display is automatically disabled after a power failure. Remember that this function does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply, but only reduce the energy consumed by external display.

*Available on selected models only. Please check on the QUICK START GUIDE if this function is actually available on your model.

Note: The declared appliance energy consumption refers to operation with the Smart Display function activated. This function is available only on the model with User Interface on the door.

2.2. ON/STAND BY

This function turns On/Stand-by the freezer compartments. To put the product in Stand-by, press &

hold the On/Stand-by button

for 3 seconds. When the appliance is in Stand-by, the light inside the freezer compartment does not work. Remember that this operation does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. To switch the appliance On again, simply press and hold for 3 seconds the On/Stand-By button

2.3. BLACK OUT ALARM

After a power blackout, your product is designed to automatically monitor the temperature in the freezer when electricity is resupplied. If the temperature in the freezer rises above freezing level, the Black Out

indicator turns on, the Alarm indicator blinks and the acoustical alarm sounds when electricity is resupplied. To reset the alarm press the Stop Alarm button once.

just

In case of Black Out Alarm, the following actions are recommended:

• If the food in the freezer is unfrozen but still cold, all

the food in the freezer should be eaten within the next 24 hours.

• If the food in the freezer is frozen, this indicates the

food was thawed and then refrozen when electricity was re-supplied which degrades taste, quality and nutritional value and also could be unsafe. It is recommended to not consume the food but to dispose of the entire content of the freezer. The Black Out Alarm is designed to provide guidance on food quality in the freezer in the event of electricity black out. This system does not guarantee food quality or safety and consumers are advised to use their own judgment in evaluating food quality in freezer compartment.

2.4. TEMPERATURE ALARM

The acoustic alarm sounds and temperature indicator

blinks. The alarm is activated when:

• The appliance is connected to the power supply after prolonged disuse

• The freezer compartment temperature is too high

• The quantity of fresh foods loaded into the freezer exceeds that indicated on the rating plate

• The freezer door has been left open for a long time.

To mute the alarm buzzer press Stop Alarm button just once. The Alarm indicator is automatically turned-off as soon as the freezer compartment reaches a temperature below -10°C and the temperature set

indicator

stop blinking and shows the chosen setting.

2.5. DOOR OPEN ALARM

The Alarm icon

lights up blinking and the acoustic alarm sounds. The alarm is activated when the door is left open for more than 2 minutes. To disengage the door alarm close the door, or press once Stop Alarm button

to mute the acoustic alarm.

2.6. ICE PARTY*

Use this function to chill drinks inside the freezer compartment. 30 minutes after selection (the time required to chill a 0.75 l bottle without the glass breaking), the symbol flashes, an acoustic alarm sounds: remove the bottle from the freezer compartment and press the Stop Alarm button to disable the alarm.

Important: do not leave the bottle inside the freezer compartment longer than the time necessary for chilling.

2.7. SHOCK FREEZE*

The “Shock Freeze” compartment is specifically designed to freeze up to 2 kg of fresh food extremely quickly. The ultra-fast “Shock Freeze” function minimizes the formation of ice crystals inside the food as it freezes, thus ensuring it is of the best possible quality when defrosted prior to consumption. When the “Shock Freeze” function is not active, the compartment can be used as normal for traditional freezing or for the storage of already frozen foods.

Note: When the Shock Freeze function is active you may hear a humming sound. This is absolutely normal and is caused by airflow that permits optimum cold distribution inside compartment.

Activating and deactivating the “Shock Freeze” function:

1. Make sure at least 12 hours have passed since

the last time the “Shock Freeze” function was activated (if at all). Do not activate the function more frequently than once every 12 hours.

2. Make sure that the “Fast Freeze” function is not

active: “Shock Freeze” and “Fast Freeze” functions cannot be active together at the same time.

3. Empty the “Shock Freeze” compartment.

4. Activate the “Shock Freeze” function by briefly

touching the button

on the control panel: the

icon lights up and the fans on the bottom of the compartment come on, increasing the flow of cold air and accelerating the freezing process as a result.

5. Place the food to be frozen inside the compartment,

a few centimeters (min. 2 cm) away from the fans on the back of the compartment, so that cold air can circulate.

*Available on selected models only. Please check on the QUICK START GUIDE if this function is actually available on your model.

6. To achieve maximum freezing speed, we recommend not to deactivate the “Shock Freeze” function until its automatic deactivation, keeping closed the door

7. The “Shock Freeze” function is automatically deactivated 4-5 hours after its activation: the indicator switches off and the fans are deactivated. The “Shock Freeze” function may nevertheless be switched off at any time as desired, by briefly pressing the button

on the control

panel: the indicator switches off and the fans are deactivated.

Attention:

• Incompatibility with the “Super Freeze” function

To guarantee optimal performance, the “Shock Freeze” and “Super Freeze” functions cannot be used at the same time. Therefore, if the “Super Freeze” function has been already engaged, it has to be disengaged first to activate the “Shock Freeze” function (and viceversa).

• If the fans in the Shock Freeze compartment do not start working

After the “Shock Freeze” function has been activated, it may happen that the indicator lights up as expected, but the fans do not start working. This is normal and means that freezer defrosting is in progress. At the end of the defrosting phase (maximum duration: 1.5 hours), the fans will automatically start working and the “Shock Freeze” process will begin as normal.

• If the indicator

If, after the button

does not light up

is pressed, the icon lights up: in this case the button has been pressed for too long. To activate the “Shock Freeze” function, first deactivate the Super Freeze function (holding the button for 3 seconds, then briefly touch the button, without keeping it pressed for more than 1 second.

• Incompatibility with the “Shock Freeze” function

2.9. ECO FUNCTION

(NIGHT TIME RATE) *

The Eco Function enables appliance energy consumption to be concentrated in the reduced rate hours (generally at night), when electricity is readily available and costs less than during the daytime (only in countries that utilise a time based multi-rate system check energy rates with the local electricity company). To activate the function, press the button

at the reduced rate start time (depending on the specific rates plan). For example, if the reduced rate starts at 8 p.m., press the button at that time. When the Eco Function indicator is ON, the function is ON. Once the function is activated, the appliance automatically adapts energy consumption according to the time selected, i.e. consuming less energy during the day than at night.

IMPORTANT: To operate properly, the function must be on during the night and day. The function remains on until deactivated (or it is deactivated in case of a power failure or appliance switch-off). To deactivate the function, press the button

again. When the

Eco Function indicator is OFF, the function is OFF. Note: The declared appliance energy consumption

refers to operation with the Eco Function deactivated.

2.10. AUTOMATIC NO FROST

This product is designed to defrost automatically according to conditions of use and ambient humidity

2.8. SUPER FREEZE* The amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be

frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance rating plate.

For optimum appliance performance, press for 3

No Frost freezers provide chilled air circulation around the storage areas and prevent the formation of ice, thereby completely eliminating the need for defrosting. Frozen items don’t stick to the walls, labeling stays legible and storage space remains neat and clear.

seconds the Shock Freeze/Super Freeze button (until the Super Freeze indicator

lights up) 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer (according to QUICK START GUIDE). After placing fresh food in the freezer, 24 hours on Super Freeze function is generally sufficient; After 50 hours the Super Freeze function automatically deactivates.

Attention:

In order to save energy, when freezing small amounts of food, the fast freeze function can be deactivated after a few hours.

*Available on selected models only. Please check on the QUICK START GUIDE if this function is actually available on your model.

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