BF 141 I - Freezer HOTPOINT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BF 141 I HOTPOINT

Instructions for installation and use

Safety a good habit to get into ATTENTION Read your handbook carefully since it contains instructions which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of your appliance. Your freezer is built to International standards (EN60) and has been awarded the European approval mark (IMQ) for compliance to UK electrical safety requirements. It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimination of radio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).

1. This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under

no circumstances should it be installed outside.

2. The appliance should be used only by adults exclusively for

storing foodstuffs in compliance with the instructions provided in the handbook. Under no circumstances should children be allowed to operate, or tamper with, this product.

3. For electrical safety, do not attempt to operate this appliance with wet hands or feet.

4. Do not operate this appliance connected to an extension

lead. If a longer supply cable is required, this must be replaced with one of the same specifications in compliance with the current electrical regulations. This operation should be carried out by a qualified person. Ensure that the cable is not trapped or damaged during the installation.

5. Never pull the cable or the appliance to remove the plug

6. Do not touch the internal cooling elements, especially if

your hands are wet, since you could burn or hurt yourself. Do not eat ice cubes straight out of the freezer.

7. Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from

the electricity (by pulling out the plug orturning off the general switch in your home).

8. Before disposing of your old appliance, remember to break

or remove the lock as a safety measure to protect children who might lock themselves inside the appliance when playing.

9. If your appliance is not operating properly, before calling your

after-sales service read the chapter on “Trouble Shooting” which might help you resolve the problem. Do not attempt to repair the fault by intervening on the internal components.

10. If the power supply cord must be replaced, please contact one of our Customer Service Centers. In some cases,

the connections are made using special terminals and in others a special tool must be used to access the connections.

11. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment for

food storage, if these are not those recommended by the manufacturer.

12. 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. socket is not fitted with an earthing wire, the manufacturer will not be held liability for any damages and or injuries arising out of the use of the appliance. Do not use multiple sockets or adapters. Position the appliance in such a way that you can access the socket where it is plugged in. Ventilation The compressor and condenser generate heat and, therefore, need to be ventilated properly. Rooms with less than perfect ventilation are not very suited for installation of the appliance. Therefore, it should be installed in a room with an opening (window or French window) that provide the appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important that the room not be too humid. During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance. Insufficient power? The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper. Before making the electrical connection ... After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the vertical upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions properly. Away from Heat Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like. 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 and that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in accordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the

Thermostat This regulates the temperature inside the appliance automatically. Turn the knob from setting 1 to 3 for increasingly colder temperatures. To adjust the thermostat, use a coin to turn the knob.

Compartment for freezing and storage

Storage compartments When the light is on (move 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 (move 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.

Ice tray compartment

Red Light This light goes on when the temperature inside the appliance is not sufficient to preserve foodstuffs.

Setting up your appliance ATTENTION After transport stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper performance. Use these average temperature settings to ensure optimum performance and save energy.

Once the appliance has been connected to the mains, ensure that the green light is on and turn the yellow light on as well. When the red light is off, turn off the yellow light: the appliance is now ready for use. Using your freezer Freezing - Remember that you should never re-freeze products you have allowed to thaw, even if only partially: cook the food, then either eat (within 24 hours) or re-freeze it. - In order to freeze fresh foods, the switch must be turned to the left (the yellow light will come on). Then introduce the food to be frozen into the top compartment, placing them - to the furthest extent possible - in direct contact with the cooling plate and away from any frozen food being stored. Proper freezing depends on the speed at which food is frozen. For this reason, we recommend that the switch be turned 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 indicated on the data plate). - Do not open the freezer door during freezing. - If a large amount of food is introduced for freezing at one time, the freezer temperature may momentarily increase inside the compartment (red light on). Since this is just a transient situation, the foods already stored in the freezer will not be harmed. - After 24 hours have passed and the food has been frozen, turn the freezer switch back to the normal setting (the yellow light will turn off). Important: .Remember to carry out this last step in order to save energy. - For the best conservation and defrosting, remember to freeze small portions; this will ensure rapid and uniform freezing. Mark the freezing date and description of the contents on the package, as shown in the table. - In the case of power failure or breakdown, do not open the freezer door. This will help maintain the temperature inside the freezer ensuring that foods are conserved for at least 9-14 hours. - Do not store full bottles in the freezer since they could explode when they freeze. (Remember that liquids increase in volume when frozen). - Fill the ice trays so that they are no more than 3/4 full. Preservation of Foodstuffs To preserve frozen and deep-frozen foods well, never set the thermostat below 1, no matter what the room temperature is. For room temperatures from 25°C to 27°C the knob should be set between 1 and 2 while for room temperatures of up to 32°C, set between 2 and 3. The maximum storage times for frozen foods are indicated in the tables “Guide for using the freezer. Always follow the instructions on the packages of deep frozen foods carefully and if there are no instructions neverkeep the food for more than 3 months from the date of purchase. When buying deep-frozen foods, ensure that they have been stored at appropriate temperatures and that the wrapping is intact. To keep the quality of the deep-frozen food unlatered, transfer it to special containers and then place it inside the storage compartment as soon as possible. If a packing shows signs of moisture and abnormal swelling, it has probably been stored at the wrong temperature and the contents have been spoiled. Caring for your appliance Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the electricity (by pulling out the plug orturning off the general switch in your home). Defrosting

WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.

The frost should be removed from the walls of the appliance periodically. 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 figire 1. To speed up defrosting, place one or more basins of warm water inside the appliance. 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. Fig. 1

Cleaning and maintenance The refrigerator should be cleaned periodically with a solution of bicarbonate of soda and warm water. Never use abrasives, detergents or soaps; after washing, rinse with clean water and dry with care. When these operations have been completed, turn on the green light and set the thermostat knob to the appropriate operating position. After 2 or 3 hours, the appliance will once again be ready for preserving frozen and deep-frozen foods. Trouble shooting Green Light Off Check that:

• there is no power failure
• the general switch or circuit breaker in your home is not disconnected If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or the problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre and inform them of: the type of problem, the abbreviation of the model name (Mod.) and the relative numbers (S/N) written on the rating plate located within the freezer (see examples in the figures below). Red Light always On Check that:
• the door is shut properly and that the door seals are not damaged;
• the thermostat temperature knob is on the correct setting;
• there is not too much frost on the inside walls. Compressor operates continuously Check that:
• the yellow light is not on (continuous operating function);
• the thermostat is in the correct position. The appliance is noisy. Check that:
• The appliance is perfectly level;
• The appliance has been installed between cabinets or other items that vibrate or are noisy.
• Remember that the refrigerating gas in the cooling circuit causes a slight bubbling sound, even when the compressor is not running (this is quite normal).

Classe Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse spare parts which are not originals. Guife for using the freezer Meat and fish Tenderising (days) Storage (months) Tinfoil 2/3 9 / 10 Not required. Lamb Tinfoil 1/2

Not required. Pork Roast Tinfoil

Not required. Veal Roast Tinfoil

Not required. Veal/Pork Chops Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)

Not required. Veal/Lamb Cutlets Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)

Not required. Minced Meat In aluminium containers covered with cling wrap.

Slowly in refrigerator. Heart and Liver Plastic Baggies

Not required. Sausages Cling Wrap or Tinfoil

As necessary. Chicken and Turkey Tinfoil 1/3

Very slowly in refrigerator. Duck and Goose Tinfoil 1/4

Very slowly in refrigerator. Pheasant, Partrige and Wild Duck Tinfoil 1/3

Very slowly in refrigerator. Hare and Rabbit Tinfoil 3/4

Very slowly in refrigerator. Venison Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 5/6

Very slowly in refrigerator. Large Fish Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 4/6 Very slowly in refrigerator. Small Fish Plastic Baggies 2/3 Not required. Crustaceans Plastic Baggies 3/6 Not required. Shellfish Store in salted water in aluminium containers or plastic containers.

Very slowly in refrigerator. Boiled Fish Tinfoil or Cling Wrap

In hot water. Fried Fish Plastic Baggies Food Wrapping Beef Roast Freshly minced 4/6

Thawing Time Directly in pan.

Guife for using the freezer Fruit and vegetable Food Preparation Apples and Pears Peel and cut into slices. Apricots, Peaches, Cherries and Plums Peel and pit. Strawberries Blackberries and Raspberries Blanching Tim e Wrapping Storage (m onths) Thaw ing Tim e

In Containers (cover with syrup)

In refrigerator very slowly. 1’ / 2’ In Containers (cover with syrup)

In refrigerator very slowly. Rinse and fry. In Containers (cover with sugar) 10 / 12 In refrigerator very slowly. Cooked Fruit Cut, cook and strain. In Containers (add 10% sugar)

In refrigerator very slowly. Fruit Juice Wash, cut and crush. In Containers (sugar to taste) 10 / 12 In refrigerator very slowly. Cauliflower Remove leaves, cut head into small pieces and blanch in water and a little lemon juice. Cabbage and Brussel Sprouts Wash and cut into small pieces. Peas

1’ / 2’ Plastic Baggies 10 / 12 Shell and wash.

Not required. French Beans Wash and slice if required.

Plastic Baggies 10 / 12 Not required. Carrots, Peppers and Turnips Peel, wash and slice if necessary. 3’ / 4’ Plastic Baggies

Not required. M ushrooms and Asparagus Wash, peel and cut up. 3’ / 4’ Plastic Baggies or Containers

At room temperature. Spinach Wash and mince.

At room temperature. Vegetable for Soups Wash and cut up in small pieces.

Plastic Baggies or Containers Various Foods Preparation Blanching Tim e Wrapping 6 /7 Storage (m onths) Not required. At room temperature. Not required. Thaw ing tim e Bread Plastic Baggies

At room temperature and in the oven. Cakes Plastic Baggies

About 10 minutes at room temperature, cook at 100/200°C. Cream Plastic Containers

In refrigerator. Boiled Food or Vegetable Soup Plastic or Glass Containers Eggs Freeze without shells in small containers

3 /6 At room temperature or in hot water.

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