Hotpoint Essential Maintenance and Door Reversal Guide for Your Freezer

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Maintenance

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You will need a selection of small hand tools, screwdrivers, spanners etc. to carry out this procedure.

Our Service Department can arrange for an Engineer to do the conversion for you but a charge will be made.

Door Reversal

WARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out the mains plug.

Remove loose items/fittings from inside the fridge and place food into insulated containers whilst carrying out this operation.

1.Open the door as wide as possible.

Note : You may require assistance to do this:

2.Support the door and using a screwdriver, remove the screw securing the top hinge.

3.Carefully tilt the door to remove the hinge from the cabinet and lift the door off the bottom hinge.

4.Remove the spacing washers from the bottom hinge.

Note : You may require assistance to do this:

5.Using the packaging from the appliance or a suitable substitute to support the back of the appliance. Lay the appliance on it’s back ensuring the pipework at the back is not damaged or bent. Be careful that the appliance does not run away from you when the wheels touch the floor.

6.Unscrew the foot plate and hinge bracket fitted to the bottom right hand side of the appliance. Unscrew the foot and footplate fitted to the bottom left hand side of the appliance.

7.Refit the hinge bracket and the footplate to the opposite sides of the appliance. Screw in the feet until there is approximately 35mm projecting from the bottom front edge of the appliance.

8.Lift the appliance onto it’s feet. You may require assistance to do this: Lift the appliance from the rear of the tabletop and stand it on it’s feet and wheels. Be careful that the appliance does not run away from you when the wheels touch the floor.

9.Using a thin blunt instrument, remove the hinge bush cap from the top left of the door and refit on the top right.

10. If applicable - using a screwdriver, remove the door stop from the bottom right of the door and refit on the bottom left.

Note : You may require assistance to do this:

11.Replace the top hinge onto the door, slide the door onto the bottom hinge pin and support the door whilst screwing the top hinge into position. Ensure that the top hinge bracket is positioned correctly.

12.Adjust the front feet (see ‘Levelling’ SAFETY & INSTALLATION section).

Note : Let the appliance stand upright in it’s final location for at least 15 minutes before plugging in and switching on the electricity supply.

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Contents Getting Started When installing your freezer For Your SafetyFor your safety, read the following advice When using your freezerMinimum space required to open door InstallationLocation & Air Circulation Levelling Fitting a Freezer under a Work TopChanging the Plug Electrical SupplyFuses Changing the Mains LeadControlling the Temperature of the Freezer Compartment ControlsAmber Fast Freeze Light Indicator Lights Green Mains LightRed High Temperature Warning Light Pre-Freeze chart when selecting Fast Freeze Fast Freeze Button Freezing fresh foodUseful Advice Making the best use of your FreezerStoring Food in a Freezer Advice on Using Freezer Drawers Ice TrayFully defrosting your freezer DefrostingDefrosting Exterior CleaningCleaning Interior Door SealMaintenance Door ReversalTroubleshooting Operating Sounds of a Fridge Freezer Disposal of old electrical appliances Hotpoint guaranteeRecycling & Disposal Information After Sales Service Repair Service and Information Help DeskPage Genuine Parts and Accessories After Sales ServiceRepair Service and Information Help Desk Key Contacts

RZA36, RZA34, RZM34, RZM36 specifications

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Overall, the Hotpoint refrigerator range, including the RZM36, RZM34, RZA34, and RZA36, exemplifies a balance of modern design, energy efficiency, and innovative technology. The versatile features across these models cater to various kitchen needs, providing reliable temperature control and ample storage solutions for any household. With Hotpoint, consumers can trust they are investing in quality appliances that enhance their culinary experiences while keeping their food fresh and organized.