Zanker DD241, DD242 User Manual

KŸhl-Gefrierschrank
RŽfrigŽrateur-congŽlateur
Koel-vrieskast
Fridge-freezer

ZANKER DD 241

Gebrauchsanweisung
Mode dÕemploi
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Instruction booklet

2222 242-14

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WARNINGS

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house
and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the
new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.

If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock
(latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old
appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child.

This must be done before the appliance is built intoThese warnings are provided in the interest of
safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

General Safety

¥ This appliance is designed to be operated by

adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.

¥ It is dangerous to alter the specifications or

modify this product in any way.

¥ Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance

does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must

be replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the manufacturer or its service
agent.

¥ Before any cleaning or maintenance work is

carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the
appliance.

¥ This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken

when moving it

¥ Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed

straight from the appliance.

¥ Take utmost care when handling your

appliance so as not to cause any damages to
the cooling unit with consequent possible
fluid leakages.

¥ The appliance must not be located close to

radiators or gas cookers.

¥ Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to

direct sunlight.

¥ There must be adequate ventilation round the

back of the appliance and any damage to the
refrigerant circuit must be avoided.

¥ For freezers only (except built-in models): an

ideal location is the cellar or basement.

¥ Do not use other electrical appliances (such

as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances, unless they are approved for this
purpose by the manufacturer.

Service/Repair

¥ Any electrical work required to install this

appliance should be carried out by a qualified

electrician or competent person

¥ This product should be serviced by an authorized

Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.

¥ Under no circumstances should you attempt to

repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local
Service Centre, and always insist on genuine
spare parts.

¥ This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its

cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorized
technicians.

Use

¥ The domestic refrigerators and freezers are

designed to be used specifically for the storage
of edible foodstuffs only.

¥ Best performance is obtained with ambient

temperature between +18¡C and +43¡C (class
T); +18¡C and +38¡C (class ST); +16¡C and
+32¡C (class N); +10¡C and +32¡C (class SN).
The class of your appliance is shown on its rating
plate.

Warning: when the ambient temperature is not
included within the range indicated for the class
of this appliance, the following instructions must
be observed: when the ambient temperature
drops below the minimum level, the storage
temperature in the freezer compartment cannot
be guaranteed; therefore it is advisable to use
the food stored as soon as possible.

¥ Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has

been thawed out.

¥ ManufacturersÕ storage recommendations should

be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.

¥ The inner lining of the appliance consists of

channels through which the refrigerant passes. If
these should be punctured this would damage
the appliance beyond repair and cause food loss.
DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape

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CONTENTS

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Use / Cleaning the interior - Operation - Temperature regulation - Fresh food refrigeration - Freezing .

fresh food - Storage of frozen food - Thawing - Ice-cube production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Use / Movable shelves -Positioning the door shelves / Hints / Hints for refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Hints / Hints for freezing - Hints for storage of frozen food - Maintenance - Periodic cleaning . . . . . . .

Periods of no operation - Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Maintenance / Defrosting Customer service and spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Installation - Location - Rear spacers - Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Installation - Changing the opening direction of the doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

off frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using
the scraper provided. Under no circumstances
should solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice
should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the
appliance. See defrost instructions.

¥ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the

freezer as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in
damage to the appliance. Do not use a
mechanical device or any artificial means to
speed up the thawing process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer. Never use
metal objects for cleaning your appliance as it
may get damaged.

Installation

¥ During normal operation, the condenser and

compressor at the back of the appliance heat up
considerably. For safety reasons, minimum
ventilation must be as shown in the relevant
Figure.

Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.

¥ There are working parts in this product which

heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in
component failure and possible food loss. See

installation instructions.

¥ Parts which heat up should not be exposed.

Wherever possible the back of the product
should be against a wall.

¥ If the appliance has been transported

horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in
the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It
is advisable to wait at least two hours before
connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow
back in the compressor.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The
appliance shall not be discarded together with
the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging
the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the
heat exchanger. Information on your local
disposal sites may be obtained from municipal
authorities. The materials used on this appliance
marked by the symbol are recicable.

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Fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:
¥ do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in

the refrigerator;

¥ do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a

strong flavour.

¥ Position food so that air can circulate freely round

it.

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash
the interior and all internal accessories with luke­warm water and some neutral soap so as to remove
the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry
thoroughly.

Do not use detergents or abrasive

powders, as these will damage the finish.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated and can
be increased to achieve a higher temperature
(warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob toward
lower settings or reduced (colder) rotating the knob
towards higher settings.

However, the exact setting should be chosen
keeping in mind that the temperature inside the
refrigerator depends on:

¥ room temperature;
¥ how often the door is opened;
¥ the quantity of food stored;
¥ location of appliance.

A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

Important

If the ambient temperature is high or the
appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is
set to the lowest temperatures, it may run
continuously causing frost to form on the rear
wall. In this case the dial must be set to a higher
temperature to allow automatic defrosting and
therefore reduced energy consumption.

USE

Operation

Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Turn the thermostat knob ,clockwise, beyond the ÒOÓ

(STOP) position.
To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to

position ÒOÓ.

Freezing fresh food

The 4-star compartment is suitable for
long term storage of commercially frozen food, and
for freezing fresh food.

To freeze fresh foods It is not necessary to change
the setting of the thermostatknob. However, for a
quicker freezing operation, turn the thermostat knob
to the coldest setting; but remeber that, in this
condition, the refrigerator compartment temperature
might drop below 0¡C. If this occurs reset thermostat
knob to a warmer setting.

Place the food to be frozen on the upper
compartment.

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or more trays
for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with
water, then put them in the freezer compartment.

Do not use metallic instruments to remove the
trays from the freezer.

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at
room temperature, depending on the time available
for this operation.

Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,
directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will
take longer.

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use,
before putting the products in the compartment let
the appliance run at least two hours on the coldest
setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal
operating position.

Important

If there is a power failure when food is in the
freezer, do not open the door of the freezer
compartment. The frozen food will not be
affected if the power cut is of short duration (up
to 6-8 hours) and the freezer compartment is full,
otherwise, it is recommended that the food
should be used within a short time (a
temperature increase of the frozen food
shortens its safe storage period).

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HINTS

Hints for refrigeration

Useful hints:
Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place

on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.

For safety, store in this way only one or two days
at the most.

Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be

covered and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly

cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s)

Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of various sizes,
the door shelves can be placed at different heights.

To make these adjustments proceed as follows:
Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows
until it comes free, then reposition as required.

D338

Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be
positioned as desired.

For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie
over the rear ones.

D758

provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in

special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium
foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as
possible.

Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should
be stored in the bottle rack on the door.

Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not
packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.

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MAINTENANCE

Unplug the appliance before carrying out

any maintenance operation.
Warning

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore
only be carried out by authorized technicians.

Periodic cleaning

Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of
soda.

Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
take the following precautions:

remove the plug from the wall socket;
remove all food;
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent

unpleasant smells.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
you should:

¥ make sure that the commercially frozen

foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;

¥ be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred

from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest
possible time;

¥ not open the door frequently or leave it open

longer than absolutely necessary.

¥ Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and

cannot be refrozen.

¥ Do not exceed the storage period indicated by

the food manufacturer.

Interior light

The light bulb inside the refrigerator compartment
can be reached as follows:

- unscrew the light cover securing screw.

- unhook the moving part as shown in the figure.
If the light does not come on when the door is open,

check that it is screwed into place properly. If it still
does not light up, change the bulb. The rating is
shown on the light bulb cover.

D411

Hints for freezing

To help you make the most of the freezing process,
here are some important hints:

¥ the maximum quantity of food which can be

frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;

¥ the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further

food to be frozen should be added during this
period;

¥ only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly

cleaned, foodstuffs;

¥ prepare food in small portions to enable it to be

rapidly and completely frozen and to make it
possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity
required;

¥ wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene

and make sure that the packages are airtight;

¥ do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food

which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in
temperature of the latter;

¥ lean foods store better and longer than fatty

ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;

¥ water ices, if consumed immediately after

removal from the freezer compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;

¥ it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on

each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of
the storage time;

¥ on the inner door or special card (if supplied) you

will find sketches of various animals and food
types together with the recommended storage
time (in months) from the time of freezing;

¥ do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks,

etc.) in the freezer compartment as they may
burst.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS

If the appliance is not functioning properly, check
that:

¥ the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains

power switch is on;

¥ there is an electricity supply (find out by plugging

in another appliance);
¥ the thermostat knob is in the correct position.
¥ If there are water drops on the bottom of the

cabinet, check that the defrost water drain

opening is not obstructed (see ÒDefrostingÓ
section).

¥ If your appliance is still not working properly after

making the above checks, contact the nearest
service centre.

To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you
apply for it you specify the model and serial number
of your appliance which can be found on the
guarantee certificate or on the rating plate located
inside the appliance, on the bottom left-hand side.

Defrosting

Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator
of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor
compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost
water drains out through a trough into a special
container at the back of the appliance, over the
motor compressor, where it evaporates.

It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
compartment channel to prevent the water
overflowing and dripping onto the food inside.
Use the special cleaner provided, which you will
find already inserted into the drain hole.

The freezer compartment, however, will become
progressively covered with frost. This should be
removed with the special plastic scraper provided,
whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm.
During this operation it is not necessary to switch off
the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.

However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out
as follows:

1. pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the

thermostat knob to the ÇOÈ setting;

2. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers

of newspaper and put it in a cool place;

3. leave the door open, place a basin on the top

shelf of the refrigerator compartment, under the

drain hole, remove the plug as shown in figure..

4. when defrosting is completed, dry the interior

thoroughly; refit the plug;

5. turn the thermostat knob back to the required

setting or replace the plug in the power socket.

6. After two or three hours, reload the previously

removed food into the compartment.

PR138

Important:

Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you could damage it.

Do not use a maechanical device or any artificial
means to speed up the thawing process other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.

A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
during defrosting, may shorten their safe
storage life.

D037

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Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and
frequency shown on the serial number plate
correspond to your domestic power supply. Voltage
can vary by ±6% of the rated voltage.

For operation with different voltages, a suitably sized
auto-transformer must be used.

The appliance must be earthed.

The power supply cable plug is provided with a
contact for this purpose.

If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed,
connect the appliance to a separate earth in
compliance with current regulations, consulting a
specialist technician.

The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if
the above safety precautions are not observed.

This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:

- 87/308 EEC of 2/6/87 relative to radio interference

suppression.

- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and

subsequent modifications;

- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic

Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.

INSTALLATION

Location

The appliance should be installed well away from
sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct
sunlight etc.

For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as
shown in Fig.

Appliance positioned under overhanging kitchen wall
units (see Fig. A).

Appliance positioned without overhanging kitchen
wall units (see Fig. B).

Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.

Two adjustable feet at the cabinet base allow
accurate levelling of the appliance.

A

B

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100 mm10 mm

10 mm

Rear spacers

In the bag with the documentation, there are two
spacers which must be fitted in the two top
corners.

Slacken the screws and insert the spacer under the
screw head, then re-tighten the screws.

D594

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PR24

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D

D590

Door reversibility

1. Unplug the appliance from the power supply

before carrying out the below-mentioned

operations.

2. Remove the bottom hinge (1).and feets (2+3)

3. Remove the bottom door and unscrew the middle

hinge.

4. Remove the upper door by releasing it from the

top hinge pin (D).

5. Remove the pin (D) from the top hinge , then

mount these on the opposite side, after having

removed the plugs (I) which must be refitted on

the other side.

6. Replace the upper door.

7. Refit the middlehinge on the opposite side.and

replace the bottm door.

8. Screw down the bottom hinge (1) and feets (2+3)

on the opposite side by using the screws

previously removed.

Warning:

After having reversed the opening direction of
the doors check that all the screws are properly
tightened and that the magnetic seal adheres to
the cabinet. If the ambient temperature is cold
(i.e. in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to
the cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural
fitting of the gasket or accelerate this process by
heating up the part involved with a normal
hairdrier.

D715

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