Zanussi FI4590T User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

2222 118-63

REFRIGERATOR

FI 4590 T

2

CONTENTS

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4

Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4

Cleaning the inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4

Instructions for totally built-in appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 5

Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7

Operation - regulating the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7

Fresh food refrigeration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7

Movable shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7

Positioning the door shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7

Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9

Periodic cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9

Periods of non-use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9

Replacing the interior light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9

Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9

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WARNINGS

It is most important that this instruction book should be
retained with the appliance f or futur e r efer ence. Should the
appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should
you move house and leave the appliance , al ways ensur e 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 .

These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You
must r ead them carefull y befor e installing or using the
appliance.

ª This appliance is designed to be operated by

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

ª Any electrical work required to install this

appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.

ª This product should be serviced by an authorized

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

ª It is dangerous to alter the specifications or

modify this product in any way.

ª Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance

does not stand on the electrical supply cable.

ª The domestic refrigerators and freezers are

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

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

been thawed out.

ª 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 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.

ª 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.

ª This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken

when moving it.

ª Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed

straight from the appliance.

ª 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.

ª This appliance does not contain gasses which could

damage the ozone la yer, in either its r efrigerant circuit or
insulation materials; it must ne vertheless be disposed of
in a proper manner , in accordance with r egulations for
protection of the environment.

ª Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should

be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.

ª 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.

ª Parts which heat up should not be exposed.

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

ª Before any cleaning or maintenance work is

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

ª 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.

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INSTALLATION

If this model, equipped with a magnetic door lock,
replaces an old appliance with a catch, ensure that
the latter cannot be used before discarding it to
prevent children being trapped inside.

Positioning

The appliance should be installed well away from
sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct
sunlight etc.; best performance is obtained with
ambient temperature between +18

°C and +38°C.

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 auto­transformer 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 EEC directive
number 87/308 of 2/6/87 relative to radio
interference suppression.

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

- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low V oltage Directive) and
subsequent modifications;

- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.

Cleaning the inside

Before using, clean all inside parts with warm water
and neutral soap to remove the typical new smell.
Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive detergent or
powders as these can damage the finish.

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Instructions for totally built-in appliances

Dimensions of the recess

Height of housing mm 1225
Depth of housing mm 550
Width of housing mm 560

The appliance’s door has been locked in position for
transport by means of pins on both sides. According to
the door opening direction, remove relevant pins at the
top and at the bottom.

For appropriate venting, follow indications in
Fig. 1.

Fig. 1

Push appliance into the housing until stop strip (A)
touches the kitchen unit.

Fig. 2

D028

min.
cm

2

200

50-min. cm2 200

A

D022

C

D

D455

D456

B

Open the door and push the appliance against the
side of kitchen furniture opposite to that of
appliance hinges.
Fasten the appliance with 4 screws provided in the
kit included with the appliance. Snap vent grill (C)
and hinge cover (D) into position.

Fig. 3

Press in the joint covers between the appliance and
the kitchen furniture.

Fig. 4

Apply covers (B) on joint cover lugs and into hinge
holes.

Fig. 5

D110

6

Position the two runners (H) at the top and bottom
of the inside of the kitchen unit as shown in Fig. 6
and mark the position of the external holes.
After preparing the holes, screw the runners to the
kitchen unit door using 3.5x16 mm screws.

Fig. 6

Open both the appliance door and that of the
kitchen unit to approx. 90

°

.
Place the little plates over the runners. Hold the
doors of the appliance and the unit together and
mark the holes.

Fig. 7

20mm

H

8mm

PR34

PR35

D094

Remove the little plates and make the holes with a
diam. of 2 mm. Replace the little plates over the
runners and screw in the screws provided (3.5x16
mm).
For the alignment of the kitchen unit door, if
necessary, use the clearance size of the slotted
holes.
At the end of the procedure, check that the doors of
the appliance and the kitchen unit open properly.

Fig. 8

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USE

D040

D007

D009

Operation - regulating the temperature

Turn the thermostat dial, positioned at the top right
of the compartment, clockwise to the required
position (beyond the «
most suitable setting is between 2 and 4.
The temperature is automatically regulated; it can
be increased by turning the dial towards the lower
numbers and vice versa.
When selecting the correct position, remember that
the internal temperature depends on the following
factors: ambient temperature, how often the door is
opened, the amount of food stored, where the
appliance is installed.

To switch off, turn the dial until it coincides with the
«O» symbol.

If the ambient temperature is high 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 for automatic defrosting and
consequently a saving in electricity consumption.

O» position «STOP»); the

Movable shelves

Fig. 9

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

Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of various sizes,
the door shelves can be adjusted in height.
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 (Fig. 10).

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.

To help you use your refrigerator correctly , here are
some more useful hints:

Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & wild fowl): wrap in
polythene bags and place on top of the salad crisper
and, for safety, only store in this way one or two
days at the most.

Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the bottom salad crisper.

Butter & 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.

Fig. 10

For more thorough cleaning, the top door shelf can
be removed by pulling it in the direction of the
arrows, then refitting it in position (Fig. 11).

Fig. 11

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Defrosting

The refrigerating compartment evaporator is
automatically defrosted every time the compressor
stops. The water drains out through a channel and
is collected in a container at the back above the
compressor where it evaporates.

It is important to periodically clean the defrosting
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigeration
compartment channel (Fig. 12) to prevent the water
overflowing and dripping onto the food inside.

Use the special cleaner provided, which you will find
already inserted into the discharge hole.

Fig. 12

D037

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MAINTENANCE

D025

If a fault occurs, check the following before calling
the Servicing Department:

The light does not come on when you open the door.

Check that the bulb is powered. If the electricity
supply is OK, replace the bulb.

The compressor does not work.

Check that it is powered. Check that the thermostat
is in operative mode.

The compressor runs continuously.

The thermostat is set too high.

Traces of water on the bottom of the refrigeration
compartment.

Check that the defrosting water discharge hole is
not obstructed (Fig. 12).

If the fault persists after carrying out the above
checks, call your nearest Servicing Centre.

For quick service it is important when telephoning
to give the number of the model and the serial
number, both of which can be found on the serial
number plate inside at the bottom left of the
appliance.

Unplug the appliance before carrying out any
maintenance operation.

Periodic cleaning

Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate
of soda.

Periods of non-use

If you are not using the appliance for any length of
time, the following precautions should be taken:
unplug the appliance; take all food out; defrost and
clean the inside and all the accessories; leave the
door ajar so that air can circulate inside in order to
prevent unpleasant smells forming.

Replacing the interior light bulb

The light inside the refrigerator compartment is
easy to get at through the opening in the light
holder.
If the light does not go 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.

Fig. 13

SERVICING