Zanussi ZBF11421SV User Manual

USER MANUAL

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ZBF11421SV

EN User Manual

Freezer

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE SAFETY

•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

•Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload the appliance provided that they have been properly instructed.

•This appliance may be used by persons with very extensive and complex disabilities provided that they have been properly instructed.

•Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.

•Do not let children play with the appliance.

•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.

GENERAL SAFETY

•This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

–Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

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–By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and other residential type environments.

•To avoid contamination of food respect the following instructions:

–do not open the door for long periods;

–clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems;

•WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

•WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

•WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

•WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

•Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.

•Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.

•When the appliance is empty for long period, switch it off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent mould from developing within the appliance.

•Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

•Remove all the packaging.

•Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

•Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built-in structure due to safety manner.

•Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.

•Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

•Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance.

•At first installation or after reversing the door wait at least 4 hours before connecting the

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appliance to the power supply. This is to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.

•Before carrying out any operations on the appliance (e.g. reversing the door), remove the plug from the power socket.

•Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs.

•Do not expose the appliance to the rain.

•Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight.

•Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too cold.

•When you move the appliance, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

WARNING! Risk of fire and electric shock.

WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

WARNING! Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.

•The appliance must be earthed.

•Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.

•Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.

•Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical components (e.g. mains plug, mains cable, compressor). Contact the Authorised Service Centre or an electrician to change the electrical components.

•The mains cable must stay below the level of the mains plug.

•Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.

•Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

USE

WARNING! Risk of injury, burns, electric shock or fire.

The appliance contains flammable gas, isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility. Be careful not to

cause damage to the refrigerant circuit containing isobutane.

•Do not change the specification of this appliance.

•Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream makers) in the appliance unless they are stated applicable by the manufacturer.

•If damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit, make sure that there are no flames and sources of ignition in the room. Ventilate the room.

•Do not let hot items to touch the plastic parts of the appliance.

•Do not put soft drinks in the freezer compartment. This will create pressure on the drink container.

•Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance.

•Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.

•Do not touch the compressor or the condenser. They are hot.

•Do not remove or touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are wet or damp.

•Do not freeze again food that has been thawed.

•Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of frozen food.

•Wrap the food in any food contact material before putting it in the freezer compartment.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.

•Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

•This appliance contains hydrocarbons in the cooling unit. Only a qualified person must do the maintenance and the recharging of the unit.

•Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and if necessary, clean it. If the drain is blocked, defrosted water collects in the bottom of the appliance.

SERVICE

•To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre. Use original spare parts only.

•Please note that self-repair or non-professional repair can have safety consequences and might void the guarantee.

•The following spare parts will be available for 7 years after the model has been discontinued: thermostats, temperature sensors, printed circuit boards, light sources, door handles, door hinges, trays and baskets. Please note that

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some of these spare parts are only available to professional repairers, and that not all spare parts are relevant for all models.

•Door gaskets will be available for 10 years after the model has been discontinued.

DISPOSAL

WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation.

•Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.

•Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

•Remove the door to prevent children and pets to be closed inside of the appliance.

•The refrigerant circuit and the insulation materials of this appliance are ozone-friendly.

•The insulation foam contains flammable gas. Contact your municipal authority for information on how to discard the appliance correctly.

•Do not cause damage to the part of the cooling unit that is near the heat exchanger.

INSTALLATION

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

WARNING! Refer to installation instruction document to install your appliance.

WARNING! Fix the appliance in accordance with installation instruction document to avoid a risk of instability of the appliance.

LOCATION

To ensure best performance, install the appliance well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Make sure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet.

POSITIONING

Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated indoors where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance.

Climate	Ambient temperature
class
SN	+10°C to + 32°C
N	+16°C to + 32°C
ST	+16°C to + 38°C
T	+16°C to + 43°C

Some functional problems might occur for some types of models when operating outside of that range. The correct operation can only be guaranteed within the specified temperature range. If you have any doubts regarding where to install the appliance, please turn to the vendor, to our customer service or to the nearest Authorised Service Centre.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

CAUTION! Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

WARNING! This appliance must be earthed.

The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

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