Zanussi ZEF110W User Manual
2222701-92
FREEZER
ZEF 110 W
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
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General Safety
¥ This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorised
technicians.
¥ 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 boilers.
¥ Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.
¥ Do not use other electrical appliances (such as
ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances.
During Use
¥ This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is
not intended for commercial or industrial use.
¥ Attention! The worktop of this appliance is heat
resistant at max 70¡C.
¥ Containers with flammable gases or liquids can
leak at low temperatures. Do not store any
containers with flammable materials, such as spray
cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the
freezer.
¥ Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has
thawed out.
¥ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer compartment.
¥ Ice lollies can cause Ôfrost/freezer burnsÕ if
consumed straight from the freezer.
¥ Do not remove items from the freezer compartment
if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause
skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
¥ Placing frozen goods on the top of the appliance
can lead to the accumulation of condensation in
the cavity of the storage tray through contact with
the cold. Electronic components are housed within
this cavity. If condensation should drip onto these
components, the appliance could be damaged by a
short circuit. For this reason do not place frozen
goods on top of the appliance.
¥ Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer
as they can burst when the contents freeze.
Prior to Installation
¥ Check the appliance for transport damage. Under
no circumstance should a damaged appliance be
installed. In the event of damage please contact
your retailer.
Installation
¥ This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
¥ It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.
¥ Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by a cable available from the
manufacturer or your local Service Force Centre.
¥ Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
¥ Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Whenever possible, the back of the appliance
should be close to a wall, but leaving the required
distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation
instructions.
¥ The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on, in order to allow
the refrigerant to settle.
Refrigerant
¥ The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained
within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a
natural gas with a high level of environmental
compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
¥ During transportation and installation of the
appliance, be certain that none of the components
of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
¥ If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
- avoid open flames and sources of ignition.
- thoroughly ventilate the room in which the
appliance is situated.
Child Safety
¥ Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or
play with the product.
¥ There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging
material away from children!
Important Safety Instructions
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before
installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any
of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
¥ ManufacturersÕ recommended storage times should
be adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
¥ Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance
and disconnect from the electrical supply.
¥ When unplugging always pull the plug from the
mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
Servicing
¥ This product should be serviced by an authorised
engineer 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
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service
Force Centre.
At the end of the Appliance Life
¥ When disposing of your appliance use an
authorised disposal site.
¥ Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.
Contents
Instructions for the User
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Freezer controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Starting your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Temperature control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Warning light (red) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Frozen food storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Freezing calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Thawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Ice making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Health and Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Internal cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
External cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
When the appliance is not in use . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Something Not Working? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Service and Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Customer Care Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Instructions for the Installer
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Door Reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
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Operation
Before use
Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the
appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of
soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or
detergent as the smell may linger. Dry thoroughly.
➀
➁
➂
➃➄ ➅
➀
Pilot light (green)
➁
Thermostat control knob
➂
Fast-freezing indicator light (yellow)
➃
Push button for fast-freezing and for stopping the
audible signal (warning light on)
➄
Symbol for audible alarm (temperature warning)
➅
Warning light (red)
Freezer controls
Starting your appliance
Insert the plug into the wall socket. The appliance
can be activated by turning the thermostat knob
➁
beyond the Ò-16¡CÓ position. When the pilot light
➀
is illuminated this shows that the appliance is on.
The freezer is switched off by turning knob ➁to
position Ç●È.
When first switching on the appliance,the
fast freeze function will automatically
switch on. It will remain on for 5 hours and
automatically switch off at the end of this
time. This function can manually be
switched off at any time by pressing the
fast freeze button ➃.
Temperature control
The temperature inside the freezer is regulated by a
thermostat with 5 temperature positions and one
ÇOFFÈ (●) position.
Position Ç-16¡CÈ = minimum cold
Position Ç-24¡CÈ = maximum cold
Turn the thermostat control knob to the required
position.
An intermediate position (-18¡C) is usually the most
suitable, although the temperature will be affected
by:
¥
Room temperature
¥ How often the door is opened
Warning light (red)
If the temperature warning light ➅lights up, it
indicates that the temperature within the freezer has
reached a level where safe food storage is no longer
ensured (warmer than -12¡C).
When the freezer is first switched on, the warning
light will stay on until the temperature has dropped to
a safe level for the storage of frozen food.
Temperature acoustic alarm
This appliance incorporates an alarm which gives off
an audible signal whenever the warning light comes
on. This signal can be temporarily stopped by
depressing the push button for fast-freezing ➃. The
fast-freezing push button can be released as soon as
the warning light is off.
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¥ How much food is stored
¥ Position of the appliance
In determining the correct temperature control setting
all these factors have to be considered and some
experimentation may be necessary.
To obtain a lower temperature, turn the thermostat
control to the higher numbers; to obtain a higher
temperature turn the control to the lower numbers.
When altering the temperature setting, allow 24
hours for the temperature to stablise before making
further changes.
°C
-16
-24
-18
-20-22
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To remove the drawers, proceed as follows: pull the
drawer out until it comes to a stop, then tilt it upwards
(see figure).
Freezing fresh food
In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 20 kg of
fresh food.
Activate fast freeze by depressing the fast-freeze
button ➃- for more than one second - 24 hours
before you want to freeze your fresh food, the yellow
light ➂illuminates. This time can be shortened,
depending on the quantity of food to be frozen.
After the time has elapsed place the food to be
frozen in the appliance's two top compartments; if
freezing only a small amount of food, use the top
compartment.
In the top compartment, products must only be
stacked up to the mark on the cabinet wall so as to
ensure that air circulation is not obstructed.
You should never freeze more than 20 Kg. of
fresh food at anyone time.
Once the food is completely frozen (which could take
up to 24 hours) the fast freeze function can be ended
manually by depressing the button ➃again for more
than one second. The yellow light goes out. If the fast
freeze function is not ended manually, the appliance
electronics switch off the fast freeze function after 48
hours. The yellow light ➂goes out.
Distribute the frozen food packages in the other
compartments, so that the two top compartments can
be used for a further freezing operation. Only freeze
top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned foodstuffs.
Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is
already frozen.
During the freezing process, ensure that the freezer
door remains closed.
Frozen food storage
When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has
been out of use for some time, we advise you to run
your appliance for at least two hours in the Çfast
freezeÈ mode before storing frozen food.
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
we strongly recommend that you make sure that the
commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately
stored by the retailer and, furthermore, be sure that
these frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the
foodstore to the consumer in the shortest possible
time (a temperature increase of the frozen food could
shorten its storage period).
It is also advisable not to exceed the storage period
indicated by the producer of the food.
Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it
open longer than is absolutely necessary.
Important
Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks
etc.), in the freezer compartment.
Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after
removal from the freezer, can possibly result in
a low temperature skin burn.
Do not remove items from the freezer if your
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin
abrasions or "frost/freezer burns".
If there is a power failure during the storage of
frozen food, do not open the door during the
whole time of the power failure. If the freezer is
fully loaded, the frozen food will not be
affected if the power cut is of short duration;
otherwise, it is recommended to consume the
food within a very short time.
Freezing calendar
The symbols on the drawers show different types of
frozen goods.
The numbers indicate storage times in months for
the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the
upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is
valid depends on the quality of the foods and pretreating before freezing.
Thawing
Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in
the fridge or at room temperature depending on the
time available. Small food items may even be cooked
from frozen; in this case cooking will take longer. Any
frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally
should either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown
away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has
not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and
then refrozen.
Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen.
In the event of a power failure the
appliance automatically starts again in fast
freeze mode. If the fast freeze function is
not ended manually, the appliance
electronics switch off the fast freeze
function after 5 hours. The yellow light
➂
goes out.
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Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when
the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing
at the rear, to the fixed freezer shelves.
When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being
pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or
pulsating noise from the compressor.
A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will
hear a faint ÔclickÕ when the thermostat cuts in and
out.
Ice making
Fill each compartment of the ice tray 3/4 full with
water and place it in the freezer. To release the ice
cubes, twist the tray along its length. Never use a
sharp instrument to remove ice from the tray.
Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared foods. This
together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and
storage of food is even more important than ever.
The following tips should help you to ensure that the food in your home is in as perfect condition as
possible.
Health and Safety Guidelines
¥ Keep the freezer door closed as much as possible.
¥ Do not push food together too much, try to allow air
to circulate around each item.
¥ Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
NOT place in the freezer until cool. (Leave food in
a place as cool as possible in order that it can then
be placed in the refrigerator as soon as possible).
¥ Do not store food uncovered.
¥ The best way to defrost food is to put it in the
refrigerator to thaw slowly.
¥ Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and
labelled and used in date order to ensure that food
is consumed at its best.
¥ It is important that food is used before its Òbest
beforeÓ date.
¥ Always wash your hands with soapy water and dry
them with a clean towel before handling food.
¥ Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross
contamination by not using the same work surface
or knife, without washing them thoroughly in
between.
¥ The foods to be frozen must be fresh and of the
best quality.
¥ The size of each pack should be small enough to
ensure that it is used in one go. Small packs freeze
more quickly and uniformly and give better results.
¥ Frozen food, once thawed, must not be refrozen.
Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food,
salt reduces the storage time.
¥ Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and
provide an airtight seal.
¥ Packaging which is swollen or has traces of
refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate
that the product has not been kept at a suitable
temperature and that it may have lost its original
quality. Partially thawed food must not be refrozen,
it must be consumed within 24 hours. Never
exceed the storage time indicated.
¥ Never place hot food, bottles or cans of fizzy drink
in the freezer as they may explode. Containers with
a lid must not be filled to the brim.
¥ Do not open the door or place extra fresh food in
the freezer next to food which is already frozen as
this could cause the temperature of the frozen food
to rise and its quality and storage life to reduce.
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