Zanussi ZF4ASIL4 User Manual

REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

214.3612.88

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Contents

Instructions for the User

Safety Instructions 4
Control Panel 5
Using the Appliance 6

Before Use 6
Starting the Appliance 6
Freezer Compartment 6
Freezing Fresh Food 6
Frozen Food Storage 6
Refrigerator Compartment 6

Food Storage 7

Energy Saving Advice 7
In the Event of a Power Failure 7

Maintenance and Cleaning 8
Something Not Working 9
Normal Operating Sounds 10
Service & Spare Parts 10
Customer Care Department 10
Guarantee Conditions 11

Instructions for the Installer

Technical Specifications 12
Installation 12
Electrical Connection 13

Electrical Requirements 13

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• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the fre-

ezer compartment as they can burst as the con­tents freeze.

• Manufacturers recommended food storage
times should be adhered to. Refer to the rele­vant instructions.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the frid­ge / freezer.

Maintenance and Cleaning

• Before cleaning, always switch off the applian-

ce 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 authori-

sed 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 malfunction. Contact your local
Zanussi Service Force Centre.

Disposing of Old Appliances

• Remove the doors to prevent small children

being trapped in side. Cut off and dispose of
the plug and cable.

• Use an authorised disposal site.

Safety Instructions

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. If the supply cable is dama­ged, it must be replaced by a cable available from
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. Whe-

never 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 insta-

llation before it is turned on, in order to allow the
refrigerant to settle.

Child Safety

• Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or

play with the product.

• Keep all packaging material away from children.

During Use

• This appliance is designed for domestic use only,

specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
It is not intended for commercial or industrial use.

• 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 refrige­rator.

• Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has tha-

wed out.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the free-

zer compartment.

• Ice lollies can cause frost/freezer burns if consu-

med straight from the freezer compartment.

• Do not remove items from the freezer compartment

if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause
skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you unders­tand them all before installing or using this appliance. If you are unsure of the mea­nings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.

Keep this instruction book
for future reference and
ensure it is passed on to
any new owner

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Control and Use

Control

Temperature Regulator for
Refrigerator:

«A»

Allows to adjust the temperature inside the refrigera­tor according to use and external conditions.

• Pos. 1 = Minimum cold.

• Pos. 6 = Maximum cold.

• Pos. 0 = Motor disconnected.

Interior light:

Comes on when opening the door of the refrigera­ting compartment.
When changing the light bulb, first remove the pro­tective cover «X» after pull out the screw “Y” .

Dinamic Refrigeration (DAC):

Its use is particularly suitable:

• In hot weather (ambient temperature of over 25º)
and when a lot of foodstuffs have just been stored.

• In damp atmospheres (if a lot of frost forms on the
back wall of the refrigerator cabinet or droplets of
water appear on the shelves).

To operate, press the switch.
The DAC Dynamic Refrigeration system improves
the performance of the fridge compartment as can be
seen by:

· Faster cooling

· A more uniform temperature distribution

NOTE: When the DAC is operating on, cold produc­tion is heightened, so the refrigerator temperature
control must be set to to avoid excessive
cold.

Inner Door Compartments Position

The door compartments can be pulled up and remo­ved and inserted at other positions as needed.

Shelves Position

The storage shelves can be adjusted to various
heights.

Vegetable Drawer

The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and
vegetables.
There is a separator inside the drawer that can be
placed in different positions to allow for the
subdivision best suited to personal needs.
The drawer incorporates a device with slits
(adjustable by means of a sliding lever), which
makes it possible to regulate the temperature in the
vegetable drawer(s).
Close the slots to obtain a warmer temperature and
greater humidity.
Open the slots (Pos. ON) to obtain a cooler tempera­ture and less humidity.

X

Y

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ON

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Using the Appliance

This appliance is designed for domestic use
only, specifically for storage of edible foodstuffs.

This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperatures
(surrounding air temperature) between 10°C (50°F) and 43°C
(109,4°F).
If these temperatures are exceeded i.e. colder or warmer, the
appliance may not operate correctly.

Before Use

Remove all transit packaging.
Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a lit­tle bicarbonate of soda added (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not
use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the applian­ce thoroughly.

Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polis­hes or products containing alcohol.

Starting the Appliance

1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after installation.

2. Insert plug into mains socket. Turn to intermediate position

the knobs of the «temperature regulator» «A» (See Control
And Use paragraph).

3. To ensure safe food storage, allow the appliance to opera-

te with the doors closed for at least 3 hours, before loading
with food.

Freezer Compartment

The freezer will store frozen food at -18°C or colder allowing for
long-term frozen food storage and freezing of fresh food.

Freezing Fresh Food

The maximum quantity of food that can be frozen in 24 hours
is shown on the rating plate and in the technical specifications
section of this instruction book.

Frozen Food storage

The freezer will store frozen food at -18°C or colder allowing for
long term frozen food storage and freezing of fresh food.

Pre packed commercially frozen food should be stored in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions for a 4 star fro­zen food compartment and should be put in the freezer as soon
as possible after purchase. Your freezer provides for long-term
storage which generally means up to 3 months but the length
of the time can vary and it is important to follow the recom­mended times shown on packets of commercially frozen food.

Refrigerator Compartment

This compartment is designed to store drinks and fresh
food. The inner temperature is normally uniform and is
kept cool by cold circulating air. Try to avoid putting food
products flush against the air vents at the back of the frid­ge as this could cause the foods to freeze.

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Food Storage

Energy Saving Advice

• Do not install the cabinet close to sources of heat,

such as a cooker, dishwasher or radiator.

• Locate the appliance in a cool well-ventilated room

and make sure that the air openings of the cabinet
are not obstructed.

• Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by pac-

king all foodstuffs into airtight packages before pla­cing them in the freezer.

• Always leave warm food to cool down to room tem-

perature before placing in the fridge or freezer.

• Food that is to be frozen (when cool) should be pla-

ced in the fridge before being transferred to the fre­ezer.

• Do not put any hot food into the fridge or freezer.

• Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This will ensure

safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of the
refrigeration unit.

• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods,

or opening the door too frequently as warm air will
enter the cabinet, and cause the compressor to
switch on unnecessarily often.

• Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the

door from closing properly.

• To obtain the best results from your appliance, neit-

her hot foods nor liquids, which may evaporate
should be placed in the larder compartment.

• Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it

straight away. The use of an insulated container is
advisable. When you arrive home place the frozen
food in the freezer immediately.

• Keep the time between buying chilled food and pla-

cing it in your fridge as short as possible.

• Do not push food together too much; try to allow air

to circulate around each item.

• Do not store food uncovered.

• Wrap the food up properly or place it in airtight con-

tainers before putting it into the fridge freezer.

• Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated

and labeled and used in date order to ensure
that food is consumed at its best.

• Remove suspect food from your fridge freezer

and clean, refer to ‘Maintenance and Cleaning’.

• Do not put any newly introduced food for free-

zing near to already frozen food

• Food and drinks, which have a strong odor,

may affect other foods and drinks if not stored
correctly.

In the Event of a Power
Failure

If there is a power failure during the storage of fro­zen foods, keep the door closed. If the temperatu­re within your freezer should rise do not refreeze
the food without checking its condition. The follo­wing guidelines should assist you.

Ice Cream: Once thawed should be discarded.
Fruit and Vegetables: If soft should be cooked

and used up.
Bread and Cakes: Can be refrozen without dan­ger.
Shellfish: Should be refrigerated and used up
quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be refrige­rated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat: Can be re-frozen providing
there are ice crystals remaining within them.
Small Joints: Should be cooked and then re-fro­zen as cooked dishes.

Chicken:

Should be cooked and re-frozen as a fresh dish.

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Defrosting of the freezer

The inner walls of the freezer become gradually
covered with a layer of frost keeping in mind not to
open the door frequently and keeping the food
wrapped up in closed bags.
Whenever the thickness of ice reaches 5 mm. the
frost should be removed. Here to proceed as
follows:

1... Remove all food staffand place it in the coolest
possible place.

2... Never pull up the sticked ice, you must wait
untill it is melted, when the ice is soft you can
remove it by helping yourself with a plastic ice­scraper, never use sharp objects, or heating
households because the appliance could be
seriusly damaged.

3... Once removed the ice clean and dry the inside
with a soft piece of cloth.

4... You can plug it in again.

Defrosting of the refrigerator

Frost is automatically eliminated in the refrigerator.
Clean regularly the water drain opening «G».

When the appliance is not in use

When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all of
the food and clean the inside of the appliance.
Switch off the appliance and leave the door ajar to
prevent unpleasant smells.

Maintenance and
Cleaning

Before any maintenance or cleaning work
is carried out DISCONNECT the applian­ce from the ELECTRICITY supply.

External Cleaning

Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.

Do not use abrasive products.
There may be sharp edges on the under­side of the product so care should be
taken when cleaning.

Ensure the vents at the back of the appliance are clear
of dust and debris etc.

Internal Cleaning

Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and
bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or cleaning products containing
bleach or alcohol.

Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensu­re they are clean and free from debris.

Cleaning the Condenser

Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases
energy consumption. For this reason carefully clean
the condenser at the rear of the appliance once a year
with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.

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Something Not Working

If your appliance is not operating correctly, carry out the following checks before contacting your local Service
Force Centre.
Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or ins­tallation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.

Symptom Cause Solution

Interior Light (refrigerator) • Appliance is not plugged in • Plug in the appliance
does not work • The appliance is not switched on • Switch on the appliance

• There is no power to the appliance • Check the main fuse box in the
house

• The bulb is not fitted correctly or • Refit the bulb or replace with a

has fused. new bulb

The appliance does not cool • The doors have not been closed • Close the doors

down sufficiently properly

• A door has been opened frequently • Avoid frequent opening of the
doors

• The temperature control knob is • Reset as required

not set correctly

• Food has been introduced into the • The appliance will cool down in

appliance due course.

Food is freezing in the fridge • The temperature control knob • Reset as required

is incorrectly set

• Food is too close to ventilation • Reposition food, leaving a gap.

holes at the back
The motor works • Temperature control knob is • Change the setting
continuously. incorrectly set

• The doors are not properly closed • Close the doors

• Doors have been opened frequently • Avoid frequent opening of the doors

• Food has recently been introduced • The appliance will cool down in
into the appliance due course.

• The condenser is dirty • Clean (read the Maintenance &

Cleaning section).
Water/condensation in the • Wet vegetables have been put • This may occur from time to time
vegetable drawer into the box
Condensation on the • High humidity level in the room. • It does not affect the performance
outside of the cabinet of the appliance. Increase the

room ventilation.
Doors do not close • The appliance is not level • Level the appliance correctly

• The doors are incorrectly aligned • Re-align the doors

• Food is preventing the doors • Re-position food
shutting

Noises • The appliance may not be level • Level the appliance

• Something may be vibrating inside • Check the contents and shelves

are properly positioned.

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Normal Operating Sounds

1. Temperature control

May cause clicking sounds when the system is connected or disconnected.

2. Cooling system

The injected cooling gas may produce a gurgling sound while passing through the tubes.

3. Motor

May cause a humming noise and or slight knocking sound.

4. Fans

You may occasionally hear the fans working. This is normal; the fans help to ensure the air circulates
more effectively.

Service and Spare Parts

In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local
Service Force Centre by telephoning:

08705 929929

Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area.

For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit
the website at www

.serviceforce.co.uk

Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details under the heading «Something Not Wor­king».
When you contact the Service Centre you will need to give the following details.

1. Your name, address and postcode

2. Your telephone number

3. Clear and concise details of the fault

4. The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate)

5. The purchase date

Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in-guarantee ser­vice calls.

Customer Care Department

For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi Electrolux appliance or for further information on Zanussi Electrolux
products, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our
website at www.zanussi-electrolux.co.uk

Customer Care Department
Zanussi Electrolux
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ
08705 727727 *

* Calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.

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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

Standard guarantee conditions

We, Zanussi Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of purchase this ZANUSSI ELECTROLUX
appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we
will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition
that:

• The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.

• The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufactu-

rer's instructions.

• The appliance has not been serviced, maintained repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not

authorized by us.

• All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service Force Centre.

• Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company's property.

• This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.

Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these
hours in which case a premium will be charged.

Exclusions

This guarantee does not cover:

• Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs

or removable parts of glass or plastic.

• Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance, which is improperly installed, or calls to appliances outsi-

de the United Kingdom.

• Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those, which are subject to rental agre-

ements.

• Products of Zanussi Electrolux manufacture which are not marketed by Zanussi Electrolux.

European Guarantee

If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home
subject to the following qualifications:

• The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.

• The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country

of use for this brand or range of products.

• This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.

• Your new home is within European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area. The product is installed

and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a normal household.

• The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.

• Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre, listed below, to give them details of

your new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able
to look after you and your appliance.

France Senlis [phone]
Germany Nuremberg [phone]
Italy Pordenone [phone]
Sweden Stockholm [phone]
UK Slough [phone]

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Tecnical Features

This appliance complies with the following CEE Directives:
– 73/23 CEE of 19/02/73 (low voltage directive) and subsequent modifications.
– 89/336 CEE del 03/05/89 (electromagnetic compatibility directive) and subsequent modifications.

DATA IN AGREEMENT WITH «UNE» REQUIREMENTS

Rising Time (h) 25

Dimensions in mm
height 1655
width 695
depth 670

The reamaining data can be obtained from the rating plate located inside the fridge part.

Installation

Positioning

• Place the refrigerator away from direct sunlight
and heat sources.

• Maintain recommended ventilation

• Make sure the refrigerator is accurately levelled
turning the adjustable feet in order to avoid vibra­tions and noises.

• This is a built in design to be aligned with other
furniture

• The appliance must be located in places of maxi­mum temperature as follows:

SN +10 hasta +32ºC
N +16 hasta +32ºC
ST +18 hasta +38ºC
T +18 hasta +43ºC

If the temperature are higher than these both
above mentioned, the functions of appliance coudl
result reduced.

Cleaning the interior

• Do not use alcohol or any cleanig product contai­ning alcohol because it can damage the cabinet.

• Before using the appliance for the first time wash
the interior whith luke warm water and some neu­tral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a
brand-new product arid then dry thoroughly.

• Do not use detergents or abrasive powders as
these will damage the finish.

• Remove security used for transportation.

Starting – up

• Plug the appliance into the mains.

• Make sure the inner light turns on when opening
the door.

• Turn to intermediate position the knobs of the
«temperature regulator» «A» (See Control And
Use paragraph).

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Electrical Connection

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

This appliance must be earthed.

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

Electrical Requirements

Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply
voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance
rating plate.

The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In
the event of having to change the fuse in the plug sup­plied, a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must
be used.
Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason,
the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:

Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live

The wire coloured green and yellow must be connec­ted to the terminal marked with the letter ‘E’ or by the
earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the ter­minal marked ‘N’ or coloured black.
The wire coloured brown must be connected to the ter­minal marked ‘L’ or coloured red.
Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands
of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure
over the outer sheath.

Important

If the mains supply cable is damaged, it must be repla­ced by a cable available from your local Service Force
Centre.

© Electrolux plc 2004