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ZFC26400WA

EN User Manual 2

Chest Freezer

FR Notice d'utilisation 13

Congélateur coffre

DE Benutzerinformation 25

Gefriertruhe

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages 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 between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very

extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.

• 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

– By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and other

residential type environments

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

INTERNAL LIGHTING

WARNING! Risk of electric shock.

• The type of lamp used for this appliance is for household appliances only. Do not use it for house lighting.

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.

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.

POSITIONING

This appliance can be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoor where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:

Climate

class

SN +10°C to + 32°C N +16°C to + 32°C

Ambient temperature

Climate

21 3

class

Ambient temperature

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.

The plug should be accessible after installation.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

• Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply.

OPERATION

CONTROL PANEL

• 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 qualified electrician.

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

• This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS

The airflow behind the appliance must be sufficient.

1. Put the freezer in horizontal position on a firm

surface. The cabinet must be on all four feet.

2. Make sure that the clearance between the

appliance and rear wall is 5 cm.

3. Make sure that the clearance between the

appliance and the sides is 5 cm.

Temperature regulator

Power indicator light

High temperature alarm light

A. Temperature Regulator B. Half Loaded position C. Full Loaded position

SWITCHING ON

1. Insert the plug into the wall socket.

2. Turn the Temperature Regulator to the Full

Loaded position and let the appliance run for 24 hours to allow the correct temperature to be reached before placing food inside. The power indicator light will light up.

3. Adjust the Temperature Regulator according to the quantity of the stored foods.

SWITCHING OFF

Turn the Temperature regulator to the "0" position.

TEMPERATURE REGULATION

The temperature within the appliance is controlled by the Temperature Regulator situated on the control panel.

To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

• to obtain a lower temperature inside the

appliance, turn the Temperature Regulator clockwise.

• to obtain a higher temperature inside the

appliance, turn the Temperature Regulator counterclockwise .

DAILY USE

In case of freezing less food volumes, the Half Loaded setting is the most suitable. In case of freezing large amounts of food, the Full Loaded setting is the most suitable (refer to "Switching on").

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

• room temperature

• how often the lid is opened

• the quantity of food stored

• the location of the appliance.

HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM

An increase in the temperature in the freezer (for example due to a power failure) is indicated by switching on of the Alarm light .

During the alarm phase, do not place food inside the freezer.

When normal conditions are restored, the Alarm light will switch off automatically.

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

FREEZING FRESH FOOD

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.

The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate (refer to "Technical data").

The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen.

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 24 hours Temperature Regulator to the Full Loaded position.

CAUTION! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooling).

OPENING AND CLOSING THE LID

CAUTION! Never pull the handle with

immense force.

As the lid is equipped with a tightly closing seal, it is not easy to reopen it shortly after closing (due to the vacuum formed inside). Wait for few minutes before reopening the appliance.

The vacuum valve will help you to open the lid.

FREEZING CALENDAR

The symbols 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

A B

230

806606 946 1061

1201 1336 1611

treating before freezing.

STORAGE BASKETS

Hang the baskets on the upper edge of the freezer (A) or place them inside the freezer (B). Turn and fix the handles for these two positions as shown in the picture.

HINTS AND TIPS

The following pictures show how many baskets can be placed inside the various freezer models.

The baskets will slide into each other.

You can purchase additional baskets from your local Authorised Service Centre.

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

HINTS FOR FREEZING

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

• The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate.

• The freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period.

• Freeze only 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.

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 store to the freezer in the shortest possible time;

• not open the lid 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.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

CLEANING THE INTERIOR

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

CAUTION! Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, chlorine or oilbased cleaners as they will damage the finish.

PERIODIC CLEANING

CAUTION! Unplug the appliance

before carrying out any maintenance operation.

Do not use detergents, abrasive products, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the inner side of the appliance. Prevent damage to the cooling system. There is no need to clean the compressor area.

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Regularly clean the appliance and the

accessories with warm water and neutral soap. Clean the lid seal carefully.

3. Fully dry the appliance.

4. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket.

5. Switch on the appliance.

DEFROSTING THE FREEZER

CAUTION! Never use sharp metal

tools to scrape off frost as you could damage 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). A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.

The amount of frost on the walls of the appliance will be increased by the high level of the outer environment humidity and if the frozen food is not wrapped properly.

Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 10-15 mm.

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several

layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.

3. Leave the lid open, remove the plug from the defrost water drain and collect all defrost water on a tray.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly and refit the plug.

5. Switch on the appliance.

6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain the

maximum coldness and run the appliance for two or three hours using this setting.

7. Reload the previously removed food into the compartment.

PERIODS OF NON-OPERATION

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

1. Switch off the appliance and disconnect the appliance from electricity supply.

2. Remove all food

3. Defrost and clean the appliance and all

accessories.

4. Leave the lid open to prevent unpleasant smells.

If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

WHAT TO DO IF...

Problem Possible cause Solution

The appliance does not operate.

The mains plug is not connec-

There is no voltage in the

The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not supported

Audible or visual alarm is on. The cabinet has been recently

Large quantities of food to be

The lid has been left open for a

Power indicator light is flashing.

The lid doesn't close completely.

The lid is difficult to open. The lid gaskets are dirty or

The lamp does not work. The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp". The compressor operates con-

tinually.

The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.

ted to the mains socket correctly.

mains socket.

properly.

switched on or the temperature in the appliance is too high.

frozen were inserted at the same time.

long time. An error has occurred in meas-

uring the temperature or the appliance is not working properly.

Food packages are blocking the lid.

There is excessive frost. Eliminate excess frost.

sticky. The valve is blocked. Check the valve.

Temperature is set incorrectly. Refer to "Operation" chapter.

Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly.

Connect to a different electrical mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician.

Check if the appliance stands stable.

Refer to "High Temperature Alarm" and if the problem still occurs contact the nearest Authorized Service Centre.

Wait a few hours and then check the temperature again.

Open the lid only if necessary.

Contact the nearest Authorized Service Centre.

Arrange the packages in the right way, see the sticker in the appliance.

Clean the lid gaskets.

Problem Possible cause Solution

Large quantities of food to be

The room temperature is too

Food placed in the appliance

The lid is not closed properly. Check if the lid closes well and

There is too much frost and ice.

The temperature in the appliance is too low/too high.

The lid is not closed correctly. Refer to "Opening and closing

The products' temperature is

Many products are stored at

The lid has been opened often. Open the lid only if necessary. Products to be frozen are

frozen were inserted at the same time.

high.

was too warm.

The lid is not closed correctly or the gasket is deformed/dirty.

The water drainage plug is not correctly positioned.

Temperature is set incorrectly. Refer to "Operation" chapter. The temperature regulator is

not set correctly.

too high.

the same time. The thickness of the frost is

greater than 4-5 mm.

placed too closely to each other.

Wait a few hours and then check the temperature again.

Refer to climate class chart on the rating plate.

Allow food to cool to room temperature before storing.

the gaskets are undamaged and clean.

Refer to "Opening and closing the lid".

Position the water drainage plug in the correct way.

Set a higher/lower temperature.

the lid". Let the product temperature

decrease to room temperature before storage.

Store less products at the same time.

Defrost the appliance.

Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

If your appliance is still not working properly after making the above checks, contact the nearest Authorised 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 either on the guarantee certificate or on the rating plate located on the external right side of the appliance.

REPLACING THE LAMP

The appliance is equipped with a longlife LED interior light.

It is strongly recommended to use original spare parts only.

Use LED bulbs (E14 base) only. The maximum power is shown on the lamp unit.

WARNING! Do not remove the lamp cover at the time of replacement. Do not operate the freezer if the lamp cover is damaged or missing.

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

2. Replace the used lamp with a new lamp of the same power and specifically designed for household appliances (the maximum power is shown on the lamp cover).

3. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket.

4. Open the lid. Make sure that the lamp comes

on.

TECHNICAL DATA

PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET

Trade Mark Zanussi Model ZFC26400WA PNC920524573 Category 9. Chest freezer Energy efficiency class A+ Energy consumption in kWh per year, based on standard

test results for 24 hours. The actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located

Storage volume in litres, Fridge Storage volume in litres, Star Storage volume in litres, Cellar zone Storage volume in litres, Wine Storage volume in litres, Total 260 Storage volume in litres, Freezer 260 Storage volume in litres, Chiller Storage volume in litres, Other compartments Star rating of freezer compartment with highest storage

volume (l) Design temperature of other compartments > 14 °C (°C),

if any Frost free (Y/N), Fridge Frost free (Y/N), Freezer No Power cut safe in h 32 Freezing capacity in kg/24h 16

252

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Climate class SN-N-ST-T Lowest ambient temperature at which this appliance is in-

tended to be used, in °C Highest ambient temperature at which this appliance is in-

tended to be used, in °C Acoustical noise emissions dB(A) re1 pW 45 Built in appliance Y/N No This appliance is intended to be used exclusively for the

storage of wine Y/N

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL DATA

Height 868 mm Width 946 mm Depth 667,5 mm

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked

Voltage 230 - 240 V Frequency 50 Hz

The technical information is situated in the rating plate, on the external or internal side of the appliance and on the energy label.

with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.

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