Zanussi ZFR67 User Manual

FREEZER

ZFR 67

INS TRUCTION BOOKLET

2222 084-31

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information.

This information has been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the appliance.

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.

¥ Care must be taken to 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 special 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.

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.

Child Safety

¥ Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or

play with the product.

¥ Keep all packaging well away from children.

General Safety

¥ This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its

cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized 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

cookers, 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.

¥ Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has

thawed out.

¥ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the

freezer.

¥ Do not remove items from the freezer if your

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

¥ Ice lollies can cause Ôfrost/freezer burnsÕ if

consumed straight from the freezer.

¥ ManufacturersÕ storage recommendations should

be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

¥ The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves

in this appliance contain channels through which the refrigerant passes. If these are punctured this will cause substantial damage to the appliance and result in food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Under NO circumstances should solid ice be forced off the lining or shelves. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw, when defrosting the appliance. See Defrost Instructions.

Maintenance and Cleaning

¥ Switch off and unplug the appliance before

carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work.

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 machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Force Centre and always insist on genuine spare parts.

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

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Instructions for the User

Important Safety Information

Description of the Appliance

Operation

Before use 5

Control panel 5

Start your appliance 5

Temperature control 5

Freezing fresh food 5

Frozen food storage 6

Thawing 6

Making ice cubes 6

Normal operating sounds 7

Hints and tips

Maintenance and Cleaning

Internal cleaning 8

External cleaning 8

When the appliance is not in use 8

Defrosting 8

Something Not Working

Service and Spare Parts

Customer Care Department

Guarantee Conditions

Instructions for the Installer

Technical Specification

Installation

Positioning 15

Rear Spacers 15

Electrical Connection

Door Reversal

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

FAST FREEZE

A - Freezer controls

B - Freezer calendar (recommended storage times for frozen foods)

C - Compartments for frozen food storage

D - Compartments for freezing fresh foods

OPERATION

Before using

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.

Control Panel

DCB

A - Fast freeze knob

B - Thermostat control

C - Pilot light - Green

D - Fast freeze light - Amber

E - Alarm light - Red

Start your appliance

Insert the plug into the wall socket. The pilot light (C) will light up to show that the appliance is on.

Temperature control

The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the thermostat situated at the top of the cabinet.

To operate the freezer proceed as follows:

Turn the thermostat control beyond the ÇOÈ position.

When you first start the freezer, we suggest that you turn the thermostat control to a medium setting, between 3 and 4. For easier turning of this control, use a small coin.The internal temperature of the freezer is automatically adjusted by the thermostat to ensure safe food storage.

However, if the appliance is working in unfavourable room conditions such as

- poor ventilation,

- high temperature,

- frequent door openings,

it may be necessary to select a more suitable setting.

To obtain a colder temperature, turn the thermostat control to the higher number; to obtain a warmer temperature turn the control to the lower number.

Control Panel

A. Fast freeze control knob

When you place fresh food in the appliance, turn the fast freeze control knob to ÒSÓ.

B. Thermostat control knob

Turn the thermostat control clockwise to required setting, which is normally between 3-4.

C. Pilot light

The operation light is illuminated continuously, to show that the appliance is on.

D. Fast freeze light

The fast freeze light is illuminated, to show that the fast freeze function is working.

E. Alarm light

If the alarm light (E) lights up, it indicates that the temperature within the freezer has reached a level where the safe food storage is no longer ensured.

When the freezer is first switched on, the alarm light will stay on until the temperature has dropped to a safe level for the storage of frozen food.

Freezing fresh food

In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 20 kg of fresh food.

When you first start the freezer or after a period of non-use, turn the fast freeze knob to ÇSÈ 24 hours before you want to freeze your food (the yellow light (D) lights up).

If the freezer is already in operation, the fast-freeze knob should be activated about 2-3 hours before freezing fresh food.

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 compartments of the freezer (see the diagram) as these are the coldest parts.

In order to freeze the quantity indicated on the rating plate, arrange the food directly in contact with the cooling surfaces. If the food is frozen in the baskets, the maximum quantity that can be frozen is slightly less. Once the food is completely frozen (which could take up to 24 hours) return the fast freeze switch to the ÇNÈ position; the yellow light (D) goes off.

Distribute the frozen food packages in the other compartments, so that the top compartments can be used for a further freezing operation.

- The food to be frozen must be fresh and of the best quality.

- 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, you should: if large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers and baskets from appliance (except for the last one at the bottom) and place food on the cooling shelves. Pay careful attention not to exceed load limit stated on the side of the upper section (where applicable).

Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer.

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 Iollies, 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 Òfrost/freezer burnsÓ.

Important

In the event of a power cut do not open the door. The food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and if the freezer is full. Should the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must not be re-frozen.

Making ice cubes

The appliance is provided with one or more plastic ice cube trays.

Fill the tray(s) 3/4 full to give the ice space to expand and place them in one of the freezer compartment.

To release the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight twist. Do not use sharp or metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer.

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.

Meat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the refrigerator compartment and small pieces of meat can even be cooked while still frozen, but you must ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through.

Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling water; ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in the oven in their aluminium wrapping.

A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing any type of frozen or deep-frozen food: follow the oven instructions, particularly regarding the placement of aluminium wrapping or containers in the oven.

Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen.

PR176/1

10 kg

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