Zanussi ZFX305W User Manual

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User manual

Freezer

ZFX305W

Contents

Safety information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2
Operation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4
First use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4
Daily use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4
Helpful Hints and Tips _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5

Safety information

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use,
before installing and first using the appliance, read this
user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings.
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is impor­tant to ensure that all people using the appliance are thor­oughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save
these instructions and make sure that they remain with the
appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it
through its life will be properly informed on appliance use
and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of
these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not re­sponsible for damages caused by omission.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (in­cluding children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowl­edge, unless they have been given supervision or in­struction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is
risk of suffocation.

• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of
the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the
appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent
playing children to suffer electric shock or to close
themselves into it.

• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to re­place an older appliance having a spring lock (latch)
on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock un­usable before you discard the old appliance. This will
prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

Care and cleaning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5
What to do if… _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6
Technical data _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 8
Installation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 8
Environmental concerns _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11

Subject to change without notice

General safety

Warning!

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

• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or
beverages in a normal household as explained in this
instruction booklet.

• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means
to speed up the thawing process.

• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice
cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, un­less they are approved for this purpose by the manu­facturer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• 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 appli-

ance is situated

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this
product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause
a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

Warning! Any electrical component (power cord,

plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified
service agent or qualified service personnel to avoid haz­ard.

1. Power cord must not be lengthened.

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2. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or
damaged by the back of the appliance. A squash­ed or damaged power plug may overheat and
cause a fire.

3. Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of
the appliance.

4. Do not pull the mains cable.

5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the
power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or
fire.

6. You must not operate the appliance without the
lamp cover (if foreseen) of interior lighting.

• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.

• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer com­partment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could
cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct
sunlight.

• Bulb lamps (if foreseen) used in this appliance are spe­cial purpose lamps selected for household appliances
use only. They are not suitable for household room il­lumination.

Daily Use

• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance.

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance,
because they may explode.

• Do not place food products directly against the air out­let on the rear wall. (If the appliance is Frost Free)

• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been
thawed out.

• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the
frozen food manufacturer's instructions.

• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations
should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instruc­tions.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer
compartment as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to
the appliance.

• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight
from the appliance.

Care and cleaning

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

• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.

• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the ap­pliance. Use a plastic scraper.

• Never use a hair drier or other heating appliances to
speed up defrosting. Excessive heat may damage the
plastic interior, and humidity could enter the electric
system making it live.

Installation

Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the
instructions given in specific paragraphs.

• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages
on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged.
Report possible damages immediately to the place you
bought it. In that case retain packing.

• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before con­necting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in
the compressor.

• Adequate air circulation should be around the appli­ance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve suf­ficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to in­stallation.

• Wherever possible the back of the product should be
against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts
(compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.

• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or
cookers.

• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the
installation of the appliance.

• Connect to potable water supply only (If a water con­nection is foreseen).

Service

• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the
appliance should be carried out by a qualified electri­cian or competent person.

• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service
Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used.

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Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could

damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant cir­cuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be
discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The

Operation

insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance
shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations
to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the
cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchang­er. The materials used on this appliance marked by the
symbol

are recyclable.

Switching on

Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Turn the Temperature Regulator to "SUPER" position and
leave to run for 4 hours to allow the correct temperature to
be reached before placing food inside.
Turn the Temperature Regulator to "NORMAL" position.

First use

Cleaning the interior

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

Daily use

Freezing fresh food

The freezing (top) area is suitable for freezing fresh food
and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food turn the Temperature Regulator to
"SUPER" position 6-24 hours before placing fresh food in
the freezer.
Place the food on the freezing shelf and leave the Temper­ature Regulator in "SUPER" position for a further 24
hours.
The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24
hours is specified on the rating plate, a label located on
the inside of the appliance.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do
not add other food to be frozen.
After 24 hours, return the Temperature Regulator to "NOR­MAL" position. The freezer will return to normal storage
temperature. Place the frozen food in the storing (bottom)
area to make room for another freezing.

If the Temperature Regulator is left in the "SUPER"

position, the freezer will not be damaged, but energy
will be wasted.

The Temperature Regulator is situated on the side of the
cabinet.

Switching off

To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature Regulator
to the "STOP" position.

Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as
these will damage the finish.

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before
putting the products in the freezer let the appliance run at
least 4 hours with the Temperature Regulator to "SUPER"
position.

Important! 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).

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be
thawed at room temperature.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly
from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.

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