Zanussi ZI9454A USER MANUAL

FRIGORIFICO-

CONGELADOR
FRIDGE-FREEZER
REFRIGERATEUR-

CONGELATEUR

TWEEDEURS-

KOELKAST

ZI 9454A

LIBRO DE INSTRUCCIONES

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

MODE D’EMPLOI

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

2223 214-24

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WARNINGS

Printed on recycled paper

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 supplied with the appliance in order that the
new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.

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.

These warnings are provided in the interest of safety.You must read them carefully before installing or
using the appliance.

General Safety

• This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify this product in any way.

• Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried
out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.

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

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

• 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 gas cookers.

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.

• There must be adequate ventilation round the
back of the appliance and any damage to the
refrigerant circuit must be avoided.

• For freezers only (except built-in models): an
ideal location is the cellar or basement.

• Do not use other electrical appliances (such
as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances.

Service/Repair

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

• This product should be serviced by an authorized
Service Centre, 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
more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local

Service Centre, and always insist on genuine
spare parts.

• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorized
technicians.

Use

• The domestic refrigerators and freezers are
designed to be used specifically for the storage of
edible foodstuffs only.

• Best performance is obtained with ambient
temperature between +18°C and +43°C (class T);
+18°C and +38°C (class ST); +16°C and +32°C
(class N); +10°C and +32°C (class SN).The class
of your appliance is shown on its rating plate.

Warning: when the ambient temperature is not
included within the range indicated for the class
of this appliance, the following instructions must
be observed: when the ambient temperature
drops below the minimum level, the storage
temperature in the freezer compartment cannot
be guaranteed; therefore it is advisable to use the
food stored as soon as possible.

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

• Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.

• The inner lining of the appliance consists of
channels through which the refrigerant passes. If
these should be punctured this would damage the
appliance beyond repair and cause food loss.DO
NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off
frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using the
scraper provided. Under no circumstances should
solid ice be forced off the liner.Solid ice should be
allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance.

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

Installation

• During normal operation, the condenser and
compressor at the back of the appliance heat up
considerably. For safety reasons, minimum
ventilation must be as shown in the instructions.

Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.

• Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.

Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special cord or assembly availa­ble from the manufacturer or its service agent.

• If the appliance is transported horizontally, it is
possible that the oil contained in the compressor
flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to
wait at least two hours before connecting the
appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the
compressor.

• There are working parts in this product which
heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in
component failure and possible food loss.See
installation instructions.

• Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever possible the back of the product should
be against a wall.

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. Avoid damaging
the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the
heat exchanger. Information on your local
disposal sites may be obtained from municipal
authorities.The materials used on this appliance
marked by the symbol are recyclable.

Disposal of old Appliances

The symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For
more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Building the appliance in

• Fit the appliance into the recess.

• Rotate the bracket of 180° in order to obtain the
right position ( 2).
The position (1) is on the delivery.

• Fix it to a solid wall with the appropriate bracket.

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1

2

OPERATION

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.

Use of the freezer

A ON/OFF light
B Freezer button ON/OFF
C Temperature setting button (warmest)
D Temperature indicator
E Temperature setting button (coldest)

A. Light ON/OFF
B. Button ON/OFF

ON: Press the button (B).The pilot light (A)

switches on.

OFF: Keep press the button (B) until the pilot light (A)

and the temperature indicator switched off.

Attention!

During the stability period by the first starting the
temperature displayed can not correspond to the
setting temperature.

C - E.Temperature setting buttons

The temperature can be adjusted between -15°C
and -24°C.

By pressing the button (C or E), the current

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

CONTENTS

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Use - Cleaning the interior - Use of the freezer - Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Use - Operation - Freezing fresh food - Storage of frozen food - Thawing - Ice-cube production - . . . . . . . . . . .20

Use - Freezer Compartment - Useful hints for freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Use - Use of the refrigerator - Control panel - Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Use - Refrigerator Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Maintenance - Periodic cleaning - Defrosting - Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Troubleshooting - Technical information - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Installation - Location - Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Positioning - Height adjustment - Fitting the side panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Positioning - Fitting the door panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Positioning - Building the appliance in - Fitting the plinth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Guarantee conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

F Alarm reset light
G Alarm reset button
H Auto Freeze light
I Auto Freeze button

temperature setting flashes on the indicator. It is
possible to modify the setting temperature only with
flashed indicator.To set a warmer temperature, press
button (C). To set a colder temperature, press button
(E). The indicator display the newly selected
temperature for a few seconds and then shows again
the inside compartment temperature.

The newly selected-temperature must be reached
after 24 hours.

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Control panel

F

GHI

B

A

ECD

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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 for at least two hours on the Auto
freeze setting, then push again the Auto Freeze
button.

Important

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

F. Alarm reset light
G. Alarm reset button

In the event of an abnormal temperature rise inside
the freezer (e.g. power cut) warning light (F) will start
to flash and a buzzer will sound.

After the temperature has returned to normal, the
warning light (F) will continue to flash, although the
buzzer has stopped.

When the alarm button (G) is pressed, the warmest
temperature reached in the compartment flashes on
the indicator (D).

If the power has been off for a long time, frozen food
should be consumed as quickly as possible, or
cooked and then re-frozen.

Operation

Insert the plug in the power socket. Press the button
ON/OFF (B). The freezer is switched on.

The freezer is pre-set to run at -18°C. this
temperature will be reached in a few hours.

As soon as the appliance is switched on the
temperature indicator (D) shows the current
temperature inside the freezer, the alarm reset light
(F) flashes and a buzzer sounds. Press the alarm
reset button (G). The buzzer stops and the alarm
light (F) continues to flash until the setting
temperature is reached.

H. Auto Freeze pilot light
I. Auto Freeze button

To freeze fresh foods, the “Auto freeze” function must
be actived. Press the auto freeze button (I).The
relevant pilot light (H) switches on.When this function
is on, SP is shown on the dispay .

The function can be deactived at any time, by
pressing the button (I), otherwise it automatically
switched off.With deactived functionth pilot light (H)
switches off.

Freezing fresh food

To freeze fresh food, press the Auto freeze button (I)
at least 24 hours before.

Place the food to be frozen in the Auto freeze
compartment. The maximum quantity of food which
can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate.

Warning!

When use the “Auto freeze” function:

about 6 hrs

before

about 24 hrs

before

not needed

not needed

Introducing small quantities of fresh food
(about 5 kg)

Introducing the maximum quantity of food
(see rating plate)

Introducing frozen food

Introducing small quantities of fresh food
daily 2 kg maximum

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at
room temperature, depending on the time available
for this operation.

Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly
from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or more trays
for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with
water, then put them in the freezer compartment.

Do not use metallic instruments to remove the
trays from the freezer.

D.Temperature indicator

During normal functioning the indicator shows the
temperature inside the freezer.

Attention!

Difference between the temperature displayed and
temperature setting is normal. Especially when:

- a new setting has recently been selected

- the door has been left open for a long time

- warm food has been placed in the compartment.

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Freezer compartment

• If food is to be frozen immediately after having
installed the appliance or after a prolonged period
out of use, push the button and allow the
appliance to run for at least 4 hours before
placing the food in it.

If the freezer is already operating, with food inside
it, push the button 24 hours before loading food to
be frozen.

• The alarm light indicates when the temperature
inside the freezer compartment has risen to a
point at which safe storage of frozen foods can no
longer be guaranteed. When the appliance is first
started up, or after having loaded a quantity of
food to be frozen, this warning light will stay or
until a safe storage temperature has been
reached.

• Products to be frozen should be placed in the fast
freeze compartment and, once frozen, moved to
the storage baskets.

• The maximum freezing capacity is 13 kg in 24
hours. Do not freeze more than one quantity at a
time.

Useful hints for freezing

• Products to be frozen should be fresh and clean.

• Pack foods in suitable family portions which can
be used up all at once.

• Small packs allow fast and uniform freezing.

• Lean foods keep better and longer than fatty
foods. Salt reduces the storage life of food.

• Wrap foods closely in aluminium foil or plastic
bags or film, and make sure they are properly
sealed.

• Attach a label to each pack, indicating the
contents and the date on which it was prepared.

• Never place hot foods, bottles or containers with
fizy drinks in the freezer (they could explode).

• Do not fill containers with lids right to the brim.

• Do not add more food or open the doors during
the freezing process.

• Never place food to be frozen in contact with
already frozen food, as this would increase the
temperature of the latter.