Zanussi ZK32CED, ZK36/11ED, ZK36/14ED, ZK36/18ED User Manual

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Warnings for your safety
Warnings for your safety. Carefully read these ins­tructions before installing and using the machine.
m This freezer is designed to be operated by
adults only. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the pro­duct.
m Any electrical work required to install the
appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
m This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
m Make sure that the cable is not trapped under-
neath the appliance, nor touches the motor.
m Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons
may cause injuries or serious malfunctioning. Refer to the nearest Authorized Dealer.
m Make sure the rear part of the appliance stands
against a wall as there are working parts which heat up and should not be of easy access.
m DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to
scrap off frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using a plastic scraper. (See defrosting instructions).
m Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it
has been thawed out. Manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly complied with.
m Lollies can cause frost burns if consumed
right away from the freezer.
m Do not place carbonate or fizzy drinks in
the freezer as these may explode.
m When an old freezer is to be discarded
make sure to:
m Dismount the doors in order to prevent
children from getting trapped inside. Have the gas from the cooling system
withdrawn before making it to scrap iron.
m Make sure that there is a continous and ade-
quate ventilation as a failure to do so may result in damage to the appliance or deteriora­tion of the food.
m The appliance should be left for at least 4
hours after installation before it is turned on ill order to allow the refrigerant to settle.
m This product must be serviced only by an AUT-
HORIZED DEALER, and only GENUINE SPARE PARTS must be employed.
m Before cleaning or reparing the appliance,
make sure it is unplugged.
m It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify this product in any way.
m These domestic refrigerators are designed to
be used specifically for the storage and conser­vation of food.
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Index
Warnings for your safety pag. 15
Installation pag. 17
Changing the opening directions of the doors and Panelling pag. 18
Regulation and Control pag. 19
How to use your Refrigerator-Freezer pag. 20 - 21
Maintenance of your Refrigerator-Freezer pag. 22 - 23
Something not working pag. 24 - 25
Normal noises when functioning pag. 26
Guarantee, Service and Spare Parts pag. 27
Tecnical Features pag. 28
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Installation
Positioning
 Place the refrigerator away from direct sunlight
and heat sources.  Maintain recommended ventilation - see Fig. 1.  Make sure the refrigerator is accurately levelled
turning the adjustable feet in order to avoid vibra-
tions and noises, Fig. 2.  This is a built in design to be aligned with other
furniture
Cleaning the interior
 Do not use alcohol or any cleanig product contai-
ning alcohol because it can damage the cabinet.  Before using the appliance for the first time wash
the interior whith luke warm water and some neu-
tral 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.
Fig. 1
Electrical connection
m Before plugging the appliance make sure that the
voltage and frequency shown on the «Technical Features» correspond to your home supply. It is essential that the appliance be efficiently earthed.
m For this purpose the supply cable plug incorpora-
tes a special earth contact. If the sockets of your domestic wiring system are not grounded, have the appliance connected to a separate ground wire in accordance with existing safety regula-
tions. «THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES TO ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY IF THIS SAFETY RULE IS NOT OBSERVED». Should a change of the suplly cord be necessary, remove the lid of the terminal board acting on «E» and «F» as shown figure 3 in order to gain access to the terminals. Fig. 3.
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 regulators»: «A» for refrigerating compartment and «B» for freezing compartment.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Changing the opening direction of doors and Panelling
If you wish to change the opening side of the doors proceed as follows:
1... Remove the handles of the doors.
2... Take off the plinth pressed onto cabinet.
3... Remove the lower hinge taking care for the lower door not to fall off.
crew the hinge pin and reassemble it on the oppo­site side.
4... Lift the lower door off the central hinge.
5... Remove the central hinge taking care for the upper door not to fall off and not to lose the plas­tic washer.
6... Take the upper door off the upper hinge. Be carefull not to lose the plastic washer.
Using a 10mm spanner, uns-
7... Unscrew the plastic plugs located on the opposi­te side of the central hinge and introduce them in the holes occupied before by the hinge.
8... Unscrew the axle of the upper hing and screw it into the hinge on the opposite side. Make sure to fit in the metal washer for blocking.
9... Place upper door. For the remaining parts proceed the other way round.
Once finished make sure that all joints close perfectly well all around the door and chek that the internal light turns of when the fridge door closes.
How to panel the door:
If your appliance is provided with metal strips for panelling and you wish to do so proceed as follows:
1... Remove one of the side strips.
2... Loosen the screws of the remaining strips.
3... Start putting on the panel where you took off the strip pushing it right up to the end.
4... Replace the strip on this side.
5... Tighten all screws
NOTE: than the doors. Maximun thickness of the panel is 4 mm.
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The panel dimensions must be 2 mm. shorter
Regulation and Control
Temperature Regulator for Refrige­rator:
Allows to adjust the temperature inside the refrige­rator according to use and external conditions.  Pos. 1 = Minimum cold.  Pos. 5 = Maximum cold.  Pos. l = Motor disconnected.
«A»
Temperature Regulator for Freezer:
«B» Allows to adjust the temperature inside the freezer
according to use and external conditions.  Pos. 1 = Minimum cold.  Pos. 6 = Maximum cold.  Pos. l = Motor disconnected.
Green light:
Indicates connection to mains when lighted.
Orange light:
Indicates that the freezer is on freezing mode (S).
Red light:
Whent lighted indicates abnormal temperature con­ditions in the freezer, but for the exceptions appea­ring of Pag «Freezing of Food» and Page «Something not working».
Freezer thermometer:
only). When you switch on the appliance for the first time
the light segments that contain the numeration switch on and switch off one by one (this is due to tha autocheck system). Finally the central segments of the numeration stay iluminated. When the freezer obtain a lower temperature than 0º, the symbol «-» is iluminated on the left. The increase and the decrease of the temperature it is produce degree by degree.
«C» (some models only).
«K» (some models only).
«M» (some models only).
«L» (some models
Interior light:
Comes on when opening the door of the refrigera-
ting compartment. When changing the light bulb, first remove the protective cover «X», taking out the central screw by firmly holding the edge and pulling it horizontally. (see point A-3 «IF SOMETHING DOES NOT WORK»).
Super-Normal switch:
Allows you to choose the freezing type you want in the freezer compartiment.  Pos. N = Normal freezing.  Pos. S = Super freezing.
Green pilot:
It is on when the fridge compartiment engines is working.
«P» (some models only).
«R»
Dinamic Refrigeration:
The Dynamic Refrigeration System give, in the fridge compartment, extra efficiency showed in:
 Quicker refrigeration.
 More homogeneous temperature. DAC (Dynamic Air Cooling system) has been mainly designed for hot weather (ambient tem­perature above 25°), and also when the refrige­rator is plenty of food. To start working, push the switch. When DAC is switched on, the cold production es higher, thus you should turn the temperature regulator to an adequate position to avoid exce­sive cold.
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How to use your Refrigerator-Freezer
Freezer Compartment
This freezer, is marked , and is sui­table for freezing fresh foodstuffs and keeping food for long periods.
Freezing of food
Freezing should take place as quickly as possible, in a maximum of 24 hours. The procedure for this is as follows:
1... Set the witch «R» to position «S»:  If the freezer was switched off and empty, 3
hours prior to placing the food to be frozen.
 If the freezer is already operating and con-
tains frozen food, 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen.
2... The maximum amount which can be frozen in
24 hours is indicated in the section «Technical Features».
3... Place the food to be frozen inside the lower
compartment of the freezer.
You can also use the top shelf.
4... Red light «M», may be on for a few hours
during freezing process. Switch-on time for this light will vary according to amount of food being put in for congelation and time while door remains open.
5... Once 24 hours from the introduction of the
food have elapsed the congelation can be considered as finished.
Set the switch «R» to position «N».
Keeping frozen food
For optimum consevation, the temperature inside the freezer compartment must be at least -18°C. This temperature is adjusted automatically. Check that the «Temperature Control» is in a middle position. Sometimes it may be necessary (insufficient ventilation, high roon temperature, frequent opening and closing of the door) to
change the position of the «Temperature
Control».
If the appliance should be accidentally swit­ched off by a fault or power cut, take the follo­wing precautions:
 Keep the doors closed at all times.
 Find out how long the stoppage is expected
to last.
Once normal power is restored:
A) If the freezer is full and the stoppage has
been less than «Time for temperature Rise» indicated for each model in the «Technical Features» section, then no damage will have been caused to the food.
B) If the freezer is not full, the cold will be lost
more quickly. If the food has not started to thaw, then follow the instructions in «A».
C) If the food has begun to thaw, use them up
as quickly as possible, or cook them and refreeze them.
Refrigerator Compartment:
This compartment is for storing drinks and fresh food products. The temperature inside is very evenly dis­tributed. Make sure food does not touch the back wall, since behind this surface is
where the cold is generated and food could bee partially frozen. Also, this can impede the circulation of cold air. This appliance is provided with an automatic defrosting system. Consequently you will sometimes notice a thin layer of ice or drops of water on the rear wall.
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How to use your Refrigerator-Freezer
Useful Hints
Do not introduce any new food during a free­zing period.
Do not put any newly introduced food for free­zing near to already frozen food.
Wrap the food up properly or place it in her­methic recipies before introducing it into the freezer.
Do not introduce any hot food into the freezer.
Food and drinks of a strong flavour may pass this on to others and affect their flavour. Wrap them up adequately or put them into tight clo­sing bags.
Follow the instructions given in the cook books, freezing books and wrapping utensiles for bet­ter conservation of food.
In some models, on the freezer inner door there is usually an schematic showing the con­servation time (in months) for the different types of food. It will also depend on the food quality in the moment of freezing and on the specific instructions on packages.
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Maintenance of your Refrigerator-Freezer
Prior to undertaking any maintenance operation, be sure to unplug the appliance.
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Place the Plastic Scraper (supplied with the
appliance) into the existing slot above the plinth.
3Place a bowl under the outlet to collect the
water.
4Pull out the drawers and the upper tray.
5Under no circumstances should you try and
tear off the ice formed, wait for it to melt away.
6Once the ice is eliminated and the appliance is
clean and dry, remove the plastic scraper and replace the drawers and the upper tray.
7Plug in the appliance.
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Maintenance of your Refrigerator-Freezer
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated in the refrigera­tor. Clean regularly the water drain opening «G».
Cleaning
 Do not use alcohol or any cleanig product con-
taining alcohol because it can damage the cabi­net.
 Use lukewarm water and neutral soap or bicar-
bonate of soda for cleaning the interior and the exterior of the appliance. Never use detergents nor abrasive powders.
 Clean the black grill on the read of the applian-
ce (condeser), motor and the upper and downer ventilation slots with a brush or vacuum cleaner. This way the performance of the appliance will improve and energy consumption reduced.
 Clean the water container above the motor.
 In order to remove the shelve over the vegeta-
ble drawer (some models only), first of all pull out the security flanges as shows in the draw (see fig. 13). Once it has been put back, return the flanges to the original position.
Idle periods
During periods when the appliance is not in use take the following precautions:
 Unplug the appliance.
 Remove all the food.
 Defrost and clean the interior and all accesso-
ries.
Fig. 13
 Leave the door ajar to permit the air to circulate
in the interior and thus avoid unpleasant smells.
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Something not working
Some functioning problems may be due to causes which can easily be solved before calling the Network Service. Follow theses instructions:
Problem Cause Solution
A) LAMP AND INDICATORS
1. Green lamp does  Appliance not connected.  Plug it in. not come on  No power at mains socket.  Check the domestic automatic
(If available) cut out.
2.The red light does not  Freezer is not properly closed.  Close the door. The light will come off (if availabel) come off after a few hours.
 Freezer door has been  This is normal. The light will
open for too long. come off after a few hours.
 The «Temperature Regulator of  This is normal. The light will
the Freezer» has been recently come off after a few hours. moved to a colder position.
 Food has been put into  This is normal. The light will
the freezer. come off after a few hours.
 The layer of ice in the  Remove it according to
freezer is too thick. instructions.
3.Inner light (Refrigerator  Appliance unplugged.  Plug the appliance into
mains. compartment) does not  No power at mains socket.  Chek the domestic come on. instalación doméstica. automatic cutout.
 Bulb loose or burnt out.  Tighteen or substitute it fo
another of same rating.
B) PERFORMANCE
1. The freezer or the refrigerator  The appropiate «Temperature  Change to another position. do not cool. Regulator» is in position «l».
2. The freezer or the refrigerator  Door not properly closed.  Close well. do not cool enough.  The door has been opened  Avoid frecuent opening.
frecuently.
 Inadequate position of  Change position to a cooler one.
«Temperature Regulator».
 Food has been introduced  The appliance will get back
recently in large quantities. to normal, wait.
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Something not working
Problem Cause Solution
3. Food gets frozen in the  «Temperature Regulator»  Change position to less cold. refrigerator. on inadequate position.
 Food touches the back walls  Bring food forwards.
 The Dynamic Refrigeration is  Change the temperature regulator
connected. to an adequate position or switch
off the Dinamic Refrigeration.
4. The motor does not stop  Temperature regulator  Change position to less cold. running: on inadequate position.
 Door not properly closed.  Close the door correctly.  Door opened frequently.  Avoid frequent opening.  Food has been put in  Wait for the appliance to come
recently in large quantity. back to normal.
 Temperature regulator of  This is normal.
freezer in position 6.
C) WATER/ICE
1.Makes too much ice.  «Temperature Regulator»  Change position to less cold.
in inadequate position.  Door not properly closed.  Close correctly.  Escessive door opening.  Avoid frequent opening.
2. Water in the lower part  Drain blocked  Clean duct «G». of the Refrigerator.
3. Water in the vegetable box.  Wet vegetables have been  This is normal.
introduced.
4. The outside of the cabinet  High humidity level .  This is normal. It does not
steams up. in the room affect the performance.
of the appliance
D) DOORS
1. Door does not close.  The appliance is not  Level smooth.
properly levelled.
 Door has benn banged  Never bang the door.
too hard and bounces back.  Food protudes.  Place food properly.  Drawers protude.  Push them into place.
E) NOISES
 Appliance not properly levelled.  Level properly.  Friction from back pipes.  Space well.  Some fixing screw is loose.  Tihten the screw.  Something inside is vibrating  Place correctly.  Others.  See next page.
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Normal noises when functioning
1.Temperature Regulator.
May cause cracking sounds when the system connects or disconnects.
2. Refrigerating system.
The injected cooling gas may produce a burbling sound while running through the tubes.
3. Compressor.
May cause zumbing noises and/or slight bumping.
4. Insulation.
The material used has a tendency to increase noi­ses, but it does insulate perfectly and is of low energy consumption.
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Guarantee, Service and Spare Parts
Together with the appliance you should receive an instruction booklet like this together with: :
 A guarantee card «Certificado de Garantia»,
with the conditions of the guarantee printed on the back.
This documentation should always be at hand for consulting. Should this appliance be sold or trans­fered to another user, make sure that this docu­mentation stays with the appliance so the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and relevant warnigns.
Before calling the repairman
Read the user instruction and follow the advice and directives given. In many cases, you will be able to clarify any doubts yourself and thus avoid unnecessary service calls. The preceding section entitled «If the appliance does not perform correctly» includes suggestions for what should be checked before a serviceman is called. If, after the above check, there is still a fault call your nearest Service Centre «Asistencia Tecnica». Please make sure you give the model and serial number of the appliance. This information can be found on the data plate inside the cabinet.
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Safey
Read the safety and warning texts at the begi­ning of the user instructions. The manufacturer is not reponsible for faults caused by the pro­duct being used incorrectly or for purposes other than those specified in the user instruc­tions.
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Warning
Dont use the fridge/freezer unit for storing explosive gases or liquids, e.g. cigarette ligh­ter gas, petrol (gasoline), ether, acetone.
Guarantee
According to the enclosed Guarantee registration card.
Service and spare parts
Can be obtained from our service organization «Asistencia tecnica».
Model: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tecnical Features
DIMENSIONS WITH
DOORS CLOSED
DIMENSIONS WITH
DOORS OPEN
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
MODEL
TOTAL GROSS VOLUME (L) 332 370
HEIGHT «A» (mm) 1.840 1.980
VOLTAGE (V) ± 6% 220230 220230
FREQUENCY (Hz) 50 50
FREEZING CAPACITY (Kg/24h) 12 12
POWER CONSUMPTION (W) 210 220
TEMPERATURE RISING TIME (H) 18 18
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