Zanussi ZK61-27R, ZK61-27RAL User Manual

REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

ZK 61/27 R

ZK 61/27 RAL

INS TRUCTION BOOKLET

2222 076-63

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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. If
the supply cord 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.

During Use

¥ This appliance is designed for domestic use only,

specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs
only.

¥ 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
Zanussi 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.

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CONTENTS

2222 076-63

Instructions for the user

Important Safety Information

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Description of the appliance

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Operation

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Before use 5

Setting the temperature 5

The freezer compartment 5

Freezing fresh food 5

Frozen food storage 5

Thawing 6

Making ice cubes 6

Fresh food refrigeration 6

Normal operating sounds 6

Dual purpose meat box 6

Movable shelves 7

Positioning the door shelves 7

CRISPÕN FRESH 7

Cool Check Guide 8

Hints&Tips

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Maintenance and Cleaning

10

Internal cleaning 10

External cleaning 10

When the appliance is not in use 10

Changing the light bulb 10

Cleaning the CRISPÕN FRESH filter 10

Defrosting 11

Something not working

12

Service and Spare Parts

13

Customer Care

13

Guarantee Conditions

14

Instructions for the
installer

Technical specification

15

Installation

16

Positioning 16

Rear Spacers 16

Electrical Connection

17

Door Reversal

18

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

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6

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FAST FREEZE

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

A- Thermostat control

B- Dairy compartment

C- Can storage shelf

D- Bottle storage shelf

E - Freezer calender

F - Freezing fresh food

G- Frozen food storage

H- Salad crispers (to keep fruit and vegetables fresh)

I- Glass shelf

J- Cool Check

K- Cooked foods storage shelves

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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.

Setting the temperature

The temperature inside the refrigerator is regulated
by a thermostat with 6 temperature positions and an
ÒOFFÓ (O) position.

Position 1 = minimum coldness

Position 6 = maximum coldness

Turn the thermostat dial to the required position.

The intermediate position is usually the most
suitable (3-4).

The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature
inside the refrigeration compartment depends on the
following factors:

Ð room temperature

Ð how often the door is opened

Ð how much food is stored

Ð position of the appliance

Important

If the fridge is not defrosting correctly, it is possible
that because a very low temperature has been
selected, the motor is working continuously, which
prevents the defrost cycle from operating.

To ensure correct defrosting, a lower number should
be selected on the thermostat and you should notice
that the motor cuts out from time to time, which is
correct.

If you wish to return to a lower temperature, turn the
thermostat to a higher number, however you should
turn the setting lower occasionally to allow automatic
defrosting.

The freezer compartment

The four-star freezer compartment is suitable for
storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing
fresh foods.

Freezing fresh food

It is not necessary to adjust the thermostat setting
when freezing fresh food.

In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 3 kg.

Place food to be frozen in the bottom drawer of the
freezer as this is the coldest part.

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 (see Hints&Tips).

Frozen food storage

When first starting-up or after a period of use, before
putting the products in the compartment let the
appliance run for at least two hours on the coldest
setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal
opertion position.

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 cause low temperature skin
burns.

Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands
are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
Òfrost/freezer burnsÓ.

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Making ice cubes

The appliance is provided with two plastic ice cube
trays.

Fill the trays 3/4 full to allow the ice to expand and
place them in one of the freezer drawers.

To turn out the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight
twist to release the cubes.

Fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance, do not store warm
food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do
cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong
flavour.

Do not cover the shelves with any protective
material, such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which
may obstruct the air circulation through them.

To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are
some more useful hints:

Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & wild fowl): wrap in
polythene bags and place on top of the salad
crispers.

Meat can only be stored safely in this way for
one or two days at the most.

Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the bottom salad crispers.

Butter & cheese: these should be placed in special
airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or
polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.

Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be
stored in the bottle rack on the door.

Dual purpose meat box

The meat box can also be used as a salad crisper.

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.