Zanussi ZQF11430DV User Manual

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ZQF11430DV

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the
supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any
injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible
location for future reference.

CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE SAFETY

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and

above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload

the appliance provided that they have been properly instructed.

• This appliance may be used by persons with very extensive and

complex disabilities provided that they have been properly
instructed.

• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away from

the appliance unless continuously supervised.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of

the appliance without supervision.

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it

appropriately.

GENERAL SAFETY

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar

applications such as:

– Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other

working environments;

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– By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and other

residential type environments.

• To avoid contamination of food respect the following

instructions:

– do not open the door for long periods;
– clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food

and accessible drainage systems;

• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance

enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to

accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.

• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food

storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the
type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral

detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning
pads, solvents or metal objects.

• When the appliance is empty for long period, switch it off,

defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent mould
from developing within the appliance.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a

flammable propellant in this appliance.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

WARNING! Only a qualified person

must install this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Follow the installation instructions supplied with
the appliance.

• Always take care when moving the appliance as
it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and
enclosed footwear.

• Make sure the air can circulate around the
appliance.

• At first installation or after reversing the door
wait at least 4 hours before connecting the
appliance to the power supply. This is to allow
the oil to flow back in the compressor.

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• Before carrying out any operations on the
appliance (e.g. reversing the door), remove the
plug from the power socket.

• Do not install the appliance close to radiators or
cookers, ovens or hobs.

• Do not expose the appliance to the rain.

• Do not install the appliance where there is direct
sunlight.

• Do not install this appliance in areas that are too
humid or too cold.

• When you move the appliance, lift it by the front
edge to avoid scratching the floor.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

WARNING! Risk of fire and electric

shock.

WARNING! When positioning the
appliance, ensure the supply cord is
not trapped or damaged.

WARNING! Do not use multi-plug
adapters and extension cables.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Make sure that the parameters on the rating
plate are compatible with the electrical ratings
of the mains power supply.

• Always use a correctly installed shockproof
socket.

• Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical
components (e.g. mains plug, mains cable,
compressor). Contact the Authorised Service
Centre or an electrician to change the electrical
components.

• The mains cable must stay below the level of the
mains plug.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket
only at the end of the installation. Make sure that
there is access to the mains plug after the
installation.

• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the
appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

USE

WARNING! Risk of injury, burns,

electric shock or fire.

• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.

• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream
makers) in the appliance unless they are stated
applicable by the manufacturer.

• If damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit, make
sure that there are no flames and sources of
ignition in the room. Ventilate the room.

• Do not let hot items to touch the plastic parts of
the appliance.

• Do not put soft drinks in the freezer
compartment. This will create pressure on the
drink container.

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the
appliance.

• Do not put flammable products or items that are
wet with flammable products in, near or on the
appliance.

• Do not touch the compressor or the condenser.
They are hot.

• Do not remove or touch items from the freezer
compartment if your hands are wet or damp.

• Do not freeze again food that has been thawed.

• Follow the storage instructions on the
packaging of frozen food.

• Wrap the food in any food contact material
before putting it in the freezer compartment.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Risk of injury or damage

to the appliance.

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

• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in the
cooling unit. Only a qualified person must do the
maintenance and the recharging of the unit.

• Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and
if necessary, clean it. If the drain is blocked,
defrosted water collects in the bottom of the
appliance.

SERVICE

• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised
Service Centre. Use original spare parts only.

• Please note that self-repair or non-professional
repair can have safety consequences and might
void the guarantee.

The appliance contains flammable gas,
isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a high level
of environmental compatibility. Be careful not to
cause damage to the refrigerant circuit containing
isobutane.

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DISPOSAL

WARNING! Risk of injury or

suffocation.