Zanussi ZQF 6114A User Manual

ZQF6114A

Instruction

book

Freezer

General Safety

• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its

cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorised
technicians.

• 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 boilers.

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to

direct sunlight.

• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as

ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances.

During Use

• This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is
not intended for commercial or industrial use.

• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can
leak at low temperatures. Do not store any
containers with flammable materials, such as spray
cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the
freezer.

• Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has
thawed out.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer compartment.

• Ice lollies can cause ‘frost/freezer burns’ if
consumed straight from the freezer.

• Do not remove items from the freezer compartment
if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause
skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer
as they can burst when the contents freeze.

• Manufacturers’ recommended storage times should
be adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

Maintenance and Cleaning

• Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance
and disconnect from the electrical supply.

• When unplugging always pull the plug from the
mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

Prior to Installation

• Check the appliance for transport damage. Under
no circumstance should a damaged appliance be
installed. In the event of damage please contact
your retailer.

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.

• Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable. Important: if the supply
cable is damaged, it must be replaced by
authorized service or qualified personnel using a
special cable of the same type.

• 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.

Refrigerant

• 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

appliance is situated.

Child Safety

• Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or
play with the product.

• There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging
material away from children!

Important Safety Instructions

These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all
before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure
about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.

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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 appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service
Force Centre.

At the end of the Appliance Life

• When disposing of your appliance use an
authorised disposal site.

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.

• Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.

Contents

Instructions for the User

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Freezer controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Starting your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Temperature control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Warning light (red) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Temperature acoustic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Open door acoustic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Frozen food storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Internal thermometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Freezing calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Thawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Making ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Normal operating sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Health and Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Internal cleaning / Periodic cleaning . . . . . . . . . . .7

Something Not Working? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Service and Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Customer Care Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Instructions for the Installer

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Door reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Building-in Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Grid preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Building in the appliance under a worktop . . . . . .14

Fitting the plinth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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Temperature acoustic alarm

This appliance incorporates an alarm which gives off
an audible signal whenever the warning light comes
on. This signal can be temporarily stopped by
depressing the push button for fast-freezing (4).
The fast-freezing push button can be released as
soon as the warning light is off.

Starting your appliance

Insert the plug into the wall socket.
The appliance can be activated by turning the
thermostat knob (2) beyond the «O» position. When
the pilot light (1) is illuminated and a sound is on only
for 2 sec. this shows that the appliance is on.
Push the button (4), the sound signal alarm will get
off and pushing the button a second time the super
control light (3) light up. The freezer will start to
operate.The freezer is switched off by turning knob
(2) to position «O» and a sound is on only for 2 sec.

Temperature control

The temperature within the freezer is controlled by
the thermostat control knob (2) situated at the bottom
of the cabinet.
To operate the freezer proceed as follows:
Turn the thermostat control knob beyond the «O»
position. When you first start the freezer, we suggest
that you turn the thermostat control knob to a medium
setting. For easier turning of this control, use a small
coin. The internal temperature of the freezer is
automatically adjusted by the thermostat to ensure
safe food storage. However, if the appliance is
working in unfavourable room conditions such as high
temperature and frequent door openings, it may be
necessary to select a more suitable setting. To obtain
a lower temperature, turn the thermostat contol knob
towards high numbers; to obtain a higher temperature
turn the control knob towards the low numbers.

Freezer controls

Operation

Before use

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.

Open door acoustic alarm

This appliance also incorporates an alarm which
sounds if the door is left open for more than 60
seconds. The signal will be stopped when the door is
closed again.

Warning light (red)

If the temperature warning light (5) blinks, it indicates
that the temperature within the freezer has reached a
level where the safe food storage is no longer
ensured.
When the freezer is first switched on, the warning
light will stay on until the temperature has dropped to
a safe level for the storage of frozen food.

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4

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1

3

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1 Pilot light (green)

2 Thermostat control knob

3 Fast-freezing indicator light (yellow)

4 Push button for fast-freezing and for stopping the

audible signal (warning light on)

5 Warning light (red)

Frozen food storage

When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has
been out of use for some time, we advise you to run
your appliance for at least two hours in the «fast
freeze» mode before storing frozen food.
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
we strongly recommend that you make sure that the
commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately
stored by the retailer and, furthermore, be sure that
these frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the
foodstore to the consumer in the shortest possible
time (a temperature increase of the frozen food could
shorten its storage period). It is also advisable not to
exceed the storage period indicated by the producer
of the food. 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 lollies, if consumed
immediately after removal from the freezer, can
possibly result in a low temperature skin burn. Do not
remove items from the freezer if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
"frost/freezer burns". If there is a power failure during
the storage of frozen food, do not open the door
during the whole time of the power failure. If the
freezer is fully loaded, the frozen food will not be
affected if the power cut is of short duration;
otherwise, it is recommended to consume the food
within a very short time.

Ice making

Fill each compartment of the ice tray 3/4full with
water and place it in the freezer. To release the ice
cubes, twist the tray along its length. Never use a
sharp instrument to remove ice from the tray.

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.

Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen.

Internal thermometer

This indicates the internal temperature of the freezer.
It may indicate a temperature above -18°C when
large quantities of food are placed inside for freezing
or when the door is left open for a long time.

Freezing fresh food

In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 18 kg of
fresh food.
Activate fast freeze by depressing the fast-freeze
button (4) 24 hours before you want to freeze your
fresh food, the yellow light (3) illuminates. This time
can be shortened, depending on the quantity of food
to be frozen. After the time has elapsed place the
food to be frozen in the two top compartments of the
freezer as this is the coldest part; if freezing only a
small amount of food, always use the top
compartment.
Once the food is completely frozen (which could take
up to 24 hours) press the fast freeze switch to
deactivate the fast freeze mode; the yellow light (3)
goes off.

If the quick-freezing function is not ended manually,
the appliance switch off the quick-freezing function
after 52 hours. The yellow light goes out.
Distribute the frozen food packages in the other
compartments, so that the top compartments can be
used for a further freezing operation.
Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned
foodstuffs.
Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is
already frozen.
During the freezing process, ensure that the freezer
door remains closed.

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Freezing calendar

The following symbols show different types of frozen
goods.

The numbers indicate storage times in months for
the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the
upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is
valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre­treating before freezing.

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Important
In the event of a power failure causing the temperature within your freezer to rise, do not re-

freeze the food without checking its condition. The following guidelines should assist you:
Ice-cream: once thawed should be discarded.
Fruits & Vegetables: if soft should be cooked and used up.
Breads & Cakes: can be re-frozen without danger.
Shellfish: should be refrigerated and used up quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat: can be re-frozen providing there are still ice crystals remaining within them.
Small Joints: should be cooked and can then be re-frozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: should also be cooked and re-frozen as a cooked dish.

Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared foods. This
together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and
storage of food is even more important than ever.

The following tips should help you to ensure that the food in your home is in as perfect condition as
possible.

Health and Safety Guidelines

• Keep the freezer door closed as much as possible.

• Do not push food together too much, try to allow air
to circulate around each item.

• Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
NOT place in the freezer until cool. (Leave food in
a place as cool as possible in order that it can then
be placed in the refrigerator as soon as possible).

• Do not store food uncovered.

• The best way to defrost food is to put it in the
refrigerator to thaw slowly.

• Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and
labelled and used in date order to ensure that food
is consumed at its best.

• It is important that food is used before its “best
before” date.

• Always wash your hands with soapy water and dry
them with a clean towel before handling food.

• Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross
contamination by not using the same work surface
or knife, without washing them thoroughly in
between.

• The foods to be frozen must be fresh and of the
best quality.

• The size of each pack should be small enough to
ensure that it is used in one go. Small packs freeze
more quickly and uniformly and give better results.

• Frozen food, once thawed, must not be refrozen.
Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food,
salt reduces the storage time.

• Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and
provide an airtight seal.

• Packaging which is swollen or has traces of
refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate
that the product has not been kept at a suitable
temperature and that it may have lost its original
quality. Partially thawed food must not be refrozen,
it must be consumed within 24 hours. Never
exceed the storage time indicated.

• Never place hot food, bottles or cans of fizzy drink
in the freezer as they may explode. Containers with
a lid must not be filled to the brim.

• Do not open the door or place extra fresh food in
the freezer next to food which is already frozen as
this could cause the temperature of the frozen food
to rise and its quality and storage life to reduce.

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Making ice cubes

The appliance is provided with a plastic ice cube tray.
Fill the tray 3/4 full to allow the ice to expand and
place it in the freezer. To turn out the ice cubes
simply give the tray a slight twist to release the
cubes.

Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the
freezer using a sharp or pointed object.

Normal Operating Sounds

You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when
the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing
at the rear, to the fixed freezer shelves.

When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being
pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or
pulsating noise from the compressor.

A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will
hear a faint ‘click’ when the thermostat cuts in and out.