Zanussi ZRB31L USER MANUAL

TWEEDEURS-

KOELKAST

FRIDGE-FREEZER

ZRB31L

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

214.3677.92

17Printed on recycled paper

WARNINGS

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 a
plastic scraper. Under no circumstances should
solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be
allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance.

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CONTENTS

Warnings 17
Use 19

Control panel 19
Cleaning the interior 19
Operation 19
Temperature regulation 19
Ambient knob 19
Freezing fresh food 19
Storage of frozen food 20
Thawing 20
Ice-cube production 20
Fresh food refrigeration 20
Movable shelves 21
Positioning the door shelves 21
Crisp’n fresh 21

Hints 22
Hints for refrigeration 22

Hints for freezing 22
Hints for storage of frozen food 22
Maintenance 23

Periodic cleaning 23
Periods of no operation 23
Interior light 23
Defrosting 23

Customer service and spare parts 24
Installation 25

Location 25
Shelf holders 26
Electrical connection 26
Changing the opening direction of the doors 27

• 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. Do not use a
mechanical device or any artificial means to
speed up the thawing process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer. Never use
metal objects for cleaning your appliance as it
may get damaged.

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.

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.

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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.

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

Operation

Insert the power supply plug into the nearest wall
socket. Turn the thermostat knob (D), clockwise,
beyond the “O” (STOP) position.(the function
indicator light (C) will light up .

To turn off the refrigerator, turn the thermostat knob
to the «O» position.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated and can
be increased to achieve a higher temperature
(warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob toward
lower (1) settings or reduced (colder) rotating the
knob towards higher (6) settings.

However, the exact setting should be chosen
keeping in mind that the temperature inside the
refrigerator depends on:

• room temperature;

• how often the door is opened;

• the quantity of food stored;

• location of appliance.

USE

Important

If the ambient temperature is high or the
appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is
set to the lowest temperatures, it may run
continuously causing frost to form on the rear
wall. In this case the dial must be set to a higher
temperature to allow automatic defrosting and
therefore reduced energy consumption.

Ambient switch

With a room temperature lower then +16°C, the
ambient switch (B) must be depressed. Pilot light (A)
will come on.

Freezing fresh food

The 4-star compartment is suitable for
long term storage of commercially frozen food, and
for freezing fresh food. Do not exceed the storage
times shown by the manufacturer on the
commercially frozen food packets.

To freeze fresh foods depress the ambient switch at
least 12 hours before introducing the food into the
freezer in order to ensure better freezing results.

Control panel

A. Ambient switch light
B. Ambient switch
C. Pilot light
D. Thermostat knob

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1

4

2

3

A

B

C

D