Zanussi ZRG16605WV User Manual

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ZRG16605WV

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Refrigerator

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the
supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any
injuries or damages 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.

• This appliance may be used by children between 3 and 8 years

of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities,
if they have been properly instructed.

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

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

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

residential type environments

• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the

built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate

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

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• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• 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.

• 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 and the transit bolts.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension
cables.

• 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.

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

• Be careful not to cause damage to the
refrigerant circuit. It contains isobutane (R600a),
a natural gas with a high level of environmental
compatibility. This gas is flammable.

• 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 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.

INTERNAL LIGHTING

WARNING! Risk of electric shock.

• The type of lamp used for this appliance is for
household appliances only. Do not use it for
house lighting.

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 an Authorised
Service Centre.

• Use original spare parts only.

DISPOSAL

WARNING! Risk of injury or

suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply.

• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

• Remove the door to prevent children and pets
to be closed inside of the appliance.

• The refrigerant circuit and the insulation
materials of this appliance are ozone-friendly.

• The insulation foam contains flammable gas.
Contact your municipal authority for information
on how to discard the appliance correctly.

• Do not cause damage to the part of the cooling
unit that is near the heat exchanger.

OPERATION

SWITCHING ON

Insert the electrical plug into a wall socket.
Turn the temperature regulator clockwise to a

medium setting.

SWITCHING OFF

To turn off the appliance, turn the temperature
regulator to the "O" position.

TEMPERATURE REGULATION

The temperature is automatically regulated.
To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

• turn the Temperature regulator towards lower
settings to obtain the minimum coldness.

• turn the Temperature regulator towards higher
settings to obtain the maximum coldness.

A medium setting is generally the most
suitable.

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

• room temperature

• how often the door is opened

• the quantity of food stored

• the location of the appliance.

If the ambient temperature is high or
the appliance is fully loaded, and the
appliance is set to the lowest
temperature, 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.

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DAILY USE

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

MOVABLE SHELVES

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be
positioned as desired.

Do not move the glass shelf above the
vegetable drawer to ensure correct air
circulation.

POSITIONING THE DOOR SHELVES

To permit storage of food packages of various
sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different
heights.

1. Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the
arrows until it comes free.

2. Reposition as required.

HINTS AND TIPS

NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS

The following sounds are normal during operation:

• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from coils
sound when refrigerant is pumped.

• A whirring and pulsating sound from the
compressor when refrigerant is pumped.

• A sudden cracking noise from inside appliance
caused by thermic dilatation (a natural and not
dangerous physical phenomenon).

• A faint click noise from the temperature
regulator when the compressor switches on or
off.

HINTS FOR ENERGY SAVING

• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than absolutely necessary.

• If the ambient temperature is high and the
Temperature Regulator is set to low temperature
and the appliance is fully loaded, the
compressor may run continuously, causing frost
or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the
Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings
to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in
electricity consumption.

HINTS FOR 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

• position food so that air can circulate freely
around it

HINTS FOR REFRIGERATION

Useful hints:

• Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable packaging
and place it on the glass shelf above the
vegetable drawer. Store meat for at most 1-2
days.

• Cooked foods, cold dishes: cover and place on
any shelf.

• Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly and
place in a special drawer. Bananas, potatoes,
onions and garlic must not be kept in the
refrigerator if not packed.

• Butter and cheese: place in a special airtight
container or wrap in an aluminium foil or a
polythene bag to exclude as much air as
possible.

• Bottles: close with a cap and place on the door
bottle shelf, or (if available) on the bottle rack.

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