Zanussi ZRT23101XA User Manual [fr]

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ZRT23101XA

EN User Manual 2

Fridge Freezer

FR Notice d'utilisation 12

Réfrigérateur/congélateur

DE Benutzerinformation 23

Kühl - Gefrierschrank

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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• 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 instruction 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, such as the construction
appendices, garages or wine cellars.

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

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

WARNING! Risk of fire and electrical

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,

electrical 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.

• 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 put soft drinks in the freezer
compartment. This will create pressure on the
drink container.

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• 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.

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

INTERNAL LIGHT

• The type of lamp used for this appliance is not
suitable for household room illumination

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.

OPERATION

• 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.

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.

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.

DAILY USE

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

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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.

FREEZING FRESH FOOD

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing
fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food
for a long time.

To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change
the medium setting.

However, for a faster freezing operation, turn the
temperature regulator toward higher settings to
obtain the maximum coldness.

CAUTION! In this condition, the
refrigerator compartment temperature
might drop below 0°C. If this occurs
reset the temperature regulator to a
warmer setting.

STORAGE OF FROZEN FOOD

When first starting-up or after a period out of use,
before putting the products in the compartment let
the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher
settings.

In the event of accidental defrosting,
for example due to a power failure, if
the power has been off for longer than
the value shown in the technical
characteristics chart under "rising
time", the defrosted food must be
consumed quickly or cooked
immediately and then re-frozen (after
cooling).

THAWING

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used,
can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at
room temperature, depending on the time available
for this operation.

Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,
directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will
take longer.

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.

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.

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

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• 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.

HINTS FOR FREEZING

To help you make the most of the freezing process,
here are some important hints:

• the maximum quantity of food which can be
frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate;

• the freezing process takes 24 hours no further
food to be frozen should be added during this
period;

• freeze only top quality, fresh and thoroughly
cleaned, foodstuffs;

• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be
rapidly and completely frozen and to make it

possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity
required;

• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene
and make sure that the packages are airtight;

• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food
which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in
temperature of the latter;

• lean foods store better and longer than fatty
ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;

• water ices, if consumed immediately after
removal from the freezer compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;

• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on
each individual pack to enable you to keep tab
of the storage time.

HINTS FOR STORAGE OF FROZEN FOOD

To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
you should:

• make sure that the commercially frozen
foodstuffs were adequately stored by the
retailer;

• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred
from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest
possible time;

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

• once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and
cannot be refrozen;

• do not exceed the storage period indicated by
the food manufacturer.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

GENERAL WARNINGS

CAUTION! Unplug the appliance

before carrying out any maintenance
operation.

This appliance contains hydrocarbons
in its cooling unit; maintenance and
recharging must therefore only be
carried out by authorized technicians.

The accessories and parts of the
appliance are not suitable for washing
in a dishwasher.

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CLEANING THE INTERIOR

Before using the appliance for the first time, the
interior and all internal accessories should be
washed with lukewarm water and some neutral
soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new
product, then dried thoroughly.

CAUTION! Do not use detergents,
abrasive powders, chlorine or oil­based cleaners as they will damage
the finish.

PERIODIC CLEANING

CAUTION! Do not pull, move or

damage any pipes and/or cables
inside the cabinet.

CAUTION! Take care of not to
damage the cooling system.

CAUTION! When moving the cabinet,
lift it by the front edge to avoid
scratching the floor.

The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

1. Clean the inside and accessories with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap.

2. Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean
to ensure they are clean and free from debris.

3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

4. If accessible, clean the condenser and the

compressor at the back of the appliance with a
brush.
This operation will improve the performance of
the appliance and save electricity consumption.

DEFROSTING OF THE REFRIGERATOR

Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every
time the motor compressor stops, during normal
use. The defrost water drains out through a trough
into a special container at the back of the
appliance, over the motor compressor, where it
evaporates.

It is important to periodically clean the defrost water
drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
compartment channel to prevent the water
overflowing and dripping onto the food inside.

DEFROSTING THE FREEZER

CAUTION! Never use sharp metal

tools to scrape off frost from the
evaporator as you could damage it. Do
not use a mechanical device or any
artificial means to speed up the
thawing process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer. A
temperature rise of the frozen food
packs, during defrosting, may shorten
their safe storage life.

About 12 hours prior to defrosting, set
a lower temperature, in order to build
up sufficient chill reserve for the
interruption in operation.

A certain amount of frost will always form on the
freezer shelves and around the top compartment.

Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a
thickness of about 3-5 mm.

1. Switch off the appliance, or pull out electrical
plug from the wall socket.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several
layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.

WARNING! Do not touch frozen
goods with wet hands. Hands can
freeze to the goods.

3. Leave the door open.
In order to speed up the defrosting process,
place a pot of warm water in the freezer
compartment. In addition, remove pieces of ice
that break away before defrosting is complete.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly.

5. Switch on the appliance.

After three hours reload the previously removed
food into the freezer compartment.

PERIODS OF NON-OPERATION

When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
take the following precautions:

1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity
supply.

2. Remove all food.

3. Defrost (if necessary) and clean the appliance

and all accessories.

4. Clean the appliance and all accessories.

5. Leave the door/doors open to prevent

unpleasant smells.

WARNING! If you want to keep the
appliance switched on, ask somebody
to check it once in a while to prevent
the food inside from spoiling in case of
a power failure.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

WHAT TO DO IF...

Problem Possible cause Solution

The appliance does not oper­ate.

The mains plug is not connec-

There is no voltage in the

The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not supported

The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.

The compressor operates con­tinually.

Many food products to be fro-

The room temperature is too

Food products placed in the

There is too much frost and
ice.

The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.

ted to the mains socket cor­rectly.

mains socket.

properly.

The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
Temperature is set incorrectly. Refer to "Operation" chapter.

zen were put in at the same
time.

high.

appliance were too warm.

The door is not closed correct­ly.

The door is not closed correct­ly or the gasket is deformed/
dirty.

The water drainage plug is not
correctly positioned.

Food products are not wrap­ped properly.

Temperature is set incorrectly. Refer to "Operation" chapter.

Connect the mains plug to the
mains socket correctly.

Connect a different electrical
appliance to the mains socket.
Contact a qualified electrician.

Check if the appliance stands
stable.

Wait a few hours and then
check the temperature again.

Refer to climate class chart on
the rating plate.

Allow food products to cool to
room temperature before stor­ing.

Refer to "Closing the door".

Refer to "Closing the door".

Position the water drainage
plug in the correct way.

Wrap the food products better.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

Water flows on the rear plate
of the refrigerator.

Water flows into the refrigera­tor.

Water flows on the floor. The melting water outlet is not

Door is misaligned or interferes
with ventilation grill.

The temperature in the appli­ance is too low/too high.

There is too much condensed
water on the rear wall of the re­frigerator.

Door does not open easily. You attempted to re-open the

During the automatic defrost­ing process, frost melts on the
rear plate.

The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.

Food products prevent that
water flows into the water col­lector.

connected to the evaporative
tray above the compressor.

The appliance is not levelled. Refer to "Levelling".

The temperature regulator is
not set correctly.

The door is not closed correct­ly.

The food products' tempera­ture is too high.

Many food products are stored
at the same time.

The thickness of the frost is
greater than 4-5 mm.

The door has been opened of­ten.

There is no cold air circulation
in the appliance.

Door was opened too fre­quently.

Door was not closed com­pletely.

Stored food was not wrapped. Wrap food in suitable packag-

door immediately after closing.

This is correct.

Make sure that food products
do not touch the rear plate.

Attach the melting water outlet
to the evaporative tray.

Set a higher/lower tempera­ture.

Refer to "Closing the door".

Let the food products temper­ature decrease to room tem­perature before storage.

Store less food products at the
same time.

Defrost the appliance.

Open the door only if necessa­ry.

Make sure that there is cold air
circulation in the appliance.

Open the door only when nec­essary.

Make sure the door is closed
completely.

ing before storing it in the ap­pliance.

Wait a few seconds between
closing and re-opening of the
door.

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If the advice does not lead to the
desired result, call the nearest
Authorized Service Centre.

REPLACING THE LAMP

The appliance is equipped with a
longlife LED interior light.

CAUTION! Disconnect the plug from
the mains socket.

1. Remove the screw from the lamp cover.

2. Remove the lamp cover (refer to the

illustration).

INSTALLATION

3. Replace the used lamp with a new lamp of the
same power and shape, specifically designed
for household appliances. The maximum power
is shown on the lamp cover.

4. Install the lamp cover.

5. Tighten the screw to the lamp cover.

6. Connect the plug to the mains socket.

7. Open the door.

Make sure that the light comes on.

CLOSING THE DOOR

1. Clean the door gaskets.

2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to assembly

instructions.

3. If necessary, replace the defective door
gaskets. Contact the Authorised Service
Centre.

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

POSITIONING

Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated indoors
where the ambient temperature corresponds to the
climate class indicated on the rating plate of the
appliance.

Climate

class

SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +16°C to + 38°C
T +16°C to + 43°C

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Ambient temperature

Some functional problems might occur
for some types of models when
operating outside of that range. The
correct operation can only be
guaranteed within the specified
temperature range. If you have any
doubts regarding where to install the
appliance, please turn to the vendor,
to our customer service or to the
nearest Authorised Service Centre.

REAR SPACERS

In the bag with the documentation, there are two
spacers which must be fitted as shown in the
figure.

1. Fit the spacers into the holes. Make sure that
the arrow (A) is positioned as shown in the
picture.

45°

45°

A

1

2

2

To ensure best performance, install the appliance
well away from sources of heat such as radiators,
boilers, direct sunlight etc. Make sure that air can
circulate freely around the back of the cabinet.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

• Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and
frequency shown on the rating plate correspond
to your domestic power supply.

• The appliance must be earthed. The power
supply cable plug is provided with a contact for
this purpose. If the domestic power supply

2. Turn counter-clockwise the spacers through
45° until they lock into place.

LOCATION

Refer to the assembly instructions for
the installation.

socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to
a separate earth in compliance with current
regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.

• The manufacturer declines all responsibility if
the above safety precautions are not observed.

• This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.

TECHNICAL DATA

TECHNICAL DATA

Height mm 1404
Width mm 545
Depth mm 604
Rising time Hours 19
Voltage Volts 230 - 240
Frequency Hz 50

The technical information is situated in the rating
plate, on the external or internal side of the
appliance and in the energy label.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the
packaging in applicable containers to recycle it.
Help protect the environment and human health
and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic
appliances. Do not dispose appliances marked with

the symbol with the household waste. Return the
product to your local recycling facility or contact
your municipal office.

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