Zanussi ZT45/30SS User Manual

FRIDGE-FREEZER

ZT 45/30

2222712-95

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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Instructions for the User

Important Safety Instructions 3
Description of the Appliance 4
Operation 5

Setting the temperature 5
The refrigerator compartment 6
Freshness control 6
The freezer compartment 7
Freezing fresh food 7
Some useful hints for freezing 8
Frozen food storage 8
Thawing 8
Making ice cubes 8
Normal operating sounds 8

Health and
safety guidelines 9

Defrosting 10

Maintenance and Cleaning 11

Internal cleaning 11
External cleaning 11
When the appliance is not use 11
Changing the light bulb 11

Something not Working? 12
Service and Spare Parts 13
Customer Care Department 13

Guarantee Conditions 14

Instructions for the Installer

Technical Specifications 15
Installation 15

Positioning 15
Before using 16
Fitting the appliance under the
kitchen work surface 16

Electrical Connection 17

CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special cord or assembly avail­able from your local Service Force Centre.

■ Any electrical work required to install this appli-

ance 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

■ During transportation and installation of the appli-

ance, 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!

During Use

■ This appliance is designed for domestic use only,

specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs
only. 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
refrigerator.

■ 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 con-

sumed straight from the star compartment.

■ Do not remove items from the freezer compart-

ment 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 freez-

er compartment 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.

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
Zanussi Service Force Centre.

At the end of the Appliance Life

■ When disposing of your appliance use an autho-

rised disposal site.

■ Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or

catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.

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 Departement.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

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A - Thermostat, ambient temperature switch, light
B - Dairy compartment
C - Shelf with egg trays
D - Storage shelves. For greater use of the space,

the front of the shelf can be folded onto the rear
of the shelf.

E - Fruit and vegetables

F - Freshness control
G - Bottles
H - Meat, fish
I - Frozen food storage compartments
J - Fast freezing compartment

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OPERATION

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Setting the temperature

The temperature inside the refrigerator is regulated by
a thermostat with 6 temperature positions and one
«OFF» (O) position.

Position 1 = minimum cold
Position 6 = maximum cold

Turn the thermostat dial to the required position.
An intermediate position is usually the most suitable,

although the temperature will be affected by:

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Room temperature

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How often the door is opened

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How much food is stored

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Position of the appliance

In determining the correct temperature control setting
all these factors have to be considered and some
experimentation may be necessary.
When altering the temperature setting, allow 24 hours
for the temperature to stablise before making further
changes.

Ambient Temperature Switch

The appliance is designed to operate in room temper­atures of 16°C to 32°C, or down to 10°C if the ambi­ent switch is switched on. The ambient switch should
be switched on when the room temperature drops
below 16°C (the incorporated lamp will illuminate). If
the room temperature drops below the above figures
the temperature in the freezer may rise above -18°C,
then safe storage of frozen food can no longer be
guaranteed. It is most likely that the ambient switch
will need to be depressed throughout the winter to
allow for low overnight temperatures. No damage can
be caused by leaving the switch in this position for a
periodo of time.

A. Thermostat dial
B. Ambient switch

Important

During prolonged periods of abnormally hot
weather, if the thermostat is set on too high a
number, the cooling system may operate con­tinuously and the fridge cooling plate may not
defrost. Turning the knob to a lower number
will cause the automatic defrosting to resume.

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The refrigerator compartment

The coldest area of the refrigerator is the lower part,
above the fruit and vegetable drawer.
For the best performance from your refrigerator,
always follow these rules:

■ never put hot drinks or food into the refrigerator,

leave them to cool at room temperature first

■ cover food, especially if strong smelling

■ space out the food so that the air can circulate

freely around it

■ don't block air circulation by covering the gap

between the front part of the shelves and the
back.

Freshness control

The fruit and vegetable compartment can accumu­late moisture depending on the type of food stored.
To regulate the build-up of humid air in this compart­ment there is a vent (A -Fig.) which can be adjusted.
For salads and leafy vegetables, a high moisture
content will ensure that they retain their freshness
but root vegetables such as turnips require a less
moist atmosphere.
The adjuster allows you to select the best conditions
for your food, the atmosphere will be dryer the more
the vent is opened.

Helpful hygiene tips

■ Always wash your hands with soapy water and

dry them with a clean towel before handling food.

■ Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross conta-

mination by not using the same work surface for
raw and cooked food without washing it thor­oughly in between.

■ Use clean kitchen roll wherever possible for

clearing up food. If you use a dishcloth be sure
to boil it frequently.

■ Regularly remove suspect food from your refrig-

erator and clean the interior with a solution of
bicarbonate of soda in warm water (5 ml to 0.5
litre of water). Never allow spills to dry and hard­en.

■ Regularly check the refrigerator door seal to

ensure that it is clean and free from debris.

■ Make sure that food is used before its «best

before» date.

■ Cool food as quickly as possible but don't place

in refrigerator or freezer until cool. (Leave food in
a place as cool as possible in order that it can be
placed in the refrigerator or freezer without
delay).

■ Do not store food uncovered.

■ Do not mix raw and cooked meat, they must be

in separate containers. Take care not to let the
meat juices drip onto other food. If the meat
does drip, remove everything and clean thor­oughly.

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The freezer compartment

Freezing fresh food

When starting up the appliance for the first time or
after a period of non use, position the thermostat to a
medium setting (3 or 4) and leave for at least 4 hours
before placing the food to be frozen inside.

If you wish to fast-freeze a quantity of fresh food,
press the ambient switch (light on) located near the
thermostat knob. Leave it on this position for 24
hours before placing in the food and set it back to
normal position after further 24 hours.

If the switch is already depressed no further adjust­ment is required.

The products for freezing should be placed in the
upper drawer and then transferred to the lower draw­ers so that the compartment is left free for the next
freezing operation.

The maximum freezing capacity is 3 kg /24 hours.
Never exceed the quantity indicated in one freezing
batch.

Frozen food storage

Storing ready-frozen foods is quite straightforward.
The packs can be placed beside each other or on top
of each other.

In the first compartment, produce must only be
stocked up to the mark on the drawer to ensure air
circulation is not obstructed.

You are strongly advised to place ready-frozen food
in the compartment as quickly as possible after pur­chase. Also ensure that the external packaging is
intact.

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
times indicated.

Do not open the freezer door too often and do not
leave open longer than necessary.

Important

Do not consume ice-lollies which have just
come out of the freezer. Their extremely low
temperature can cause frost burns.
Do not remove items from the freezer if your
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause
skin abrasions or "frost/freezer burns".

Caution

In the event of a power cut do not open the
door the food in the freezer will not be affect­ed if the power cut is short and if the freezer
is full. Should the food begin to thaw, it must
be consumed quickly and must not be
re-frozen.