Zanussi ZT 46 30 SS User Manual

FRIDGE-FREEZER

ZT 46/30 SS

2222712-96

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

Fresh food refrigeration 6
Helpful hygiene tips 6

The freezer compartment 7

Freezing fresh food 7
Frozen food storage 7
Some useful hints for freezing 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 in use 11
Changing the light bulb 11

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

Zanussi Service Force 14
Guarantee Conditions 16

Instructions for the Installer

Technical Specifications 17
Installation 17

Positioning 17
Before using 18
Fitting the appliance under the

kitchen work surface 18

Electrical Connection 19

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.

■ 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.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

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➀

Dairy compartment

➁

Can storage shelf with egg tray

➂

Bottle storage shelf

➃

Salad bin

➄

Glass shelf (for storing fresh meat)

➅

Storage shelves

➆

Thermostat control

➇

Frozen food storage compartments

➈

Fast freezing compartment

➉

Freezer calendar (recommended storage times for frozen foods)

➀

➁

➂

➃

➄

➅

➆

➇

➇

➈

➉

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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:

l

Room temperature

l

How often the door is opened

l

How much food is stored

l

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
period 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.

A

B

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The refrigerator compart­ment

Fresh food refrigeration

The coldest area of the refrigerator is the lower part,
above the salad bin.
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.

To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are
some more useful hints:

Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & chicken or poul­try): wrap in polythene bags and place on top of the

salad crisper.

Meat can only be stored safely in this way for
one or two days at the most.

Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly

cleaned and placed in the bottom salad bin.
Butter & cheese: these should be placed in special

airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or
polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.

Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should
be stored in the bottle rack on the door.

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with run­ners so that shelves can be positioned as desired.
For greater use of the space, the front of the shelf
can be folded onto the rear of the shelf.

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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