Zanussi ZU 790 F User Manual
FREEZER
ZU 790 F
INS TRUCTION BOOKLET
2222 259-07
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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 left with the appliance in order that the new owner
can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information.
This information has been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing
or using the appliance.
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.
¥ Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it
must be replaced by a special cable available
from the manufacturer or its service agent.
¥ Any electrical work required to install this
appliance 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.
Child Safety
¥ Do not allow children to tamper with the controls
or play with the product.
¥ Keep all packaging well away from children.
During Use
¥ This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs
only.
¥ Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has
thawed out.
¥ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer.
¥ Do not remove items from the freezer if your
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin
abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
¥ Ice lollies can cause Ôfrost/freezer burnsÕ if
consumed straight from the freezer.
¥ ManufacturersÕ storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
¥ The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves
in this appliance contain channels through which
the refrigerant passes. If these are punctured this
will cause substantial damage to the appliance
and result in food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP
INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Under
NO circumstances should solid ice be forced off
the lining or shelves. Solid ice should be allowed
to thaw, when defrosting the appliance. See
Defrost Instructions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
¥ Switch off and unplug the appliance before
carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work.
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 machine yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local
Zanussi Service Force Centre and always insist
on genuine spare parts.
At the end of the Appliance
Life
¥ When disposing of your appliance, use an
authorised disposal site.
¥ Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.
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CONTENTS
2222 259-07
Instructions for the user
Important Safety Information
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Description of the appliance
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Operation
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Control panel 5
Before use 5
Start your appliance 5
Temperature control 5
Freezing fresh food 6
Frozen food storage 6
Thawing 6
Making ice cubes 6
Normal operating sounds 6
Health and Safety Guidelines
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Maintenance and Cleaning
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Internal cleaning 7
External cleaning 8
When the appliance is not in use 8
Defrosting 8
Something not working
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Service and Spare Parts
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Customer Care Department
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Guarantee Conditions
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Instructions for the
installer
Technical specification
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Installation
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Positioning 12
Electrical Connection
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Location 14
Door Reversal
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Fitting a furniture door 15
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
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A- Freezing fresh food
B- Frozen food storage
C- Freezer calendar
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OPERATION
Control Panel
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A. Mains On button
B. Thermostat Control
C. Red temperature alarm indicator light
D. Fast freeze button
Before using
Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the
appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of
soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may
linger. Dry thoroughly.
This 4-star freezer is suitable for the storage of
commercially frozen food marked with 2 - 4 stars.
The normal operating temperature of-18¡C is
suitable for long term storage of frozen food. Prepackaged, commercially frozen food is normally
suitable for storage of up to 3 months, unless
otherwise stated by the manufacturer. This appliance
is also suitable for freezing fresh food.
The top basket should be used to freeze fresh food.
The control panel
The control panel is situated at the base of the
appliance, and can be seen under the door.
A. Mains On button
The green mains on button is illuminated
continuously, to show that the appliance is on.
B. Thermostat Control
Turn the thermostat control knob clockwise to the
required setting, which is normally between 3-4.
C. Red temperature alarm indicator light
The red temperature alarm light will come on as
soon as the freezer is plugged in, or when it has
been filled with fresh food until it reaches the correct
temperature. This light will come on when the
temperature rises above normal in the cabinet.
D. Fast freeze button
When you place fresh food in the appliance, press
the fast freeze button; the length of time needed to
leave the appliance on fast freeze depends on the
weight of food.
Starting
Before the appliance is installed into the recess plug
into the mains and switch on. Check that the mains
on light comes on and the control dial is correctly
set. (See ÒThe controlsÓ) .You will hear the
compressor start up.
Temperature control
The temperature within the freezer is controlled by
the thermostat situated at the top of the cabinet.
To operate the freezer proceed as follows:
Turn the thermostat control beyond the ÇOÈ position.
When you first start the freezer, we suggest that you
turn the thermostat control to a medium setting,
between 3 and 4. For easier turning of this control,
use a small coin.The internal temperature of the
freezer is automatically adjusted by the thermostat to
ensure safe food storage.
However, if the appliance is working in unfavourable
room conditions such as
- poor ventilation,
- high temperature,
- frequent door openings,
it may be necessary to select a more suitable
setting.
To obtain a lower temperature, turn the thermostat
control to the higher number; to obtain a higher
temperature turn the control to the lower number.
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