Zanussi ZV 41 R User Manual
FREEZER
ZV 41 R
2222693-05
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
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CONTENTS
Instructions for the User
Important Safety Instructions 3
Description of the Appliance 4
Operation 4
Before use 4
Freezer controls 4
Starting your appliance 5
Temperature control 5
Warning light (red) 5
Freezing fresh food 5
Frozen food storage 5
Thawing 6
Ice making 6
Normal Operating Sound 6
Health and Safety Guidelines 7
Defrosting 8
Maintenance and Cleaning 9
Internal cleaning 9
External cleaning 9
When the appliance is not in use 9
Something Not Working? 10
Service and Spare Parts 11
Customer Care Department 11
Zanussi Service Force 12
Guarantee Conditions 14
Instructions for the Installer
Technical Specifications 15
Installation 15
Positioning 15
Door reversal 16
Electrical Connection 17
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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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. If the supply cable is
damaged, it must be replaced by a cable available
from your local Service Force Centre.
■ 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.
Refrigerant
■ During transportation and installation of the
appliance, 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.
■ Attention! The worktop of this appliance is heat
resistant at max 70°C.
■ 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 freezer.
■ Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has
thawed out.
■ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer.
■ Ice lollies can cause ‘frost/freezer burns’ if
consumed straight from 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.
■ Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer
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 Service
Force Centre.
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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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
➀
Freezer controls
➁
Freezer calendar (recommended storage times for
frozen foods)
➂
Comparments for storing
frozen food
➃
Compartment for freezing
fresh food
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➁
➂
➂
➃
OPERATION
Before use
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.
➀
Thermostat control
➁
Fast freeze switch
➂
Fast freeze light (yellow)
➀ ➁ ➂➃➄
➃
Warning light (red)
➄
Mains-on light (green)
Freezer controls
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5
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1
2
3
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Starting your appliance
Insert the plug into the wall socket. The pilot light
➄
will light up to show that the appliance is on.
Temperature control
The temperature inside the freezer 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.
To obtain a colder temperature, turn the thermostat
control to the higher numbers; to obtain a warmer
temperature turn the control to the lower numbers.
When altering the temperature setting, allow 24 hours
for the temperature to stablise before making further
changes.
For easier turning of this control, use a small coin.
Warning light (red)
If the temperature warning light ➃lights up, it
indicates that the temperature within the freezer has
reached a level where safe food storage is no longer
ensured.
When the freezer is first switched on, the warning
light will stay on until the temperature has dropped to
a safe level for the storage of frozen food.
Freezing fresh food
In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 12 kg of
fresh food.
Activate fast freeze by depressing the fast freeze
switch ➁24 hours before you want to freeze your
fresh food, the yellow light ➂illuminates. This time
can be shortened depending on the quantity of food
to be frozen. After the time has elapsed place the
food to be frozen in the top compartment of the
freezer as this is the coldest part.
Once the food is completely frozen (which could take
up to 24 hours) return the fast freeze switch to the
«OFF» position; the yellow light ➂goes off.
Distribute the frozen food packages in the other
compartments, so that the top compartment can be
used for a further freezing operation.
Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned
foodstuffs.
Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is already
frozen.
During the freezing process, ensure that the freezer
door remains closed.
Frozen food storage
When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has
been out of use for some time, we advise you to run
your appliance for at least two hours in the «fast
freeze» mode before storing frozen food.
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
we strongly recommend that you make sure that the
commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately
stored by the retailer and, furthermore, be sure that
these frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the
foodstore to your freezer in the shortest possible time
(a temperature increase of the frozen food could
shorten its storage period).
It is also advisable not to exceed the storage period
indicated by the producer of the food.
Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it
open longer than is absolutely necessary.
Important
Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks
etc.), in the freezer.
Water ices, if consumed immediately after
removal from the freezer, can possibly result in
a low temperature skin burn.
Do not remove items from the freezer if your
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin
abrasions or "frost/freezer burns".
If there is a power failure during the storage of
frozen food, do not open the door during the
whole time of the power failure. If the freezer is
fully loaded, the frozen food will not be affected
if the power cut is of short duration; otherwise,
it is recommended to consume the food within
a very short time.
If required, to accomodate large items, the wire shelf
in the central compartment can be removed to make
use of the appliance’s full volume.
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Important
In the event of a power failure causing the
temperature within your freezer to rise, do
not re-freeze the food without checking its
condition.
The following guidelines should assist you:
Ice-cream: once thawed should be discarded.
Fruits & Vegetables: if soft should be cooked
and used up.
Breads & Cakes: can be re-frozen without
danger.
Shellfish: should be refrigerated and used up
quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be
refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat: can be re-frozen
providing there are still ice crystals remaining
within them.
Small Joints: should be cooked and can then
be re-frozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: should also be cooked and re-frozen
as a cooked dish.
Thawing
Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the
fridge or at room temperature depending on the time
available. Small food items may even be cooked from
frozen; in this case cooking will take longer.
Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally
should either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown
away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has
not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and
then refrozen.
Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen.
Ice making
Fill the ice tray with water to the top of each ice cube
compartment, and place it in the freezer. To release
the ice cubes, twist the tray along its length. Never use
a sharp instrument to remove ice from the tray.
Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when
the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at
the rear, to the fixed freezer shelves.
When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being
pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or
pulsating noise from the compressor.
A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will
hear a faint ‘click’ when the thermostat cuts in and out.
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