ZANKER FR161 User manual

Gefrierschrank
CongŽlateur
Vrieskast
Freezer
ZANKER FR 161
Gebrauchsanweisung
Mode dÕemploi
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Instruction booklet
2222 321-33

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WARNINGS
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 supplied with the appliance in order that the
new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock
(latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old
appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child.
This must be done before the appliance is built intoThese warnings are provided in the interest of
safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
General Safety
¥ This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
¥ It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
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 cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the manufacturer or its service
agent.
¥ Before any cleaning or maintenance work is
carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the
appliance.
¥ This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it
¥ Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed
straight from the appliance.
¥ Take utmost care when handling your
appliance so as not to cause any damages to
the cooling unit with consequent possible
fluid leakages.
¥ The appliance must not be located close to
radiators or gas cookers.
¥ Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.
¥ There must be adequate ventilation round the
back of the appliance and any damage to the
refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
¥ For freezers only (except built-in models): an
ideal location is the cellar or basement.
¥ Do not use other electrical appliances (such
as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances, unless they are approved for this
purpose by the manufacturer.
Service/Repair
¥ Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person
¥ This product should be serviced by an authorized
Service Centre, 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
more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local
Service Centre, and always insist on genuine
spare parts.
¥ This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorized
technicians.
Use
¥ The domestic refrigerators and freezers are
designed to be used specifically for the storage
of edible foodstuffs only.
¥ Best performance is obtained with ambient
temperature between +18¡C and +43¡C (class
T); +18¡C and +38¡C (class ST); +16¡C and
+32¡C (class N); +10¡C and +32¡C (class SN).
The class of your appliance is shown on its rating
plate.
Warning: when the ambient temperature is not
included within the range indicated for the class
of this appliance, the following instructions must
be observed: when the ambient temperature
drops below the minimum level, the storage
temperature in the freezer compartment cannot
be guaranteed; therefore it is advisable to use
the food stored as soon as possible.
¥ Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has
been thawed out.
¥ ManufacturersÕ storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
¥ The inner lining of the appliance consists of
channels through which the refrigerant passes. If
these should be punctured this would damage
the appliance beyond repair and cause food loss.
DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape

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CONTENTS
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Use - Control panel - Cleaning the interior - Operation -Temperature regulation - Fast freezing . . . . . . .
Warning light - Thermometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Use - Freezing fresh food - Storage of frozen food - Thawing - Ice-cube production - Cold accumulatore . .14
Hints - Hints for freezing - Hints for storage of frozen food - Maintenance - Periodic cleaning . . . . . . .
Periods of no operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Maintenance - Defrosting - Customer service and spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Installation - Location - Rear spacers - Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Installation -Changing the opening direction of the doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
off frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using
the scraper provided. Under no circumstances
should solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice
should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the
appliance. See defrost instructions.
¥ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in
damage to the appliance. Do not use a
mechanical device or any artificial means to
speed up the thawing process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer. Never use
metal objects for cleaning your appliance as it
may get damaged.
Installation
¥ During normal operation, the condenser and
compressor at the back of the appliance heat up
considerably. For safety reasons, minimum
ventilation must be as shown in the relevant
Figure.
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.
¥ There are working parts in this product which
heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in
component failure and possible food loss. See
installation instructions.
¥ Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever possible the back of the product
should be against a wall.
¥ If the appliance has been transported
horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in
the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It
is advisable to wait at least two hours before
connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow
back in the compressor.
Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The
appliance shall not be discarded together with
the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging
the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the
heat exchanger. Information on your local
disposal sites may be obtained from municipal
authorities. The materials used on this appliance
marked by the symbol are recicable.

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Warning light
Warning light (E) lights up when the temperature
inside the freezer compartment has increased to a
value which jeopardizes the long-term storage of
food in the compartment.
When the appliance is switched on for the first time
or when food is placed in the compartment for
freezing, it is normal for this light to remain on until
the temperature has reached the level required for
correct storage.
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash
the interior and all internal accessories with luke-
warm water and some neutral soap so as to remove
the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry
thoroughly.
Do not use detergents or abrasive
powders, as these will damage the finish.
Temperature regulation
The temperature is automatically regulated and can
be increased to achieve a higher temperature
(warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob toward
lower settings or reduced (colder) rotating the knob
towards higher settings.
However, the exact setting should be chosen
keeping in mind that the temperature inside the
refrigerator depends on:
¥ room temperature;
¥ how often the door is opened;
¥ the quantity of food stored;
¥ location of appliance.
A medium setting is generally the most suitable.
USE
Control panel
A. Thermostat knobt
B. Fast freezing knob
C. Thermostat light
D. Fast freezing light
E. Warning light
Operation
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
The light (C) lights up.Turn the thermostat knob
(A),clockwise, beyond the ÒOÓ (STOP) position .
To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to
position ÒOÓ.
Fast freezing
to start fast- freezing, turn the knob (B) towards ÒSÓ.
Pilot light (D) will come on.
Termometer
This indicate the internal temperature of the freezer.
It may indicate a temperature above - 18¡C when
large quantities of food are placed inside for freezing
or when the door is left open for long time
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Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays
for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with
water, then put them in the freezer compartment.
Do not use metallic instruments to remove the
trays from the freezer.
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.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use,
before putting the products in the compartment turn
the fast-freezing knob to the ÒSÓ symbol at least
3hours before.
Important
If there is a power failure when food is in the
freezer, do not open the door of the freezer
compartment. The frozen food will not be
affected if the power cut is of short duration (up
to 6-8 hours) and the freezer compartment is full,
otherwise, it is recommended that the food
should be used within a short time (a
temperature increase of the frozen food
shortens its safe storage period).
Freezing fresh food
The 4-star compartment is suitable for
long term storage of commercially frozen food, and
for freezing fresh food.
To freeze fresh foods turn thefast freezing knob at
least 3 hours before introducing the food into the
freezer in order to ensure better freezing results.
Place the food to be frozen in the compartment as
shown in figure.
Cold accumulator
The freezer contains a cold accumulator which
increases storage times in the event of a power cut
or breakdown. It is located in the upper
compartment.
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11 Kg
9 Kg

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MAINTENANCE
Unplug the appliance before carrying out
any maintenance operation.
Warning
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore
only be carried out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of
soda.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
take the following precautions:
remove the plug from the wall socket;
remove all food;
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent
unpleasant smells.
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 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
¥ the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further
food to be frozen should be added during this
period;
¥ only freeze 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;
HINTS
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.
¥ it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on
each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of
the storage time;
¥ on the inner door or special card (if supplied) you
will find sketches of various animals and food
types together with the recommended storage
time (in months) from the time of freezing;
¥ do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks,
etc.) in the freezer compartment as they may
burst.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS
If the appliance is not functioning properly, check
that:
¥ the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains
power switch is on;
¥ there is an electricity supply (find out by plugging
in another appliance);
¥ the thermostat knob is in the correct position.
¥ If there are water drops on the bottom of the
cabinet, check that the defrost water drain
opening is not obstructed (see ÒDefrostingÓ
section).
¥ If your appliance is still not working properly after
making the above checks, contact the nearest
service centre.
To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you
apply for it you specify the model and serial number
of your appliance which can be found on the
guarantee certificate or on the rating plate located
inside the appliance, on the bottom left-hand side.
Defrosting
The freezer compartment, however, will become
progressively covered with frost. This should be
removed with the special plastic scraper provided,
whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm.
During this operation it is not necessary to switch off
the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out
as follows:
1. pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the
thermostat knob to the ÇOÈ setting;
2. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers
of newspaper and put it in a cool place;
3. leave the door open, and insert the plastic
scraper in the appropriate seating at the bottom
centre, placing a basin underneath to collect the
defrost water.
4. when defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly; keep the scraper for future use;
5. turn the thermostat knob back to the required
setting or replace the plug in the power socket,
turn fast freezing knob to ÒSÓ.
6. After two or three hours, reload the previously
removed food into the compartment and let it run
in normal operation.
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Important:
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you could damage it.
Do not use a maechanical 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.

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Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and
frequency shown on the serial number plate
correspond to your domestic power supply. Voltage
can vary by ±6% of the rated voltage.
For operation with different voltages, a suitably sized
auto-transformer must be used.
The appliance must be earthed.
The power supply cable plug is provided with a
contact for this purpose.
If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed,
connect the appliance to a separate earth in
compliance with current regulations, consulting a
specialist technician.
The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if
the above safety precautions are not observed.
This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
- 87/308 EEC of 2/6/87 relative to radio interference
suppression.
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and
subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.
Rear spacers
In the bag with the documentation, there are two
spacers which must be fitted in the two top
corners.
Slacken the screws and insert the spacer under the
screw head, then re-tighten the screws.
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INSTALLATION
Location
The appliance should be installed well away from
sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct
sunlight etc.
For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as
shown in Fig.
Appliance positioned under overhanging kitchen wall
units (see Fig. A).
Appliance positioned without overhanging kitchen
wall units (see Fig. B).
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.
Two adjustable feet at the cabinet base allow
accurate levelling of the appliance.
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Door reversibility
1. Unplug the appliance from the power supply
before carrying out the below-mentioned
operations.
2. Remove the bottom hinge (3).with pin (1) and
feets (2)
3. Remove the door by releasing it from the top
hinge pin (D).
4. Remove the pin (D) from the top hinge ), then
mount these on the opposite side, after having
removed the plugs which must be refitted on the
other side.
5. Replace the door.
6. Screw down the bottom hinge (3) (turn it
180¡)The pin (1) and feets (2) on the opposite
side by using the screws previously removed.
7. Unscrew the handles. Refit it on the opposite
side after having piercing the plugs with a punch.
Cover the holes left open with the plugs
contained in the documentation pack.
Warning:
After having reversed the opening direction of
the doors check that all the screws are properly
tightened and that the magnetic seal adheres to
the cabinet. If the ambient temperature is cold
(i.e. in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to
the cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural
fitting of the gasket or accelerate this process by
heating up the part involved with a normal
hairdrier.
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