Zanussi Electrolux ZEF 55 W User manual

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FREEZER
ZEF 55 W
ZZAANNUUSSSSII
INSTRUCTION BOOK

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This instruction book contains safety precautions, information on use and helpful hints and tips.
To ensure you use this appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction book carefully
before installing or using this appliance and retain for future reference.
The symbols below help you to fi d thi gs more easily:
Safety precautions
War i gs a d Safety i formatio
Hints, useful information
Environmental information

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I POR
I PORT TANT S ANT SAFET AFETY INS Y INSTR TRUCTIONS UCTIONS
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 or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
Prior to installation
Check the applia ce for tra sport damage. U der
o circumsta ces should a damaged applia ce be
i stalled. I the eve t of damage please co tact
your retailer.
Installation
This applia ce is heavy. Care should be take whe
movi g it.
It is da gerous to alter the specificatio s or attempt
to modify this product i a y way.
E sure that the applia ce does ot sta d o the
electrical supply cable. If the supply cable is
damaged, it must be replaced by a cable available
from your local Service Force Ce tre.
A y electrical work required to i stall this applia ce
should be carried out by a qualified electricia or
compete t perso .
Parts which heat up should ot be exposed.
Whe ever possible, the back of the applia ce
should be close to a wall, but leavi g the required
dista ce for ve tilatio , as stated i the i stallatio
i structio s.
The applia ce should be left for 2 hours after
i stallatio before it is tur ed o , i order to allow
the refrigera t to settle.
Child Safety
Do ot allow childre to tamper with the co trols or
play with the product.
There is a risk of suffocatio ! Keep packagi g
material away from childre !
During Use
This applia ce is desig ed for domestic use o ly,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is
ot i te ded for commercial or i dustrial use.
Co tai ers with flammable gases or liquids ca
leak at low temperatures. Do ot store a y
co tai ers with flammable materials, such as spray
ca s, fire exti guisher refill cartridges etc. i the
freezer.
Froze food should ot be refroze o ce it has
thawed out.
Do ot place carbo ated or fizzy dri ks i the freezer.
Ice lollies ca cause 'frost/freezer bur s' if
co sumed straight from the freezer.
Do ot remove items from the freezer if your ha ds
are damp/wet, as this could cause ski abrasio s
or frost/freezer bur s.
Bottles a d ca s must ot be placed i t the freezer
they ca burst whe the co te ts freeze.
Ma ufacturers' recomme ded storage times should
be adhered to. Refer to releva t i structio s.
aintenance and Cleaning
Before clea i g, always switch off the applia ce
a d disco ect from the electrical supply.
Whe u pluggi g always pull the plug from the
mai s socket, do ot pull o the cable.
Servicing
This product should be serviced by a
authorised e gi eer a d o ly ge ui e spare
parts should be used.
U der o circumsta ces should you attempt to
repair the applia ce yourself. Repairs carried out
by i experie ced perso s may cause i jury or
serious malfu ctio i g. Co tact your local
Service Force Ce tre.
At the end of the Appliance Life
Whe disposi g of your applia ce use a
authorised disposal site.
Remove the plug a d e sure that a y locks or
catches are removed, to preve t you g childre
bei g trapped i side.
Safety precautions for isobutane
Warning
The refrigera t isobuta e (R 600a) is co tai ed
withi the refrigera t circuit of the applia ce, a
atural gas with a high level of e viro me tal
compatibility, which is evertheless flammable.
Keep ve tilatio ope i gs, i the applia ce
e closure or i the built-i structure, clear of
obstructio .
Do ot use mecha ical devices or other mea s
to accelerate the defrosti g process, other tha
those recomme ded by the ma ufacturer.
Do ot damage the refrigera t circuit.
Do ot use electrical applia ces i side the food
storage compartme ts of the applia ce.
The Appliance and the Environment
This applia ce does ot co tai gases which
could damage the ozo e layer.
Avoid damagi g the cooli g u it.
The packagi g used o this applia ce marked with
the symbol is recyclable.
Keep this instruction book for future
reference and ensure it is passed on to any
new owner.

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CONTENT
CONTENTS S
Instructions for the User
Guide to use the instruction book 2
Important Safety Information 3
Instructions for the User 5
Ge eral I formatio 5
Descriptio of the Applia ce 5
Indicator Lights 6
Fast Freeze Facility 6
Basket Storage 6
Freezer Tray 6
Using the Appliance 7
Before Use 7
To Start the Applia ce 7
Thermostat Co trol 7
Freezi g Fresh Food 7
Froze Food Storage 8
Thawi g 8
Maki g Ice Cubes 8
Hints and Tips 8
Food Storage 8
E ergy Savi g Advice 9
I the Eve t of a Power Failure 9
aintenance and Cleaning 9
I ter al clea i g 9
Exter al clea i g 9
Whe the applia ce is ot i use 9
Defrosti g 9
Something Not Working 10
Service and Spare Parts 11
Customer Care Department 11
Guarantee Conditions 12
Instructions for the Installer
Technical Specifications 13
Installing the Appliance 13
Tra sportatio , U packi g 13
Locatio 13
Ve tilatio Requireme ts 14
Levelli g 14
Door Reversal 14
Electrical Connection 15

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INS
INSTR TRUCTIONS F UCTIONS FOR THE USER OR THE USER
General information
This applia ce is desig ed for the freezi g a d
storage of froze food i a domestic home.
To e sure correct operatio , the applia ce should
be located where the ambie t temperature is
betwee 16-32 °C.
Description of the Appliance
1. Freezi g tray (with 1 ice cube tray)
2. Freezi g compartme t
3. Stori g compartme ts (wire baskets)
4. Rati g Plate
5. Co trol Pa el
a) Gree I dicator Light
b) Red I dicator Light
c) Yellow I dicator Light
d) Fast Freeze Switch (co ti uous operatio )
e) Thermostat co trol k ob
6. Defrost water outlet
7. Adjustable feet
8. Door gasket
9. Thermostat
10. Air grid
11. Co de ser
12. Air circulatio
13. Compressor

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Indicator Lights
The i dicator lights are situated i the co trol pa el.
a.) Green Indicator Light
Whe the applia ce is switched o at the mai s the
gree i dicator light will illumi ate a d remai lit
u til the applia ce is switched off at the mai s.
b.) Red Indicator Light
A few hours after starti g up the red i dicator light
will go out to show that the correct temperature has
bee reached for the setti g chose a d will stay
out to i dicate that everythi g is i order.
It will come o if the freezer temperature rises
u duly for i sta ce, after ope i g the freezer door
or placi g food i side the cabi et, but the light
should go out agai whe the temperature retur s
to the correct storage level.
c.) Yellow Indicator Light - (Fast Freeze)
Whe fast freeze is switched o the Yellow
I dicator Light will illumi ate a d remai lit u til fast
freeze is switched off.
d.) Fast Freeze Facility
To operate the Fast Freeze Facility slide the switch
to the right ha d positio .
e.) Thermostat Control
This is for setti g a d cha gi g the temperature
i side the applia ce.
Basket Storage
Froze food should be stored i the two lower baskets
a d the top compartme t used for storage or fast
freezi g of fresh food.
Freezer Tray
The Freezer Tray is particularly suitable for ope
freezi g, for example strawberries, raspberries etc.

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Using the Appliance
Before Use
Remove all packagi g a d securi g tapes. Wash
i side the applia ce with lukewarm water a d
bicarbo ate of soda (5 ml to 0,5 litre of water). Do ot
use soap or deterge t as the smell may li ger. Dry
thoroughly.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or products containing alcohol.
FFTo Start the Appliance
1. Allow the applia ce to sta d for 2 hrs after
i stallatio .
2. Plug i the applia ce a d switch o at the mai s
supply.
3. Slide the 'fast freeze' switch to the right (yellow
i dicator light will illumi ate) a d leave to ru for 4
hours to allow the correct temperature to be
reached before placi g food i side.
4. The red i dicator light will also illumi ate u til the
correct temperature is reached.
5. Whe the applia ce has reached the set
temperature a d the red i dicator light has go e
out slide the 'fast freeze' switch back to the left.
Thermostat Control
The temperature withi the freezer is co trolled by the
thermostat co trol k ob situated o the co trol pa el.
0 = Off
Tur i g the thermostat co trol k ob clockwise makes
the temperature progressively colder.
Freezing Fresh Food
It is importa t that fresh food placed i the freezer is
froze quickly a d that the food already i the freezer
is heated as little as possible.
FFIf more tha 3-4 kg of food is to be froze :
1. Slide the fast freeze switch (d) to the right 6-24
hours before placi g the fresh food i the freezer,
the yellow light will illumi ate. The compressor will
ow ru co ti uously, to e sure that the fresh food
is froze as quickly as possible.
2. Place the food i the freezi g compartme t a d
leave the 'fast freeze' switch o for a further 24
hours.

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3. After 24 hours, slide the 'fast freeze' switch back to
the left (the yellow light will go out) a d tra sfer the
food to the stori g compartme ts. The freezer will
retur to ormal storage temperature.
If the 'fast freeze' switch is accidentally left on,
the freezer will not be damaged, but energy
will be wasted.
Frozen Food Storage
Whe first starti g the freezer or if the freezer has
bee out of use for some time, we advise you to ru
your applia ce for at least 2 hours with the 'fast freeze'
switch o before stori g froze food.
Do ot exceed the storage period i dicated by the
ma ufacturer.
Do ot ope the door freque tly or leave it ope
lo ger tha is ecessary.
Important
Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer.
Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removal
from the freezer can cause 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.
In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer
will not be affected if the power cut is short and the
freezer is full. Do not open the lid. Should the food
begin to thaw it must be consumed quickly and
must not be re-frozen. (See Hints and Tips)
Thawing
Deep froze or froze food, prior to bei g used, ca
be thawed i a fridge or at room temperature,
depe di g o the time available. Small food items may
eve be cooked from froze , i this case cooki g will
take lo ger.
A y froze food which is allowed to thaw accide tally
should either be eate as soo as possible, or throw
away. Alter atively, if the food is u cooked a d has ot
bee completely defrosted it ca be cooked a d the
refroze .
Defrosted cooked food must never be
refrozen.
FFTo ake Ice Cubes
1. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water,
place i the freezi g compartme t a d leave to
freeze.
2. To remove the cubes twist the tray or hold it
u der ru i g water for a few seco ds.
Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen
to the freezer compartment by using
pointed or sharp edged objects.
Hints & Tips
Food Storage
To obtai the best performa ce from your freezer:
Do ot store warm food or evaporati g liquid.
Avoid buyi g froze food if you ca ot store it
straight away. The use of a i sulated co tai er
is advisable. Whe you arrive home, place the
froze food i the freezer immediately.
Do ot push food together too much, try to allow
air to circulate arou d each item.
Do ot store food u covered.
E sure that food placed i the freezer is dated
a d labelled a d used i date order to e sure
that food is co sumed at its best.
Lea food keeps better a d lo ger tha fatty
food, salt reduces the storage time.
Wrap the food i polythe e or alumi ium
freezi g bags or foil so that they adhere to the
food a d provide a airtight seal.
Packagi g which is swolle or has traces of
refroze water droplets o the pack could
i dicate that the product has ot bee kept at a
suitable temperature a d that it may have lost its
origi al quality. Partially thawed food must ot be
refroze , it must be co sumed withi 24 hours.
Never exceed the storage times i dicated by the
ma ufacturer.

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Energy Saving Advice
Do ot i stall the applia ce close to sources of
heat, such as a boiler or radiator.
Locate the applia ce i a cool well ve tilated room
a d make sure that the air ope i gs of the
applia ce are ot obstructed.
Avoid u ecessary frosti g i the cabi et by
packi g all foodstuffs i to airtight packages before
placi g them i the freezer.
Food which is to be froze (whe cool) should be
placed i the fridge before bei g tra sferred to the
freezer.
Try to avoid keepi g the door ope for lo g periods
or ope i g the door too freque tly as warm air will
e ter the cabi et a d cause the compressor to
switch o u ecessarily ofte .
E sure there are o obstructio s preve ti g the
door from closi g properly.
In the Event of a Power Failure
If there is a power failure duri g the storage of
froze foods, keep the door closed. If the
temperature withi your freezer should rise, do ot
refreeze the food without checki g its co ditio .
The followi g guideli es should assist you:
Ice Cream: O ce thawed should be discarded.
Fruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked a d
used up.
Breads & Cakes: Ca be refroze without da ger.
Shellfish: Should be refrigerated a d used up
quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be
refrigerated a d used up.
Large Pieces of eat: Ca be refroze providi g
there are still ice crystals remai i g withi them.
Small Joints: Should be cooked a d ca the be
refroze as cooked dishes.
Chicken: Should also be cooked a d refroze as a
fresh dish.
aint
aintenance & Cleaning enance & Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning is
carried out you must DISCONNECT the
appliance from the electricity supply.
Internal Cleaning
Clea the i side a d accessories with warm water a d
bicarbo ate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Ri se a d dry thoroughly.
NEVER use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products or wa
polishes to clean the interior as these will
damage the surface and leave a strong
odour.
External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabi et with warm soapy water.
O ce or twice a year dust the co de ser (black grille)
a d the compressor at the back of the applia ce with
a brush or vacuum clea er, as a accumulatio of dust
will affect the performa ce of the applia ce a d cause
excessive electricity co sumptio .
When the Appliance is not in
Use
Whe the applia ce is ot i use for lo g periods,
disco ect from the electricity supply, empty all
foods a d clea the applia ce, leavi g the door
ope to preve t u pleasa t smells.
Defrosting
The freezer compartme t will become progressively
covered with frost. This should be removed with the
special plastic scraper provided whe ever the
thick ess of frost exceeds 6mm (¼).
Duri g this operatio it is ot ecessary to switch
off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
However, whe the ice becomes very thick o the
i er li er, complete defrosti g should be carried
out a d it is advisable to peform this operatio
whe the applia ce is empty.

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Problem
No power to the
applia ce
The temperature i the
applia ce is too high
The temperature i the
applia ce is too low
Excessive frost a d ice
has built up
The applia ce is oisy.
Possible Cause
No power at the socket.
There is a power cut.
The fuse has blow .
Thermostat co trol is set at 0.
The applia ce is located i a u suitable positio .
The thermostat co trol is set too low.
The thermostat co trol is set too high.
The door has bee left ope .
Somethi g is obstructi g the door.
The door gasket is dirty.
The applia ce is ot level.
Solution
Check there is power at the socket.
Check there is ot a power cut by checki g the
household lights.
Check the fuse has ot blow .
Check the thermostat setti g.
Check the ambie t temperature is withi the
applia ces operati g limits of 16 °C to 32 °C.
Check that the thermostat co trol k ob is tur ed to
the correct setti g relative to ambie t co ditio s.
Set the thermostat co trol k ob to a lower
positio .
Check the door has ot bee left ope .
Check othi g is preve ti g the door from closi g.
Check the door gasket is i tact a d clea .
Check if the applia ce sta ds stable (all four feet
should be o the floor).
FFTo carry out complete defrosti g:
1. Disco ect the applia ce from the electrical
supply. If the plug is i accessible tur the
thermostat co trol k ob to 0.
2. Remove a y stored food, wrap i several layers of
ewspaper a d store i a cool place.
3. Leave the door ope .
4. Carefully draw the plastic drai spout out of the
lower part of the applia ce accordi g to the
directio of the arrow a d place a tray of a suitable
size i the positio show .
5. Duri g defrosti g, push the defrost water
towards the edge of the cooli g plates usi g a
dry cloth or a spo ge. It will be collected at the
bottom of the applia ce, from where it ca be
diverted i to the tray a d the disposed of.
6. To accelerate the defrosti g process place a
bowl of hot ( ot boili g) water i side the freezer
a d close the door.
7. Whe defrosti g is completed, dry the i terior
thoroughly, replace the drai spout a d close
the door.
8. Tur the thermostat co trol k ob back to a
medium setti g a d leave to ru for at least 4
hours with the 'fast freeze' switch o .
9. Replace the previously removed food.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs
during defrosting may shorten their safe storage
life.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as this could damage the
appliance beyond repair.
Something Not Working
If the applia ce is ot worki g correctly, please carry out the followi g checks before co tacti g your local
Za ussi Service Force Ce tre.
If after the above checks your applia ce still does ot
operate correctly, co tact your local Za ussi Service
Force Ce tre.
Please ote that it will be ecessary to provide proof
of purchase for a y i -guara tee service calls.
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the
above checks have been made, as the
engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a
mechanical or electrical breakdown.