Zanussi Electrolux ZEL 296 User manual

REFRIGERATOR
ZEL 296
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
2222 237-92
©Electrolux plc 2003

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance or uture
re erence. Should the appliance be sold or trans erred to another owner, or should you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is le t with the appliance in order that the new owner
can get to know the unctioning o the appliance and the relevant sa ety in ormation.
This in ormation has been provided in the interest o sa ety.You MUST read it care ully be ore installing
or using the appliance.
Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be ta en when
moving it.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.
• Care must be ta en 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 your
local Service Force Centre.
• Any electrical wor 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 bac 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 Sa ety
• Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or
play with the product.
• Keep all pac aging well away from children.
General Sa ety
• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
there ore only be carried out by authorized
technicians.
• Take utmost care when handling your appliance
so as not to cause any damages to the cooling
unit with consequent possible luid leakages.
•The appliance must not be located close to
cookers, radiators or boilers.
•Avoid prolonged exposure o the appliance to
direct sunlight.
•Do not use other electrical appliances (such as
ice cream makers) inside o re rigerating
appliances.
During Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs.
• Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has
thawed out.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drin s in the
freezer.
• Do not remove items from the freezer if your
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause s in
abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Ice lollies can cause ‘frost/freezer burns’ if
consumed straight from the freezer.
• Manufacturers’ 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 wor .
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
Service Force Centre and always insist on
genuine spare parts.
At the end o the Appliance
Li e
• When disposing of your appliance, use an
authorised disposal site.
• Remove the plug and ensure that any loc s or
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.

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CONTENTS
Instructions or the User
Important Sa ety In ormation 2
Operation 4
Before use 4
Setting the temperature 4
Fresh food refrigeration 4
Normal operating sounds 5
Movable shelves 5
Positioning the door shelves 5
Hints and Tips 6
Maintenance and Cleaning 6
Internal cleaning 6
External cleaning 6
When the appliance is not in use 6
Changing the light bulb 7
Defrosting 7
Something Not Working 8
Service and Spare Parts 9
Customer Care 9
Guarantee Conditions 10
Instructions or the
Installer
Technical Speci ication 11
Installation 12
Positioning 12
Rear Spacers 12
Electrical Connection 13
Door Reversal 14
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Door reversal directions
1. Disconnect from the electricity supply.
2. Gently lay the fridge on its bac with the top held
away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of
pac ing;
3. Remove the ventilation grill (D).
4. remove the bottom hinge (E) by unscrewing its
three fixing screws;
5. Slide out the fridge door from pin (G), unscrew
the latter and then refit it on the opposite side;
6. remove the two plugs of the door (where
available), discovering the holes for the hinge
pins, assemble them on the opposite side;
7. using a 10 mm spanner, unscrew the hinge pin
(E) and reassemble it on the opposite side of the
hinge;
8. reassemble the lower hinge (E) on the opposite
side, using the screws previously removed. Slide
the hole cover (F) out of the ventilation grille (D)
by pushing it in the direction of the arrow and
reassemble it on the opposite side;
9. reassemble the door;
10.refit the ventilation grille (D), clipping it into place;
11. Unscrew the handle. Refit it on the opposite side
after having pierced the plugs with a punch.
Cover the holes left open with the plugs supplied
in the documentation pac .
Important
After completion of the door reversing operation,
chec that the door gas et adheres to the cabinet. If
the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the
gas et may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that
case, wait for the natural fitting of the gas et or
accelerate this process by heating up the part
involved with a normal hairdryer on a low setting.
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OPERATION
Be ore using
Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the
appliance with lu ewarm 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.
Setting the temperature
The temperature inside the refrigerator is regulated
by a thermostat control nob with different
temperature positions and an “OFF” (O) position.
Position ●= minimum coldness
Position ●= maximum coldness
Turn the thermostat control nob to the required
position.
The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature
inside the refrigeration compartment depends on the
following factors:
– room temperature
– how often the door is opened
– how much food is stored
– position of the appliance
Fresh ood re rigeration
To obtain the best performance, do not store warm
food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do
cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong
flavour.
Do not cover the shelves with any protective
material, such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which
may obstruct the air circulation through them.
To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are
some more useful hints:
Raw meat (beef, por , lamb & poultry or chic en):
wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf
above the salad crispers.
Meat can only be stored sa ely in this way or
one or two days at the most.
Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the bottom salad crisper(s).
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.
Mil bottles: these should have a cap and should be
stored in the bottle rac on the door.
Control panel
AB
A - Pilot light
B - Thermostat control
To Start the Appliance
Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after
installation.
Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains
supply. Turn the thermostat control nob (B) to a
medium setting. The pilot light (A) will illuminate.
Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours to
allow the correct temperature to be reached before
placing food inside.
To switch off the appliance turn the thermostat
control nob to position “O” .
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 nob
to a lower number will cause the automatic
defrosting to resume.
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Electrical connections
Any electrical wor required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
The manu acturer declines any liability should
this sa ety measure not be observed.
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not
suitable for your soc et outlet, it must be cut off and
the appropriate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed of to
prevent the hazard of shoc s in case it should be
plugged into a 13amp soc et in another part of your
home.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in
the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond
with the mar ings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is mar ed with the letter
«E» or the earth symbol or coloured green and
yellow.
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is mar ed with the letter «N» or coloured
blac .
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is mar ed with the letter «L» or coloured
red.
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GREEN & YELLOW 13 AMP. FUSE
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
BLUE
13 AMP
The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.
For replacement, use a 13amp BSI362 fuse. Only
ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is
lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured
insert at the base of the plug.
A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from
your local Service Force Centre.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive
No. 87/308 o 2.6.87 relative to radio inter erence
suppression.
This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 EEC o 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive)
and subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 EEC o 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.

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Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator have runners so that
shelves can be positioned as desired.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food pac ages of various sizes,
the door shelves can be adjusted in height.
To do this proceed as shown in the diagram.
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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 cooling
plate/evaporator.
• 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 ’clic ’ when the thermostat cuts in
and out.
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INSTALLATION
Positioning
This appliance should only be installed at a location
where the ambient temperature corresponds to the
climate classification indicated on the rating plate,
which is located at the left on the inside of the
appliance.
The following table shows which ambient
temperature is correct for each climate classification:
SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +18°C to + 38°C
T +18°C to + 43°C
It should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of
direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature
e.g. not next to a boiler or radiator, or in a very cold
room e.g. an outhouse, where the temperatures may
fall below 10°C (50°F). If these temperatures are
exceeded i.e. colder or warmer, then the appliance
may not operate correctly.
You should also ensure that air can circulate freely
around the bac and the top of the cabinet. There
must also be at least 100 mm (4”) distance between
the top of the cabinet and any overhanging itchen
furniture (A). Ideally, the appliance should not be
positioned beneath overhanging furniture (B).
There should also be a gap of 25 mm either side of
the appliance. Do not obstruct the space
underneath. The bac of the cabinet may be placed
close to the wall but must not touch it. DO NOT
install in places with restricted ventilation.
Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the
adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet
using your fingers or a tool ( see figure).
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Important
IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE
THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR,
YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE
UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN
BEING TRAPPED INSIDE.
Rear spacers
In the bag with the documentation, there are two
spacers which must be fitted as shown in the figure.
Slac en the screws and insert the spacer under the
screw head, then re-tighten the screws.
Important
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from
the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be
easily accessible after installation.
Depending upon the position which you choose for
your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in
which the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions
on “Door reversal”.
Please ensure that when the appliance is
installed it is easily accessible or the engineer in
the event o a breakdown.

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
External cleaning
Many proprietary kitchen sur ace cleaners
contain chemicals that can attack/damage the
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it
is recommended that the outer casing o this
appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a
little washing-up liquid added.
An accumulation of dust will affect the performance
of the appliance and cause excessive electricity
consumption.
Before any maintenance or cleaning wor is carried
out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the
ELECTRICITY supply.
Internal cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE
POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING
PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE
INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE
SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG ODOUR.
When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all
foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar
to prevent unpleasant smells.
Food Storage
• To obtain the best results from the appliance
neither hot foods nor liquids which may
evaporate, should be placed in the larder
compartment.
• Keep the time between buying chilled food and
placing it in your refrigerator as short as possible.
• Do not push food together too much, try to allow
air to circulate around each item.
• Do not store food uncovered.
• Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean, refer to Maintenance and Cleaning.
Energy Saving Advice
• Do not install the appliance close to sources of
heat, such as a boiler or radiator.
• Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated
room and ma e sure that the air openings of the
appliance are not obstructed.
• Always leave warm food to cool down to room
temperature before placing in the fridge.
• Try to avoid eeping the door open for long
periods or opening the door too frequently as
warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the
compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
• Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the
door from closing properly.
• It is advisable to peridocally clean the
refrigeration system at the bac of the appliance
with a duster or vacuum cleaner.
HINTS AND TIPS
You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched
OFF.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (blac grill)
and the compressor at the bac of the appliance,
with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
Height 160 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 62,5 cm
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220-240 V / 50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 110 W
AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY * 0.47 Wh
GROSS CAPACITY 294 l
NET CAPACITY 291 l
* This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153.
Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.

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De rosting
The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the
compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the
pipe, into a tray located at the bac of the appliance
above the compressor, where it evaporates.
Important
To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge,
periodically clean the water discharge hole in the
centre of the V shaped drip collector at the bac of
the refrigerator compartment behind the salad
crispers. Use the defrost cleaner provided which you
will find already inserted into the discharge hole.
Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy
water at regular intervals. Dry throughly before
replacing.
Changing the light bulb
Unscrew the light cover and then pull it outward
toward the middle of the cabinet. Unscrew the bulb
and replace it with a new 25 watt bulb (available from
your nearest Service Force Centre).
Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original
position and replacing the screw.
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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
Standard guarantee conditions
We, Zanussi Electrolux, underta e that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this ZANUSSI
ELECTROLUX appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty wor manship or
materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage
on condition that:
• The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.
• The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, ta en apart or tampered with by any person not
authorised by us.
• All service wor under this guarantee must be underta en by a Service Force Centre. Any appliance or
defective part replaced shall become the Company’s property.
• This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.
Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these
hours in which case a premium will be charged.
Exclusions
This guarantee does not cover:
• Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or
removable parts of glass or plastic.
• Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside
the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.
• Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are subject to rental
agreements.
• Products of Zanussi Electrolux manufacture which are not mar eted by Zanussi Electrolux.
European Guarantee
If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home
subject to the following qualifications:
• The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.
• The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new
country of use for this brand or range of products.
• This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.
• Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.
• The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a
normal household.
• The product is installed ta ing into account regulations in your new country.
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to give them details of your
new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to loo
after you and your appliances.
France Senlis [phone]
Germany Nürnberg [phone]
Italy Pordenone [phone]
Sweden Stoc holm [phone]
UK Slough [phone]
Ireland Dublin [phone]

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SOMETHING NOT WORKING
Symptom
No power to the appliance
The light does not come on
The temperature in the fridge
The compressor runs continously
Noise
Water under the salad crispers
Solution
Chec there is power at the soc et.
Chec there is not a power cut by chec ing the
household lights.
Chec the fuse has not blown.
Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted.
Replace the bulb if it has blown.
Chec the door light switch is not jammed.
Chec the thermostat control nob in the fridge is
turned to the correct setting relative to ambient
conditions.
Chec the ambient temperature is within the
appliance’s operating limits, please refer to the
installation section in this instruction boo .
Relocate the appliance if necessary.
Adjust the thermostat control nob to give correct
temperature control. See “Setting the temperature”.
Chec that the door is closed.
Large quantities of food have recently been placed in
the cabinet and/or door is frequently opened.
Chec that air ventilation is not obstructed.
Refer to normal operating sounds.
Chec the drain hole is not bloc ed. (see
Maintenance and Cleaning).
If the appliance is not wor ing correctly, please carry out the following chec s before contacting your local
Service Force Centre
If after the above chec s your appliance still does not operate correctly, contact your local Service Force Centre.
Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in-guarantee service calls.
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made, as the engineer will
make a charge i the ault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
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In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local
Service Force Centre by telephoning:-
0 8 7 0 5 9 2 9 9 2 9
Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area.
For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the
website at www.serviceforce.co.u
For Customer Service in Ireland please
contact us at the address below:
Zanussi Electrolux
Electrolux Group (Irl) Ltd
Long Mile Road
Dublin 12
Republic of Ireland
Telephone : [phone]
Email: service[email protected]
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details under the heading ‘Something Not
Wor ing?
When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details:
1. Your name, address and post code
2. Your telephone number
3. Clear and concise details of the fault
4. The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate)
5. The purchase date
Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required or in-guarantee
service calls.
SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS
CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT
For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi Electrolux appliance or for further information on Zanussi
Electrolux products, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below
or visit our website at www.zanussi.co.u
Customer Care Department
Zanussi Electrolux
55-77 High Street
Slough
Ber shire
SL1 1DZ
Tel: [phone] (*)
* calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.

8
SOMETHING NOT WORKING
Symptom
No power to the appliance
The light does not come on
The temperature in the fridge
The compressor runs continously
Noise
Water under the salad crispers
Solution
Chec there is power at the soc et.
Chec there is not a power cut by chec ing the
household lights.
Chec the fuse has not blown.
Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted.
Replace the bulb if it has blown.
Chec the door light switch is not jammed.
Chec the thermostat control nob in the fridge is
turned to the correct setting relative to ambient
conditions.
Chec the ambient temperature is within the
appliance’s operating limits, please refer to the
installation section in this instruction boo .
Relocate the appliance if necessary.
Adjust the thermostat control nob to give correct
temperature control. See “Setting the temperature”.
Chec that the door is closed.
Large quantities of food have recently been placed in
the cabinet and/or door is frequently opened.
Chec that air ventilation is not obstructed.
Refer to normal operating sounds.
Chec the drain hole is not bloc ed. (see
Maintenance and Cleaning).
If the appliance is not wor ing correctly, please carry out the following chec s before contacting your local
Service Force Centre
If after the above chec s your appliance still does not operate correctly, contact your local Service Force Centre.
Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in-guarantee service calls.
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made, as the engineer will
make a charge i the ault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
9
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local
Service Force Centre by telephoning:-
0 8 7 0 5 9 2 9 9 2 9
Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area.
For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the
website at www.serviceforce.co.u
For Customer Service in Ireland please
contact us at the address below:
Zanussi Electrolux
Electrolux Group (Irl) Ltd
Long Mile Road
Dublin 12
Republic of Ireland
Telephone : [phone]
Email: ser[email protected]
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details under the heading ‘Something Not
Wor ing?
When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details:
1. Your name, address and post code
2. Your telephone number
3. Clear and concise details of the fault
4. The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate)
5. The purchase date
Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required or in-guarantee
service calls.
SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS
CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT
For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi Electrolux appliance or for further information on Zanussi
Electrolux products, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below
or visit our website at www.zanussi.co.u
Customer Care Department
Zanussi Electrolux
55-77 High Street
Slough
Ber shire
SL1 1DZ
Tel: [phone] (*)
* calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.

7
De rosting
The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the
compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the
pipe, into a tray located at the bac of the appliance
above the compressor, where it evaporates.
Important
To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge,
periodically clean the water discharge hole in the
centre of the V shaped drip collector at the bac of
the refrigerator compartment behind the salad
crispers. Use the defrost cleaner provided which you
will find already inserted into the discharge hole.
Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy
water at regular intervals. Dry throughly before
replacing.
Changing the light bulb
Unscrew the light cover and then pull it outward
toward the middle of the cabinet. Unscrew the bulb
and replace it with a new 25 watt bulb (available from
your nearest Service Force Centre).
Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original
position and replacing the screw.
D037
10
GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
Standard guarantee conditions
We, Zanussi Electrolux, underta e that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this ZANUSSI
ELECTROLUX appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty wor manship or
materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage
on condition that:
• The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.
• The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, ta en apart or tampered with by any person not
authorised by us.
• All service wor under this guarantee must be underta en by a Service Force Centre. Any appliance or
defective part replaced shall become the Company’s property.
• This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.
Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these
hours in which case a premium will be charged.
Exclusions
This guarantee does not cover:
• Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or
removable parts of glass or plastic.
• Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside
the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.
• Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are subject to rental
agreements.
• Products of Zanussi Electrolux manufacture which are not mar eted by Zanussi Electrolux.
European Guarantee
If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home
subject to the following qualifications:
• The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.
• The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new
country of use for this brand or range of products.
• This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.
• Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.
• The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a
normal household.
• The product is installed ta ing into account regulations in your new country.
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to give them details of your
new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to loo
after you and your appliances.
France Senlis [phone]
Germany Nürnberg [phone]
Italy Pordenone [phone]
Sweden Stoc holm [phone]
UK Slough [phone]
Ireland Dublin [phone]

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
External cleaning
Many proprietary kitchen sur ace cleaners
contain chemicals that can attack/damage the
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it
is recommended that the outer casing o this
appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a
little washing-up liquid added.
An accumulation of dust will affect the performance
of the appliance and cause excessive electricity
consumption.
Before any maintenance or cleaning wor is carried
out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the
ELECTRICITY supply.
Internal cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE
POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING
PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE
INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE
SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG ODOUR.
When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all
foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar
to prevent unpleasant smells.
Food Storage
• To obtain the best results from the appliance
neither hot foods nor liquids which may
evaporate, should be placed in the larder
compartment.
• Keep the time between buying chilled food and
placing it in your refrigerator as short as possible.
• Do not push food together too much, try to allow
air to circulate around each item.
• Do not store food uncovered.
• Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean, refer to Maintenance and Cleaning.
Energy Saving Advice
• Do not install the appliance close to sources of
heat, such as a boiler or radiator.
• Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated
room and ma e sure that the air openings of the
appliance are not obstructed.
• Always leave warm food to cool down to room
temperature before placing in the fridge.
• Try to avoid eeping the door open for long
periods or opening the door too frequently as
warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the
compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
• Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the
door from closing properly.
• It is advisable to peridocally clean the
refrigeration system at the bac of the appliance
with a duster or vacuum cleaner.
HINTS AND TIPS
You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched
OFF.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (blac grill)
and the compressor at the bac of the appliance,
with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure.
PR259
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
Height 160 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 62,5 cm
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220-240 V / 50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 110 W
AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY * 0.47 Wh
GROSS CAPACITY 294 l
NET CAPACITY 291 l
* This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153.
Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.

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Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator have runners so that
shelves can be positioned as desired.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food pac ages of various sizes,
the door shelves can be adjusted in height.
To do this proceed as shown in the diagram.
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PR260
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 cooling
plate/evaporator.
• 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 ’clic ’ when the thermostat cuts in
and out.
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INSTALLATION
Positioning
This appliance should only be installed at a location
where the ambient temperature corresponds to the
climate classification indicated on the rating plate,
which is located at the left on the inside of the
appliance.
The following table shows which ambient
temperature is correct for each climate classification:
SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +18°C to + 38°C
T +18°C to + 43°C
It should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of
direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature
e.g. not next to a boiler or radiator, or in a very cold
room e.g. an outhouse, where the temperatures may
fall below 10°C (50°F). If these temperatures are
exceeded i.e. colder or warmer, then the appliance
may not operate correctly.
You should also ensure that air can circulate freely
around the bac and the top of the cabinet. There
must also be at least 100 mm (4”) distance between
the top of the cabinet and any overhanging itchen
furniture (A). Ideally, the appliance should not be
positioned beneath overhanging furniture (B).
There should also be a gap of 25 mm either side of
the appliance. Do not obstruct the space
underneath. The bac of the cabinet may be placed
close to the wall but must not touch it. DO NOT
install in places with restricted ventilation.
Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the
adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet
using your fingers or a tool ( see figure).
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10 mm
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Important
IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE
THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR,
YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE
UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN
BEING TRAPPED INSIDE.
Rear spacers
In the bag with the documentation, there are two
spacers which must be fitted as shown in the figure.
Slac en the screws and insert the spacer under the
screw head, then re-tighten the screws.
Important
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from
the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be
easily accessible after installation.
Depending upon the position which you choose for
your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in
which the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions
on “Door reversal”.
Please ensure that when the appliance is
installed it is easily accessible or the engineer in
the event o a breakdown.

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OPERATION
Be ore using
Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the
appliance with lu ewarm 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.
Setting the temperature
The temperature inside the refrigerator is regulated
by a thermostat control nob with different
temperature positions and an “OFF” (O) position.
Position ●= minimum coldness
Position ●= maximum coldness
Turn the thermostat control nob to the required
position.
The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature
inside the refrigeration compartment depends on the
following factors:
– room temperature
– how often the door is opened
– how much food is stored
– position of the appliance
Fresh ood re rigeration
To obtain the best performance, do not store warm
food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do
cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong
flavour.
Do not cover the shelves with any protective
material, such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which
may obstruct the air circulation through them.
To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are
some more useful hints:
Raw meat (beef, por , lamb & poultry or chic en):
wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf
above the salad crispers.
Meat can only be stored sa ely in this way or
one or two days at the most.
Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the bottom salad crisper(s).
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.
Mil bottles: these should have a cap and should be
stored in the bottle rac on the door.
Control panel
AB
A - Pilot light
B - Thermostat control
To Start the Appliance
Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after
installation.
Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains
supply. Turn the thermostat control nob (B) to a
medium setting. The pilot light (A) will illuminate.
Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours to
allow the correct temperature to be reached before
placing food inside.
To switch off the appliance turn the thermostat
control nob to position “O” .
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 nob
to a lower number will cause the automatic
defrosting to resume.
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Electrical connections
Any electrical wor required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
The manu acturer declines any liability should
this sa ety measure not be observed.
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not
suitable for your soc et outlet, it must be cut off and
the appropriate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed of to
prevent the hazard of shoc s in case it should be
plugged into a 13amp soc et in another part of your
home.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in
the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond
with the mar ings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is mar ed with the letter
«E» or the earth symbol or coloured green and
yellow.
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is mar ed with the letter «N» or coloured
blac .
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is mar ed with the letter «L» or coloured
red.
D207
GREEN & YELLOW 13 AMP. FUSE
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
BLUE
13 AMP
The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.
For replacement, use a 13amp BSI362 fuse. Only
ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is
lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured
insert at the base of the plug.
A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from
your local Service Force Centre.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive
No. 87/308 o 2.6.87 relative to radio inter erence
suppression.
This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 EEC o 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive)
and subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 EEC o 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.

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CONTENTS
Instructions or the User
Important Sa ety In ormation 2
Operation 4
Before use 4
Setting the temperature 4
Fresh food refrigeration 4
Normal operating sounds 5
Movable shelves 5
Positioning the door shelves 5
Hints and Tips 6
Maintenance and Cleaning 6
Internal cleaning 6
External cleaning 6
When the appliance is not in use 6
Changing the light bulb 7
Defrosting 7
Something Not Working 8
Service and Spare Parts 9
Customer Care 9
Guarantee Conditions 10
Instructions or the
Installer
Technical Speci ication 11
Installation 12
Positioning 12
Rear Spacers 12
Electrical Connection 13
Door Reversal 14
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Door reversal directions
1. Disconnect from the electricity supply.
2. Gently lay the fridge on its bac with the top held
away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of
pac ing;
3. Remove the ventilation grill (D).
4. remove the bottom hinge (E) by unscrewing its
three fixing screws;
5. Slide out the fridge door from pin (G), unscrew
the latter and then refit it on the opposite side;
6. remove the two plugs of the door (where
available), discovering the holes for the hinge
pins, assemble them on the opposite side;
7. using a 10 mm spanner, unscrew the hinge pin
(E) and reassemble it on the opposite side of the
hinge;
8. reassemble the lower hinge (E) on the opposite
side, using the screws previously removed. Slide
the hole cover (F) out of the ventilation grille (D)
by pushing it in the direction of the arrow and
reassemble it on the opposite side;
9. reassemble the door;
10.refit the ventilation grille (D), clipping it into place;
11. Unscrew the handle. Refit it on the opposite side
after having pierced the plugs with a punch.
Cover the holes left open with the plugs supplied
in the documentation pac .
Important
After completion of the door reversing operation,
chec that the door gas et adheres to the cabinet. If
the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the
gas et may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that
case, wait for the natural fitting of the gas et or
accelerate this process by heating up the part
involved with a normal hairdryer on a low setting.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance or uture
re erence. Should the appliance be sold or trans erred to another owner, or should you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is le t with the appliance in order that the new owner
can get to know the unctioning o the appliance and the relevant sa ety in ormation.
This in ormation has been provided in the interest o sa ety.You MUST read it care ully be ore installing
or using the appliance.
Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be ta en when
moving it.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.
• Care must be ta en 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 your
local Service Force Centre.
• Any electrical wor 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 bac 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 Sa ety
• Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or
play with the product.
• Keep all pac aging well away from children.
General Sa ety
• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
there ore only be carried out by authorized
technicians.
• Take utmost care when handling your appliance
so as not to cause any damages to the cooling
unit with consequent possible luid leakages.
•The appliance must not be located close to
cookers, radiators or boilers.
•Avoid prolonged exposure o the appliance to
direct sunlight.
•Do not use other electrical appliances (such as
ice cream makers) inside o re rigerating
appliances.
During Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs.
• Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has
thawed out.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drin s in the
freezer.
• Do not remove items from the freezer if your
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause s in
abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Ice lollies can cause ‘frost/freezer burns’ if
consumed straight from the freezer.
• Manufacturers’ 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 wor .
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
Service Force Centre and always insist on
genuine spare parts.
At the end o the Appliance
Li e
• When disposing of your appliance, use an
authorised disposal site.
• Remove the plug and ensure that any loc s or
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.

REFRIGERATOR
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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
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©Electrolux plc 2003