Zanussi Electrolux ZER 140 W User manual

REFRIGERATOR
ZER 140 W
2222608-81
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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.
¥ 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
refrigerator.
¥ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the ice
compartment.
¥ Ice lollies can cause Ôfrost/freezer burnsÕ if
consumed straight from the ice compartment.
¥ Do not remove items from the ice compartment if
your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin
abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
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.
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. Important: if the supply
cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a cable
available from the manufacturer or 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 states 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!
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 Department.
Important Safety Instructions
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Instructions for the User
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Fresh food refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The ice compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Making ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Health and Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Internal cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
External cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
When the appliance is not in use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Something Not Working? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Service and Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Customer Care Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Instructions for the Installer
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Door reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Contents

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.
Setting the temperature
The temperature inside the refrigerator and the
ice compartment is regulated by a thermostat control
knob with 6 temperature positions and one ÇOFFÈ
(O) position.
Position 1 = minimum coldness
Position 6 = maximum coldness
Turn the thermostat control knob to the required
position.
An intermediate position is usually the most suitable,
although the temperature will be affected by:
¥Room temperature
¥ How often the door is opened
¥ How much food is stored
¥ Position of the appliance
In determining the correct temperature control setting
all these factors have to be considered and some
experimentation may be necessary.
When altering the temperature setting, allow 24
hours for the temperature to stablise before making
further changes.
Important
During prolonged periods of abnormally hot
weather, if the thermostat is set on too high a
number, the cooling system may operate
continuously. Turning the knob to a lower
number will cause a saving in electricity
consumption.
If you wish to return to a lower temperature,
turn the thermostat knob to a higher number,
however you should turn the setting lower
occasionally.
Fresh food refrigeration
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, pork, lamb & chicken or poultry):
wrap in polythene bags and place on top of the salad
bin.
Meat can only be stored safely in this way for one
or two days at the most.
Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the bottom salad bin.
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.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be
stored in the bottle rack on the door.
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with
runners so that shelves can be positioned as
desired.
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The ice compartment
This compartment is suitable for ice cube making.
Making ice cubes
The appliance is provided with a plastic ice cube tray.
Fill the tray 3/4 full to allow the ice to expand and
place it in the ice compartment. To turn out the ice
cubes simply give the tray a slight twist to release the
cubes.
Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the
ice compartment using a sharp or pointed object.
Important
Do not consume ice-lollies which have just
come out of the ice compartment. Their
extremely low temperature can cause frost
burns. Do not remove items from the ice
compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as
this could cause skin abrasions or
"frost/freezer burns".
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.
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 ÔclickÕ when the thermostat cuts in and
out.
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While in operation the ice compartment becomes
progressively covered with frost.
This frost, which acts as an insulator and thus
prevents the cold from reaching the food should be
removed whenever the thickness of the frost
exceeds 6 mm (1/4").
To carry out complete defrosting proceed as follows:
1. Remove any items from inside the ice
compartment.
2. Turn the thermostat contol knob to the ÇOFFÈ (O)
position, making sure that the stopper of the water
collector tray is firmly inserted in the water drain
hole. To accelerate defrosting, place a bowl of hot
water inside the compartment (with a piece of
cardboard underneath the bowl as protection).
3. Place a tray on the upper shelf of the refrigerator
under the drain hole of the conveyor and remove
the stopper as shown in the figure.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry thoroughly and
remove the water collected in the tray. Replace the
stopper.
Turn the thermostat control knob on a medium
position to restart the appliance.
After letting the appliance run for at least half an
hour, replace the previously removed items into the
ice compartment.
When defrosting it is not necessary to remove the
foods from the inner door and the refrigerator
compartment.
Important
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you could damage it
beyond repair.
Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared foods.
This together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and
storage of food is even more important than ever.
The following tips should help you to ensure that
the food in your home is in as perfect condition
as possible.
¥ Keep the time between buying chilled food and
placing it in your fridge as short as possible. Tests
showed that the temperature of 1 litre of orange
juice rose to 22¡C in an hour between the
supermarket and home. It then took 11 hours to get
down to 7¡C in the refrigerator.
¥ Keep the refrigerator door closed as much as
possible.
¥ Do not push food together too much, try to allow air
to circulate around each item.
¥ Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
NOT place in the refrigerator until cool. (Leave food
in a cool place in order that it can then be placed in
the refrigerator as soon as possible).
¥ Do NOT mix raw and cooked meat, they must be in
separate containers. Take care not to let the meat
juices drip onto other food. If the meat does drip,
remove everything and clean thoroughly.
¥ Do not store food uncovered.
¥ Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean the interior (see ÒMaintenance and
CleaningÓ).
¥ Never allow spillages to dry and harden.
¥ Store eggs in the egg rack provided in the
refrigerator door. Discard any broken or chipped
eggs.
¥ Regularly check the refrigerator door seal to
ensure that it is clean and free from debris.
¥ Always wash your hands with soapy water and dry
them with a clean towel before handling food.
¥ Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross
contamination by not using the same work surface
or knife, without washing them thoroughly in
between.
Health and Safety Guidelines
Defrosting
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Maintenance and Cleaning
Warning
Before any maintenance or cleaning work
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 SMELL.
Clean the drain hole of the water trough at regular
intervals and make sure that the drain hole is never
obstructed, so that the defrost water may flow freely.
Important
Do not use abrasive products.
External cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do
NOT use abrasive products.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill)
and the compressor at the back of the appliance,
with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see the figure.
You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched
OFF. An accumulation of dust will affect the
performance of the appliance and cause excessive
electricity consumption.
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CONDENSER
COMPRESSOR
Changing the light bulb
Should the interior light fail to work, first switch off the
appliance and disconnect from the electricity supply.
Replace the bulb as follows:
1. Unscrew the light cover. Unscrew the bulb and
replace it with a new 15 watt bulb (available from
your nearest Service Force centre).
2. Replace the light cover into its original position
and replacing the screw.
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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 door ajar to
prevent unpleasant smells.

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Something not Working?
Before contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following points.
IMPORTANT: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or
installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.
Symptom Solution
No power to appliance
The light does not come on
The temperature in the fridge is too high
The compressor runs continuosly
Excessive frost and ice has built up
Noise
- Check there is power at the socket.
- Check there is not a power cut by checking the
household lights.
- Check the fuse has not blown.
- Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted.
- Replace the bulb if it has blown.
- Check the door light switch is not jammed.
- Check the ambient temperature is within the appliances
operating limits of 10ûC to 32ûC.
- Check the thermostat control knob is turned to the
correct setting relative to ambient conditions.
- Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct
temperature control. See page 4.
- Check that the door is closed.
- Large quantities of food have recently been placed in
the cabinet and/or door is frequently opened.
- Check that air ventilation is not obstructed.
- Ensure the door is not left open.
- Check that nothing is preventing the door from closing.
- Is the door gasket intact and clean.
- Refer to normal operating sounds.
If after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your local Service Force Centre.
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.
Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in-guarantee service calls.

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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.uk
Customer Care Department
Zanussi Electrolux
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ
08705 727727 (*)
* calls to this number may be recorded for training
purposes.
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:-
08705 929929
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.uk
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you
have read the details under the heading ÒSomething
Not Working.Ó
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 for in-
guarantee service calls.
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
Tel: + 353 1 4090751
Email: [email protected]

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Standard guarantee conditions
We, Zanussi Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of purchase this ZANUSSI
ELECTROLUX appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship 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, taken apart or tampered with by any person not
authorised by us.
¥ All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken 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 United Kingdom.
¥ 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 marketed 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 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 taking 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 look
after you and your appliance.
France Senlis [phone]
Germany NŸrnberg [phone]
Italy Pordenone [phone]
Sweden Stockholm [phone]
UK Slough [phone]
Ireland Dublin [phone]
Guarantee Conditions

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DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm
Width 49,5 cm
Depth 60 cm
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220-240 V / 50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 120 W
AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY(*) 0,55 kWh
GROSS CAPACITY 139 l
NET CAPACITY 134 l
(*)This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN153. Actual
consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located).
Technical Specifications
Installation
Positioning
For this appliance to work efficiently, it must not be
located where the temperatures will fall below 10¡C
(50¡F) or rise above 32¡C (90¡F), e.g.
conservatories.
For correct operation this appliance must be located
in a dry atmosphere, away from heat sources, e.g.
cookers, radiators, boilers and direct sunlight.
You should also ensure that air can circulate freely
around the back and the top of the cabinet. There
should be 100mm (4Ó) between the top of the cabinet
and any overhanging kitchen furniture. Alternatively
allow 50mm (2Ó) between the top of the cabinet and
any overhanging kitchen furniture and a gap of
25mm (1Ó) on either side of the appliance.
Do not obstruct the space underneath. The back of
the cabinet may be placed close to the wall but must
not touch it. DO NOT install in places with restricted
ventilation.
50-100 mm10 mm
10 mm
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Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the
adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet
using your fingers.
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Door reversal
Before carrying out the operations described below,
pull out the mains plug from the wall socket.
To carry out this reversal go through the following
steps:
1. Gently lay the appliance on its back with the top
held away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of
packing.
2. Remove the bottom door hinge (5).
3. Remove the door (4) by opening it and pulling it
gently downwards to remove it from the top hinge
pin (2).
4. Unscrew the top hinge pin (2) from the top hinge
(1) and replace it in the opposite hole on the left
hand side.
5. Unscrew the foot at the base (6) of the appliance
and refit it on the opposite side.
6. Refit the door and the bottom hinge (5) to the left
hand side.
When positioning the bottom hinge blade on the
reverse side, the securing screws will require a
degree of exersion when fitting.
It is therefore advisable to lubricate the screw
tips before starting this operation.
Important
After completion of the door reversal
operation, verify that the door gasket is sealing
onto 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
hairdryer on a low setting.

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If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the
mains lead of your appliance, may not correspond
with the markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
Connect the Green and the Yellow (earth) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter
ÇEÈ or the earth symbol , or coloured green and
yellow.
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter ÇNÈ or coloured
black.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter ÇLÈ or coloured
red.
The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.
For replacement, use a 13amp BS1362 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 following E.E.C.
Directive:
-73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage
Directive) and subsequent amendments.
- 87/308 of 2.6.87 (Radio Interference
Suppression) and subsequent amendments.
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
amendments.
Please ensure that when the appliance is
installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in
the event of breakdown.
Electrical Connection
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability
should this safety measure not be
observed.
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not
suitable for your socket 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 shocks in case it should be
plugged into a 13amp socket 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
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GREEN & YELLOW 13 AMP. FUSE
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
BLUE
13 AMP

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