Zanussi DF47/51FF Operating and safety instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE USE AND CARE OF
ZANUSSI
FRIDGE FREEZER

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house
and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new
owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
Warnings and Guidance
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read
them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
• This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to
tamper with the controls or play with the
product.
• Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify this product in any way.
• Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
• Zanussi domestic refrigerators, freezers and
fridge/freezers are designed to to be used
specially for the storage of edible foodstuffs
only.
• Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has
been thawed out.
• Manufacturer’s storage recommendations
should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
• There are working parts in this product which
heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this could result in
component failure and possible food loss. See
installation instructions.
• Before any cleaning or maintenance work is
carried out, be sure to switch off the appliance
and unplug.
• The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on in order to
allow the refrigerant to settle.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in
damage to the appliance.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
• Ice lollies can cause frost bums if consumed
straight from the freezer.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried
out by inexperienced persons may cause injury
or serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local
Zanussi Service Force Centre, and always insist
on genuine Zanussi spare parts.
Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever possible the back of the product
should be against a wall.
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CONTENTS
Conservation
Page 3
Specifications
Page 4
General Features
Page 5
Getting To Know Your Machine
Page 6
Installation
Page 7
Electrical Connections
Page 10
The Controls
Page 11
Health and Safety Guidelines
Page 12
The Refrigerator Compartment
Page 13
The Freezer Compartment
Page 15
Maintenance And Cleaning
Page 22
What Happens If Something Goes Wrong?
Page 23
Servicing
Page 24
Service Agent Directory
Page 25
Peace Of Mind For Twelve Months
Page 29
Or Five Years
Page 30
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CONSERVATION
In The Interests Of The Environment:
When disposing of your old fridge, freezer or fridge/freezer.
Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Officer to see if there are facilities in
your area for collecting the gas from the appliance for recycling. This will help reduce the amount
of CFC gas released into the atmosphere.
Help to keep your countryside tidy - use authorised disposal sites for your old appliances.
For Maximum Efficiency:
Make sure that the appliance is cleaned properly.
Make sure that the door is closed properly.
Do not position the appliance near to sources of heat.
Do not over-fill your appliance, air MUST be allowed to circulate.
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SPECIFICATIONS
DF47/51/A FF
Dimensions
Height:
168.8cm (66.5")
Width:
55cm (21.7")
Depth:
60cm (23.6")
Capacity
Gross
Net
Fridge: 132 litres 130 litres
(4.7 cuft)
(4.5 cuft)
Freezer: 131 litres 101 litres
(4.6 cuft)
(3.6 cuft)
Star Rating:
4 ****
Voltage:
220/240v
Frequency:
50Hz
Average daily units:
2.7Kwh
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3 Can Dispenser
4 Indicator Lights
5 Butter and Cheese Compartment
6 Adjustable Shelf
7 Drinks Chiller
8 Half Width Door Shelf
9 Salad Drawer
10 Door Shelf and Bottle Gripper
11 Storage Baskets
12 Level Adjusters (all 4 feet)
Please refer to ‘Getting To Know Your Machine’ for more detailed explaination
of appliance.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
1 Interior Light
The light in the fridge compartment is
fitted in the roof of the cabinet. The
light cover is easily removable.
2 Control Panel
The control panel on this applaince has
a thermostat control, a mains on/off
switch and a humidity control switch.
3 Can Dispenser
The can dispenser is a plastic holder
which enabes the easy storage of cans
of drink in the fridge compartment.
4 Indicator Lights
The indicator lights on this appliance
are the mains on light, which is on all
the time and the red temperature
warning light.
5 Dairy Compartment
This is a separate storage compartment
for dairy products only such as, butter
etc.
6 Adjustable Shelves
This appliance has 2 shelves which can
be adjusted into 4 positions.
7 Drinks Dispenser
The drinks dispenser is located in the
door of the fridge compartment, and
provides an easy way of storing and
dispensing your favourite chilled
drink.
8 Half Width Door Shelf
The half width door shelf can be easily
removed, to enable the storage of tall
bottles etc.
9 Salad Drawer
The salad drawer provided will help to
keep salad produce fresh.
10 Storage Shelf with Bottle
Gripper
This shelf in the lower section of the
fridge door is useful for storing large
bottles etc. and because of the grippers
in the door, they will help prevent spills.
11 Freezer Baskets
This appliance has 4 pull-out freezer
baskets, which provide easy access to
frozen food.
12 Adjustable Feet
This appliance has 4 feet which can be
adjusted to level the appliance on uneven
floors.
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INSTALLATION
WARNING:
IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD
APPLIANCE THAT HAS A LOCK OR
CATCH ON THE DOOR, PLEASE ENSURE
THAT IT IS MADE UNUSABLE TO
PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN BEING
TRAPPED INSIDE.
The appliance should be gently pushed into
place until the top panel rear ventilation grill
touches against the wall. (See Fig. 1).
When in position a 50mm (2") clear space
above the appliance should be maintained. If a
clear space of 50mm (2") is not available,
clearances of 25mm (1") should be maintained
on both sides.
Your appliance will be heavy when loaded with
food and must therefore be stood on a strong
firm floor, which must be level. Adjust the level
by screwing out the appropriate level adjusters
in the front feet using your fingers or a 25mm
(1") spanner. (See Fig. 2).
Fig, 2
Level adjusters are also available in the rear feet
in the event of excessive floor unevenness.
Make sure that the appliance is upright and all
adjusters are in firm contact with the floor so
that the cabinet does not rock in any direction.
Care should be taken when opening and closing
the door not to trap your fingers, between the
top of the door and front moulding. Always use
the door handle.
Before you switch the appliance on, make sure
that the voltage of your electricity supply is the
same as that stated on the rating plate. This is
located inside the refrigerator cabinet behind
the salad drawer.
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Before carrying out this instruction make
sure that you:
* Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply.
* Remove all food and store in a cool dry
place.
* Remove all shelves and other loose items.
Gently lay the appliance on its back with the top
held away from the floor by at least 30cm (12"),
(use a stool or something similar) see Fig. 3.
Remove the bottom door by lifting it slightly
and carefully sliding it down off the centre
hinge (7) see Fig. 5. Remove centre hinge and
washers (where fitted) by taking out the 2
securing screws (8). Access to the outer screw
can be gained by inserting a screwdriver
through the hole in the body of the hinge, after
removing the plastic cap (9). Pull the hinge
down out of the top door. The top door can then
be removed by carefully sliding it down off the
upper hinge pin. Remove the blanking plate (10)
by taking out 2 screws (11). Refit the plate and
screws on the opposite side.
the small foot assembly. The small foot (2) can
now be removed by removing screw (3), in
order to remove the large foot/hinge assembly
(4), screws (6 and 14) should be removed
Unscrew the upper hinge pin (13) see Fig. 6
(using a screwdriver if necessary) and transfer it
to the opposite side).
making sure that the spacer (15) is retained with
the assembly.
Pull out the lower hinge pin (16) which may
have come away with the hinge blade or
remained in the door. Do NOT lose the
washer(s) (5) (where fitted).
Refit the top door by carefully sliding it onto the
upper hinge pin.
Turn the centre hinge (7) around from its
illustrated position and transfer to the opposite
side. Partly tighten one of the screws (8) in the
outside position. Gently press the hinge up into
the top door (refit any spacing washer(s) (5) on

the top side of the hinge, to position the top
door at the correct height. Then slide the hinge
onto the screw (8). Place the second screw (8)
tighten both screws to secure the centre hinge to
the cabinet.
Refit the bottom door by carefully sliding it
onto the centre hinge pin. Ensure that washer(s)
(5) see Fig. 4 (if originally fitted) is/are on the
lower hinge pin (4), then push the pin (rounded
end) into the bush at the bottom of the door on
the side opposite to its original position.
Taking care not to press down on the door. The
large foot/hinge assembly should be transferred
over to the opposite side of the cabinet and
screws (6 and 14) moved over to their new
positions in the hinge foot see Fig. 4. It is
important that the spacer (15) is retained with
screw (6) in the channel between the base of the
product and the foot/hinge assembly when
screwing the foot/hinge assembly into its new
position.
Refit the small foot, its screw entering the hole
furthest from the cabinet front on the flat
portion of the base.
Then replace the level'adjuster (1).
Stand the appliance upright.
Using a pocket knife blade or a similar
instrument, carefully prise out the plastic plugs
from the alternative handle positions on the
opposite sides of the doors. (Protect the
paintwork from damage with masking tape or
other suitable material between the blade and
the painted surface).
Transfer the handles to their new positions and
push the plastic plugs into the vacated screw
holes.
Remember finally to carefully level the fridge/
freezer by means of the level adjusters (1) in the
feet - see page 7 in this instruction book.
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