Zanussi DF56 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 supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be
acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
Refrigeration Warnings
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 he carried out by a
qualified electrician or competent person.
This product should be serviced by an
authorized Zanussi Network Service
Centre, and only genuine Zanussi spare
parts should be used.
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 and
fridge/freezers are designed to be used
specifically for the storage of edible
foodstuffs only.
Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it
has been thawed out
Manufacturers’ 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
will result in component failure and
possible food loss. See installation
instructions.
Parts which heat up should not be
exposed. Wherever possible the back of
the product should be against a wall.
Before any cleaning or maintenance work
is carried out, be sure to switch off the
appliance and unplug.
The inner lining of the appliance consists
of channels through which the refrigerant
passes. If this should he punctured this
would damage the appliance beyond repair
and cause food loss. DO NOT USE
SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off
frost or ice. Frost may be removed by
using the scraper provided. Under no
circumstances should solid ice be forced
off the liner. Solid ice should be allowed
to thaw when defrosting the appliance. See
defrost instructions.
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 he
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 more serious
malfunctioning. Refer to your local
Zanussi Network Centre, and always insist
on genuine Zanussi spare parts.
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Contents
Page
6
Getting to know your machine
Page 7 Installation
Page 9
Using your machine
Page
9
The fridge compartment
Page
12
The freezer compartment
Page 15
Looking after your machine
Page 19
Door reversal
Page 21 Servicing
Page 22
ZANUSSI guarantee
Page 23
Z ANUS SI 5 year cover
Please note that the specifications of
your appliance may differ slightly from
those shown in this booklet.

Specifications
DF 56/45
Dimensions:
Height
166.0cm
(65.4ins)
Width
55.0cm
(21.7ins)
Depth
60.0cm
(23.6ins)
Capacity:
Gross fridge
160 litres
5.6cu ft
Freezer
125 litres
4.4cu ft
Net fridge
156 litres
5.5cu ft
Freezer
104 litres
4.2cu ft
Star rating
4
Power Absorbed
190W
Voltage
220/240V
Frequency
50Hz
Average Daily Units of Electricity
1.8kWh
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A Freezer controls
B Interior light/Thermostat control
C Dairy compartment
D Drink dispenser
E Salad crispers
F Storage shelf with bottle grippers
G Produce storage guide
H Four star freezer compartment
I Produce storage cards
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Getting to know your machine
A. F reezer controls (Fig. 1)
Incorporates a fast freeze switch and
light (A & B), mains-on light (C),
temperature warning light (D) and
thermostat control (E).
B. Interior light/thermostat control
The interior light operates automatically
when the door is opened and closed. The
thermostat control allows adjustment of
the temperature in the refrigerator to
accommodate seasonal changes.
C. Dairy compartment
Separate storage compartment for dairy
products to prevent tainting.
D. Drink dispenser
A container for cooling drinks with an
«optic». Removable for easy cleaning and
filling, it can be used to store drinks
such as water, squash drinks or wine.
E. Salad crispers
Helps to keep salad produce fresh.
F. Storage shelf with bottle grippers
Prevents accidental spills.
G. Produce storage guide
Quick, easy to read guide to aid the user
with recommended storage times for
frozen foods.
H. Four star freezer compartment
The freezer is suitable for long term
storage of commercially frozen foods
marked with the symbol S±3; up to
3 months, and for freezing fresh foods.
I. Produce storage cards
Write on, wipe off cards for recording
what has been stored in the freezer and
when.
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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.
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
page 19.
For this appliance to work efficiently, it
should be located away from heat
sources, e.g. cookers, radiators, boilers,
direct sunlight etc. This also includes
locations or rooms where the ambient
temperature reaches above 32 degrees C
or drops below 16 degrees (e.g.
conservatories).
You should also ensure that air can
circulate freely around the back and the
top of the cabinet. There must also be at
least 50mm (2”) distance between the top
of the cabinet and any overhanging
kitchen furniture. Ideally, the appliance
should not be positioned beneath
overhanging furniture. There should also
be a gap of 25mm 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.
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 spanner, (see fig. 2).
Make sure that the cabinet is upright.
Please ensure that when the appliance
is installed it is easily accessible for the
engineer in the event of a breakdown.
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The electrical connections
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.
The cut off plug should be disposed of to
prevent the hazard of electric shocks in
case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp
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
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, this is what you have to do:
Connect the green and yellow (earth)
wire to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter «E» or the earth
symbol tL- , or coloured green, or
coloured green and yellow.
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter «N» or coloured black.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the
terminal in the plug with the letter «L»
or coloured red.
The plug moulded onto the cord
incorporates a fuse, for replacement, use
a 13 Amp BS1362 fuse. Only ASTA
approved fuses should be used.
The fuse cover/carrier colour is the one
shown by the coloured insert at the base
of the plug.
The plug must not be used if the fuse
cover/carrier is lost. A replacement
cover/carrier must be obtained from
Zanussi Service Agents whose addresses
are listed on the attached «Zanussi
Service Agents Nationwide».
This appliance complies with E.E.C.
directive number 82/499 of 7.6.82
relative to radio interference suppression.

Using your machine
Before Using:
Remove all securing tapes. Wash the
inside of the appliance with lukewarm
water and a little bicarbonate of soda
(one teaspoonful to 1.2 litres/2 pints
water). Do not use soap or detergent as
the smell might linger. Dry thoroughly.
To start the cooling system insert the
plug into the wall socket, switch on.
The fridge compartment
Open the fridge door and turn the
thermostat knob beyond the «0» (Off)
position.
Temperature adjustment is obtained by
turning the thermostat knob to the
required setting. A medium setting is
generally most suitable. However, the
internal temperature will be affected by
the location, room temperature, the
amount of food being stored and the
number of times which the door is
opened.
Turn the knob clockwise to higher
numbers to obtain a lower temperature,
and anticlockwise if a less cold
temperature is required.
The required temperature inside the
fridge compartment is from 0 C to 7 C
(32 F to 45 F).
To obtain the best results from the
refrigerator, neither hot food nor liquids
which may evaporate, should be placed
in the refrigerator.
Cover all foods, particularly those foods
with a strong aroma.
Do not pack the fridge too tightly or
cover shelves with paper or card so as
not to obstruct the free circulation of air.
Place meat to be stored in an airtight
box. Meat can only be stored safely in
this way for one or two days at the most.
Cooked foods should be well covered.
Fruit and vegetables should be
thoroughly cleaned and placed in the
salad drawers.
Butter and cheese should be placed in
special airtight containers or wrapped in
foil or polythene bags to exclude as
much air as possible.
Milk bottles should have a cap and
should be stored in the bottle rack on
the door.
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Suggested maximum storage times
Type of food
Storage time
Uncooked fresh meat
Poultry, beef and lamb
3 - 5 days
Pork
2 - 4 days
Sausages
3 days
Mince and offal
1 - 2 days
Cooked meat
Ham, sliced meat
2 - 3 days
Pies
1 day
Casseroles and pate
2 days
Bacon
1 week
Dairy produce
Milk
2 - 3 days
Cream
1 week
Butter
3 - 4 weeks
Hard cheese
3 - 4 weeks
Soft cheese
1 week
Vegetables and salads
1 week
Fruit
Storage times will vary according to the type of food and how fresh it is when
put into the fridge compartment, but no food should be stored for longer than the
time stated.
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