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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Drink dispenser
The container for cooling drinks (fig. 3) If using the dispenser to store fresh fruit
is located in the door of the fridge. It is juice, particular attention should be paid
easily removed from its runners for to the manufacturers storage
filling and cleaning by pulling sharply instructions. It is also advisable to clean
outwards. Remove the clip on lid to fill. the dispenser thoroughly between every
To pour a drink, press a glass upwards filling, using a solution of sterilising fluid,
against the tap arms. To stop the flow of
liquid remove the glass.
If using the dispenser, we recommend
that you rinse it several times with hot
water. For a thorough cleaning of the
container add a spoonful of bicarbonate
of soda to the rinsing water. Push the
dispenser tap on and off several times to
allow sugar deposits from soft drinks or
wines to dissolve, or alternatively remove
for cleaning by unscrewing in an
anticlockwise direction. Empty the
container and rinse thoroughly with clean
water.
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The freezer compartment
The four star freezer compartment is
suitable for storage of commercially
frozen food, marked with the symbol (**3.
The temperature reached of -18 C is
suitable for long term storage of frozen
foods; this means up to three months
unless otherwise stated by the
manufacturer. It is also suitable foor
freezing fresh foods.
Do not exceed the storage times shown
by the manufacturer on the commercially
frozen food packets.
Temperature control
The temperature within the freezer is
controlled by the thermostat situated at
the top of the fridge freezer unit (see
Fig. 1).
To operate the freezer proceed as
follows:
Plug the appliance into the wall socket
and turn the thermostat control «E»
beyond the «0» position. The pilot lamp
«C» will light up to show that the
appliance is working. When you first
start the freezer, we suggest that you
turn the thermostat control «E» to a
medium setting. For easier turning of
this control, use a small coin.
The internal temperature of the freezer
is automatically adjusted by the
thermostat to ensure safe storage of the
food. However, if the appliance is
working in unfavourable room conditions
such as poor ventilation, high
temperature and frequent door openings,
it may be necessary to select a more
suitable setting.
To obtain a lower temperature, turn the
thermostat control (E) to the higher
numbers; to obtain a higher temperature
turn the control to the lower numbers.
Warning light
If the temperature warning light (D)
lights up, it indicates that the
temperature within the freezer has
reached a level where the safe storage of
food is no longer ensured.
When the fridge freezer is first switched
on, the warning light will stay on until
the temperature has dropped to a safe
level for the storage of frozen food.
Frozen food storage
Your freezer compartment has the
following storage capacity:
Net storage volume: 104 litres.
WE ADVISE YOU TO RUN YOUR
NEW FREEZER FOR A DAY BEFORE
STORING FROZEN FOODS.
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Freezing fresh foods
In any 24 hours you can freeze up to
10kg (221bs).
Slide the fast freeze switch (A) to the
left to position «S» about 2-3 hours
before you want to freeze your food. The
fast freeze light will come on (B). After
the time has elapsed place the food to be
frozen in the top compartment of the
freezer as this is the coldest part.
Only freeze top quality, fresh and
thoroughly cleaned foodstuffs. Do not
allow fresh food to touch food which is
already frozen. During the freezing
process ensure that the freezer door
remains closed.
Once the food is completely frozen,
(which will take up to 24 hours
depending on the amount), return the
Fast Freeze switch (A) to the off
position, thus covering the fast freeze
light (B).
Attention
Do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy
drinks) in the freezer compartment.
Water ices, if consumed immediately
after removal from the freezer, can
possibly result in a low temperature skin
bum.
If there is a power failure during the
storage of frozen food, do not open the
door during the whole time of the failure.
If the freezer is fully loaded, the frozen
food will not be affected if the power cut
is of short duration, otherwise, it is
recommended to consume the food
within a very short time.
Ice making
Fill the ice tray with water to the top of
each ice cube compartment, and place it
in the freezer compartment. To release
the ice cubes, twist the tray along its
length.
Thawing
Deep frozen or frozen food, prior to
being used, can be thawed in the fridge
or at room temperature depending on the
time available. Small food items may
even be cooked from frozen; in this case
cooking will take longer.
Any frozen food which is allowed to
thaw accidentally should either be eaten
as soon as possible or thrown away.
Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and
has not been completely defrosted it can
be cooked and then refrozen.
DEFROSTED COOKED FOOD MUST
NEVER BE REFROZEN.
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Important points to remember
DO...
• Adjust the level of your fridge before
loading it with food (see page 6).
• Cover or wrap liquids and foods,
particularly those with strong odours.
• Put vegetables and salads in the salad
drawer, in plastic bags.
• Cover melons and pineapples and only
store for short periods.
• Rotate stocks of frozen foods; date
markings will help with this.
• Leave the door ajar when the fridge
freezer is not in use.
DON’T...
• Obstruct air circulation in the fridge
by tightly packing stored items.
• Put hot food in the fridge.
• Let food or containers touch the
refrigerator cooling plate.
• Store bananas in the fridge.
• Use a sharp instrument to hasten
defrosting or remove ice trays.
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Looking* after your machine
Defrosting:
The fridge compartment is automatically
defrosted.
Frost is automatically eliminated from
the cooling plate at the back of the
fridge compartment every time the
motor compressor stops.
The defrost water drains out through a
trough into a special container on the
back of the appliance where it
evaporates.
The defrost water drain hole should be
cleaned at regular intervals. To do this,
use either a straw, pipe cleaner or thin,
flexible wire (e.g. net curtain wire
without the end hooks) and insert it into
the drain hole to a maximum of 6”.
The freezer compartment however, will
become 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
frost exceeds 5mm (1/4 inch).
NEVER USE A SHARP METAL
TOOL TO SCRAPE OFF FROST FROM
THE INTERIOR AS YOU COULD
DAMAGE IT.
The frost should be removed with the
special plastic scraper provided.
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To carry out complete defrosting of the
freezer, proceed as follows:
wrap frozen food in several layers of news¬
paper and place the food packages in a
coo 1 place.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food
packs during defrosting may shorten their
storage life.
Remove any stored food from the
compartment and wrap well.
Switch off, and remove the plug from
the wall socket, or turn the thermostat
to the «0» setting.
Leave the freezer door open, and the
door to the fast freeze compartment.
Introduce the plastic scraper in the
appropriate seating as shown in figure 4,
place underneath a basin to collect the
defrost water.
When defrosting is completed, dry the
interior thoroughly.
Hook once again the plastic scraper in
the appropriate seating on the basket
(fig. 5).
Replace the plug in the socket, and after
letting the appliance run until the
warning light switches off, replace the
previously removed food.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food
packs during defrosting may shorten
their storage life.
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Cleaning
The most suitable time to clean your
fridge freezer would be after defrosting
before turning the appliance back on
again.
Clean out the interior with a clean cloth
wrung out in a solution of warm water
and bicarbonate of soda (1 teaspoon to
600ml/l pint of water).
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, OR
ABRASIVE POWDERS, HIGHLY
PERFUMED CLEANING MATERIALS
OR WAX POLISHES TO CLEAN THE
INTERIOR OF THE FRIDGE AS
THESE WILL DAMAGE THE
SURFACES AND LEAVE A STRONG
SMELL.
The outside should be occasionally
dusted or wiped over with a damp cloth
and a small amount of detergent, but not
the door seal which should be cleaned
with the bicarbonate of soda solution.
A small amount of wax polish, or silicone
wax spray can be used to maintain the
gloss finish of the outside cabinet.
The motor compressor and condenser
should be cleaned of dust occasionally
using a brush or vacuum cleaner.
Occasionally strong smelling foods may
leave the fridge with a slight odour.
Placing a small dish of bicarbonate of
soda solution should slowly absorb these
smells.
During periods when the appliance is not
in use, take the following precautions:
Unplug the fridge freezer from the
power supply.
Remove all foodstuffs from the fridge
freezer.
Clean the interior and all accessories;
leaving the interior of the cabinet open
to prevent unpleasant odours lingering in
the appliance.
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Replacing the interior light bulb
Should the interior light in the fridge fail
to work, first switch off and pull out the
mains plug, and then replace the bulb as
follows:
Remove the bulb housing cover, situated
underneath the light/thermostat
mechanism, by unscrewing the screw and
by sliding it out (see Fig. 6).
Unscrew the lightbulb by turning in an
anticlockwise direction.
Replace with a 10W bulb.
Replace the bulb housing cover by
sliding back in.
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Door reversal (Fig. 7)
BEFORE CARRYING OUT THE
INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BELOW FOR
REVERSING THE DOOR HINGE FROM
RIGHT TO LEFT, SWITCH THE
FRIDGE FREEZER OFF AND
REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE
WALL SOCKET.
1
Gently lay the fridge freezer on its back
with the top held away from the floor by
5-8cm (2-3 inches) of packing.
2
Remove the bottom hinge (1) by
unscrewing the two screws. Be sure to
keep the plastic washer safe.
3
Remove the freezer door by opening the
door and pulling gently downwards to
release it from the middle hinge/pin (2).
4
Remove the lower middle hinge/pin (2)
and refit it on the opposite side.
5
Remove the upper middle hinge/pin (3)
by unscrewing the screw.
6
Remove the fridge door by opening the
door and pulling gently downwards to
remove it from the top hinge pin (4).
7
Unscrew the top hinge pin (4) and
replace it in the opposite hole on the left-
hand side.
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8
Refit the fridge door and the upper
middle hinge pin (3) to the left hand side
of the appliance.
9
Unscrew the foot (5) at the base of the
appliance and refit it on the opposite
side.
10
Refit the freezer door and the bottom
hinge (1) with washer to the left hand
side.
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Remove the two door handles (6 & 7) by
unscrewing them and refit on the
opposite side by removing the plastic
plugs from the fixing holes and fitting
them in the vacated holes on the
opposite side. (Protect the paintwork
with masking tape).
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