Zanussi DV 45 Operating and safety instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE
USE
AND
CARE
OF
ZANUSSI
VERTICAL
FREEZER
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Freezer Warnings
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.
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.
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 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.
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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 be 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 be
taken when moving it.
Ice lollies can cause frost burns 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.

Contents
Page 6
Page 7
Page 9
Page 12
Page 15
Page 17
Page 18
Page 19
Getting to know your machine
Installation
Using your machine
Looking after your machine
Door reversal
Servicing
ZANUSSI guarantee
ZANUSSI 5 year cover
Please note that the specifications of
your appliance may differ slightly from
those shown in this booklet.

Specifications
Dimensions:
Height
Width
Depth
Capacity:
Gross
Net
Star rating
Power Absorbed
Voltage
Frequency
Average Daily Units of Electricity
DV 45
85cm
(33.5ins)
55cm
(21.7ins)
60cm
(23.6ins)
125 litres
104 litres
4
140W
220/240V
50Hz
1.20kWh

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Getting to know your machine
VF 45
Fig. 1
A. Freezer controls (Fig. 1)
Incorporates a fast freeze switch and
light (A & B), mains-on indicator light
(C), temperature warning light (D) and
thermostat control/start-stop knob (E).
B. Four star freezer compartment
The freezer is suitable for long term
storage of commercially frozen foods
marked with the symbol&; up to
3 months, and for freezing fresh foods.
C. Produce storage guide
Quick, easy to read guide to aid the user
with recommended storage times for
frozen foods.
D. Produce storage cards
Write on, wipe off cards for recording
what has been stored in the freezer and
when.

Installation
Warning
If you are discarding an old appliance
that has a lock or catch on the door,
please ensure that this is made unusable
to oo young children being trapped
inside.
Depending upon the position which you
choose for your freezer, it may be
preferable to reverse the way in which
the door opens. To do this refer to the
door reversal instructions on page 15.
For the freezer to work efficiently it
should be located away from heat
sources e.g. not next to a cooker or
radiator and away from direct sunlight. It
should also be positioned in such a way
to allow air to circulate freely to the
back and around the top of the cabinet.
There should be at least 25mm (1”)
distance between the top of the
appliance and any overhanging kitchen
furniture. Ideally, the appliance should
not be positioned beneath overhanging
furniture. DO NOT install in places with
restricted ventilation.
Adjust the level of the freezer by
screwing out the adjustable feet at the
bottom of the cabinet using your fingers
or a spanner (see Fig. 2).
Please ensure that when the appliance
is installed it is easily accessible for the
engineer in the event of a breakdown.

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
ease 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 —- , 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.
The freezer
The four star freezer is suitable for
storage of commercially frozen food
marked with the symbol &#®. The
temperature reached of -18C is suitable
for long term storage of frozen foods;
this means up to 3 months unless
otherwise stated by the manufacturer.
It is also suitable for the freezing down
of 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 freezer (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 connected to the mains.
When you first start the freezer, we
suggest that you turn the thermostat
control «E» to a medium setting.
The internal temperature of the freezer
is automatically adjusted by the
thermostat to ensure safe storage of
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 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 strorage
Your freezer 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.
Freezing fresh foods
In any 24 hours you can freeze up to
10kg (22lbs).
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.
Remember also that lean foods keep
better and longer than fatty foods. Salt
too reduces storage time.
Wrap the foods in foil or food film, or
freezer bags, ensuring that the wrapping
is well sealed. In this way, by avoiding
contact with the air, the retention of
colour, flavour and nutritional value is
greater.
Mark the packs, or the storage cards
with contents and dates so that you can
keep a check on storage periods.
Do not allow fresh food to touch food
which is already frozen. During the
freezing process ensure that the freezer
door remains closed.
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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.
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
burn condition.
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. To release the ice cubes,
twist the tray along its length.
Thawing
Deep frozen or frozen foods, 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.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
DO...
Adjust the level of your freezer before
loading it with food (see page 6).
Rotate stocks of frozen foods; date
markings will help with this.
Leave the door ajar when the freezer is
not in use.
DON’T...
Put hot foods or liquids in the freezer.
Fill recipients up to the brim if they are
covered with a lid.
Use a sharp instrument to hasten
defrosting or remove ice trays.
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Looking after your machine
Defrosting
The freezer 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.
To carry out complete defrosting proceed
as follows:
wrap frozen food in several layers of
news-paper and place the food packages
in a cool place
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food
packs during defrosting may shorten
their storage life.
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 at the bottom center,
as shown in figure 3, place underneath a
basin to collect the defrost water.
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When defrosting is completed, dry the
freezer thoroughly.
Hook once again the plastic scraper in
the appropriate seating on the basket
(fig. 4).
Replace the plug in the socket, and after
letting the appliance run until the
warning light switches off, replace the
previously removed food.
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Cleaning
The most suitable time to clean your During periods when the appliance is not
freezer would be after defrosting before in use, take the following precautions:
turning the appliance back on again. Unplug the freezer from the power
Clean out the interior with a clean cloth supply;
wrung out in a solution of warm water Remove all foodstuffs from the freezer;
and bicarbonate of soda (1 teaspoon to ae :
Clean the interior and all accessories;
600ml/1
pint
of
water).
leaving
the
interior
of
the
cabinet
open
NEVER
USE
DETERGENTS,
OR
to
prevent
unpleasant
odours
lingering
in
ABRASIVE POWDERS, HIGHLY
PERFUMED CLEANING MATERIALS “¢ 8ppliance.
OR WAX POLISHES TO CLEAN THE
INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER 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 of the cabinet.
The motor compressor and-condenser
should be cleaned of dust occasionally
using a brush or vacuum cleaner.
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Door reversal
BEFORE CARRYING OUT THE
INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BELOW FOR
REVERSING THE DOOR HINGE FROM
RIGHT TO LEFT, SWITCH THE
FREEZER OFF AND REMOVE THE
PLUG FROM THE WALL SOCKET
(Fig. 5).
1
Gently lay the freezer on its back with
the top held away from the floor by 5-
8cem (2-3 inches) of packing.
2
Remove the bottom door hinge (6)
Remove the freezer door by opening it
and pulling it gently downwards to
remove it from the top hinge pin (38).
4
Unscrew the top hinge pin (3) from the
top hinge (2) and replace it in the
opposite hole on the left hand side.
5
Unscrew the foot at the base (7) of the
appliance and refit it on the opposite
side.
6
Refit the freezer door and the bottom
hinge to the left hand side.
7
Remove the door handle (4) and fit it 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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Adjusting the worktop
In its standard position, the worktop is
aligned with the freezer door. However,
it is adjustable so that you can realign
the worktop to suit your own needs.
To do this proceed as follows:
1
Remove the two screws (A Fig. 6)
securing the worktop at the rear.
2
Push it forward to the required position
and then refit the two fixing screws.
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Servicing
If, having followed these instructions
carefully, your machine fails to work
properly, contact your local Zanussi
Service Network whose details can be
found under «Z» in your local telephone
directory. Before you do that though it is
worth making a few simple checks
yourself.
Is the plug firmly connected to the wall
socket and the socket switched on?
Check the power supply by plugging in
another appliance.
Check that there is not a power failure.
Switch on the house lights.
Is the fuse in the plug intact and are the
wires in the mains lead correctly
connected to the plug? (see page 8 for
Electrical Connections).
Have you turned the thermostat to the
correct setting?
Has the door been left open causing the
temperature to rise?
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 it will be necessary to
provide proof of purchase for any in-
guarantee service calls.
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Peace of mind for twelve months
ZANUSSI STANDARD GUARANTEE
CONDITIONS
This guarantee is in addition to your
statutory and other legal rights which will
not be excluded or in any way diminished
by the return of this guarantee card.
We, Zanussi Ltd, undertake taht if,
within twelve months (36 months for TV
sets) of the date of the purchase, this
ZANUSSI 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 ANY 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.
e The appliance has been used for normal
domestic purposes only, and in accordance
with the manufacturer’s operating and
maintenance instructions.
e The appliance has not been serviced,
maintained, repaired, taken apart or
tampered with by any person not
authorised by us.
e The appliance is still in the possession
of the original purchaser.
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All service work under this guarantee
must be undertaken by a Zanussi Network
Service Centre (or the Zanussi Authorised
TV Service Dealer).
Any appliance or defective part replaced
shall become our property.
Exclusions
e@ Damage or calls resulting from
transportation, improper use or neglect,
the replacement of any light bulbs or
removable parts of glass or plastic.
e Costs incurred for calls to put right
machines improperly installed or calls to
machines outside the UK and the
Republic of Ireland.
e Appliances found to be in use within a
commercial environment, plus those
which are the subject of rental
agreements.
e Television receivers-routine adjustment,
or poor reception resulting from a source
outside of the receiver.

or five years
ZANUSSI 5 YEAR COVER CONDITIONS
For a once-only payment you can extend
your Standard Guarantee to 5 years.
All the conditions and exclusions of the
Standard Guarantee apply.
Notes
1. Products supplied as «seconds»,
refurbished, damaged or shop-soiled are
not eligible for Zanussi 5 Year Cover.
2. The issue of a cover does NOT by virtue
of our having done so, nullify the
exclusions.
Guarantee Record
Appliance purchased from
Guarantee card no
Serial no
Your name
Address
3. The Engineer will need to check the
details of your Cover card and may make a
charge for his services if it is not
presented to him at the time of his call.
4. The date of purchase, or the date of
initial payment (deposit) of the appliance
will be deemed the date of
commencement of cover.
5. Covers issued are not refundable or
transferable.
on
Model no
(These details may be
taken from your
Guarantee Record Card)
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The appliance of science
Zanussi Ltd., Zanussi House, Newbury
The information in this manual is correct at time of going to press.
Zanussi reserve the right to alter specifications without notice.
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