Zanussi ZCF 146 C Specification sheet

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OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
CHEST FREEZER
ZCF 77 C
ZCF 94 C
ZCF 115 C
ZCF 127 C
ZCF 146 C
ZANUSSI

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Prior to Installation
Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no
circumstances 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 authorised service or qualified
personnel using a special cable of the same type.
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 stated 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
The refrigerant isobutane (R 600a) is contained
within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a
natural gas with a high level of environmental
compatibility, which is neverthless flammable.
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.
- thorougly ventilate the room in witch 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!
General Safety
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit; maintenance and recharging
must therefore only be carried out by
authorised technicians.
Take utmost care when handling your
appliance so as not to cause any damages to
the cooling unit with consequent possible
fluid leakages.
The appliance must not be located close to
radiators or boilers.
Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance
to direct sunlight.
Do not use other electrical appliances (such
as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances.
During Use
This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. 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.
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.
Check with your local Council or Environmental
Health Officer to see if there are facilities in your
area for recycling the appliance.
Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.

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Instructions for the User
Important Safety Information 2
Description of the Appliance 4
Control Panel 4
Operation
Before use 5
Starting the Appliance 5
Alarm light 5
Temperature Control 5
Opening/Closing the Lid 5
The role of the pressure equalisation valve 6
Freezing Fresh Food 6
Frozen Food Storage 6
Thawing 6
Low Frost System. 6
Baskets 7
Hints and Tips
Normal Operating Sounds 8
Food Storage 8
Energy Saving Advice 8
In the Event of a Power Failure 8
Defrosting 9
Maintenance and Cleaning
Internal cleaning 10
External cleaning 10
When the appliance is not in use 10
Lock 10
Something Not Working 11
Service and Spare Parts 12
Customer Care 12
Guarantee Conditions 13
Instructions for the Installer
Technical Specifications 16
Installation
Positioning 16
Electrical Connections 17
Guide to Use the Instructions
The following symbols will be found in the text to
guide you throughout the instructions:
Safety instructions
Step by step instructions for an operation
Hints and Tips
Contents

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Description of the Appliance
Control Panel
A - Compartment for frozen food storage
B - Freezer calendar (recommended storage times for frozen foods)
C - Compartment for freezing fresh foods
D - Dividing wall
E - Control panel
F - Defrost water drain

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Before Use
Remove all packaging and securing tapes. Wash
inside the appliance with lukewarm water and
bicarbonate of soda (5m1 to 0.5 litre of water). Do not
use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry
thoroughly.
Starting the Appliance
Insert the plug into the wall socket. The green pilot
light will illuminate to show that the appliance is
switched on.
The red alarm light will also illuminate until the freezer
reaches the correct temperature.
Alarm Light
The red alarm light will illuminate when the
temperature in the freezer is higher than the
thermostat setting. This alarm light will illuminate if:
The appliance has just been started.
Fresh food has been put in the freezer.
The lid has been left open, opened frequently or
open for too long.
The red light will go out when the freezer has returned
to the correct temperature.
Temperature Control
The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the
thermostat situated on the lower front of the cabinet.
To operate the freezer, proceed as follows:-
When you first start the freezer we suggest that you
turn the thermostat to a medium setting ie 3-4. The
correct setting can be found by measuring the
temperature of the top middle package in the freezer.
This should not have a temperature warmer than
-18°C.
1 = Lowest setting, minimum cold
7 = Highest setting, maximum cold
Allow the freezer to run for several hours before
placing food inside.
Do not fill the freezer to more than 5mm below the top
edge.
Opening/Closing the Lid
The lid is fitted with a tightly closing sealing strip to
prevent moisture entering the freezer, increasing the
amount of frost formed.
When the lid is opened the air inside the freezer
becomes slightly warmer and expands. When the lid is
closed again the air is cooled immediately. This may
lead to the creation of a vacuum which makes it hard
to open the lid again immediately. Never use
excessive force on the handle.
Operation

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THE ROLE OF THE PRESSURE
EQUALISATION VALVE
The pressure equalisation valve installed in your freezer
automatically eliminates the pressure difference which
otherwise would make it very difficult or even impossible to
open the lid.
It may be possible to hear the operation of the valve as the
air flows in through the airing outlet in the rear wall of the
cabinet.
For a safe operation, keep the two openings of the valve
clear, do not cover them!
Freezing Fresh Food
It is important that fresh food placed in the freezer is
frozen quickly and that the food already in the freezer
is heated as little as possible.
If more than 3-4kg of food is to be frozen:
1. Press the SUPER button 6-24 hours before placing
fresh food in the freezer. The freezer will now run
continuously creating a sufficient reserve of the
required temperature.
2. Place the food in the freezer and leave the SUPER
button on for a further 24 hours.
3. Then turn the SUPER button off. The freezer will
return to nomal storage conditions.
If you forget to turn the SUPER button off, the
freezer will not be damaged, but energy will
be wasted.
CCaappaacciittyy
The freezing capacity of the freezer is stated in the
rating plate (kg/24 hours). Do not exceed the amount
stated - if you do, the freezing time will be extended.
The rating plate is located inside the lid.
If you wish to freeze food several days in a row, please
observe a maximum capacity of only 2/3 to 3/4 of
that on the rating plate. The quality of the food is
best preserved when it is frozen right through to the
core as quickly as possible.
Frozen Food Storage
When first starting the freezer or if the freezer has
been out of use for some time, we advise you to run
your appliance for at least 2 hours before storing
frozen food.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
manufacturer.
Do not open the lid frequently or leave it open
longer than is necessary.
Important
Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer.
Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removal
from the freezer can cause a low temperature
skin burn.
Do not remove items from the freezer if your
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin
abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
In the event of a power cut, do not open the lid.
The food in the freezer will not be affected if the
power cut is short and the freezer is full. Should
the food begin to thaw it must be consumed
quickly and must not be re-frozen.
(See Hints and Tips)
Thawing
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.
LOW FROST SYSTEM.
The patented LOW FROST System reduces the ice-
build-up in the chest freezer by up to 80 percent, which
results in a longer period of time between defrosting. To
get the full benefit of the system, please observe the
following points:
The amount of ice-build-up in any freezer is very much
dependent of the moisture of the surrounding air. The ice
will build up quicker in a humid climate than in a dry
climate.
FREEZING
CAPACITY

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Therefore you should avoid installing your freezer in very
humid surroundings. The LOW FROST system minimizes
the amount of ice caused by the natural temperature cycle
of the freezer. However, ice-build-up from other sources is
not reduced. The most important other sources are poorly
wrapped food and warm air introduced when the lid is
opened.
Therefore, it is important to ensure that the lid isnt opened
unnecessarily, and the lid is not obstructed by packs of food
when closed.
If food stored in the freezer is not wrapped properly,
humidity from the food will settle as ice on the freezer walls.
Food quality will also deteriorate, so ensure that food put in
the freezer is wrapped well.
Maintenance and Cleaning. The LOW FROST system does
not need any maintenance or cleaning during normal use. If
needed the pipe can be wiped with a soft cloth. Do not use
any sharp or piercing tools, as this may damage the system.
Baskets
The baskets are designed for the storage of food which has
already been frozen. The handles can be placed in two
positions, as shown.
The baskets can either be placed inside the freezer or hung
on the edge of the casing.
The following spare parts can be ordered from your local
Service Force Centre. Please note that 2 handles must be
ordered for each basket.
A Basket 291274238/9
B Basket 291274248/7
Handle 291340008/6 (2 required).
The following illustrations show how many baskets can be
placed in various freezer models.
The number above each illustration shows the width of the
freezer in millimetres.

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Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds
when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or
tubing.
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 'click' when the thermostat cuts in and
out.
Food Storage
To obtain the best performance from your freezer:
Do not store warm food or evaporating liquid.
Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it
straight away. The use of an insulated container is
advisable. When you arrive home, place the frozen
food in the freezer immediately.
Do not push food together too much, try to allow air
to circulate around each item.
Do not store food uncovered.
Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and
labelled and used in date order to ensure that food
is consumed at its best.
Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food,
salt reduces the storage time.
Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and
provide an airtight seal.
Packaging which is swollen or has traces of
refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate
that the product has not been kept at a suitable
temperature and that it may have lost its original
quality. Partially thawed food must not be refrozen,
it must be consumed within 24 hours. Never
exceed the storage times indicated by the
manufacturer.
Energy Saving Advice
Do not install the appliance close to sources of
heat, such as a boiler or radiator.
Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room
and make sure that the air openings of the
appliance are not obstructed.
Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by
packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before
placing them in the freezer.
Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be
placed in the fridge before being transferred to the
freezer.
Try to avoid keeping the lid open for long periods or
opening the lid too frequently as warm air will enter
the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on
unnecessarily often.
Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the lid
from closing properly.
In the Event of a Power Failure
If there is a power failure during the storage of
frozen foods, keep the lid closed. If the
temperature within your freezer should rise, do not
refreeze the food without checking its condition.
The following guidelines should assist you:
Ice Cream: Once thawed should be
discarded.
Fruits & Vegetables:If soft should be cooked and
used up.
Breads & Cakes: Can be refrozen without
danger.
Shellfish: Should be refrigerated and
used up quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be
refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces Can be refrozen providing
of Meat: there are still ice crystals
remaining within them.
Small Joints: Should be cooked and can
then be refrozen as cooked
dishes.
Chicken: Should also be cooked and
refrozen as a fresh dish.
Hints & Tips

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Defrosting
The freezer compartment will become progressively
covered with frost. This should be removed with the
special plastic scraper provided whenever the
thickness of frost exceeds ¼".
During this operation it is not necessary to switch off
the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out
and it is advisable to perform this operation when the
appliance is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting:
1. Disconnect the appliance from the electrical
supply.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap in several layers of
newspaper and store in a cool place.
3. Leave the lid open.
4. Remove the plug from the defrost water drain.
5. To accelerate the defrosting process place a bowl
of hot (not boiling) water inside the freezer and
close the lid.
6. The defrost water can be collected in a bowl, as
shown.
7. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly and replace the plug on the defrost
water drain.
8. Reconnect the appliance to the electricity supply
and leave to run for at least 2 hours on a medium
setting.
9. Replace the previously removed food.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during
defrosting may shorten their safe storage life.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from
the evaporator as this could damage the appliance
beyond repair.

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Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried
out you must 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 odour.
To Change the Light Bulb
(Not a standard accessory for all models)
1. Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply.
2. Unscrew the bulb.
3. Replace with a new bulb (max. 15W)
4. Reconnect to the electrical supply.
Spare bulbs are available from your local Service Force
Centre.
External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.
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 lid open to prevent
unpleasant smells.
LOCK
(Not a standard accessory for all models.) The freezer can
only be locked when the upper lid is pushed to the right
and the lower lid is pushed to the left. Insert the key in the
lock and turn. The key can be removed.
Remember to keep the key out of the reach of children.
Maintenance and Cleaning