Zanussi ZVC 67 User manual

FREEZER
ZVC 67
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
2222 090-46

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CONTENTS
Warnings
................................page 3
Conservation
...............................page 4
Installation
...............................page 5
Positioning ...............................page 5
Rear spacers...............................page 5
The electrical connections ..........................page 6
Door reversal directions...........................page 7
Your appliance
..............................page 8
Operation
................................page 9
Freezer Controls .............................page 9
Temperature control ............................page 9
Freezing fresh food ............................page 9
Frozen food storage ............................page 10
Thawing ................................page 10
Ice making ...............................page 10
Health and safety guidelines
.........................page 11
Defrosting ...............................page 12
Maintenance and cleaning
..........................page 13
What happens if something goes wrong?
.....................page 14
Guarantee conditions
............................page 15
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
* This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN153. Actual
consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.
DIMENSIONS Height
Width
Depth
124 cm
54 cm
57 cm
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED
AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY*
220-240 V / 50 Hz
130 W
1.25 kWh
GROSS CAPACITY
NET CAPACITY
STAR RATING
186 l
150 l

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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
LEAVETHEAPPLIANCE, ALWAYSENSURE THAT
THE BOOK IS SUPPLIED WITH THE
APPLIANCEINORDER THAT THENEW OWNER
CAN GET TO KNOW 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 authorised
ZANUSSI Service Centre, and only genuine
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, freezers and
fridge/freezers are designed to be used
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs
only.
“
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
possible food loss. See installation instructions.
“
Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever 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.
“
Before defrosting, cleaning or maintenance work
is carried out, be sure to switch off the appliance
and unplug it.
“
Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has
thawed out.
“
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.
“
The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves
in this appliance contain channels through which
the refrigerant passes. If these are punctured
this would cause substantial damage to the
appliance and result in food loss. DO NOT USE
SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or
ice. Under NO circumstances should solid ice be
forcedofftheliningor shelves. 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.
“
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
“
Do not remove items from the freezer if your
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin
abrasions or “frost/freezer burns”.
“
Ice lollies can cause “frost/freezer burns” if
consumed straight from the freezer.
“
Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
“
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 Centre and always insist on
genuine spare parts.
2222 090-46
09/96

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CONSERVATION
In the interests of the Environment:
When disposing of your old fridge, freezer or fridge/
freezer.
Help to keep your country 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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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 “Door reversal directions”
paragraph.
Positioning
This appliance is designed to operate in ambient
temperaturesbetween10
°
C(50 °
F)and32 °
C(90 °
F).
It should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of
direct sunlight and away from extreme
temperature e.g. not next to a cooker or other
sources of direct heat, or in a very cold room e.g. an
outhouse, where the temperatures may fall below
10
°
C (50 °
F). If these temperatures are exceeded i.e.
colder or warmer, then the appliance may not
operate correctly.
You should also ensure that air can circulate freely
around the back and the top of the cabinet. There
must also be at least 100 mm (4”) distance between
the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen
furniture (Fig. 1-A). Ideally, the appliance should
not be positioned beneath overhanging furniture
(Fig. 1-B).
Fig. 1
NP008
AB
100 mm10 mm
10 mm
There should also be a gap of 25 mm 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).
Fig. 2
Rear spacers
The plastic bag containing all relevant
documentation also contains two rear wall spacers
to be fitted into special slots on the back of the
appliance. Fit the spacers into the slots, taking care
to ensure that the arrow (A) is positioned as shown
in Figure 3.
Next, turn them through 45
°
(arrow in vertical
position) until they lock into place.
Fig. 3
D200
D039
A
45°

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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
suitableforyoursocketoutlet,itmustbecutoffand
the appropriate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed of to
prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be
plugged into a 13amp 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, proceed as follows:
Fig. 4
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 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 which is marked with the letter «L» or
coloured red.
The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.
For replacement, use a 13amp BSI362 fuse. Only
ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier
is lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the
coloured insert at the base of the plug.
D207
GREEN & YELLOW 13 AMP. FUSE
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
BLUE
13 AMP
A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from
your local Zanussi Service Force Centre whose
address is listed in the Customer Care Booklet
which accompanies your instruction manual.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive
No. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference
suppression.
This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
-
73/23 EEC
of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and
subsequent modifications;
-
89/336 EEC
of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is
easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a
breakdown.
Before using
Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the
appliance with lukewarm water and a little
bicarbonate of soda (one teaspoonful to one quart of
water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell
might linger. Dry thoroughly.

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Door reversal directions
(Fig. 5)
Before carrying out the operations described below,
pull out the mains plug from the wall socket.
To carry out this reversal go through the following
steps:
dismantle the lower hinge (3), pin (1), the threaded
insert (4) and the screw (2);
slide the door out from pin (5), unscrew the pin and
reposition on the opposite side;
unscrew the left front foot and reposition on the
opposite side;
unscrew the two screws which mask the holes for
fixing the hinge from the left front side;
reassemble the door;
reassemble the lower hinge (turning it 180
°
), the
threaded insert, the pin and the screw on the
opposite side, as shown in the figure;
dismantle the handle (6) and reassemble it on the
opposite side.
Attention
Aftercompletionofthe doorreversibilityoperation,
verify that the door gasket is adherent to the
cabinet.
If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter),
the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In
that case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket
or accelerate this process by heating up the part
involved with a normal hairdrier.
Fig. 5
D193/B
180°
6
5
4
3
1
2

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YOUR APPLIANCE
A
- Freezer controls
B
- Freezer calender (recommended storage times for frozen foods) and produce storage card (write on/wipe
off card for recording what has been stored in the freezer and when)
C
- Frozen food storage
D
- Freezing fresh foods
D
C
3
6
9
12
A
B
S
1
2
3
4
5
6NS

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OPERATION
Freezer Controls
(Fig. 6)
Fig. 6
A
- Thermostat control
B
- Fast freeze switch
C
- Mains-on light (green)
D
- Fast freeze light (yellow)
E
- Warning light (red)
ABC
S
DE
1
2
3
4
5
6NS
Start your appliance
Insert the plug into the wall socket. The pilot light
(C-Fig. 6) will light up to show that the appliance is
on.
Temperature control
The temperature within the freezer is controlled by
the thermostat situated at the top of the cabinet (A-
Fig. 6).
To operate the freezer proceed as follows:
Turn the thermostat control beyond the «
O
»
position.
When you first start the freezer, we suggest that
you turn the thermostat control to a medium
setting, between 2 and 4. 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 food storage. 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 to the higher numbers; to obtain a higher
temperature turn the control to the lower numbers.
Warning light (red)
If the temperature warning light (E) lights up, it
indicates that the temperature within the freezer
hasreached a level where the safe food storage 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.
Freezing fresh food
In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 18 kg of
fresh food.
When you first start the freezer or after a period of
non-use, turn the knob (B-Fig. 6) to «S» (fast freeze
position) 2-3 hours before you want to freeze your
food (the yellow light (D) lights up).
If the freezer is already in operation, the fast-freeze
switch should be activated about 24 hours before
freezing fresh food. This time can be shortened,
depending on the quantity of food to be frozen.
After the time has elapsed place the food to be
frozen in the top compartments of the freezer as
these are the coldest parts (9 kg in each
compartment).
Oncethefoodis completely frozen(whichcouldtake
up to 24 hours) return the fast freeze switch to the
«N» position; the yellow light (D) goes off.
Distribute the frozen food packages in the other
compartments,sothatthetop compartments can be
used for a further freezing operation.
Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly
cleaned foodstuffs.
Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is
already frozen.
Duringthefreezingprocess,ensure that the freezer
door remains closed.

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Frozen food storage
When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has
been out of use for some time, we advise you to run
your appliance for at least two hours in the «fast
freeze» mode before storing frozen food.
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
we strongly recommend that you make sure that
the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately
stored by the retailer and, furthermore, be sure
that these frozen foodstuffs are transferred from
the foodstore to the consumer in the shortest
possible time (a temperature increase of the frozen
food could shorten its storage period).
It is also advisable not to exceed the storage period
indicated by the producer of the food.
Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it
open longer than is absolutely necessary.
Attention
Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), in
the freezer compartment.
Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal
from the freezer, can possibly result in 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”.
If there is a power failure during the storage of
frozen food, do not open the door during the whole
time of the power 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.
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
possibleorthrownaway.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.
Ice making
Fill the ice trays with water to the top of each ice
cube compartment, and place them in the freezer
compartment. To release the ice cubes, twist the
tray along its length.
Never use a sharp instrument to remove ice trays.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
Because of consumer demand, preservatives have
been removed from many pre-prepared foods. This
together with the changes in shopping habits to a
once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and
storage of food is even more important than ever.
The following tips should help you to ensure that the
food in your home is in as perfect condition as
possible.
“
Keep the time between buying chilled food and
placing it in your freezer as short as possible.
Tests showed that the temperature of 1 litre of
orange juice rose to 22
°
C in an hour between the
supermarket and home. It then took 11 hours to
get down to 7
°
C in the refrigerator.
“
Keep the freezer door closed as much as possible.
Remember that warm air is flowing in as you are
deciding what to have for tea!
“
Do not push food together too much, try to allow
air circulate around each item.
“
Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
NOTplaceinthefreezer until cool. (Leave food in
a place as cool as possible in order that it can then
be placed in the freezer as soon as possible).
“
Do not store food uncovered.
“
The best way to defrost food is to put it in the
refrigerator to thaw slowly.
“
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.
“
It is important that food is used before its “best
before” date.
“
Always wash your hands with soapy water and
dry them with a clean towel before handling food.
“
Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross
contamination by not using the same work
surface or knife, without washing them
thoroughly in between.
“
Use kitchen roll wherever possible for cleaning
up food. If you use a dishcloth, be sure to boil it
frequently.

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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 the frost exceeds 1/4”.
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 carry out this operation
when the appliance is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting proceed as follows:
Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of
newspaper and put it in a cool place.
Turn the thermostat control (A-Fig. 6) to the «
O
»
setting.
Leave the door open.
Introduce the plastic scraper in the appropriate
seatingasshowninFigure 7 and placeunderneatha
basin to collect the defrost water.
Fig. 7
When defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly.
Turn the thermostat control to a medium setting
between 2 and 4 and, after letting the appliance run
for at least two hours in the «fast freeze» mode,
replace the previously removed food into the
compartment.
D068
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.
Attention!
«In the event of a power failure causing the
temperature within your freezer to rise, do not re-
freeze 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 re-frozen without danger.
Shellfish: should be refrigerated and used up
quickly.
CookedDishes:i.e.casserolesshouldbe refrigerated
and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat: can be re-frozen providing
there are still ice crystals remaining within them.
Small Joints: should be cooked and can then be re-
frozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: should also be cooked and re-frozen as a
cooked dish.

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried
out, 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
SMELL.
External cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do
NOT use abrasive products.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill)
and the compressor at the back of the appliance,
with a brush or vacuum cleaner.
You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched
OFF. An accumulation of dust will affect the
performance of the appliance and cause excessive
electricity consumption.
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 door ajar
to prevent unpleasant smells.

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WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG?
Before contacting your local Zanussi Service Force
Centre, check the following points:
The appliance does not work...
Check that:
“There is power at the socket.
“Ensure that there is not a power cut by checking
the household lights.
“The fuse has not blown.
“The air circulation passages are not covered.
Vibration or abnormal noises...
“You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds
when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils
of tubing at the rear, to the cooling plate/
evaporator or to the fixed freezer shelves. When
the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being
pumped round, and you will hear a whirring 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.
Other points to check...
Check that:
“Have you turned the thermostat to the correct
setting?
“Has door been left open causing the temperature
to rise?
“Sometimes the freezer door will be difficult to
openshortlyafteryouhave closed it. Don’tworry
this is due to pressure difference which will
quickly equalise and allow the door to open
normally.
If, after the above checks, there is still a fault, call
your local Zanussi Service Force Centre, whose
address can be found in the accompanying
Customer Care Booklet, and can also be found in
your local telephone directory under «Z».
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 proof of purchase is required for any
in-guarantee service calls.
Before contacting your local Zanussi Service
Centre, make a note of the model and serial number.
This information can be found on the rating plate
situated inside the cabinet behind the bottom
fridge/freezer drawer.
SERVICE DETAILS - ADHESIVE LABEL
When you return your guarantee card to Zanussi
Ltd., you will receive an Appliance Guarantee and
Maintenance Record Card together with an
adhesive label. The label can be stuck to the
machine or adjacent furniture.

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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 that if, within twelve
months 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.
“
The appliance has been used for normal domestic
purposes only, and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s operating and maintenance
instructions.
“
The appliance has not been serviced, maintained,
repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any
person not authorised by us.
All service work under this guarantee must be
undertaken by a Zanussi Service Centre.
Home visits are made between
8.30am
and
5.30pm
Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside
these hours in which case a
premium
will be
charged.
Any appliance or defective part replaced shall
become our property.
Exclusions
This guarantee does not cover:
“
Damage or calls resulting from transportation,
improper use or neglect, the replacement of any
light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.
“
Costs incurred for calls to put right machines
improperly installed or calls to machines outside
the United Kingdom.
“
Appliances found to be in use within a
commercial environment, plus those which are
the subject of rental agreements.
“
Products of Zanussi manufacture which are NOT
marketed by Zanussi Ltd.
“
EU Countries - The standard guarantee is
applicable but is subject to the owner’s
responsibility and cost to ensure the appliance
meets the standards set by the country to which
theproductistaken. The ZanussiCompanyinthe
country concerned will be pleased to advise
further. Sight of your purchase receipt will be
required by them.
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