Zanussi DF67/42FF Assembly instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE & CARE
OF YOUR ZANUSSI FRIDGE/FREEZER
DF67/42FF

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 get to know the appliance.
Warnings and Guidance
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 • The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper installation before it is turned on in order to allow
with the controls or play with the product. the refrigerant to settle.
• Any electrical work required to install this • Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
appliance should be carried out by a qualified freezer as it creates pressure on the container
electrician. which may cause it to explode, resulting in
damage to the appliance.
• This product should be serviced by an authorised
Zanussi Service Force Centre, and only genuine • Ice lollies can cause frost bums if consumed
Zanussi spare parts should be used. straight from the freezer.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or * Under no circumstances should you attempt to
modify this product in any way. repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
• Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local
does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Zanussi Service Force Centre, and always insist
on genuine Zanussi spare parts.
• 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.
• Manufacturer’s 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 appliance
should be against a wall.
• Before 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.

CONTENTS
Conservation
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General Features
Page 5
Electrical Connections
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6
Installation
Page 7
Starting Up
Page 8
Using Your Fridge/Freezer
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Freezing Fresh Food
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Looking After Your Fridge/Freezer
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12
Health and Safety Guidelines
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14
What Happens If Something Goes Wrong? Page 15
Servicing
Page
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Service Force Directory
Page
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Peace Of Mind For Twelve Months Page
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Or Five Years Page
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In the interests of the Environment:
When disposing of your old fridge, freezer or fridge/freezer.
Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Officer to see if there are facilities in
your area for collecting the gas in the appliance for re-cycling. This will help the amount of CFC
gas in the atmosphere.
Help to keep your countryside tidy - use authorised disposal sites for your old appliances.
For Maximum Efficiency:
Make sure that the appliance is cleaned regularly.
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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GENERAL FEATURES
A. Control Panel
Dimensions
Height
1800mm
B. Interior Light
Width
595mm
C. Dairy Compartment
Depth
595mm
D. Meatbox Weight
.76 kg
E. Salad Crispers
F. Storage Shelf with Bottle Grippers
Capacity
Gross: Fridge
6.7 cu ft
G. Produce Storage Guide
Freezer
4.1 cu ft
H. Produce Storage Card
Net: Fridge
6.5 cu ft
L 4 Star Freezer Compartment
Freezer
3.5 cu ft
J. Adjustable Feet
Star Rating
Power Absorbed
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210W
Voltage
Frequency
Units of Electricity
220/240V
50Hz average daily
1.9 KWH
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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 13amp socket in another part of
your home.
Important
The wires in this 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
terminal in your plug, proceed as follows:
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 cord incorporates a
fuse. For replacement, use a 13amp BS1362 fuse.
Only ASTA approved fuses should be used.
The fuse cover/carrier must be replaced in the
event of changing a fuse. The fuse cover/carrier
colour is the one shown by a coloured insert at
the base of the plug.
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The plug must not be used if the fuse
cover/carrier is lost. A replacement cover/carrier
can be obtained from your local Zanussi Service
Force Agents whose address is listed on pages
toward the back of this instruction book.
This appliance complies with E.E.C. Directive
no. 82/499 of 7.6.82 relative to radio interference
suppression.

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 PREVENT
YOUNG CHILDREN BEING TRAPPED
INSIDE.
To support the doors during transit, a plastic
packing piece is fitted to the lower hinge of the
freezer door. This packing piece should be
removed after opening the door, and kept for
re-use should the appliance be removed at a
future date (fig 1).
For this appliance to work efficiently, it should be
located away from heat sources, e.g. cookers,
radiators, direct sunlight etc. This also includes
locations or rooms where the ambient
temperature reaches above 32°C, or drops to
below 16°C e.g. conservatories.
You should ensure that air can circulate freely
around the back and the top of the cabinet, There
must be at least 75mm (3") distance between the
top of the cabinet and any overhanging furniture.
There should also be a gap of 25mm either side of
the appliances. DO NOT install in places of
restricted ventilation.
Level the appliance by adjusting the two
adjustable feet underneath the front of the
cabinet, using year fingers or a spanner.
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STARTING UP
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 of 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 the wall socket on. The
green operating light will illuminate. Turn the
freezer thermostat control to numbers 3-4 with
the help of a coin. This setting will ensure that a
suitable temperature will be obtained (-18°C or
below) for the storage of frozen food under most
conditions.
In cold weather, the control may be turned to a
lower number but it must be returned to a higher
setting when the conditions return to normal. By
turning the control to *•’ the freezer section
alone is turned off.
Please note that the internal temperature will also
be affected by the location, room temperature the
amount of food being stored and the number of
times which the door is opened.
To start the refrigerator section, turn the
refrigerator thermostat control to numbers 3-4
with the help of a coin. This setting will ensure
that suitable temperatures will be obtained for the
storage of fresh food under most conditions
(3-7°C). If more cooling is required, especially in
hot weather or when the cabinet is full, the
control can be turned to a higher number. If less
cooling is required, in the winter for instance, the
control should be turned to a lower number.
Remember to turn the control back to its usual
position when conditions return to normal.
By turning the control to *•’ position the
refrigerator section alone is turned off.
Please note that 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.
The appliance should be allowed to run for 24
hours before the food is stored in it.
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The Control Panel
1) Main on Light (green):
Lights up continuously when the appliance is
operating.
2) Fast Freeze Indicator Light (orange):
Lights up when the fast freeze operation is
activated.
3) Warning Light (red):
Indicates that the temperature in the freezer has
risen. This can light up if the door has been left
open for a period of time or a large amount of
food has been placed in the freezer. See ‘What
Happens If Something Goes Wrong’ on page 15
for further details.
4) Fast Freeze/Normal Operation
Switch:
This should be turned to ‘N’ except when you
wish to start a fast freeze operation, when it
should be turned to ‘S’.
5) Freezer Thermostat Control:
Turn to a medium setting for normal operation.
6) Refrigerator Thermostat Control:
Turn to a medium setting for normal operation.
The Refrigerator
The fridge compartment provides suitable storage
conditions for most kinds of fresh food, salads,
milk etc.
Storage times will vary according to the type of
food and how fresh it is when put into the fridge,
but no food should be stored for longer than the
times stated.
Suggested Maximum Storage Times
Type of Food
Uncooked Fresh Meat
Poultry, Beef & lamb 3-5 days
Pork 2-4 days
Sausages 3 days
Mince & Offal 1-2 days
Cooked Meat
Ham, sliced meat 2-3 days
Pies 1 day
Casseroles & 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 & Salads 1 week
Fruit 2 weeks
To obtain the best results from the refrigerator,
neither hot food nor liquids which may evaporate
should be placed in the compartment.
Cover all food, especially those with a strong
aroma.
Do not pack the fridge too tightly, or cover
shelves with paper or card, as this would obstruct
the free circulation of air.
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Place meat to be stored in an airtight box.
Cooked food 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 polyethene
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.
Food should be positioned inside the refrigerator
compartment as indicated in fig. 2.
Door Shelves
The lower door shelf is provided with a special
gripper to hold differing sizes of bottles securely.
The position of this shelf cannot be altered. The
remaining shelves can be located in six different
positions to suit your own storage requirements.
To remove any of these shelves, hold at each end
and lift upwards. To re-fit, engage the groove on
either side of the shelf onto the door location and
slide the shelf downward.
Cabinet Shelves
The cabinet shelves can be adjusted to different
positions to suit the size and amount of food
being stored. To remove any shelf, grip the shelf
on either side and pull forward.
The Freezer Compartment
The four star freezer compartment is of the ‘frost
free’ type. This means that no frosting forms on
the inner walls of the freezer compartment, or on
the food during operation.
The absence of frosting is achieved by constant
circulation of cold air inside the compartment,
produced by an automatic fan.
The freezer compartment is suitable for storage of
commercially frozen food marked with the
symbol ****. The normal operating temperature
of -18°C is suitable for long term storage of
frozen food. Pre-packaged commercially frozen
food is normally suitable for storage up to 3
months, unless otherwise stated by the
manufacturer. It is also suitable for freezing fresh
food. The bottom shelf is coldest and should be
used to freeze fresh food.
To fast freeze, turn the control on the fascia to ‘S’
and the orange indicator light will come on to
remind you that the fast freeze switch is in use.
The thermometer on the fascia indicates the
operating temperature of the freezer. If the door is
open often, or left open for too long, there may be
a slight variation in the temperature indicated.
There will be a marked variation if the quantity of
food frozen at any one time exceeds the
maximum recommended.
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