Zanussi ZDK 22 RF User manual

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FROST FREE
FRIDGE FREEZER
ZDK 22 RF

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These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all
before installing or using this appliance. If you are unsure of the meanings of these warnings contact
the Customer Care Department.
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. If the supply cable is
damaged, it must be replaced by a cable available
from your local Service Force Centre.
 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.
Child Safety
 Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or
play with the product.
 Keep all packaging material away from children.
During Use
 This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
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.
 Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has
thawed out.
 Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer compartment.
 Ice lollies can cause frost/freezer burns if
consumed straight from the freezer compartment.
 Do not remove items from the freezer compartment
if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause
skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
 Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer
compartment as they can burst when the contents
freeze.
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 malfunction. Contact your local Zanussi
Service Force Centre.
Important Safety Information
 Manufacturers recommended storage times
should be adhered to. Refer to the relevant
instructions.

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Contents
Instructions for the User Instructions for the
Installer
Description of the Appliance
Fridge Compartment
Freezer Compartment
Control Panel
Indicator Lights
Fridge Controls
Freezer Controls
Using the Appliance
Before Use
Starting the Appliance
Fridge Compartment
Freezer Compartment
Frozen Food Storage
Freezing Fresh Food
Ice Making
Hints & Tips
Energy Saving Advice
Maintenance and Cleaning
External Cleaning
Internal Cleaning
Bio Deodorizer
Changing the Refrigerator light bulb
Changing the Freezer Light Bulb
Defrosting
When the Appliance is not in use
Something Not Working
Service & Spare Parts
Customer Service
Peace of mind for twelve months
Technical Specifications
Electrical Connection
Installation Requirements
Location
Ventilation
Levelling

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Description of the Appliance
Fridge Compartment
1. Chill Compartment
The temperature in the chill compart
ment is maintained at 2 - 3oC lower than
the temperature in the main fridge
compartment.
5. Bottle rack
6. Crispn fresh vegetable drawer
7. Deoderizer
8 Cross Flow Dynamic Cooling
System
The Cross Flow Dynamic Cooling System
detects warmer areas within the refrigerator
compartment and keeps an even temperature
throughout.
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2. Storage Shelf
3. Egg box
4. Dairy foods
Butter, cheese etc
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The correct temperature for safe storage of fresh food inside is 0oC to 5oC (32oF to 41oF)

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Freezer Compartment
Ice Cube Trays
Ice Cube
Storage
Drawer
Middle Freezer
Drawer
The freezer will store frozen food at -18oC (-4oF) or colder allowing for long term frozen food storage and freezing
of fresh food.

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Control Panel
Indicator Lights
The HIGH HUMI and ALM indicator lights remain on
throughout the operation of the appliance.
Door Open Alarm
The alarm will sound for 10 seconds approximately
every minute, for 10 minutes.
IMPORTANT: If the door is open for more than 10
minutes the fridge / freezer internal light will go out.
X-Flow - Cross Flow
When the internal temperature of the fridge
compartment increases due to new food being loaded
into the fridge compartment, or the door is opened,
the X-FLOW indicator illuminates automatically.
When the internal temperature has cooled the Cross
Flow indicator light will go out automatically.
HIGH HUMI and ALM Indicator Lights
Quick Chill
Key Pad
Quick Freeze
Key Pad
Freezer
Temperature
Control
Fridge
Temperature
Control
Alarm Cross Flow
Indicator
High
Humidity
Indicator
An audible alarm will sound when either the fridge or
freezer door is open for more than 2 minutes.

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Fridge Controls
When the QUICK key pad is pressed the refrigerator
QUICK indicator will illuminate. The temperature in
the fridge will be reduced to cool new foodstuffs
quickly. Press the Quick Chill key pad again to
switch off, if Quick Chill is not cancelled manually it
will switch off automatically after 2 hours.
Thermostat control
The thermostat control regulates the temperature
within the fridge compartment. There are five
temperature settings which can be selected by
pressing the key pad marked REFRIGERATOR,
repeatedly until the required setting is reached.
Low - Cold
High - Coldest
When the appliance is first switched on the
temperature is automatically set to the middle
position.
The internal fridge temperature will be affected by:
Quick Chill (QUICK)
Ambient temperature
How often the door is opened
How much food is stored
Position of the appliance.
In determining the correct temperature setting, all
these factors have to be considered and some experi-
mentation may be necessary.
Quick Freeze (QUICK)
When fresh food is placed in the freezer, press the
QUICK control pad. This will reduce the temperature
inside the freezer to ensure fresh food is frozen as
quickly as possible.
When the QUICK key pad is pressed the freezer
QUICK indicator will illuminate. Press the key pad
again to cancel. If Quick Freeze is not cancelled
manually it will switch off automatically after 2
hours.
Thermostat Control
The thermostat control regulates the temperature
within the freezer compartment. There are five tem-
perature settings which can be selected by pressing
the key pad marked FREEZER, repeatedly until the
required setting is reached.
Freezer Controls
Low - Cold
High - Coldest
When the appliance is first switched on the
temperature is automatically set to the middle
position.
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Using the appliance
This appliance is designed for domestic use
only,specifically for storage of edible food-
stuffs.
This apppliance is designed to operate in ambient
temperatures (surrounding air temperature) between
10oC (50oF) and 32oC (90oF).
If these temperatures are exceeded i.e. colder or
warmer, the appliance will not operate correctly.
Before Use
Remove all securing tapes.
Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water
with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5ml to 0.5 litre
of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell
may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or products containing alcohol.
To Start the Appliance
1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after
installation.
2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains
supply. The HIGH HUMI and ALM lights will
illuminate and remain on throughout the operation
of the appliance.
3. To ensure safe food storage, allow the appliance to
operate with the doors closed for at least 8 hours,
before loading with food.
When the appliance is switched on, the
displays will illuminate and a self diagnostic
test will run for approximately 5 minutes. If no
faults are found the compressor will start
operating.
Frozen Food Storage
The freezer will store frozen food at -18oC or colder
allowing for long term frozen food storage and freezing
of fresh food.
Pre packed commercially frozen food should be
stored in accordance with the manufacturers instruc-
tions for a 4 star frozen food compartment and should
be put in the freezer as soon as possible after pur-
chase. Your freezer provides for long term storage
which generally means up to 3 months but the length
of the time can vary and it is important to follow the
recommended times shown on packets of commer-
cially frozen food.
Do not place sealed containers or carbon-
ated liquids, such as fizzy drinks, into the
freezer as it creates pressure on the con-
tainer which may cause it to explode, result-
ing in damage to the freezer.

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Freezing Fresh Food
Place the food in the bottom basket and press the
QUICK freeze key pad.
Frozen food should not be refrozen once it
has thawed out.
Do not remove items from the freezer if
your hands are damp/wet as this could
cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer
burns
Any opened packets of frozen food, should be
rewrapped in airtight materials to prevent surface
evaporation which causes drying or freezer burn.
Frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally
should either be used immediately or thrown away.
Alternatively if the food is uncooked and has not
been completely defrosted it can be cooked and
then refrozen.
Aim to check dates on packets and rotate food
regularly. Although storage longer than
recommended is not harmful, flavours and textures
begin to change.
Ice Making - Twistn Serve
Pull out the ice cube tray.
Fill the ice tray with fresh drinking water to just below
the top of each cube compartment.
Push the ice cube tray back into place and close the
freezer door.
To release the ice cubes, turn the dials clockwise
until the ice cubes drop into the ice tray.

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Hints and Tips
Food Storage
Energy Saving Advice
Do not install the cabinet close to sources of heat,
such as a cooker, dishwasher or radiator.
Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room
and make sure that the air openings of the cabinet
are not obstructed.
Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by
packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before
placing them in the freezer.
Always leave warm food to cool down to room
temperature before placing in the fridge or freezer.
Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be
placed in the fridge before being transferred to the
freezer.
Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This will ensure
safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of the
refrigeration unit.
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods,
or opening the door 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
door from closing properly.
To obtain the best results from your appliance,
neither hot foods nor liquids which may evaporate,
should be placed in the larder compartment.
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.
Keep the time between buying chilled food and
placing it in your fridge as short as possible.
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.
Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean, refer to Maintenance and Cleaning.
In the Event of a Power
Failure
If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen
foods, keep the door closed. If the temperature within
your freezer should rise do not refreeze the food
without checking its condition. The following guide-
lines should assist you.
Ice Cream:
Once thawed should be discarded.
Fruit and Vegetables:
If soft should be cooked and used up.
Bread and 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 of Meat:
Can be re-frozen providing there are ice crystals
remaining within them.
Small Joints:
Should be cooked and then re-frozen as cooked
dishes.
Chicken:
Should be cooked and re-frozen as a fresh dish.