Zanussi ZF 72 M Operating and safety instructions

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ZANUSSI
Instructions
for
the
use
and
care
of
ZF
72/55
M
fridge/freezer

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.
e This appliance is designed to be
operated by adults. Children should .
not be allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the product.
e Any electrical work required to
install this appliance should be carried
out by a qualified electrician.
e This product should be serviced by
an authorised Zanussi Network Service
Centre, and only genuine Zanussi spare
parts should be used.
¢ It is dangerous to alter the
specifications or modify the product in
any way.
e Care must be taken to ensure that
the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable.
e Zanussi domestic freezers are
designed to be used specifically for the
storage of edible foodstuffs only.
e Frozen food must not be re-frozen
once it has been thawed out.
e 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.
¢ 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.
e 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.
e 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. Bade

Control panels
B CDE F A
A. Refrigerator temperature control knob
B. Freezer temperature control knob
C. Pilot light/switch for normal freezer operation
D. Pilot light/switch for quick-freeze operation
E. Warning light
F. Thermometer
fig.
2
G
DEF
A
B
C
A.
Main
control
knob
and
SUPER-Operation
(quick-free“c)
switch-on
B.
Freezer
temperature
control
knob
C. Refrigerator temperature control knob
D. Pilot light for normal freezer operation
E. Pilot light for quick-freeze operation
F. Warning light
G. Thermometer (for models featuring this device)

Installation
Please note
If you are discarding an old refrigerator
that has a lock on the door, please ensure
that the lock is made unusable to avoid
accidents to young children.
Electricity Supply
The appliance is for operation on a
220/240V 50Hz supply, so be sure that
your electricity supply voltage is within
this range which is marked on the
nameplate located inside the cabinet.
Earthing
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 18 Amp
socket in another part of your home.
Electrical Connection
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 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 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 which is marked with the letter
«L» or coloured red.
The plug moulded on to the cord
incorporates a fuse. For replacement, use
a 13 Amp BS 1862 fuse.
Only ASTA approved fuses should be used.
The fuse cover/carrier must be replaced
in the event of changing fuse.
The right fuse cover/carrier colour is the
one shown by the coloured insert at the
base of the plug or is the colour of the
inscription 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 in the attached
«Zanussi Service Agents Nationwide».
THIS APPLIANCE COMPLIES WITH
E.E.C. DIRECTIVE N. 82/499 OF 7.6.82
RELATIVE TO RADIO
INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION.

fig. 3
Location
Place the appliance away from all heat
sources, such as: radiators, heating
stoves, direct sunlight, etc. Best results
are obtained with a room temperature
ranging between +16°C and +32°C (for
"class N” appliances).
Make sure that there is nothing at the
back, at the top and at the bottom of the
appliance to obstruct air circulation.
For a more efficient operation of the
appliance, the minimum distance
between the top of the appliance and
other overhanging kitchen furniture, if
any, should be at least 100 mm (see Fig.
3A).
However, the best solution would be that
shown in Fig. 3B with no overhanging
furniture.
One or more adjustable feet at the
cabinet base make it possible to
accurately level the appliance.
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.
Repeat the above for regular cleaning
of your appliance.

Operation
The appliance has two completely
independent compartments — one for
refrigeration and the other one for deep-
freezing. The upper compartment is a
normal
refrigerator
suitable
for
storing
food and drinks. The lower
compartment is a four-star ( BaeeRg )
freezer suitable for long term storage
of commercially frozen food marked with
the
three-star
symbol!
(
G64),
(i.e.
for
3
months,
unless
otherwise
stated
by
the
manufacturer),
for
freezing
fresh
food
and
also
for
making
ice
cubes.
Do
not
exceed
the
storage
times
shown
by
the
manufacturers on the commercially
frozen food packets (i.e.: the storage
limits indicated by the number of
«stars»).

Refrigerator: Starting-Up,
Temperature Regulation and
Storage
To start the refrigerator turn the knob of
the thermostat A - Fig. 1 or C - Fig. 2
clockwise beyond «e» position. The
temperature increases (less cold) by
turning the thermostat knob anti-
clockwise; it decreases (more cold)
turning it clockwise. A medium setting is
generally the most suitable. However, a
higher setting (more cold) may be
required if the refrigerator is affected
by abnormal operating conditions such
as poor ventilation, high ambient
temperature and frequent door
openings.
To obtain the best results from the
refrigerator, neither hot food nor
liquids, which may evaporate, should be
placed inside the refrigerator
compartment; cover all food,
particularly food with a strong aroma;
place meat to be stored in a special
hermetically sealed box, which should be
placed on the glass shelf above the
vegetable crispers, do not pack shelves
too tightly or cover shelves with paper,
so as not to obstruct the free
circulation of air.
The inner walls of the refrigerator
compartment incorporate a number of
shelf-carrying
runners
which
allow
the
shelves to be placed at various levels.
Furthermore, the upper shelf can be
tilted as in Fig. 4. This will make a
handy bottle rack for wines and
beverages.
Drink-chiller
(For models incorporating a drinks
dispenser)
The container for cooling drinks, which is
located on the inner door or - depending
on the model of appliance - on the ceiling
of the fridge compartment, can easily be
removed from its runners for filling.
To pour out a drink, press the glass
upwards, against the tap arms. Upon
removing the glass, the tap turns itself
off.
T'o clean the container, we recommend
that you rinse it several times with hot
water after letting the water cool down
inside the container itself. It also helps,
for a thorough cleaning of the container,
to add a spoonful of baking soda to the
rinsing water. Turn the dispenser tap on
and off a number of times to allow sugar
deposits from soft drinks or sweet wines
to dissolve. Empty the container and
rinse with clean water.
Defrosting the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from
the evaporator of the refrigerator
compartment every time the
compressor stops.
Defrost water drains out through a
trough into a special container on the
back of the appliance where it
evaporates.
Important
The defrost water drain opening (Fig.5),
located at the center of the special
conveyor of the refrigerator
compartment, should be cleaned at
regular intervals in order to prevent
the defrost water from overflowing and
dripping onto the food stored in this
compartment.
Deep-freezer:
Starting-Up
-
Temperature
Adjustment
To start the freezer, proceed as follows:

Models as shown in Fig. 1
Insert the plug into the wall socket and
depress switch ”C” (its light turns on).
Turn the thermostat knob ”B” to a
medium position for the NORMAL
STORAGE Operation. For the QUICK-
FREEZE Operation, depress switch ”D”
(its light comes on).
Models as shown in Fig. 2
Insert the plug into the wall socket and
turn the control knob ”A” to the I”
position (operating light ”D” comes on).
Turn the control knob ”B” to a medium
position for the NORMAL STORAGE
Operation. For the QUICK-FREEZE
Operation, turn the control knob ”A” to
the ”S” position (pilot light ”E” comes
on).
On the «NORMAL» setting, the
temperature in the freezer is
automatically adjusted by a thermostat in
order to obtain a suitable temperature
for the storage of the frozen and deep-
frozen food. However, if the appliance
works in unfavourable room conditions
such as poor ventilation, high ambient
temperature and frequent door openings,
it might be necessary to select a higher
setting (to obtain a colder temperature)
by turning the thermostat knob (B - Fig.
1) clockwise to the higher numbers.
Conversely,
if
you
require
less
cold,
turn
the knob in the opposite direction
towards the lower numbers.
Caution
The warning light (E - Fig. 1,
F - Fig. 2), which is to be found next to
the controls, indicates, when it lights
up, that the temperature in the freezer
has climbed to a level where the safe
storage of frozen food is no longer
ensured. Needless to say, when the
appliance is first started or when fresh
food to be frozen is first placed in the
freezer, this warning light will stay on
until the temperature has dropped to a
safe level for the storage of the
foodstuffs.
Deep-freezer - Freezing of Foods
The fresh food to be frozen should be
stored in the upper and lower
compartments which are designed for
this purpose. If the appliance has not
worked previously, it must be left to
run for at least three hours with the
fast-freeze switch (D - Fig. 1) on the
«ON» position/control knob (A - Fig. 2)
on position ”S” before loading with food
to be frozen.
However, if the appliance is already
running, switch to quick-freeze operation
at least 24 hours before introducing the
fresh food to be frozen.
Once the fresh food is placed in the
freezer, let it run on quick-freeze for
another 24 hours, after which the
freezing process may be regarded as
completed.
Then, switch back to normal operation
by turning off the quick-freeze switch (D
- Fig. 1) or the control knob (A - Fig. 2).
In order to freeze food properly,
proceed as follows:
Only use top quality foodstuffs which
are fresh and properly cleaned, since
freezing preserves quality but cannot
improve it. Prepare foodstuffs for deep-
freezing in small portions so that each
piece can be frozen rapidly right the
way through. This procedure allows you
to use, as required, complete portions
rather than thawing out a large piece
when only a small amount is needed.
Remember that frozen food once
thawed, deteriorates rapidly if frozen
again.
Always remember that lean foodstuffs
store better and longer than fat
foodstuffs and that salt reduces the
storing time. Wrap the food up in
aluminium foil or polythene and make
sure that the packages are hermetically
sealed.
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Do not place fresh food to be frozen
close to frozen food already stored in the
freezer.
Always leave the door closed when
freezing.
Do not, at any one time, freeze fresh
foods in a quantity greater than 13 Kg. in
24 hours.

Warning
Water ices, if consumed immediately
after removal from the freezer, can
possibly result in a low-temperature
skin burn condition. It can be
dangerous to place in the freezer sealed
vessels that contain carbonated liquids
(fizzy drinks, etc.).
Deep-freeze - Storage of foods
Net storage volume of the freezer: 180 1.
Gross storage volume of the freezer:
155 1.
If the appliance has not worked
previously or after a period of inaction,
it must be left to run for at least three
hours with the fast-freeze switch (D -
Fig.1) on the «on» position/control knob
(A - Fig. 2) on position ”S” before storing
frozen food inside; then switch them off.
When the appliance is on normal
operation (storage), the temperature in
the freezer is kept steady by the
thermostat which can be adjusted by
turning knob B (Fig. 1-2). The best
temperature for safe storage of frozen
food should be a little colder or at least
equal to -18°C.
To correctly adjust the temperature,
follow the directions under paragraph:
«Deep Freezer: Starting-Up -
Temperature Adjustment». To obtain the
best service from the appliance it is
advisable to make sure that the frozen
foods have been properly stored by the
retailer and that their transfer from
retailer to consumer is effected in the
shortest time possible. Moreover it 1s
important not to exceed the storage
period indicated by the producer of the
frozen food. Also, do not open the door
often or leave it open longer than
absolutely necessary.
Important
If the power fails when storing frozen
food, do not open the door at all while
the power is off. The frozen food will
not deteriorate in any way if the power
failure is of short duration and the
freezer is full.
The thermometer «F» - Fig. 1,
«G» - Fig. 2, has a double temperature
scale extending from negative to positive
degreess Centigrade and the readings
given by the same are to be regarded as
a mere indication.
To correctly freeze and store the food,
follow the directions given in the

Useful hints
On the door liner you will find a
pictorial guide with numbers shown
next to each type of meat or food and
these numbers indicate the
approximate storage time in months
from the freeze-in date.
On the front part of the sliding drawers
of freezer compartments are fitted
special contents cards which can be
taken out and on which you may enter by
pencil a description of the contents.
Warning
In the upper part of the freezer
compartment is located the inner light.
If the door is kept open for an
extended period of time, the inner light
will turn off automatically. This light
will then go on and off to avoid
building up too much heat.
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Defrosting the freezer
Whilst in operation the inner liner
becomes progressively covered with
frost. This should be removed with the
special plastic scraper provided
whenever the thickness of frost
exceeds 1/4”. During this operation it-is
not necessary to switch off the power
supply or remove the foodstuffs.
However, when the ice becomes very
thick on the inner liner, complete
defrosting should be carried out as ice
acts as an insulator and prevents the
cold from reaching the food.
It is advisable to carry out this
operation when the appliance is empty.
If frozen foods are removed to defrost
the deep freezer, wrap them in several
newspaper sheets and place in a cold
spot. A temperature rise of the frozen
food packs during defrosting may
shorten the storage life, thus the period
of up to 3 months quoted may not apply.
To carry out complete defrosting
proceed as follows:
— Turn off the normal operation switch
(C - Fig. 1) or the control knob (A - Fig.
2), the pilot light will go out;
— Leave the door open and place a
bowl of hot water inside the freezer
compartment (with a piece of
cardboard underneath as a protection):
the hot water will accelerate the
defrosting process.
Defrost water will drain through the
trough placed at the center front side
of the appliance, between the base and
the door, and it should be collected by
placing a basin (container) underneath.
When defrosting is completed, dry the
freezer thoroughly, close the door and
start the appliance by setting the
controls on the fast-freeze position (pilot
lights will come on) and let it run for at
least three hours, then replace the food
in the freezer and disconnect the quick-
freeze switch/knob.

fig. 6
Door reversal
directions
Attention
Unplug
the
appliance
from
the
power
supply
before
carrying
out
the
under-
mentioned
operations.
To
carry
out
this
reversal,
rest
the
appliance
on
the
back
and
go
through
the
following
steps:
a.
Top,
middle
and
bottom
hinge
Using
a
blade
screwdriver
or
a
spanner,
remove
the
door
rotating
pivot
(A
-
Fig.
6)
from
the
bottom
hinge;
slide
out
the
lower
door
from
the
middle
hinge;
remove
the
middle
hinge;
slide
out
the
door
from
the
top
hinge.
Remove
the
door
rotating
pivot
(A
-
Fig.
7)
from
the
top
hinge
(B
-
Fig.
7)
and
refit
in
the
hinge
on
the
opposite
side
taking
care
to
interpose
the
tab
washer
(C
-
Fig.
7);
refit
the
door
taking
care
to
slip
the
upper
hinge
rotation
pivot
into
the
bush
provided
on
the
door
for
this
purpose;
refit
the
middle
hinge
(Fig.
8)
in
its
new
position
on
the
opposite
side
(remove
the
plastic
plugs
from
the
screw
holes
of
the
new
hinge
location
and
retit
them
in
the
holes
on
the
opposite
side);
refit
the
lower
door.
Remove
the
snap-on
base
(B
-
Fig.
6);
take
off
the
lower
hinge
(C
-
Fig.
6)
and
refit
it
on
the
opposite
side;
remove
the
slit
covering
plug
from
the
base
(D
-
Fig.
6)
and
refit
it
in
the
slit
on
the
opposite
side;
refit
the
base
(B
-
Fig.
6),
then
screw
the
door
rotation
pivot
(A
-
Fig.
6)
back
into
the
lower
hinge
placed
in
its
new
location.
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Important
The middle hinge (which can be
displaced horizontally by about 3 mm)
is designed to allow perfect alignment
of the two doors; this can easily be
attained by going through the following
steps:
— Loosen the two screws fixing the
hinge to the cabinet.
— Slightly adjust the hinge until perfect
alignment of the doors is obtained, then
fix the hinge in its new position.
b. Upper and lower door handles
Remove the handle by unscrewing the
two fastening screws (Fig. 9); refit the
two screws in the same locations; refit
the handle upside-down on the opposite
side of the door by means of the pre-
fitted screws.
C. Adjusting the height of the
appliance (Fig. 10)
If you wish to reduce the height of the
appliance from 2.05 m to 2 m continue as
follows:
1. Lay the appliance down flat on its side.
2. With the aid of a screwdriver remove
the screw “A” fastening the bottom
door hinge.
3. Remove the 15 cm kick plate “B” lay
lifting in out.
4. Release the screws “C” fastening the 5
em removable plinth to the product
and remove it.
5. Fit the 10 cm kick plate taking care to
fill in the unused hinge hole with the
cover “D” removed from the 15 cm
kickplate.
6. Remove the two front feet from the 5
cm plinth and replace them directly
onto the base of the appliance.
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d.
Fast-freezing
compartment
door
Whenever door reversal has been
carried out, the fast-freezing
compartment door should also be
reversed to allow best access
conditions. For this purpose proceed as
follows:
Using a Phillips (crosshead)
screwdriver, remove door catch support
«A» - Fig. 11; remove the two hinges «B»
- Fig. 11 and the relevant door; fit door
catch support «A» upside-down, on the
opposite side of the inner liner; fit. the
door and its hinges «B» on the opposite
side, taking care to turn them upside-
down.
Check correct operation of the door.
Door panelling directions
To fit the front panel, if so required, go
through the following steps:
Take off the removable section of the
door frame from the opposite side with
respect to the hinges after unscrewing
the securing screws (Fig. 12). Unloose,
without removing them, all securing
screws of the door frame.
Slide in, on the side from which the
removable section of the door frame
was taken off, the covering panel and
push it in all the way.
Fasten again the frame to the door,
including the previously removed
detachable frame section.
Note: The over-all dimensions of the
covering front panel should be
1~2 mm smaller than those of the
door, and the thickness should not
exceed 4 mm.

Maintenance
Prior to undertaking any
maintenance operation, be sure to
unplug the appliance from the wall
socket as a safety precaution.
Clean out the interior periodically with
lukewarm water and bicarbonate of
soda, the cabinet exterior with a Silicon
wax spray, the condenser and the
motor compressor with a brush or a
vacuum cleaner. During periods when
the appliance is not in use, take the
following precautions:
Unplug the freezer from the power
supply;
Take out all the foodstuffs contained in
the cabinet;
Clean the inside and all accessories;
leave the door ajar to facilitate the
circulation of air so as to avoid the
formation of unpleasant smells.
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Servicing
Should service be required for this
appliance, contact your local Service
Agent but before requesting service the
following simple checks may save you
inconvenience and expense:
Chech that the cabinet light comes on
when the door is opened (refrigerator) or
that the operating light is on (freezer);
Check that the plug is firmly in the
wall socket and that all controls are
correctly set;
Check that there is an electricity supply
to the socket by plugging in another
appliance;
If fused plug, replace fuse, plug in and
switch on;
Turn thermostat (refrigerator) to colder
setting or switch freezer to «QUICK-
FREEZE» position;
If the motor still does not run, contact
your Service Agent.
Replacing
the
interior
light
bulb
(Refrigerator compartment)
The
light
bulb
can
easily
be
reached.
If
the
light
does
not
come
on
when
the
door
is
opened,
check
that
the
light
bulb
is
correctly
screwed
in;
if
after
this
it
still
does
not
light
up,
replace
the
bulb.
The
production-assembled
lamp
is
rated
10
W.
If
necessary,
replace
it
with
a
lamp
of
same
rating.

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 the guarantee card.
We, Zanussi Limited, undertake that if, within twelve months (24 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
iH 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.
—The appliance is still in the possession of the original purchaser.
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
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 UK and the Republic of Ireland. |
—Appliances
found
to
be
in
use
within
a
commercial
environment,
plus
those
which
are
—
the
subject
or rental
agreements.
—Television
receivers
-
routine
adjustment,
or
poor
reception
resulting
from
a
source
outside
of
the
receiver.
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.
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.
ZANUSSI
The
appliance
of
science
R1144