Zanussi ZT 51 RL User manual

REFRIGERATOR
ZT 51 RL
2222632-23
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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Instructions for the User
Important Safety Instructions 3
Description of the Appliance 4
Operation 5
Before use 5
Setting the temperature 5
Fresh food refrigeration 5
Health and
safety guidelines 6
Defrosting 7
Normal Operating Sounds 7
Maintenance and Cleaning 8
Internal cleaning 8
External cleaning 8
Changing the light bulb 8
When the appliance is not use 8
Something not Working? 9
Service and Spare Parts 10
Customer Care Department 10
Guarantee Conditions 11
Instructions for the Installer
Technical Specifications 12
Installation 12
Positioning 12
Door Reversal 13
Electrical Connection 14
CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Prior to Installation
■Check the appliance for transport damage. Under
no circumstance 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 cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a special cord or assembly 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.
Refrigerant
■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.
- thoroughly ventilate the room in which 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!
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.
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.
■Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.
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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. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any
of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
A- Dairy compartment
B- Can storage shelf
C- Bottle storage shelf
D- Salad drawer
E- Glass shelf (for storing fresh meat)
F- Storage shelves
G-Thermostat control
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G
F
E
D
A
B
C

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Before use
Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the
appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of
soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or
detergent as the smell may linger. Dry thoroughly.
Setting the temperature
The temperature inside the refrigerator is regulated
by a thermostat with 6 temperature positions and
one «OFF» (O) position.
Position 1 = minimum coldness
Position 6 = maximum coldness
Turn the thermostat dial to the required position.
An intermediate position is usually the most suitable,
although the temperature will be affected by:
lRoom temperature
lHow often the door is opened
lHow much food is stored
lPosition of the appliance
In determining the correct temperature control
setting all these factors have to be considered and
some experimentation may be necessary.
When altering the temperature setting, allow 24
hours for the temperature to stablise before making
further changes.
Important
If the fridge is not defrosting correctly, it is
possible that because a very low tempera-
ture has been selected, the motor is working
continuously, which prevents the defrost
cycle from operating.
To ensure correct defrosting, a lower num
ber should be selected on the thermostat
and you should notice that the motor cuts
out from time to time, which is correct.
If you wish to return to a lower temperature,
turn the thermostat to a higher number, how
ever you should turn the setting lower occa-
sionally to allow automatic defrosting.
Fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance, do not store warm
food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do
cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong
flavour.
Do not cover the shelves with any protective
material, such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which
may obstruct the air circulation through them.
To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are
some more useful hints:
Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & wild fowl): wrap in
polythene bags and place on top of the salad crisper.
Meat can only be stored safely in this way for
one or two days at the most.
Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the bottom salad crisper.
Butter & cheese: these should be placed in special
airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or
polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should
be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with
runners so that shelves can be positioned as
desired.
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OPERATION

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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 fridge 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 refrigerator door closed as much as
possible.
■Do not push food together too much, try to allow
air to circulate around each item.
■Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
NOT place in the refrigerator until cool. (Leave
food in a cool place in order that it can then be
placed in the refrigerator as soon as possible).
■Do NOT mix raw and cooked meat, they must be
in separate containers. Take care not to let the
meat juices drip onto other food. If the meat does
drip, remove everything and clean thoroughly.
■Do not store food uncovered.
■Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean the interior (see “Maintenance and
Cleaning”).
■Never allow spillages to dry and harden.
■Store eggs in the egg rack provided in the
refrigerator door. Discard any broken or chipped
eggs.
■Regularly check the refrigerator door seal to
ensure that it is clean and free from debris.
■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.

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DEFROSTING
The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the
compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the
pipe, into a tray located at the back of the appliance
above the compressor, where it evaporates.
Important
To avoid defrost water overflowing into
the fridge, periodically clean the water
discharge hole in the centre of the V
shaped drip collector at the back of the
refrigerator compartment behind the fruit
and vegetable drawers. Use the special
cleaner provided which you will find
already inserted into the discharge hole.
Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when
the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at
the rear, to the cooling plate.
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.
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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.
Clean the drain hole of the water trough at regular
intervals and make sure that the drain hole is never
obstructed, so that the defrost water may flow freely.
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, see the figure.
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.
Changing the light bulb
Should the interior light fail to work, first switch off the
appliance and disconnect from the electricity supply,
then replace the bulb as follows:
unscrew the light cover and then pull it outward by
pressing as shown in the figure.
Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a new 15 watt
bulb (available from your nearest Zanussi Service
Centre).
Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original
position and replacing the screw.
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CONDENSER
COMPRESSOR
DEFROST
TRAY
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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Symptom Solution
No power to appliance
The light does not come on
The temperature in the fridge is too high
The compressor runs continuously
Excessive frost and ice has built up
Noise
Water under the salad bin
- Check there is power at the socket.
- Check there is not a power cut by checking the
household lights.
- Check the fuse has not blown.
- Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted.
- Replace the bulb if it has blown.
- Check the door light switch is not jammed.
- Check the ambient temperature is within the appliances
operating limits of 10˚C to 32˚C.
Relocate the appliance if necessary.
- Check the thermostat is turned to the correct setting
relative to ambient conditions.
- Adjust the thermostat to give correct temperature
control. See page 5.
- Check that the door is closed.
- Large quantities of food have recently been placed in
the cabinet/and or door is frequently opened.
- Check that air ventilation is not obstructed.
- Ensure the door is not left open.
- Check that nothing is preventing the door from closing.
- Is the door gasket intact and clean.
- Refer to normal operating sounds.
- Check the drain hole is not blocked (see “Maintenance
and Cleaning”).
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SOMETHING NOT WORKING?
If after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your local Service Force Centre.
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 Service Force Centre check the following points.
IMPORTANT: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or
installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.

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SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if
you wish to purchase spare parts please contact
your local Zanussi Service Force Centre by
telephoning:
08705 929929
Your call will be routed to the Service Force Centre
covering your post code area. The address of your
local Service Force Centre is detailed in the
accompanying Customer Care Book.
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you
have read the details under the heading ‘Something
Not Working?’
When you contact the Service Centre you will need
to give the following details.
1. Your name, address and post code
2. Your telephone number
3. Clear and concise details of the fault
4. The model serial no. of the appliance (found on
the rating plate)
5. The purchase date
CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT
For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi appliance or for further information on Zanussi products, you are
invited to contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows:
Customer Care Department
Zanussi
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ
Tel: [phone]

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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
Standard guarantee conditions
We, Zanussi Limited, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of 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 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
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 Force Centre.
■Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company's property.
■This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.
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.
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 an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside
the United Kingdom.
■Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are subject to rental
agreements.
■Products of Zanussi manufacture which are not marketed by Zanussi Limited.
European Guarantee
If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home
subject to the following qualifications:
■The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.
■The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new
country of use for this brand or range of products.
■This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.
■Your new home is within European Community (EC) or European Free TradeArea.
■The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a
normal household.
■The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to give them details of your
new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after
you and your appliance.
France Senlis [phone]
Germany Nurenberg [phone]
Italy Pordenone [phone]
Sweden Stockholm [phone]
UK Slough [phone]

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm
Width 49.5 cm
Depth 60 cm
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220-240 V / 50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 100 W
AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY(*) 0.62 kWh
GROSS CAPACITY 138 l
NET CAPACITY 132 l
(*)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.
INSTALLATION
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Positioning
For this appliance to work efficiently, it should be
located away from heat sources, e.g. cookers,
radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. This also
includes locations or rooms where the ambient
temperature reaches above 32°C (90°F) or drops
below 10°C (50°F),e.g. conservatories.
You should also ensure that air can circulate freely
around the back and the top of the cabinet. There
must also be a minimum distance beween the top of
the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen furniture as
shown in the figure.
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.

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Door Reversal
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:
1. Gently lay the appliance on its back with the top
held away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of
packing.
2. Remove the bottom door hinge (5).
3. Remove the door (4) by opening it and pulling it
gently downwards to remove it from the top hinge
pin (2).
4. Unscrew the top hinge pin (2) from the top hinge (1)
and replace it in the opposite hole on the left hand
side.
5. Unscrew the foot at the base (6) of the appliance
and refit it on the opposite side.
6. Refit the door and the bottom hinge to the left hand
side.
When positioning the bottom hinge blade on the
reverse side, the securing screws will require a
degree of exersion when fitting.
It is therefore advisable to lubricate the screw tips
before starting this operation.
Important
After completion of the door reversal opera-
tion, verify that the door gasket is sealing
onto the cabinet.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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.
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:
Connect the Green and the 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 BS1362 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.
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. Directive:
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive)
and subsequent amendments.
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
- Compatibility Directive) and subsequent amend-
ments.
Please ensure that when the appliance is
installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in
the event of breakdown.
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GREEN & YELLOW 13 AMP. FUSE
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
BLUE
13 AMP