Zanussi ZXC 60/25 User manual

REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
ZXC 60/25
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
2222 178-36/1

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WARNINGS
General Safety
ª
This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
ª
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
this product in any way.
ª
Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
ª
Before defrosting, cleaning or maintenance work
is carried out, be sure to switch off the appliance
and unplug it.
ª
Do not remove items from the freezer if your
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin
abrasions or “frost/freezer burns”.
ª
Ice lollies can cause “frost/freezer burns” if
consumed straight from the freezer.
Service / Repair
ª
Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
ª
This product should be serviced by an authorised
ZANUSSI Service Centre, and only genuine spare
parts should be used.
ª
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.
Use
ª
ZANUSSI domestic refrigerators, freezers and
fridge/freezers are designed to be used specifically
for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
ª
Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has
thawed out.
ª
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.
ª
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 forced off
the lining or shelves. Solid ice should be allowed
to thaw, when defrosting the appliance. See
Defrost instructions.
ª
Manufacturers’storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
Installation
ª
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.
ª
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.
ª
The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on in order to allow
the refrigerant to settle.
ª
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
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
ORDERTHAT THE NEW OWNER CAN GET TO KNOW THE FUNCTIONING OFTHEAPPLIANCE
AND THE RELEVANT WARNINGS.
THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY. YOU MUST READ THEM
CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THEAPPLIANCE.
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CONSERVATION
Environment Protection
ª
This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The
appliance shall not be discarded together with
the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging
the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the
heat exchanger. Information on your local
disposal sites may be obtained from your
municipal authorities.
The materials used on this appliance marked
with the symbol are recyclable.
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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CONTENTS
Description of the appliance 5
Installation
6
ª
Positioning 6
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Before using 6
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Instructions for totally built-in appliances 7
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The electrical connections 10
Technical specification
11
Operation
12
ª
Setting the temperature 12
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The freezer compartment 12
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Freezing fresh food 12
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Thawing 12
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Making ice cubes 12
Health and safety guidelines 13
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Fresh food refrigeration 14
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Dual purpose meat box 14
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Positioning the door shelves 14
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Drink dispenser 15
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Cool check temperature guide 16
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Starting the appliance 16
ª
Everyday use of the cool check temperature guide
16
ª
Defrosting 17
Maintenance and cleaning 19
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Internal cleaning 19
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When the appliance is not in use 19
ª
Changing the light bulb 19
What happens if something goes
wrong?
20
Guarantee conditions 22
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
A
- Thermostat control for fridge and freezer compartments
B
- Dairy compartment
C
- Can storage shelves with egg tray
D
- Drink dispenser
E
- Bottle storage shelf
F
- Freezer calendar (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)
G
- Storing frozen food
H
- Freezing fresh foods
I
- Salad drawers
J
- Glass shelf
K
- Cool check temperature guide
L
- Storage shelves
M
- Meat box
FAST FREEZE
A
B
C
D
E
F
H
I
J
K
L
M
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6
9
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INSTALLATION
Warning
IFYOU ARE DISCARDINGAN OLDAPPLIANCE
THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR,
YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE
UNUSABLE TO PREVENTYOUNG CHILDREN
BEING TRAPPED INSIDE.
Positioning
This appliance is designed to operate in ambient
temperatures between 10
°
C (50
°
F) and 32
°
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.
For building-in and door reversibility, if necessary,
refer to the relevant instructions in the following
pages.
Before using
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 the appliance thoroughly.
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Instructions for totally built-in
appliances
The appliance doors have been locked in position for
transport by means of pins on both sides.
Depending upon the position which you choose for
your appliance, the door can be hinged on the left or
the left.
Right hinging
1.
Remove the top and bottom, left hand pins (A+B).
Left hinging
1.
Unscrew both top pins (A) and gently remove the
fridge door.
2.
Remove the plastic cover caps at the left hand,
middles hinge position.
3.
Remove the middle hinge by unscrewing the two
screws, and replace it to the left hand side.
4.
Replace the plastic cover caps in the holes left by
the middle hinge on the right hand side.
5.
Replace the fridge door, and secure it by refitting
the pin (A) to the top left hand side of the unit.
6.
Remove the bottom, right hand pin (B).
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2
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Recess dimensions
Height 1446 mm
Depth 550 mm
Width 560 mm
To ensure adequate ventilation, allow the clearances
shown in figure 1.
Push appliance into housing until stop strip (A)
touches the kitchen unit.
Open the door and push the appliance against the side
of the kitchen unit opposite to that of appliance
hinges.
Fasten the appliance with 4 screws provided in the kit
included with the appliance.
Press in the joint covers between the appliance and
the kitchen unit.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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Apply covers (B) on joint cover lugs and into hinge
holes.
Position the runners (H) at the top and bottom of the
inside of the kitchen unit as shown in Fig. 6 and mark
the position of the external holes.
After preparing the holes, screw the runners to the
kitchen unit door using 3.5x16 mm screws.
Open both the appliance door and that of the kitchen
unit to approx. 90
°
.
Place the little plates over the runners. Hold the doors
of the appliance and the unit together and mark the
holes.
Remove the little plates and make the holes with a
diam. of 2 mm. Replace the little plates over the
runners and screw in the screws provided
(3.5x16 mm).
For the alignment of the kitchen unit door, if
necessary, use the clearance size of the slotted holes.
At the end of the procedure, check that the doors of
the appliance and the kitchen unit open properly.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
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20mm
H
8mm
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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.
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 andYellow - 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. 9
Connect the Green andYellow (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
D207
GREEN & YELLOW 13 AMP. FUSE
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
BLUE
13 AMP
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. Directives:
-73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (LowVoltage 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.

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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.
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED
AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY*
220-240 V / 50 Hz
100 W
1.30 kWh
GROSS CAPACITY Fridge
Freezer
NET CAPACITY Fridge
Freezer
STAR RATING
174 l
76 l
170 l
62 l
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OPERATION
Setting the temperature
The temperature inside the refrigerator and freezer
is regulated by a single thermostat with 6 temperature
positions and one «OFF» (O) position.
Position 1 = minimum cold
Position 6 = maximum cold
Turn the thermostat dial to the required position; the
intermediate position is usually the most suitable.
The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature
inside the refrigerator compartment depends on the
following factors:
– room temperature
– how often the door is opened
– how much food is stored
– position of the appliance
Important
If the refrigerator is not defrosting correctly, it is
possible that because a very low temperature has been
selected and the motor is working continuously,
which prevents the defrost cycle from operating.
To ensure correct defrosting, a lower number 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; however you should
turn the setting lower occasionally to allow automatic
defrosting.
To ensure that the appliance is working efficiently
when the room temperature drops below 14°C, a
switch is located next to the thermostat (Fig. 10).
No damage can be caused by leaving the switch in this
position for any period of time (see page 16 Low
ambient operation).
Fig. 10
A– Thermostat dial
B– Ambient switch
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AB
The freezer compartment
The four-star freezer compartment is suitable for
storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing
fresh foods.
Freezing fresh food
It is not necessary to adjust the thermostat setting
when freezing fresh food.
In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 4 kg.
Place food to be frozen in the upper drawer of the
freezer as this is the coldest part.
Caution
In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will
not be affected if the power cut is short and if the
freezer is full. Do not open the door. Should the food
begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must
not be re-frozen (see page 17).
DEFROSTED COOKED FOOD MUST NOT BE
REFROZEN.
Thawing
Food can be thawed in a number of ways, depending
on the type of food and the size of the packs.
Meat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the
refrigerator compartment and small pieces of meat or
poultry can even be cooked while still frozen, but you
must ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through.
Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling
water; ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in
the oven in their aluminium wrapping.
A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing
any type of frozen or deep-frozen food: follow the
oven instructions, particularly regarding the
placement of aluminium wrapping or containers in
the oven.
Making ice cubes
The appliance is provided with two plastic ice cube
trays.
Fill the trays 3/4 full to allow the ice to expand and
place them in one of the freezer drawers.
To turn out the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight
twist to release the cubes.
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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.
ªKeep 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.
ªKeep the refrigerator door closed as much as
possible. Remember that warm air is flowing in as
you are deciding what to have for tea!
ªDo not push food together too much, try to allow
air circulate around each item.
ªCool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
NOT place in the refrigerator or freezer until cool.
(Leave food in a place as cool as possible in order
that it can then be placed in the refrigerator or
freezer as soon as possible).
ªDo 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.
ªDo not store food uncovered.
ªThe best way to defrost food is to put it in the
refrigerator to thaw slowly.
ªRemove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean the interior with a solution of bicarbonate of
soda in warm water (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).
ªNever allow spillages to dry and harden.
ªEnsure that food placed in the freezer is dated and
labelled and used in date order to ensure that food
is consumed at its best.
ªIt is important that food is used before its “best
before” date.
ªStore eggs in the egg rack provided in the
refrigerator door. Discard any broken or cracked
eggs.
ªRegularly check the refrigerator door seal to
ensure that it is clean and free from bits and
pieces.
ªAlways wash your hands with soapy water and dry
them with a clean towel before handling food.
ªKeep work surfaces clean and avoid cross
contamination by not using the same work surface
or knife, without washing them thoroughly in
between.
ªUse kitchen roll wherever possible for cleaning up
food. If you use a dishcloth, be sure to boil it
frequently.
ªThe fresh foods to be frozen must be fresh and of
the best quality.
ªThe size of each pack should be small enough to
ensure that it is used in one go. Small packs freeze
more quickly and uniformly and give better
results.
ªFrozen food, once thawed, must not be refrozen.
Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food,
salt reduces the storage time.
ªWrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and
provide an airtight seal.
ªPackaging which is swollen or has traces of
refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate
that the product has not been kept at a suitable
temperature and that it may have lost its original
quality. Partially thawed food must not be
refrozen, it must be consumed within 24 hours.
Never exceed the storage times indicated.
ªNever place hot food, bottles or cans of fizzy drink
in the freezer as they may explode. Containers
with a lid must not be filled to the brim.
ªDo not open the door or place extra fresh food in
the freezer next to food which is already frozen as
this could cause the temperature of the frozen food
to rise and its quality and storage life to reduce.
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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 & game): 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 crispers.
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.
For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie
over the rear ones.
Dual purpose meat box
The meat box can also be used as a salad crisper.
The lid is reversible and when storing meat the 10mm
gap allows the meat to breathe.
By reversing the lid the box becomes airtight and can
be used as a salad crisper.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes,
the door shelves can be adjusted in height.
To do this proceed as per Fig. 12.
The top shelf can be removed for easier cleaning (see
Fig. 13).
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
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Drink dispenser
The container for cooling drinks (Fig. 13a) is located
in the door of the fridge. It is easily removed from its
runners for filling and cleaning by pushing it upwards
from the left side and then by pulling sharply
outwards. Remove the clip on lid to fill.
To pour a drink, press a glass upwards against the tap
arms. To stop the flow of liquid remove the glass.
Before using the dispenser, we recommend that you
rinse it several times with hot water. For a thorough
cleaning of the container add a spoonful of
bicarbonate of soda to the rinsing water. Push the
dispenser tap on and off several times to allow sugar
deposits from soft drinks or wines to dissolve, or
alternatively remove for cleaning by unscrewing in an
anticlockwise direction. Empty the container and
rinse thoroughly with clean water.
If using the dispenser to store fresh fruit juice,
particular attention should be paid to the
manufacturer’s storage instructions. It is also
advisable to clean the dispenser thoroughly between
every filling, using a sterilising solution.
Fig. 13a
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Cool check temperature guide
This model has a cool check temperature guide fitted
to a shelf in the fridge compartment. The guide is
designed to show whether the fridge is operating at
safe temperatures for all food types. The guide
consists of a temperature sensitive strip sealed in the
shelf trim.
When the fridge is operating at the safe temperature
to store food, the guide will appear black. If the
temperature in the fridges rises the guide will show
the wordsTOOWARM. The temperature in the fridge
may rise if the door has just been opened, the fridge
has just been loaded with shopping or if the room
temperature is higher than normal. See “Everyday use
of the temperature guide” for further information.
The shelf with Cool Check temperature guide must be
placed in the fridge according to the instructions
located on the fridge wall and always ensure the guide
is at the front.
When cleaning the shelf take care not to immerse the
guide in water and wipe any spills from the holder
quickly.
Important
The guide is only suitable for use in the model
supplied and accurate temperature guidance cannot be
guaranteed if transferred to other appliances. The
guide will not work in the freezer compartment.
Starting the appliance
Check that the shelf with the Cool Check is
positioned correctly (as described previously). Close
the door and leave the appliance overnight to allow
the temperature to reach a safe level.
If after waiting overnight the temperature guide still
shows TOO WARM, adjust the thermostat to a higher
number, close the door and allow to stand overnight.
A higher thermostat setting may be required to keep
the fridge temperature at the safe storage level during
warmer weather.
For more information on starting you appliance, see
“Operation”.
Everyday use of the cool check
temperature guide
During everyday use a fridge door is opened many
times and as a result temperature fluctuation may
occur. A Zanussi fridge is designed to cope with any
changes in temperature but under certain conditions
the temperature guide in the appliance may show
TOO WARM.
What to do if the Cool Check temperature guide
shows TOO WARM
The Cool Check guide may show TOO WARM if:
1. The fridge is switched off.
ACTION: Start the appliance in accordance with
the instructions.
2. The fridge door has recently been opened or is
left open for more than approximately one
minute.
ACTION: As mentioned before the temperature
guide is sensitive to changes in fridge temperature
and opening the fridge door for prolonged periods
may cause the guide to show TOO WARM. This
should not cause concern as such fluctuations in
temperature do not generally affect the safe storage
of food.
Leave the fridge door closed for as long as possible
so the temperature returns to a safe level, the guide
should then appear black.
3. The fridge has been loaded with fresh shopping.
ACTION: When fresh shopping or additional
quantities of food are placed in the fridge, the
temperature may rise and cause the guide to show
TOO WARM.
Do not adjust the thermostat as the time taken for
the guide to appear black will depend on the
quantity and the temperature of food introduced.
4. The fridge temperature is above the
recommended maximum for the safe storage of
all food types.
ACTION: To lower the fridge temperature, adjust
the thermostat, then leave the appliance overnight
before checking the guide again.
5. If the guide is still showing TOO WARM, adjust
the thermostat again, to a colder setting, and leave
the appliance overnight before checking the guide
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Defrosting
Refrigerator
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 theV shaped drip collector at the back of the
refrigerator compartment behind the salad drawer.
Use the special cleaner provided which you will find
already inserted into the discharge hole (Fig. 14).
Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy
water at regular intervals. Dry thoroughly before
replacing.
Freezer
When the frost has reached a thickness of up to 4mm
it can be removed using the ice scraper provided with
the appliance. During this operation it is not necessary
to disconnect the appliance from the mains and
remove the food. Never use metal tools for this
operation.
For complete defrosting (once or twice a year)
proceed as follows:
– turn the thermostat dial to the «OFF» position (O)
or disconnect the appliance from the mains.
– Remove any food from inside the freezer and
fridge, wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and
store in a cool, dry place.
– Leave the door open and insert the ice scraper
under the channel in the centre of the lower part of
the appliance; place a low-sided container beneath
the scraper to collect the water (Fig. 15).
– Clean and dry thoroughly.
– Replace the scraper in one of the drawers.
– Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset the
thermostat.
After letting the appliance run for at least half an
hour, replace the previously removed food into the
compartment.
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
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Important
When defrosting the freezer, the fridge is also
controlled by the thermostat and will not be
operational during this period.
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during
defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.
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.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be 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
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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.
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 doors ajar
to prevent unpleasant smells.
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, see Fig. 16.
Unscrew the light cover and then pull it outward
toward the middle of the cabinet. Unscrew the bulb
and replace it with a new 15 watt bulb (available from
your nearest Zanussi Service Force Centre).
Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original
position and replacing the screw.
Fig. 16
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WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG?
Before contacting your local Zanussi Service Centre, check the following points:
Low ambient operation
During prolonged periods of low ambient temperatures, ie: 10°C and lower, the compressor on single compressor
fridge freezer can remain inoperative during this time.
This is due to the air temperature within the refrigerator compartment being maintained at 6°C or under thus not
calling the thermostat to energise the compressor.
During a normal night time period of approximately 8 hours a traditional fridge freezer can normally maintain
the frozen food temperature but if the appliance is left for longer period in a low ambient the freezer will defrost.
The appliance does not work... Check that:
ªThere is power at the socket.
ªEnsure that there is not a power cut by checking the
household lights.
ªThe fuse has not blown.
ªThe air circulation passages are not covered.
ªThe thermostat dial is in the correct position.
Vibration or abnormal noises... ªYou 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. 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.
Traces of water on the bottom
of the fridge compartment...
ªThe defrost water discharge hole is not obstructed.
The light does not come on... ªThe bulb is fitted correctly.
ªReplace the bulb if it has blown.
Fridge does not defrost... ªThe thermostat setting is not too high (see page 12).
Other points to check... ªHave you turned the thermostat to the correct setting?
ªHave doors been left open causing the temperature to
rise?
ªSometimes the freezer door will be difficult to open
shortly after you have closed it. Don’t worry this is due
to pressure difference which will quickly equalise and
allow the door to open normally.
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