ZANUSSI REFRIGERATOR ZER 240 W INSTRUCTION BOOK GB 200362651 A/ZE/11-1. (03.) This instruction book contains safety precautions, information on use and helpful hints and tips. To ensure you use this appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction book carefully before installing or using this appliance and retain for future reference. The symbols below help you to find things more easily: Safety precautions Warnings and Safety information Hints, useful information Environmental information 2 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 or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department. Prior to installation Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstances 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. 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. 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. 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 appliance. 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. 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 they can burst when the contents freeze. Manufacturers' recommended storage times should be adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions. 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. The Appliance and the Environment This appliance does not contain gases which could damage the ozone layer. Avoid damaging the cooling unit. The packaging used on this appliance marked with the symbol is recyclable. Keep this instruction book for future reference and ensure it is passed on to any new owner. IMPOR TANT S AFET Y INS TR UCTIONS 3 CONTENT S Instructions for the User Guide to use the instruction book Important Safety Instructions Instructions for the User General Information Description of the Appliance Using the Appliance Before Use To Start the Appliance Thermostat Control Hints for storage Storage time and temperature of foods How to use the four-star frozen food compartment How to make ice cubes Storage Shelves Hints and Tips Normal Operating Sounds Food Storage Energy Saving Advice Inthe Event of a Power Failure Maintenance and Cleaning Internal cleaning External cleaning Defrosting Changing the Light Bulb When the appliance is not in use Something Not Working Service and Spare Parts Customer Care Department Guarantee Conditions 2 3 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 12 Instructions for the Installer Technical Specifications Installing the Appliance Transportation, Unpacking Cleaning Location Ventilation Requirements Levelling Door Reversal Change of door opening direction of frozen food compartment Electrical Connection Storage Chart (1) Storage Chart (2) 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 16 17 18 19 4 INS TR UCTIONS F OR THE USER General information This appliance is designed for the refrigeration of food in a domestic home. It has a four-star frozen food compartment for ice making and frozen food storage. To ensure correct operation, the appliance should be located where the ambient temperature is between 16-32 °C. Description of the appliance 15 1 2 8 9 10 3 11 12 16 17 4 5 6 7 13 14 18 19 1. Frozen food compartment 2. Wire shelf 3. Defrost water drain 4. Glass shelf 5. Salad drawer 6. Rating Plate 7. Adjustable feet 8. Ice tray 9. Butter compartment 10. Interior light/Thermostat control 11. Door shelf 12. Gasket 13. Bottle shelf 14. Egg tray 15. Air circulation 16. Air vent 17. Condenser 18. Evaporator tray 19. Compressor 5 Using the Appliance Before Use Remove all securing tapes. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5 ml 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. 1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hrs after installation. 2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply. 3. Turn the thermostat control to the required setting. A setting of 3 - 4 is usually suitable for normal operation (see thermostat control). 4. Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for the correct temperature to be reached before placing food inside. F To Start the Appliance Thermostat Control The thermostat control situated inside the refrigerator regulates the temperature of the larder compartment. Thermostat control is marked from 1-5 the higher the number, the colder the setting. Position 0 - Off Position 1 - minimum coldness Position 5 - maximum coldness Hints for storage Below is the recommended storage positions for various food types: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Frozen food storage & ice making Ready-cooked foods Foods in dishes Opened cans Milk, dairy products Fresh meat, cold cuts, sausages, etc. Fruits, vegetables, salads Cheese, butter Eggs Yoghurt, Cream Small bottles, soft drinks Large bottles, drinks 6 Storage time and temperature of foods The enclosed charts at the end of the instruction book give information about storage time in the frozen and the fresh food compartment. The storage times quoted are intended as a guide only. How to use the four-star frozen food compartment The frozen food compartment is separated from the fresh food compartment. Place the food to be frozen into this compartment. Depending on the position of the thermostatic control knob and the temperature in the compartment (-18 °C or lower), frozen food can be stored here. Do not allow fresh food to come into contact with foods that are already frozen. How to make ice cubes Fill the supplied ice cube tray ¾ full with water and place in the freezer compartment. Turning up the thermostat control will speed up the freezing process, but remember to turn the thermostat control back to its original position. To release the ice cubes, twist the tray along its length. Do not use sharp or pointed items to remove a frozen ice cube tray from the freezer compartment. Storage Shelves The shelves in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable to allow storage of large items. The shelves can be re-arranged by opening the door to 90°. The door shelves are also adjustable. To allow the air to circulate within the fridge compartment do not cover the wire shelves with paper or trays. 7 Hints & T ips Normal Operating Sounds You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing. 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. Energy Saving Advice Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a boiler or radiator. Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the appliance are not obstructed. Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing them in the freezer compartment. Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be placed in the fridge compartment before being transferred to the freezer compartment. 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. Food Storage To obtain the best performance from your appliance: Do not store warm food or evaporating liquid. 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 compartment immediately. Do not push food together too much. Do not store food uncovered. Ensure that food placed in the freezer compartment is dated and labelled and used in date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best. Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food, salt reduces the storage time. Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and provide an airtight seal. Packaging 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 by the manufacturer. 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 compartment should rise, do not refreeze 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 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 refrozen providing there are still ice crystals remaining within them. Small Joints: Should be cooked and can then be refrozen as cooked dishes. Chicken: Should also be cooked and refrozen as a fresh dish. 8 Maint enance & Cleaning Before any maintenance of 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 (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol. Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris. External Cleaning Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grille) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption. Defrosting The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the pipe, into a tray located below the appliance, 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 salad drawer(s). Use the special cleaner provided which you will find already inserted into the disc ...