ZANUSSI ZK 24 FX FRIDGE FREEZER INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 1 Important Safety Information These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance. If you are unsure of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department. Installation · · · This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a cable available from your local Service Force Centre. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Whenever possible, the back of the appliance should be close to a wall, but leaving the required distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation instructions. The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on, in order to allow the refrigerant to settle. · · Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment. Ice lollies can cause frost/freezer burns if consumed straight from the freezer compartment. Do not remove items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer compartment as they can burst as the contents freeze. Manufacturers' recommended storage times should be adhered to. Refer to the 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. · Child Safety · · Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product. Keep all packaging material away from children. Servicing · This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used. During Use · This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only. It is not intended for commercial or industrial use. Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. Do not store any containers with flammable materials, such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the refrigerator. Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out. · Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction. Contact your local Zanussi Service Force Centre. · · 2 Contents Instructions for the User Important Safety Information Description of the Appliance Thermostat Controls Ice Maker Water Dispenser Using the Appliance Before use To Start the Appliance Food Storage Frozen Food Storage Freezing Fresh Food Ice and Water Dispenser Hints and Tips Food Storage Energy Saving Advice In the event of a Power Failure Maintenance and Cleaning Internal Cleaning Defrosting Changing a Light Bulb Ice Dispenser External Cleaning When the appliance is not in use Something Not Working ? Service & Spare Parts Customer Care Guarantee Conditions 2 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 11 12 12 13 Instructions for the Installer Technical Specifications Door Removal To remove the Freezer Door To remove the Fridge Door Installation Requirements Ventillation Levelling Electrical Connection Water Connection 14 15 15 16 17 17 17 18 19 3 Description of the Appliance A F G H C D J E K F L M Freezer Compartment A B C D E F Control panel Pizza shelf Water, Ice Cubes & Crushed Ice Slide out wire shelf Adjustable storage compartment Slide out freezer basket B I Refrigerator Compartment F G H I J K L M Control panel Dairy compartment Flip & Slide glass shelf `Spillsafe' adjustable shelf Deli Drawer Adjustable door storage compartments. Crisper Meat drawer 4 Thermostat Controls A thermostat control is located in the top panels inside the freezer and refrigerator compartments, which controls the temperature inside the freezer and refrigerator respectively. The Freezer Temperature Control The thermostat control located inside the freezer regulates the temperature within the freezer compartment. A change in the control setting in the freezer compartment could affect the temperature in the refrigerator compartment under certain circumstances. Off Coldest Cold - Switches off cooling to the appliance - Maximum coldness - Minimum coldness Ice Maker The ice maker is located behind the baffle in the top of the freezer. Once the freezer temperature is cold ice making can be started. To start ice making, lift the flap to allow access to the wire signal arm and lower it to the `ON' position. Lift Up Lower An intermediate position is usually the most suitable, although the temperature will be affected by: Wire Signal Arm · · · · Room temperature How often the door is opened How much food is stored Position of the appliance To stop ice making raise the wire signal arm to the "OFF" position. In determining the correct temperature control setting all these factors have to be considered and some experimentation may be necessary. When altering the temperature settings, allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilise before making further changes. Important Turning the freezer control to "OFF" will shut down cooling in BOTH the refrigerator and the freezer compartments. The Refrigerator Temperature Control The thermostat control located inside the fridge regulates the temperature within the fridge compartment, by regulating the cold air flow. A setting midway between coldest and cold is usually the most suitable, although some experimentation may be necessary to obtain the correct temperature. Coldest Cold - Maximum coldness - Minimum coldness Water Dispenser A water tank is located at the back of the refrigerator compartment and holds approximately 1.5 ltrs (48fl oz) of water. To fill the water tank after installation: Ensure the selector is positioned to "Water". Draw and discard one glass of water. This action will fill the tank, it will take approximately 1 ½ minutes. Continue to draw and discard 7 more glasses of water to ensure that all plumbing connections have been rinsed. The tank automatically refills as water is dispensed. To ensure fresh tasting water, we recommend you use the water dispenser daily. 5 Using the Appliance This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for storage of edible foodstuffs. This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperatures (surrounding air temperature) between 16oC and 32oC. If these temperatures are exceeded i.e. colder or warmer, the appliance will not operate correctly. Food Storage To obtain the best performance from your appliance, do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator. Cover or wrap food particularly if it has a strong flavour. Refrigerator Shelves To adjust the shelves in the refrigerator compartment, lift the shelf up, unhook and remove (ensure that any blue transit packaging has been removed), reposition as required. Door Shelves. The door shelves can be removed for cleaning or adjustment. Lift upwards and reposition as required. If required the tall bottle retainer can be fitted on the shelf. Before Use Remove all securing tapes, and any transit packaging. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly. Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or products containing alcohol. Crisper Use the Crisper for storing fresh fruit and vegetables. Vegetables should be washed and dried before being placed into the Crisper. A variable humidity control allows you to adjust the storage environment in the Crisper. To Start the Appliance 1. 2. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after installation. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply. DO NOT use an extension lead or adaptor. Set the fridge and freezer controls to MIDWAY between cold and coldest. Adjust after 24 hours if necessary. Allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 hours before loading with food. Chilled Meat Drawer Meat, fish and poultry can be kept fresh for longer if placed in the meat drawer. To obtain a cooler temperature slide the control on the side of the cabinet to coldest. Wine Rack To install the wine rack, slide the rack onto either side of the shelf with the curve facing inwards. To remove, slide the wine rack out. 3. 4. 6 Frozen Food Storage The freezer door has storage compartments and is suitable for the storage of commercially frozen food. Follow the food manufacturer's storage instructions. The inner freezer compartment is and suitable for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing fresh foods. Frozen food can be stored in any basket or drawer of the freezer compartment Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer. Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than is necessary. Ice & Water Dispenser The ice and water dispenser on the freezer door dispenses chilled water and ice. To operate the dispenser: 1. 2. 3. Push the selector to "Water", "Ice Cubes" or "Crushed Ice". Press a glass against the dispensing arm. Remove the glass to stop dispensing. When dispensing ice, release the dispensing arm before the glass is full and allow the ice chute to clear before removing glass. Note: The drip tray will catch and evaporate small spills. The drip tray is removable and dishwasher safe. DO NOT pour water directly into the drip tray, it is not a drain. IMPORTANT To ensure fresh tasting water we recommend the water dispenser is used daily. If the water tank is not used for more than one week flush the tank through, by drawing and discarding approximately 8 glasses of water. Freezing Fresh Food The maximum quanitity of food you can freeze in 24 hours is 7Kg. When freezing fresh foods, turn the thermostat control in the freezer to Coldest 2 hours before loading fresh foods. Place the food to be frozen on the top shelf or in the top drawer. When the food is frozen turn the thermostat control back to its original position. Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc), in the freezer compartment. Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer, can cause low temperature skin burns. Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/ wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost / freezer burns. 7 Hints and Tips Food Storage · To obtain the best results from your appliance. neither hot foods nor liquids which may evaporate, should be placed in the larder compartment. Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it straight away. The use of an insulated container is advisable. When you arrive home place the frozen food in the freezer immediately. Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your fridge as short as possible. Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item. Do not store food uncovered. Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and labelled and used in date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best. Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and clean, refer to the chapter `Maintenance and Cleaning'. In the event of a Power Failure If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen foods, keep the door closed. If the temperature within your freezer should rise do not refreeze the food without checking it's condition. The following guidelines should assist you. Ice Cream: Once thawed should be discarded. Fruit and Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and used up. Bread and Cakes: Can be refrozen without danger. Shellfish: Should be refrigerated and used up quickly. Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles, should be refrigerated and used. Large Pieces of Meat: Can be re-frozen providing there are ice crystals remaining within them. Small Joints: Should be cooked and then re-frozen as cooked dishes. Chicken: Should be cooked and re-frozen as a fresh dish. · · · · · · Energy Saving Advice · · Do not install the cabinet close to sources of heat, such as a cooker, dishwasher or radiator. Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the cabinet are not obstructed. Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing them in the freezer. Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before placing in the fridge or freezer. Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be placed in the frid ...