CONGELADOR FREEZER ZV 190 P LIBRO DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 2222 090-56 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. If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child. This must be done before the appliance is built intoThese warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. General Safety ¥ This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance. This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it ce lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 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. 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. Installation ¥ 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. If the appliance has been transported horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait at least two hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor. ¥ ¥ Service/Repair ¥ Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person This product should be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, 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 more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Centre, and always ¥ ¥ ¥ Environment Protection 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 municipal authorities. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable. Use ¥ The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only. Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out. ManufacturersÕ storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions. The inner lining of the appliance consists of channels through which the refrigerant passes. If these should be punctured this would damage ¥ ¥ ¥ Printed on recycled paper 9 CONTENTS Warnings Use Cleaning the interior Control panel Operation Temperature regulation Fast freezing Warning light Freezing fresh food Storage of frozen food Thawing Ice-cube production Hints Hints for freezing Hints for storage of frozen food 9 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 Maintenance Periodic cleaning Periods of no operation Defrosting Customer service and spare parts Installation Location Electrical connection Rear spacers Door reversal Fitting the door panel 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 USE Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. This freezer has been marked with the symbol, which means that it is suited to the freezing of fresh foods, the conservation of frozen foods and the production of ice-cubes. The control panel 6 5 4 N 1 2 3 S S A A. Thermostat knob B. N/S knob C. Function indicator light D. Quick-freezing indicator light E. Temperature alarm light B CDE Operation Insert the plug into the wall socket. The pilot light (C) will light up, indicating that the appliance is in operation. Turn the thermostat knob (A) cloclwise to a medium setting (temperature warning light (E) will come on). 10 To safely store frozen and deep-frozen foods, the inner temperature of the freezer must be -18¡C or colder. Wait until the temperature warning light (E) goes out, thus showing that the proper temperarture has been reached. To stop the appliance, turn the thermostat knob to position Ç0È. Temperature regulation The temperature is automatically regulated and can be increased to achieve a higher temperature (warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob towards minimum or reduced (colder) by rotating the knob towards maximum. However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mina that the temperature inside the refrigerator depends on: room temperature; how often the door is opened; the quantity of food stored; location of appliance. A medium setting is generally the most suitable. To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to position Ç0È. Important When electrical current happens to be cut off, the freezer door must not be opened. If the power failure is short (up to 6-8 hours) and the freezer is full, there is no risk that the food will spoil. If the power failure lasts longer, the food must be consumed as rapidly as possible, or otherwise cooked and re-frozen again. Note On the inner door you will find a list of foods followed by a number. These numbers indicate the maximum period of time for which the food in question may be conserved (in months). Fast freezing For fast-freezing, turn the N/S knob (B) to position ÒSÓ.The fast freeze light (D) will come on. Frozen food storage When the freezer is being turned on for the first time, or after a prolonged period of disuse, turn the N/S knob to the Quick-freezing position and then wait at least two hours before introducing the food to be conserved. You may then return the knob to the ÇNÈ position. This two-hour waiting period may be avoided if the freezer has already been in operation. Warning light Warning light (E) lights up when the temperature inside the freezer compartment has increased to a value which might endanger the long-term storage of food in the compartment. When the appliance is switched on for the first time or when food is placed in the compartment for freezing, it is normal for this light to remain on until the temperature has reached the level required for correct storage. Thawing out frozen foods Frozen foods must be allowed to thaw out before use either in the refrigerator (meat, poultry, fish, etc.) or at room temperature (ali other foods) according to the available time. Frozen products which come in small-sized or separate packages may be cooked directly without thawing; obviously, in this case, the cooking time will fast a little longer. Freezing food Set the freezer to quick-freezing operational status. Wait at least 3 hours before introducing fresie foods into the freezer if it has only recently been turned on. If the freezer has already been working for some time, turn the respective knob to the ÇSÈ position at least 24 hours before introducing the food into the freezer in order to ensure better freezing results. This period of time may be shortened according to the quantity of food. When quick-freezing is being performed, the compressor works continuously, employing all of its refrigerating power to the maximum. Keep the knob as it is for another 24 hours after the introduction of the food into the freezer and then return the knob to the ÇNÈ position. Bear in mind the freezing capacity of your freezer; that is, the maximum quantity of food that may be frozen in 24 hours. This freezing capacity is 20 kg. Distribute the packages as shown in Figure. Arrange the foods to be frozen in the upper compartments. When the necessary freezing time has elapsed, distribute the newly-frozen foods into the drawers to free the compartments for new foods to be frozen. Ice-cube production Fill the trays with water to 3/4 of their height, to permit the expansion of the ice, then put them in the space below the quick-freezing compartment (see the diagram). If the water in your area is rich in minerai salts (limestone, in particular), we advise you to use noncarbonated mineral water for the production of ice cubes. The ice-cubes may be shaken out of the plastic trays with a slight twist. 10 Kg 10 Kg D169 11 HINTS Hints for freezing ¥ ¥ All products to be frozen must be fresh and of excellent quality. Each freezing package must be adjusted to the familyÕs consumption quantity in order to be used just once. Small-sized freezing packages allow a more rapid and uniform freezing. Do not forget that once frozen foods trave thawed out, they spoil rapidly. Low-fat content foods are better conserved in the freezer than those with higher fat content. Salt (whenever present) reduces the duration of satisfactory conservation. Foods to be frozen must be enclosed in air-tight sacks or containers especially indicated for this purpose. Close these sacks or containers tightly to eliminate all air. Never piace bottles or cans of carbonated beverages in the freezer. These might explode. Never introduce hot foods or liquids. Never fill the freezing sacks or containers with covers to the brim. Do not consume certain products (popsicles, etc.) immediately after removing them from the freezer,because their extremely low temperature might cause burns. Indicate the freezing date on every sack or container as a means of controlling conservation times. Never open the freezer door or introduce new foods to be frozen whenever a Quick-freezing phase is already in progress. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Hints for storage of frozen food ¥ Always check the preparation date indicated on the frozen foods you buy and respect the expiration time provided by the producer. Do not open the freezer door too often and leave it open only for the minimum time necessary. Unnecessary increases in temperature will notably reduce the duration of the frozen food conservation. Make sure that all frozen food packages are intact; otherwise the food may trave spoiled. If such packages present signs of swelling or humidity marks, this means that the food has not been conserved correctly, implying that the product has lost some of its original quality. When buying frozen foods, carry them in a thermally insulated shopping bag whenever possible. In any case, always purchase frozen foods at the end of your shopping. Wrap the frozen foods in newspaper and then put them into the freezer as soon as you arrive home. Always check the frozen foods you buy carefully at the moment of purchase, because even partiallythawed foods must not be re-frozen but must be consumed within 24 hours of purchase. To make the most of the freezerÕs storage capacity, remove drawer (A) and baskets (B) and (C); place frozen and deep-frozen products directly on the compartment shelves, making sure they are not stacked above the loading line. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 12 MAINTENANCE Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. External cleaning Wash the outer body with lukewarm water and soap. Periodically use a clearing polish to keep the outer body shining. Dust the condenser located behind the freezer with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. An excessive accumulation of dust might compromise the freezerÕs efficiency. Internal cleaning Never use metal objects for clearing your appliance as it may get damaged. When performing a complete defrosting, wash the internal surfaces of the freezer with lukewarm water and bicarbonate; rinse and then accuratel ...