FREEZER VRIESKAST CONGÉLATEUR GEFRIERGERÄT ZV220RM ZV255RM Instruction book Gebruiksaanwijzing Notice d'utilisation Gebrauchsanweisung 8181883--00/3 Safety instructions GB Your new freezer may have other functions compared to your previous one. Carefully read these instructions to learn how the appliance works and how to care for it. Keep the instruction booklet. It will come in handy if you later sell the cabinet or give it to somebody else. These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings or warnings contact the Customer Care Department. · The cabinet is heavy. The edges and projecting For the User parts of the cabinet may be sharp. Be careful · The cabinet is intended for keeping foodstuff in a when moving the cabinet and always use gloves. normal household as explained in this instruction booklet. Child Safety · Do not keep explosive gases or liquids in the · Pay attention so that small children do not gain refrigerator or freezer compartment. They may explode and cause injury and material damage. access to the operating controls or the inside of · Do not let sharp objects come into contact with the cabinet. the refrigerating system on the back of and inside the cabinet. If the refrigerating system is Scrapping old cabinets punctured, the cabinet will be damaged and When discarding the cabinet, hand it over to a foodstuff inside may spoil. recycling station. For more information, call your · Do not keep carbonised drinks or bottles in the local city office or your dealer. freezer compartment. The glass bottles may break. Contents GB Food Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Protect the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Scrapping old cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . 3 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . 6 Removing the ventilation grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defrosting the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When the appliance is not in use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7 7 8 Before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 To start the freezer and set the correct temperature Temperature inside the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suitable storage periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cabinet interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 Something Not Working . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Technical specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remove the transport supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 9 9 10 10 11 Hints and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Zanussi 818 18 83--00/3 Description of the Appliance Model ZV255RM 1 GB 1 2 1. 2. 3 Shelf with grille Freezer drawer Ventilations grille 2 2 2 3 Model ZV220RM 1 2 1. 2. 3 Shelf with grille Freezer drawer Ventilations grille 2 3 2 2 3 Control Panel s A A. Red warning lamp Flashes when one of the alarms in the cabinet has been triggered. B. Yellow indicator lamp Lights when fast Freeze is operating. C. FAST FREEZE button Used to switch the Fast Freeze feature on and off. 3 B C D E D. Green indicator lamp Lights when the freezer is operating. E. Thermostat control Use to switch on and set the desired temperature in the freezer. Zanussi 818 18 83--00/3 Before use Position and clean the cabinet as explained in the section "Installation". Before inserting the power plug into the outlet and switching on the cabinet for the first time, leave it standing upright for about 30 minutes, or for 4 hours if it was transported horizontally. Otherwise the compressor may sustain damage. This time will allow the oil sufficient time to return to the compressor. GB Using the freezer To start the freezer and set the correct temperature Turn the thermostat control to the desired position. 1 : The lowest position of the thermostat control results in the highest temperature inside the cabinet. 6 : The highest position of the thermostat control results in the lowest temperature inside the cabinet. 0 : Switched off. Allow the cabinet to run for a period of 24 hours whenever the temperature setting is changed. This will allow the temperature to stabilise inside the cabinet. GB Temperature inside the freezer To ensure that foodstuff will keep for a long time, be sure that the temperature inside the freezer is -18°C or below. Please note, however, that the energy consumption increases as the temperature decreases. Switching off Set the thermostat control to the "0" position. Unplug the power supply plug from the wall socket or, alternatively, remove the fuse. Alarms and other features Temperature alarm The red warning light illuminates when the temperature inside the cabinet rises above -12°C. The light goes out again when the temperature falls below -13°C. Freezing You need not press the fast-freezing button when freezing smaller quantities of food during any 24-hour period. In all other cases, press the fast-freezing button approx. 24 hours prior to placing the food in the freezer. Press the fast-freezing button to switch off fast-freezing again about 24 hours after placing the food in the freezer. The yellow fast-freezing lamp remains lit as long as the fast-freezing button is engaged. 4 Zanussi 818 18 83--00/3 Practical advice on freezing · When freezing products, use the top shelf, and if necessary the shelf beneath as this is the coldest part. · Place the foods directly on the freezer shelves. · Spread out the products as much as possible to allow air to circulate between them. · Do not place food products which are to be frozen directly against other frozen food. The heat from the unfrozen food may cause the frozen food to thaw on the surface. · Once frozen, re-arrange the products and put them as close as possible to each other. The food will then stay cold longer in the event of a power failure. · Do not freeze too much food at the same time. The freezing capacity of the unit is indicated in the specifications section. Check that the cabinet is operating and keeps the set temperature one day after switching it on for the first time. Only after then should the freezer be used to freeze fresh foodstuff. Suitable storage periods Food purchased in frozen condition: Follow the advice on the maximum storage period indicated on the packaging. Fresh food frozen at home: Fatty and salty food should not be kept frozen for more than three months. Cooked food and low-fat food may be kept up to about six months. Lean food and berries can be kept for approximately one year. Thawing It is best to use the fridge to thaw food. Place the foodstuff on a plate with a raised edge to prevent liquids from running out. To quickly thaw food, put it in room temperature or in cold water. When using a microwave oven to thaw foodstuff, follow the manufacturer's instructions. Cabinet interior Freezer drawers The freezer drawers make it easy to quickly and easily find the food package you want. To gain space, the drawers can be removed and the products can be put directly on the shelves. On all shelves, except the top shelf, it is possible to place products that protrude 20 mm from the front edge. This allows maximum use of the available space. Do not remove the bottom drawer. It is required to assure proper air circulation. Ice cubes Fill the ice tray to max. 3/4 since water expands as it freezes. Release the ice cubes by twisting the ice tray. If the temperature is measured using a standard, single thermometer, this should be put in a glass of water centrally placed inside the cabinet. This will reflect the temperature inside the food products. Do not place the thermometer hanging or lying directly on the shelf. 5 Zanussi 818 18 83--00/3 Hints and Tips Saving energy · Pay careful attention to where the cabinet is placed. See the section "Installation". When installed correctly, the cabinet will consume less energy. 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. Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This will ensure safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of the refrigeration unit It is advisable to periodically clean the refrigeration system at the back of the appliance with a duster or vacuum cleaner. Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be placed in the fridge before being transfered to the freezer. Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing them in the freezer. Carefully follow the advice on freezing products in the section "Using the freezer". This will prevent wasting energy. Do not set the temperature too low in the freezer. A suitable temperature is in the range of -18°C to -20°C . Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of 3-5 mm. Make sure the door gasket is complete and always clean. GB 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 can not store it straight away. The use of an insulated container is advisable. When you arrive home place the frozen food in the freezer immediately. 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 you refrigerator and clean, refer to cleaning and maintenance. · · · · · · · · · · · · Protect the environment · Hand over the cabinet packaging and discarded fridges and freezers to a recycling station. Contact your local council or Environmental Health office for more information. Keep foodstuff in re-usable containers. Cut down on disposable material as much as possible. When cleaning the cabinet, use a mild washing-up detergent. Follow the advice in the section "Saving energy" The door gasket and coolant used in this cabinet will not harm the ozone layer. All parts in the packaging can be recycled. The cabinet has been designed for easy dismantling and subsequent recycling. · · · · · · Maintenance and Cleaning Removing the ventilation grille The ventilation grille can be removed, e.g. to wash the grille. Make sure the door is open when removing the ventilation grille. Unsnap the upper edge of the grille by pulling outward/downward. Then pull the grille straight out to completely remove it. GB 6 Zanussi 818 18 83--00/3 Cleaning Clean the cabinet at regular intervals. Do nt use detergents, abrasive powers, high perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol when cleaning the product Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply. Internal Cleaning Clean the inside and accossories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0,5 litre water) Rinse and dry thoroughly. 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. Remove the ventilation grille (see the section "Removing the ventilation grille") and vacuum-clean under the cabinet. 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. When moving the cabinet, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor. Defrosting the freezer A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around ...