ZANUSSI FREEZER CONGELATEUR ZV 230 MR (ZLFF 230) INSTRUCTION BOOK MODE D`EMPLOI 1326665 GB F A/ZA/17. (01) GB Before installing and using the appliance read this user's instruction book carefully. It contains safety precautions, hints, information and ideas. If the refrigerator is used in compliance with the instructions written, it will operate properly and provide you with greatest satisfaction. The symbols below help you to find things more easily: Safety precautions Warnings and information at this symbol serve safety for you and your appliance. Hints, useful information Environmental information Symbol for ideas At this symbol ideas can be found according to food and its storing. 2 GB Cont ents Important safety information ....................................................................................................4 General safety precautions......................................................................................................4 Precautions for child safety .....................................................................................................4 Safety precautions for installation .............................................................................................4 Instructions for the User...........................................................................................................5 General information................................................................................................................5 Description of the appliance, main parts....................................................................................5 Switch and indicator unit .........................................................................................................6 Handling the appliance ...........................................................................................................6 Putting it into use...............................................................................................................6 Controlling the temperature.................................................................................................7 Freezing...........................................................................................................................7 Storing.............................................................................................................................8 How to make ice cubes ......................................................................................................8 Some useful information and advice..........................................................................................8 Hints and ideas .....................................................................................................................8 How to save energy ...........................................................................................................8 The appliance and environment ...........................................................................................8 Maintenance .........................................................................................................................9 Defrosting ........................................................................................................................9 Regular cleaning..............................................................................................................10 When the refrigerator is not in use ......................................................................................10 Trouble shooting ..................................................................................................................10 Instructions for the Installer ....................................................................................................11 Technical data .....................................................................................................................11 Installing the appliance..........................................................................................................11 Transportation, unpacking .................................................................................................11 Cleaning.........................................................................................................................11 Placement ......................................................................................................................11 Change of door opening direction ......................................................................................13 Electrical connection........................................................................................................14 Warranty and service .............................................................................................................15 Guarantee conditions............................................................................................................15 Service and spare parts....................................................................................................15 3 GB Im por t ant saf e t y inf or mation General safety precautions Keep these instructions and they should remain at the appliance when moving away or changing owner. This appliance is designed for storing and freezing food, domestic use according to these instructions only. Specialised companies that are qualified to do so by the manufacturer must carry out service and repairs including repairing and changing the power cord. Accessory parts supplied by them should be used only for repairing. Otherwise the appliance can be damaged or can cause other damage or injury. The appliance is out of circuit only in that case if the plug is removed from the socket. Before cleaning and maintenance always unplug it (do not get it by the cable). If the socket is difficult to reach, switch off the appliance by cutting off the current. Power cord must not be lengthened. When cleaning, defrosting, taking out frozen food or ice tray do not use sharp, pointed or hard devices, as they can cause damage to the appliance. Be careful not to allow liquids to the temperature control, switch gear and indicator respectively. Ice and ice-cream can cause hurt if they are eaten immediately after removal from the frozen food compartment. After dissolving frozen food must not be refrozen, it must be used up as soon as possible. Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions. You must not make defrosting faster with any electric heating appliance or chemicals. Do not put hot pot to the plastic parts of the freezer. Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance because they may explode. Do not put carbonated drinks, bottled drinks and bottled fruits into the freezer. For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission. Precautions for child safety Do not allow children to play with the packaging of the appliance. Plastic foil can cause suffocation. Adults must handle the appliance. Do not allow children to play with it or its controlling parts. If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it. Safety precautions for installation Put the appliance to the wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn. When moving the appliance take care of the plug not to be in the socket. When placing the appliance take care not to stand it on the power cord. Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation. 4 GB Ins tr uctions f or the User General information The official designation of the appliance is home freezer. According to this the appliance is suitable for storing frozen and deep-frozen food, freezing products in quantity given in the user's instructions at home and making ice. The appliance can meet the requirements of standards between different temperature limits according to the climate class. The letter symbol for climate class can be found on the data plate. Description of the appliance, main parts 1. Temperature display 2. Freezing compartment (with ice tray) 3. Storing compartments (wire baskets) 4. Defrost water outlet 5. Adjustable feet 6. Switch and indicator unit a) Thermostat knob b) Green lamp c) Red lamp d) Continuous operation (fast freezer) switch with yellow lamp 7. Door gasket 8. Ice tray 9. Condenser 10. Spacers 11. Compressor 12. Rollers 5 GB Switch and indicator unit See chapters 'Putting it into use', 'Controlling the temperature' and 'Freezing' how to use the switch and indicator unit. Its parts: a) Thermostat control knob This is for setting and changing the temperature inside the appliance. b) Green lamp This lamp gives light when the appliance is live i. e. the mains plug is in the mains socket. c) Red lamp This lamp switches on depending on the temperature inside the appliance. It gives light for a short time when starting the appliance, placing fresh food into it and when the thermostatic control knob has been turned in direction of lower temperature. It gives light permanently when the temperature inside the appliance is too high (overloaded with warm food, door stayed open or the gasket does not close properly) or possibly the appliance has gone wrong. d) Continuous operation (fast freezer) switch with yellow lamp When the switch is on (by pushing it moves outwards and the indicator lamp gives light), the compressor operates continuously and provides the available coldest inside temperature that is necessary for freezing this way. e) Temperature display It is for displaying the temperature inside the freezer. The temperature is in °C. Handling the appliance Putting it into use Put the plug into the mains socket. Turn the thermostatic control knob according to the figure. This time the red lamp starts giving light, the compressor starts and cooling begins shortly. When the red light goes out the temperature is sufficient and the appliance is suitable for storing frozen and deep-frozen foods. 6 GB Controlling the temperature The thermostatic controller interrupts the operation of the appliance automatically for more or less time depending on the setting then restarts it assuring the required temperature. Setting the thermostat knob can be done practically with a coin. Turning the control knob clockwise cooling becomes more and more intensive. In the appliance -18 °C or lower temperature can be reached if the thermostat knob is set according to the figure. The thermostat can be switched off (0 position), which means breaking the circuit of the compressor i.e. stopping cooling. The temperature coming about in the freezer is effected by not only the position of the thermostatic control and the ambient temperature, but frequency of door openings and the quantity of food put into it, etc. In maximum position of the thermostat - in case of increased demand e.g. during heatwaves the compressor may operate continually. This does not cause damages to the appliance. Freezing Freezing different products should always be done in the freezing compartment after proper preparing. Turn on the freezer switch (it moves outwards and the indicator lamp gives light) 4 hours before freezing food in small quantity and about 24 hours before in case of products in bigger quantity. This time the compressor operates continually to reach temperature necessary for freezing. Place the foods to be frozen in and operate the appliance as written for about 24 hours. After these turn off the freezer switch (push it and the lamp will go out) and the appliance will operate again in automatic mode. Never freeze food in bigger quantity than given in the 'Technical data' at the same time, otherwise freezing will not be thorough and after dissolving various deterioration may take place (losing taste and aroma, lysing, etc.). Do not make ice during freezing preferably, because making ice reduces freezing capacity. 7 GB Storing It is practical to replace frozen products into the storing compartments (cages) after freezing has finished so that to make room in the freezing compartment for another freezing. Intermediate freezing does not deteriorate foods already stored. How to save energy The colder the ambient temperature of the appliance is the less energy it uses. Avoid putting the appliance in a sunny place and near anything that gives off heat. Be sure that the condenser and the compressor are well ventilated. Do not cover the sections where ventilation is. Wrap products in tightly closing dishes or cling film ...