ZFC41400WA User Manual Chest Freezer
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1. Defrosting the freezer CAUTION Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost as you could damage the appliance Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during defrosting may shorten their safe storage life Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 10 15 mm The amount of frost on the walls of the appliance will be increased by the high level of the outer environment humidity and if the frozen food is not wrapped properly The best time to defrost the freezer when it contains no or only a little food 1 Switch off the appliance 2 Remove any stored food wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place 3 When defrosting is completed dry the interior thoroughly and refit the plug 4 Switch on the appliance 5 Set the temperature regulator to obtain the maximum coldness and run the appliance for two or three hours using this setting 6 Reload the previously removed food into the Periods of non operation When the appliance is not in use for long periods take the following precautions 1 Switch off the appliance and disconnect the appliance from electricity supply 2 Remove all food 3 Defrost and clean the appliance and all accessories 4 Leave the lid open to prevent unpleasant smells 1 If the cabinet2. User Manual U S E R MANUAL Chest Freezer ZFC41400WA ZAN USSI Contents Safety information 2 Hints and tipsss2 025 See Dia 7 Safety instructions _____ 22222222 3 Care and cleaning__ _ 7 Operations oo ee a e si 5 Troubleshooting 8 Before first use_________ 6 Installation______o 22 22222222 10 Daily Use oso tcs 6 Technical information 11 Subject to change without notice AA Safety information Before the installation and use of the appliance carefully read the supplied instructions The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference Children and vulnerable people safety This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Do not let children play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision Keep all packaging away from children General Safety This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as Farm houses staff kitchen areas in
3. Recycle the materials with the symbol S Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances Do not dispose 12 appliances marked with the symbol A with the household waste Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office www zanussi com www zanussi com 13 14 www zanussi com www zanussi com 15 www zanussi com shop ZN fN 804181102 A 042015
4. shops offices and other working environments By clients in hotels motels bed and breakfast and other residential type environments Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built in structure clear of obstruction 2 www zanussi com Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer Do not damage the refrigerant circuit Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth Only use neutral detergents Do not use abrasive products abrasive cleaning pads solvents or metal objects Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard Safety instructions Installation When you move the appliance lift it by the WARNING Only a qualified person must install this appliance Remove all the packaging Do not install or use a damaged appliance Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy Always wear safety gloves Make
5. sure the air can circulate around the appliance Wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply This is to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers oven or hobs The rear of the appliance must stand against the wall Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too colds such as the construction appendices garages or wine cellars www zanussi com front edge to avoid scratching the floor Electrical connection WARNING Risk of fire and electrical shock The appliance must be earthed Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply If not contact an electrician Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket Do not use multi plug adapters and extension cables Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical components e g mains plug mains cable compressor Contact the Authorised Service Centre or an electrician to change the electrical components The mains cable must stay below the level of the mains plug Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance Always pull the mains plug Use WARNING Risk of injury burns electrical
6. will be kept on ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure compartment Troubleshooting WARNING Refer to Safety chapters What to do if KC WW m The appliance does not operate The appliance is noisy Audible or visual alarm is on Power indicator light is flashing The lid doesn t close completely The lid is difficult to open The appliance is switched off The mains plug is not connected to the mains socket correctly There is no voltage in the mains socket The appliance is not supported properly The cabinet has been recently switched on or the temperature in the appliance is too high An error has occurred in measur ing the temperature or the appli ance is not working properly Food packages are blocking the lid There is excessive frost The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky Switch on the appliance Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly Connect to a different electrical mains socket Contact a qualified electrician Check if the appliance stands stable Refer to High Temperature Alarm and if the problem still oc curs contact the nearest Author ized Service Centre Contact the nearest Authorized Service Centre Arrange the packages in the right way see the sticker in the appli ance Eliminate excess frost Clean the lid gaskets www zanussi com KC KW CWA Th
7. bons in the cooling unit Only a qualified person must do the maintenance and the recharging of the unit Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and if necessary clean it If the drain is blocked defrosted water collects in the bottom of the appliance Disposal WARNING Risk of injury or suffocation Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply Cut off the mains cable and discard it Remove the door to prevent children and pets to be closed inside of the appliance The refrigerant circuit and the insulation materials of this appliance are ozone friendly The insulation foam contains flammable gas Contact your municipal authority for information on how to discard the appliance correctly Do not cause damage to the part of the cooling unit that is near the heat exchanger www zanussi com Operation Control panel SF Switching on 1 Insert the plug into the wall socket 2 Turn the Temperature Regulator to the Full Loaded position and let the appliance run for 24 hours to allow the correct temperature to be reached before placing food inside The power indicator light will light up 3 Adjust the Temperature Regulator according to the quantity of the stored foods Switching off Turn the Temperature regulator to the OFF position Temperature regulation The temperature within the appliance is controlled by the Temperature Regulator situated on the control panel To
8. coloured green and yellow 2 Connect the wire coloured blue to the terminal either marked with the letter N or coloured black Technical information Technical data 3 Connect the wire coloured brown to the terminal either marked with the L or coloured red 4 Check that no cut or stray strands of wire is present and the cord clamp E is secure over the outer sheath Make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate 5 Switch on the appliance The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp fuse B In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13 amp ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used WARNING A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety shock hazard Ensure that it is disposed of safely Ventilation requirements The airflow behind the appliance must be sufficient 1 Put the freezer in horizontal position on a firm surface The cabinet must be on all four feet 2 Make sure that the clearance between the appliance and rear wall is 5 cm 3 Make sure that the clearance between the appliance and the sides is 5 cm Height mm Width mm Depth mm Rising time Hours Voltage Volts Frequency Hz The technical information are situated in the rating plate on the external side of the appliance and in the energy label www zanussi com 7 876 1325 665 31 230 240 50 11 ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS
9. e lamp does not work The compressor operates contin ually There is too much frost and ice The temperature in the appliance is too low too high Customer Service If your appliance is still not working properly after making the above checks contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre www zanussi com The valve is blocked The lamp is defective Temperature is set incorrectly Large quantities of food to be frozen were put in at the same time The room temperature is too high Food placed in the appliance was too warm The lid is not closed properly The lid is not closed correctly or the gasket is deformed dirty The water drainage plug is not correctly positioned Temperature is set incorrectly The temperature regulator is not set correctly The lid is not closed correctly The products temperature is too high Many products are stored at the same time The thickness of the frost is greater than 4 5 mm The lid has been opened often Products to be frozen are placed too closely to each other Check the valve Refer to Replacing the lamp Refer to Operation chapter Wait some hours and then check the temperature again Refer to climate class chart on the rating plate Allow food to cool to room tem perature before storing Check if the lid closes well and the gaskets are undamaged and clean Refer to Opening and closing the lid Position the water dra
10. ent temperature class SN 10 C to 32 C N 16 C to 32 C ST 16 C to 38 C T 10 16 C to 43 C Some functional problems might occur for some types of models when operating outside of that range The correct operation can only be guaranteed within the specified temperature range If you have any doubts regarding where to install the appliance please turn to the vendor to our customer service or to the nearest Service Centre 3 Connect the mains plug to the mains socket 4 Open the lid Make sure that the lamp comes on The appliance shall have the plug accessible after installation Electrical Connection CAUTION Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person AN WARNING This appliance must be earthed The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code www zanussi com NEN N y A green and yellow Earth C brown Live D blue Neutral As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows 1 Connect the wire coloured green and yellow to the terminal marked either with the letter E or by the earth symbol or
11. inage plug in the correct way Refer to Operation chapter Set a higher lower temperature Refer to Opening and closing the lid Let the product temperature de crease to room temperature be fore storage Store less products at the same time Defrost the appliance Open the lid only if necessary Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance To obtain fast service it is essential that when you apply for it you specify the model and serial number of your appliance which can be found either on the guarantee certificate or on the rating plate located on the external right side of the appliance Replacing the lamp WARNING Do not remove the lamp cover at the time of replacement Do not operate the freezer if the lamp cover is damaged or missing Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket Replace the used lamp with a new lamp of the same power and specifically designed for household appliances the maximum power is shown on the lamp cover Installation WARNING Refer to Safety chapters Positioning This appliance can be installed in a dry well CAUTION If you are discarding an old appliance that has a lock or catch on the lid you must ensure that it is made unusable to prevent young children being trapped inside ventilated indoor where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance Climate Ambi
12. n 24 hours is specified on the rating plate Y The freezing process lasts 24 hours during this period do not add other food to be frozen Storage of frozen food When first starting up or after a period out of use before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 24 hours Temperature Regulator to the Full Loaded position CAUTION In the event of accidental defrosting for example due to a power failure if the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under rising time the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re frozen after cooling Opening and closing the lid CAUTION Never pull the handle with immense force 1 Refer to Technical data 6 soap to remove the typical smell of a brand new product then dried thoroughly CAUTION Do not use detergents or abrasive powders as these will damage the finish As the lid is equipped with a tightly closing seal it is not easy to reopen it shortly after closing due to the vacuum formed inside Wait for few minutes before reopening the appliance The vacuum valve will help you to open the lid Storage baskets Hang the baskets on the upper edge of the freezer A or place them inside the freezer B Turn and fix the handles for these two positions as shown in the picture The following pictures show how many baskets can be placed in
13. ning CAUTION Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation i Do not use detergents abrasive products highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the inner side of the appliance Prevent damage to the cooling system There is no need to clean the compressor area Switch off the appliance Regularly clean the appliance and the accessories with warm water and neutral soap Clean the lid seal carefully www zanussi com Lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones salt reduces the storage life of food Water ices if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt Itis advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time Hints for storage of frozen food To obtain the best performance from this appliance you should make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the store to the freezer in the shortest possible time not open the lid frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary Once defrosted food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer 3 Fully dry the appliance 4 Connect the mains plug to the mains socket 5 Switch on the appliance
14. operate the appliance proceed as follows to obtain the minimum coldness turn the Temperature Regulator toward lower settings www zanussi com Temperature regulator Power indicator light High temperature alarm light A Temperature Regulator B Half Loaded position C Full Loaded position to obtain the maximum coldness turn the Temperature Regulator toward higher settings In case of freezing less food volumes the Half Loaded setting is the most suitable In case of freezing much food volumes the Full Loaded setting is the most suitable High temperature alarm An increase in the temperature in the freezer for example due to an power failure is indicated by switching on of the Alarm light sounding of buzzer During the alarm phase the buzzer can be switched off by pressing the Alarm reset switch During the alarm phase don t place food inside the freezer When normal conditions are restored the Alarm light will switch off automatically Before first use WARNING Refer to Safety chapters Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time the interior and all internal accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral Daily use WARNING Refer to Safety chapters Freezing fresh food The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep frozen food for a long time The maximum amount of food that can be frozen i
15. shock or fire Do not change the specification of this appliance Do not put electrical appliances e g ice cream makers in the appliance unless they are stated applicable by the manufacturer Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit It contains isobutane R600a a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility This gas is flammable f damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit make sure that there are no flames and sources of ignition in the room Ventilate the room Do not let hot items to touch the plastic parts of the appliance Do not put soft drinks in the freezer compartment This will create pressure on the drink container Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in near or on the appliance Do not touch the compressor or the condenser They are hot Do not remove or touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are wet or damp Do not freeze again food that has been thawed Obey the storage instructions on the packaging of frozen food Internal light The type of lamp used for this appliance is not suitable for household room illumination Care and cleaning WARNING Risk of injury or damage to the appliance Before maintenance deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket This appliance contains hydrocar
16. side the various freezer models The baskets will slide into each other You can purchase additional baskets from your local Service Centre www zanussi com Hints and tips WARNING Refer to Safety chapters Hints for freezing To help you make the most of the freezing process here are some hints The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate The freezing process takes 24 hours No further food to be frozen should be added during this period Freeze only top quality fresh and thoroughly cleaned foodstuffs Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required Wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight Do not allow fresh unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter Care and cleaning WARNING Refer to Safety chapters Periodic clea
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