Zanussi ZT 45/30 Instruction Booklet
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1. FRIDGE FREEZER ZT 45 30 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTENTS Instructions for the User Instructions for the Installer Important Safety Instructions 3 Technical Specifications 15 Description of the Appliance 4 Installation 15 gt Positioning 15 SPErALON gt Before using 16 Setting the temperature 9 Fitting the appliance under the The refrigerator compartment 6 kitchen work surface 16 Freshness control 6 The freezer compartment 7 Electrical Connection 17 Freezing fresh food 7 Some useful hints for freezing 8 Frozen food storage 8 Thawing 8 Making ice cubes 8 Normal operating sounds 8 Health and safety guidelines 9 Defrosting 10 Maintenance and Cleaning 11 Internal cleaning 11 External cleaning 11 When the appliance is not use 11 Changing the light bulb 11 Something not Working 12 Service and Spare Parts 13 Customer Care Department 13 Guarantee Conditions 14 Al IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance Your safety is of paramount importance If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Departement Prior to Installation m Check the appliance for transport damage Under no circumstance should a damaged appliance be installed In the event of damage please contact your retailer Installation m This appliance is heavy Care should be2. down to 7 C in the refrigerator Keep the freezer door closed as much as possi ble Do not push food together too much try to allow air to circulate around each item Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do NOT place in the freezer until cool Leave food in a place as cool as possible in order that it can then be placed in the refrigerator as soon as pos sible Do NOT mix raw and cooked meat they must be in separate containers Take care not to let the meat juices drip onto other food If the meat does drip remove everything and clean thoroughly Do not store food uncovered The best way to defrost food is to put it in the refrigerator to thaw slowly Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and clean the interior see Maintenance and Cleaning Never allow spills to dry and harden 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 It is important that food is used before its best before date Store eggs in the egg rack provided in the refrig erator door Discard any broken or chipped eggs A Important ensure that it is clean and free from debris Always wash your hands with soapy water and dry them with a clean towel before handling food Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross conta mination by not using the same work surface or knife without washing them thoroughly in between The foods to be froz
3. m don t block air circulation by covering the gap between the front part of the shelves and the back Freshness control The fruit and vegetable compartment can accumu late moisture depending on the type of food stored To regulate the build up of humid air in this compart ment there is a vent A Fig which can be adjusted For salads and leafy vegetables a high moisture content will ensure that they retain their freshness but root vegetables such as turnips require a less moist atmosphere The adjuster allows you to select the best conditions for your food the atmosphere will be dryer the more the vent is opened Helpful hygiene tips m Always wash your hands with soapy water and dry them with a clean towel before handling food m Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross conta mination by not using the same work surface for raw and cooked food without washing it thor oughly in between m Use clean kitchen roll wherever possible for clearing up food If you use a dishcloth be sure to boil it frequently m Regularly remove suspect food from your refrig erator and clean the interior with a solution of bicarbonate of soda in warm water 5 ml to 0 5 litre of water Never allow spills to dry and hard en m Regularly check the refrigerator door seal to ensure that it is clean and free from debris m Make sure that food is used before its best before date m Cool food as quickly as possible but don t place in ref
4. IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR PLEASE ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN BEING TRAPPED INSIDE Positioning This appliance is designed to operate in ambient tem peratures between 10 C 50 F and 32 C 90 F It should be located in a dry atmosphere out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature e g not next to a cooker or other sources of direct heat or in a very cold room e g an outhouse where the temper atures may fall below 10 C 50 F If these tempera tures are exceeded i e colder or warmer then the appliance may not operate correctly The appliance can be fitted next to other kitchen units as long as air can circulate freely see Figure It is important that the bottom grill is not obstructed as the air must circulate freely through this grill The appliance is provided with two levelling feet locat ed at the front and two rear castors for easy move ment The refrigerator should be levelled accurately Adjust the level of the appliance bu screwing out the adjustable feet at the bottom of the cabinet using your fingers Before using Remove all securing tapes Wash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and a little bicarbonate of soda 5 ml to 0 5 litre of water Do not use soap or deter gent as the smell might linger Dry thoroughly Aligning the fridge freezer top with the other kitchen units The appliance comes wit
5. be refrozen Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food salt reduces the storage time m Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and provide an airtight seal Stick a label on each pack showing the contents and date of freezing This makes it easy to check storage times The same information can be copied onto the record card in the door m Never place hot food bottles or cans of fizzy drink in the freezer as they may explode Containers with a lid must not be filled to the brim m Do not open the door or place extra fresh food in the freezer next to food which is already frozen as this could cause the temperature of the frozen food to rise and its quality and storage life to reduce m In the first compartment produce must only be starked up to the mark on the drawer soas to ensure that air circulation is not obstructed Thawing Food can be thawed in a number of ways depend ing on the type of food and the size of the packs Meat fish and fruit should be thawed in the refriger ation compartment and small pieces of meat or poultry can even be cooked while still frozen but you must ensure that it is thoroughly cooked througn Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling water ready cooked dishes can be placed directly in the oven in their aluminium wrapping A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing any type of frozen or deep frozen food follow
6. mark on the drawer to ensure air circulation is not obstructed You are strongly advised to place ready frozen food in the compartment as quickly as possible after pur chase Also ensure that the external packaging is intact Packaging which is swollen or has traces of refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate that the product has not been kept at a suitable temperature and that it may have lost its original quality Partially thawed food must not be refrozen it must be con sumed within 24 hours Never exceed the storage times indicated Do not open the freezer door too often and do not leave open longer than necessary N Important Do not consume ice lollies which have just come out of the freezer Their extremely low temperature can cause frost burns Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns Caution In the event of a power cut do not open the door the food in the freezer will not be affect ed if the power cut is short and if the freezer is full Should the food begin to thaw it must be consumed quickly and must not be re frozen Some useful hints for freezing m The fresh foods to be frozen must be fresh and of the best quality m The size of each pack should be small enough to ensure that it is used in one go Small packs freeze more quickly and uniformly and give better results m Frozen food once thawed must not
7. on the rating plate m Ihe appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufactuer s instructions m The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorized by us m All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Zanussi Service Force Centre m Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property m This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged Exclusions This guarantee does not cover m Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect thc replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic m Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom m Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements m Products of Zanussi manufacture which are not marketed by Zanussi Limited European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications m The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product m The guarantee is for the same
8. period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products m This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user m Your new home is within European Community EC or European Free Trade Area m The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e a normal household m The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre listed below to give them details of your new home They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliance France Senlis 33 0 44 62 29 99 Germany Nurenberg 49 0 911 323 2600 Italy Pordenone 39 0 1678 47053 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 8 738 79 50 UK Slough 44 0 1753 219897 14 G TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY TOTAL POWER ABSORBED AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY GROSS CAPACITY NET CAPACITY STAR RATING Height 85 cm Width 89 5 cm Depth 60 cm 220 240 V 50 Hz 130 W 1 20 kWh Fridge 130 Freezer 83 Fridge 128 Freezer 52 X This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with the European Standard EN153 Actual con sumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located INSTALLATION Warning
9. taken when moving it m It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way m Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable Important if the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly avail able from your local Service Force Centre m Any electrical work required to install this appli ance should be carried out by a qualified electri cian or competent person m 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 installa tion instructions m The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on in order to allow the refrigerant to settle Refrigerant m During transportation and installation of the appli ance be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged m lf the refrigerant circuit should become damaged avoid open flames and sources of ignition thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appli ance is situated Child Safety m Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product m There is a risk of suffocation Keep packaging material away from children During Use m This appliance is designed for domestic use only specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only It is not intended f
10. the oven instructions particularly regarding the place ment of aluminium wrapping in the oven Making ice cubes The appliance is provided with a plastic ice cube tray Fillthe tray 3 4 full to allow the ice to expand and place in one of the freezer drawers To turn out the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight twist to release the cubes Normal Operating Sounds You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear to the cooling evaporator When the compressor is on the refrigerant is being pumped round and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor A thermostat controls the compressor and you will hear a faint click when the thermostat cuts in and out i HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES Because of consumer demand preservatives have been removed from many pre prepared foods This together with the changes in shopping habits to a once a week shop mean that safe handling and storage of food is even more important than ever The following tips should help you to ensure that the food in your home is in as perfect condition as possible Keep the time between buying chilled food and Regularly check the refrigerator door seal to placing it in your fridge as short as possible Tests showed that the temperature of 1 litre of orange juice rose to 22 C in an hour between the super market and home It then took 11 hours to get
11. checking the household lights Check the fuse has not blown The temperature in the freezer is too high Check the thermostat knob is turned to the correct set ting relative to ambient conditions Check the ambient temperature is within the appliances operating limits of 10 C to 32 C Relocate the appliance if necessary The freezer door will not open Has door just been opened If so leave for a few minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise The compressor runs continuously Adjust the thermostat to give correct temperature control See page 5 Check that the door is closed Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the cabinet and or door is frequently opened Check that air ventilation is not obstructed The freezer drawer fronts has frost and ice on Ensure the door is not left opened Check that nothing is preventing the door from closing Is the door gasket intact and clean Refer to normal operating sounds If after the above checks there is still a fault call your local Service Force Centre In guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in guarantee service calls 12 SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your l
12. dge wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and store in a cool place 3 Leave the door open and insert the ice scraper under the channel in the centre of the lower part of the appliance place a low sided container beneath the scraper to collect the water 4 Clean and dry thoroughly Replace the scraper in one of the drawers Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset the thermostat to a functioning position Important When defrosting the freezer the fridge is also con trolled by the thermostat and will not be operational during this period i MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING N Important Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply Internal clearing Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda 5ml to 0 5 litre of water Rinse and dry thoroughly NEVER USE DETERGENTS ABRASIVE POW DERS HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PROD UCTS OR WAX POLISHES TO CLEAN THE INTERI OR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE ASTRONG SMELL The freezer drawers can be easily removed for more thorough cleaning Pull out fully and lift unhooking them from the catches For repositioning lift the drawers insert under the catches and slide in Clean the drain hole of the water trough at regular intervals and make sure that the drain hole is never obstructed so that the defrost water may flow freely External clearing Wash the outer cabinet w
13. e an autho rised disposal site m Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed to prevent young children being trapped inside i DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE DOUD gt m A B C lr H Thermostat ambient temperature switch light Dairy compartment Shelf with egg trays Storage shelves For greater use of the space the front of the shelf can be folded onto the rear of the shelf Fruit and vegetables Ion G F Freshness control Bottles Meat fish Frozen food storage compartments Fast freezing compartment Gi OPERATION Setting the temperature The temperature inside the refrigerator is regulated by a thermostat with 6 temperature positions and one OFF O position Position 1 minimum cold Position 6 maximum cold Turn the thermostat dial to the required position An intermediate position is usually the most suitable although the temperature will be affected by e Room temperature e How often the door is opened e How much food is stored e Position of the appliance In determining the correct temperature control setting all these factors have to be considered and some experimentation may be necessary When altering the temperature setting allow 24 hours for the temperature to stab
14. e frozen without danger Shellfish should be refrigerated and used up quickly Cooked Dishes i e casseroles should be refrigerated and used up Large Pieces of Meat can be re frozen providing there are still ice crystals remaining within them Small Joints should be cooked and can then be re frozen as cooked dishes Chicken should also be cooked and re frozen as a cooked dish Defrosting Refrigerator The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the compressor stops The water is discharged via the pipe into a tray located at the back of the appliance above the compressor where it evaporates Important To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge periodically clean the water discharge hole in the centre of the V shaped drip collector at the back of the refrigerator compartment behind the fruit and vegetable drawer Use the special cleaner provided which you will find already inserted into the discharge hole Freezer When the frost has reached a thickness of up to 4 mm it can be removed using the ice scraper provid ed with the appliance During this operation it is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from the mains and remove the food Never use metal tools for this operation For complete defrosting once or twice a year pro ceed as follows 1 Turn the thermostat dial to the OFF position O and disconnect the appliance from the mains 2 Remove any food from inside the freezer and fri
15. en must be fresh and of the best quality The size of each pack should be small enough to ensure that it is used in one go Small packs freeze more quickly and uniformly and give better results Frozen food once thawed must not be refrozen Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food salt reduces the storage time Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and provide an air light seal Packaging which is swollen or has traces of refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate that the product has not been kept at a suitable temperature and that it may have lost its original quality Partially thawed food must not be refrozen it must be consumed within 24 hours Never exceed the storage time indicated Never place hot food bottles or cans of fizzy drink in the freezer as they may explode Containers with a lid must not be filled to the brim Do not open the door or place extra fresh food in the freezer next to food which is already frozen as this could cause the temperature of the frozen food to rise and its quality and storage life to reduce In the event of a power failure causing the temperature within your freezer to rise do not re freeze the food without checking its condition The following guidelines should assist you Ice cream once thawed should be discarded Fruits amp Vegetables if soft should be cooked and used up Breads amp Cakes can be r
16. h the top aligned with the door To change the alignment follow the instructions below Remove the screws A Fig fixing the rear brackets to the top move the top and having selected the new position refit the screws Fitting the appliance under the kitchen work surfaces This appliance can also be fitted under your existing kitchen unit tops following the instructions below remove the screws A fixing the rear brackets C to the top detach the top from the catches B and remove see figure 16 D200 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suit able for your socket outlet it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted Remove the fuse from the cut off plug The cut off plug should then be disposed of to pre vent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of your home N Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you fit your own plug the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not corre spond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Connect the Green and the Yellow earth wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
17. ith warm soapy water Do NOT use abrasive products Once or twice a year dust the condenser black grill and the compressors at the back of the appliance with a brush or vacuum cleaner see figure You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched OFF An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity con sumption When the appliance is not in use When the appliance is not in use for long periods dis connect from the electricity supply empty all foods and clean the appliance leaving the doors ajar to pre vent unpleasant smells Changing the light bulb Should the interior light fail to work first switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electricity supply then replace the bulb as follows see figure 1 Remove the screw from the light cover and pull the cover 2 Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a new 15 watt bulb available from your nearest Zanussi Service Force Centre 3 Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original position and replacing the screw i SOMETHING NOT WORKING Important If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee Before contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following points No power to the appliance Check there is power at the socket Check there is not a power cut by
18. let ter E or the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow Connect the blue neutral wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black Connect the brown live wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse For replacement use a 13amp BS1362 fuse Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used The plug must not be used if the fuse cover carrier is lost The cover carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug A replacement cover carrier must be obtained from your local Zanussi Service Force Centre whose address is listed in the Customer Care Booklet which accompanies your instruction manual This appliance complies with the E E C Directive No 87 308 of 2 6 87 relative to radio interference suppression C This appliance complies with the following E E C Directive 73 23 EEC of 19 2 73 Low Voltage Directive and subsequent amendments 89 336 EEC of 3 5 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and subsequent amend ments Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of breakdown GREEN amp YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE
19. lise before making further changes Ambient Temperature Switch The appliance is designed to operate in room temper atures of 16 C to 32 C or down to 10 C if the ambi ent switch is switched on The ambient switch should be switched on when the room temperature drops below 16 C the incorporated lamp will illuminate If the room temperature drops below the above figures the temperature in the freezer may rise above 18 C then safe storage of frozen food can no longer be guaranteed It is most likely that the ambient switch will need to be depressed throughout the winter to allow for low overnight temperatures No damage can be caused by leaving the switch in this position for a periodo of time A Thermostat dial B Ambient switch N Important During prolonged periods of abnormally hot weather if the thermostat is set on too high a number the cooling system may operate con tinuously and the fridge cooling plate may not defrost Turning the knob to a lower number will cause the automatic defrosting to resume The refrigerator compartment The coldest area of the refrigerator is the lower part above the fruit and vegetable drawer For the best performance from your refrigerator always follow these rules m never put hot drinks or food into the refrigerator leave them to cool at room temperature first cover food especially if strong smelling space out the food so that the air can circulate freely around it
20. ocal Zanussi Service Force Centre by telephoning 08705 929929 Your call will be routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area The address of your local Service Force Centre is detailed in the accompanying Customer Care Book SSERVICESFORCE 7 Before calling out an engineer please ensure you have read the details under the heading Something Not Working When you contact the Service Centre you will need to give the following details 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 The model serial no of the appliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi appliance or for further information on Zanussi products you are invited to contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows Customer Care Department Zanussi 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel 08705 727727 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard guarantee conditions We Zanussi Limited undertake that if within 12 months of the date of purchase this Zanussi appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials we will at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour materials or carriage on condition that m The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated
21. or commercial or industrial use m Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures Do not store any con tainers with flammable materials such as spray cans fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the refrigerator m Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out m Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment m Ice lollies can cause frost freezer burns if con sumed straight from the star compartment m Do not remove items from the freezer compart ment if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns m Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freez er compartment they can burst when the contents freeze m Manufacturers recommended storage times should be adhered to Refer to relevant instruc tions Maintenance and Cleaning m Before cleaning always switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electrical supply m When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket do not pull on the cable Servicing m This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used m Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may Cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local Zanussi Service Force Centre Ai the end of the Appliance Life m When disposing of your appliance us
22. rigerator or freezer until cool Leave food in a place as cool as possible in order that it can be placed in the refrigerator or freezer without delay Do not store food uncovered Do not mix raw and cooked meat they must be in separate containers Take care not to let the meat juices drip onto other food If the meat does drip remove everything and clean thor oughly The freezer compartment Freezing fresh food When starting up the appliance for the first time or after a period of non use position the thermostat to a medium seiting 3 or 4 and leave for at least 4 hours before placing the food to be frozen inside If you wish to fast freeze a quantity of fresh food press the ambient switch light on located near the thermostat knob Leave it on this position for 24 hours before placing in the food and set it back to normal position after further 24 hours If the switch is already depressed no further adjust ment is required The products for freezing should be placed in the upper drawer and then transferred to the lower draw ers so that the compartment is left free for the next freezing operation The maximum freezing capacity is 3 kg 24 hours Never exceed the quantity indicated in one freezing batch Frozen food storage Storing ready frozen foods is quite straightforward The packs can be placed beside each other or on top of each other In the first compartment produce must only be stocked up to the
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