Zanussi ZFX51400WA freezer
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1. User manual Freezer U R MANUAL ZFX51400WA ZAN USSI Contents Safety instructions Operation First use oe Daily use ____ 22222222L Helpful Hints and Tips AA BRD A Safety instructions In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use before installing and first using the appliance read this user manual carefully in cluding its hints and warnings To avoid unnec essary mistakes and accidents it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on ap pliance use and safety For the safety of life and property keep the pre cautions of these user s instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission Children and vulnerable people safety This appliance is not intended for use by per sons including children with reduced physi cal sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction con cerning use of the appliance by a person re sponsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Keep all packaging well away from children There is risk of suffocation If you are discarding the appliance pull t2. debris rinse and dry thoroughly Important Do not pull move or damage any pipes and or cables inside the cabinet Never use detergents abrasive powders highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odor Important Take care of not to damage the cooling system Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners con tain chemicals that can attack damage the plastics used in this appliance For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing up liquid added After cleaning reconnect the equipment to the mains supply Defrosting the freezer A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelf and around the freezing area Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3 5 mm Important About 4 5 hours prior to defrosting set the Temperature Regulator to SUPER position in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in operation To remove the frost follow the instructions be low 1 Switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket 2 Remove any stored food wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place Caution Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands Hands can freeze to the goods 3 Leave the door open and remove the freez ing shelf It is possible to
3. hinge in order to remove the foot 3 Unscrew the 2 re taining screws and re move the hinge from the appliance 4 Take the door off Do a final check to make sure that All screws are tightened The door opens and closes correctly If the ambient temperature is cold i e in Win ter the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabi net In that case wait for the natural fitting of the gasket In case you do not want to carry out the above mentioned operations contact the nearest After Sales Service Force The After Sales Service specialist will carry out the reversibility of the doors at your cost Electrical Connection Caution Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person A Warning This appliance must be earthed 10 7 Fix the door hinge and the corresponding foot on the opposite side and then the oth er loosened foot at the former place of the door hinge as shown in the Figure 8 Please make sure to place the lower foot below the door hinge The lower foot is recognizable by its 4 ribs on the outer surface 9 Fix the door onto the lower hinge pin 10 To fit top door hinge remove the plastic blanking plugs carefully and refit them in the holes left by the hinge retaining screws 11 Refit the top hinge using the 2 retaining screws taking care that the edge of the door is parallel with side of the ca
4. side of the cabinet Switching off To turn off the appliance turn the Temperature Regulator to the STOP position as to remove the typical smell of a brand new product then dry thoroughly Important Do not use detergents or abrasive powders as these will damage the finish The maximum amount of food that can be fro zen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate a label located on the inside of the appli ance The freezing process lasts 24 hours during this period do not add other food to be frozen After 24 hours return the Temperature Regula tor to NORMAL position The freezer will re turn to normal storage temperature Place the frozen food in the storing bottom area to make room for another freezing www zanussi com i If the Temperature Regulator is left in the SUPER position the freezer will not be damaged but energy will be wasted Storage of frozen food When first starting up or after a period out of use before putting the products in the freezer let the appliance run at least 4 hours with the Temperature Regulator to SUPER position Important In the event of accidental defrosting for example due to a power failure if Helpful Hints and Tips Normal Operating Sounds You may hear a faint gurgling and a bubbling sound when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing This is correct When the compressor is on the refrigerant is being pumped around and you will h
5. that no cut or stray strands of wire is present and the cord clamp E is secure over the outer sheath 5 Make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appli ance rating plate 6 Switch on the appliance The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted B In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13 amp ASTA ap proved 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 potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local council your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 11 www zanussi com shop e 8 i ZN fN 212000172 A 452012
6. at air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet To ensure best performance if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall unit the minimum www zanussi com distance between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit must be at least 100 mm Ideally however the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units Accu rate levelling is ensured by one or more adjust able feet at the base of the cabinet If the cabinet is placed in a corner and the side with the hinges facing the wall the distance be tween the wall and the cabinet must be at least 10 mm to allow the door to open enough so that the shelves can be removed A Warning It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation Door reversibility Important To carry out the following operations we suggest that this be made with another person that will keep a firm hold on the doors of the appliance during the operations To change the opening direction of the door do these steps 5 Remove the screw fixing the lower door 1 Remove the plug from the power sock et hinge and the other 2 Remove the top screw fixing the lower hinge cover door hinge and the foot Then remove the door hinge and the foot as shown in the Figure 6 Loosen the screw fixing the foot opposite the lower door
7. binet 12 Replace the hinge cover 13 Relocate the han dle and the plastic plugs to the opposite side 14 Level the appli ance wait for at least four hours and then connect it to the pow er socket The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed G gt A B c D E XN y www zanussi com Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code 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 col oured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows 1 Connect the wire coloured green and yel low to the terminal marked either with the letter E or by the earth symbol or col oured green and yellow 2 Connect the wire coloured blue to the ter minal either marked with the letter N or coloured black Environmental concerns The symbol amp A on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent www zanussi com 3 Connect the wire coloured brown to the terminal either marked with the L or col oured red 4 Check
8. ear a whirring sound and a pulsating noise from the compressor This is correct The thermic dilatation might cause a sudden cracking noise It is natural not dangerous physical phenomenon This is correct When the compressor switches on or switches off you will hear a faint click of the temperature regulator This is correct Hints for freezing To help you make the most of the freezing process here are some important hints the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs is shown on the rating plate the freezing process takes 24 hours No fur ther food to be frozen should be added dur ing this period only freeze 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 Care and cleaning www zanussi com 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 Thawing Deep frozen or frozen food prior to being used can be thawed at room temperature Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen directly from the freezer in this case cooking will take longer wrap up the food in aluminium foil or poly thene and make sure that the packages are airtight do not allo
9. eating appli ances to speed up defrosting Excessive heat may damage the plastic interior and humidity could enter the electric system making it live Installation Important For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it In that case retain packing It is advisable to wait at least four hours be fore connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance lacking this leads to overheat 3 ing To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts compressor condens er to prevent possible burn The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance Connect to potable water supply only If a water connection is foreseen Service Any electrical work required to do the servic ing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Operation Switching on Insert the plug into the wall socket Turn the Temperature Regulator to SUPER position and l
10. eave to run for 4 hours to allow the correct temperature to be reached before placing food inside Turn the Temperature Regulator to NORMAL position First 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 Daily use Freezing fresh food The freezing top area is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep frozen food for a long time To freeze fresh food turn the Temperature Reg ulator to SUPER position 6 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer Place the food on the freezing shelf and leave the Temperature Regulator in SUPER position for a further 24 hours 4 This product must be serviced by an author ized Service Centre and only genuine spare parts must be used Environment Protection This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer in ei ther its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish The insula tion foam contains flammable gases the appli ance shall be disposed according to the appli cable regulations to obtain from your local au thorities Avoid damaging the cooling unit es pecially at the rear near the heat exchanger The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable The Temperature Regulator is situated on the
11. ent What to do if Warning Before troubleshooting disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual Important During normal operation you may notice that the side of the appliance is warm That does not mean any fault the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure Important There are some sounds during normal use compressor refrigerant circulation Important The appliance operates discontinuously so the stopping of compressor does not mean being no current That is why you must not touch the electrical parts of the appliance before breaking the circuit Problem TI solion The appliance is noisy The compressor operates continually There is too much frost and ice It is too warm in the freez er www zanussi com The appliance is not supported properly The thermostatic control is set in correctly Doors are not shut properly or do not close tightly The door has been opened too fre quently Large quantities of food to be fro zen were put in at the same time Food placed in the appliance was too warm The room temperature is too high Products are not wrapped properly Doors are not shut properly or do not close tightly The Temperature regulator may be set incorrectly Temperature regulator may be set incorrectly The door does not close tightly or it is not shut pr
12. freezer compartment if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight Bulb lamps if foreseen used in this appli ance are special purpose lamps selected for household appliances use only They are not suitable for household room illumination Daily Use Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance www zanussi com Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance because they may explode Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall If the appli ance is Frost Free Frozen food must not be re frozen once it has been thawed out Store pre packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer s instruc tions Appliance s manufacturers storage recom mendations should be strictly adhered to Refer to relevant instructions Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure on the container which may cause it to ex plode resulting in damage to the appliance Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance Care and cleaning Before maintenance switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket Do not clean the appliance with metal ob jects Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance Use a plastic scraper Never use a hair drier or other h
13. he plug out of the socket cut the connection cable as close to the appliance as you can and remove the door to prevent playing chil dren to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock latch on the door or lid be Care and cleaning 5 What to do if 22 2 2 7 Technical data 8 8 1 Installation Subject to change without notice sure to make that spring lock unusable be fore you discard the old appliance This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child General safety A Warning Keep ventilation openings in the appliance en closure or in the built in structure clear of ob struction The appliance is intended for keeping food stuff and or beverages in a normal household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops offices and other working environments farm houses and by clients in hotels mo tels and other residential type environ ments bed and breakfast type environments catering and similar non retail applications Do not use a mechanical device or any artifi cial means to speed up the thawing process Do not use other electrical appliances such as ice cream makers inside of refrigerating appliances unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer Do not damage the refrigerant circuit The refrigerant
14. isobutane R600a is con tained within the refrigerant circuit of the ap pliance a natural gas with a high level of en vironmental compatibility which is neverthe less flammable During transportation and installation of the appliance be certain that none of the com www zanussi com ponents of the refrigerant circuit become damaged If the refrigerant circuit should become dam aged avoid open flames and sources of ignition thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit fire and or electric shock Warning Any electrical component pow er cord plug compressor must be re placed by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel to avoid hazard 1 Power cord must not be lengthened 2 Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire 3 Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance 4 Do not pull the mains cable 5 If the power plug socket is loose do not insert the power plug There is a risk of electric shock or fire 6 You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover if foreseen of interior lighting This appliance is heavy Care should be tak en when moving it Do not remove nor touch items from the
15. operly Large quantities of food to be fro zen were put in at the same time Check if the appliance stands stable all the four feet should be on the floor Set a warmer temperature Check if the doors close well and the gaskets are undamaged and clean Do not leave the door open longer than necessary Wait some hours and then check the temperature again Allow food to cool to room tempera ture before storing Decrease the room temperature Wrap the products better Check if the doors close well and the gaskets are undamaged and clean Set a warmer temperature Set a lower temperature Check if the door closes well and the gasket is undamaged and clean Insert smaller quantities of food to be frozen at any one time problem IT f Selu Food placed in the appliance was Allow food to cool to room tempera too warm ture before storing Products to be frozen are placed Place the products in a way so that too closely to each other cold air could circulate among them It is too cold inside the Temperature regulator may be set Set a warmer temperature freezer incorrectly The appliance does not Plug is not connected to the mains Connect the mains plug properly work at all socket properly Power does not reach the appli Try connecting another electrical de ance vice to the power outlet The appliance is not switched on Switch on the appliance There is no voltage in the mains Call an electrician socket try to connect anothe
16. r ap pliance into it Plug is not connected to the mains Connect the mains plug properly socket properly Closing the door 3 If necessary replace the defective door 1 Clean the door gaskets gaskets Contact the Service Center 2 If necessary adjust the door Refer to In stallation Technical data Dimension Height 520 mm Width 525 mm Depth 587 mm Rising Time 17h Voltage 230 V Frequency 50 Hz The technical information are situated in the rat ing plate on the internal left side of the appli ance and in the energy label Installation Positioning This appliance can be installed in a dry well ventilated indoor garage or cellar also but for optimum performance install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corre Caution Read the Safety Information carefully for your safety and correct operation of the appliance before installing the appliance 8 www zanussi com sponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance Climate Ambient temperature class SN 10 C to 32 C N 16 C to 32 C ST 16 C to 38 C T 16 C to 43 C Rear spacers In the bag with the documentation there are two spacers which must be fitted as shown in the figure Using fine strokes of hammer put them in their place Location The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators boilers direct sunlight etc Ensure th
17. scrape off and re move smaller frost and ice with a plastic scraper Sweep off melting water and it can be removed if an adequately high tray is put in front of the appliance and the de frost water will flow into it In order to speed up the defrosting proc ess place a pot of warm water in the freezer In addition remove pieces of ice that break away before defrosting is complete 4 When defrosting is completed dry the in terior thoroughly 5 Switch on the appliance 6 Turn the Temperature Regulator to a SU PER position and leave to run for at least 4 hours 7 Reload the previously removed food into the compartments 8 Return the Temperature Regulator to NORMAL position Warning Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it 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 Periods of non operation When the appliance is not in use for long peri ods take the following precautions 1 disconnect the appliance from electricity supply remove all food defrost and clean the appliance and all ac cessories www zanussi com 4 leave the door doors open to prevent un pleasant smells Important If the cabinet will be kept on ask somebody to check it once in a while to prev
18. w fresh unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones salt reduces the storage life of food water ices if consumed immediately after re moval from the freezer compartment can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt it is 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 appli ance you should make sure that the commercially frozen food stuffs were adequately stored by the retailer be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the short est possible time not open the door 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 Caution Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit maintenance and recharg ing must therefore only be carried out by au thorized technicians Periodic cleaning The equipment has to be cleaned regularly clean the inside and accessories with luke warm water and some neutral soap regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from
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