Zanussi ZV 48 RF Freezer User Manual
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1. FREEZER LV 48 RF INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 2222693 24 CONTENTS Instructions for the User Important Safety Instructions Description of the Appliance Operation Before use Starting your appliance Temperature control Internal thermometer Freezing fresh food Frozen food storage Thawing Ice making Automatic defrost Normal operating sounds Health and safety guidelines Maintenance and Cleaning 9 Internal cleaning External cleaning When the appliance is not use Something not Working Service and Spare Parts Customer Care Department Guarantee Conditions NOOOVo vom aa a gH a ay 10 11 12 Instructions for the Installer Technical Specifications 13 Installation 13 Positioning 18 Door reversal 14 Electrical Connection 15 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 Check the appliance for transport damage Under no circumstance should a damaged appli ance be installed In the event of damage please contact your retailer Installation This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Ensure that the ap2. quantity of foods than the maximum indicated on the appliance s rating plate Once the food is completely frozen which could take up to 24 hours press the fast freeze button again to return to the OFF position the yellow light 3 goes off Distribute the frozen food packages in the other com partments so that the bottom drawer can be used for a further freezing operation Only freeze top quality fresh and thoroughly cleaned foodstuffs During the freezing process ensure that the freezer door remains closed Because freezing is faster with frost free technology once food is defrosted it retains all of its original tex ture vitamins and taste Frozen food storage When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has been out of use for some time we advise you to run your appliance for at least two hours in the fast freeze mode before storing frozen food To obtain the best performance from this appliance we suggest that all of the internal baskets are uti lized Moreover we strongly recommend that you make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer and furthermore be sure that these frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to your freezer in the shortest possible time a temperature increase of the frozen food could shorten its storage period It is also advisable not to exceed the storage period indicated by the producer of the food To ensure the
3. 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 door ajar to pre vent unpleasant smells G 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 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 setting 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 the 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 knob 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 flaps have frost and ice on Ensure the door is not left opened Check
4. 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 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 St
5. 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 10 SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Zanussi Service Force Centre by telephoning 0870 5 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 De
6. correct functioning of the appliance no foodstuffs should be stored directly against the fan blade Finally do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than is absolutely necessary A Important Do not put carbonated liquids fizzy drinks etc in the freezer Water ices if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer can possibly result in a low temper ature skin burn Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen food do not open the door during the whole time of the power failure If the freezer is fully loaded the frozen food will not be affected if the power cut is of short duration otherwise it is recommended to consume the food within a very short time Thawing Deep frozen or frozen food prior to being used can be thawed in the fridge or at room temperature depending on the time available Small food items may even be cooked from frozen in this case cook ing will take longer Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown away Alternatively if the food is uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen Ice making Fill the ice tray with water to the top of each ice cube compartment and place it in the freeze
7. ded for commercial or industri al use 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 freezer Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer Ice lollies can cause frost freezer burns if con sumed straight from the star compartement Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freez er compartment they can burst when the con tents freeze Manufacturers recommended storage times should be adhered to Refer to relevant instruc tions Maintenance and Cleaning Before cleaning always switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electrical supply When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket do not pull on the cable Servicing This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used 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 use an autho rised disposal site m Remo
8. e 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
9. ent 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 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 airlight 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 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 Fruits amp Vegetables if soft should be cooked and used up Breads amp Cakes can be re frozen without danger Shellfish should be refrigerated and u
10. ockholm 46 0 8 738 79 50 UK Slough 44 0 1753 219897 12 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 59 5 cm Depth 60 cm 220 240 V 50 Hz 90 W 0 9 kWh 1001 3 54 cuft 801 2 82 cuft Se 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 G INSTALLATION Positioning For this appliance to work efficiently it should be located away from heat sources e g cookers radia tors boilers direct sunlight etc This also includes locations or rooms where the ambient temperature reaches above 32 C 90 F or drops below 10 C 50 F e g conservatories You should also ensure that air can circulate freely around the back and the top of the cabinet There must also be a minimum distance beween the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen furniture as shown in the figure Do not obstruct the space underneath The back of the cabinet may be placed close to the wall but must not touch it DO NOT install in places with restricted ventilation Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the adjustable foot or feet at the bottom of the cabinet using your fingers ea Y f f f f f f f f f j D
11. od storage However if the appliance is working in unfavourable room conditions such as high tempera ture and frequent door openings it may be neces sary to select a more suitable setting To obtain a colder temperature turn the thermostat control to the higher numbers to obtain a warmer temperature turn the control to the lower numbers Thermometer This indicates the internal temperature of the freezer It may indicate a temperature above 18 C when large quantities of food are placed inside for freezing or when the door is left open for a long time Blue 18 C 30 C Beige above 18 C 17 C or 10 C for example Red alarm temperature above 9 C Freezing fresh food In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 9 kg of fresh food When you first start the freezer or after a period of non use press the fast freeze button 2 2 3 hours before you want to freeze your food the yellow light 3 lights up If the freezer is already in operation the fast freeze button should be activated about 24 hours before freezing fresh food This time can be shortened depending on the quantity of food to be frozen After the time has elapsed place the food to be frozen in the bottom drawer of the freezer as this is the cold est part The maximum amount of food which is freezable in 24 hours is indicated on the rating plate This is to be found on the bottom left hand side You should never freeze all at once a greater
12. oor Reversal Before carrying out the operations described below pull out the mains plug from the wall socket You will need a Philips screwdriver cross headed and a normal screwdriver slot headed Carry out door reversal as follows 1 Gently lay the appliance on its back with the top held away from the floor by 5 8 cm 2 3 inches of packing 2 Remove the bottom door hinge 5 3 Remove the door 4 by opening it and pulling it gently downwards to remove it from the top hinge pin 2 4 Unscrew the top hinge pin 2 from the top hinge 1 and replace it in the opposite hole on the left hand side 5 Unscrew the foot at the base 6 of the appliance and refit it on the opposite side 6 Refit the door and the bottom hinge to the left hand side When the bottom hinge is screwed in a certain amount of force is exerted on the screws It is therefore advisable to lubricate the screw tips before starting this operation N Important After completion of the door reversal opera tion verify that the door gasket is sealing onto the cabinet 14 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION N 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 dispo
13. partment 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 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
14. pliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable If the supply cable is damaged it must be replaced by a cable avail able from your local Service Force Centre Any electrical work required to install this appli ance should be carried out by a qualified electri cian or competent person 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 installation instructions The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on in order to allow the refrigerant to settle Refrigerant The refrigerant isobutane R600a is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibly which is nevertheless flammable During transportation and installation of the appli ance be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged If 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 Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product There is a risk of suffocation Keep packaging material away from children During Use This appliance is designed for domestic use only specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only It is not inten
15. r To release the ice cubes twist the tray along its length Never use a sharp instrument to remove ice from the tray Automatic defrost Your appliance has been designed to be frost free This means there is no need to manually defrost your appliance as this will be carried out automatical ly Normal operating sounds The advanced design of today s frost free appliances mean you hear unfamiliar noises during everyday operation The diagrams below describe some of the noises you may hear These are quite normal and mean your appliance is operating correctly COOLING FAN bubbling or gurgling sound cause sudden sharp sounds DRAIN PAN Water may occasionaly be heard running into the drain pan TIMER The automatic defrost timer sounds The flow of liquids and gases through the cooler may create a During normal operations movement caused by temperature change may You may hear the cooling air being blown inside the cabinet by the fan rr ST CTT DA TER A IF h kun meee meee mete ee m et ee Mia An A ES AM vane Mi MM SO en mn am a a Frans Se aim oe ae wa a Mer Mare mm mem mer Mm EO MM Mm Mn MR a Am u Ar ns a ame mn SO A 2 METT lt lt TERA o eee ee ee m u nn dan mn mn mn mn an ran m an m mn mm an ana at m xf S like an electric clock and clicks in and out of the defrost cycle MOTOR Modern high efficiency motors oper ate much faste
16. r than older models The motor may have a high pitched hum or pulsating sound 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 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 store food uncovered The best way to defrost food is to put it in the refrigerator to thaw slowly 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 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 frozen must be fresh and of the best quality N Important In the ev
17. sed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of your home A 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 correspond 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 letter 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 colured 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 applianc
18. sed 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 i MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELEC TRICITY supply Warning This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorised technicians Internal cleaning 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 External cleaning Wash the outer cabinet door with warm soapy water Do NOT use abrasive products Ener Once or twice a year dust the condenser black grill and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or vacuum cleaner see figure You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched OFF es COMPRESSOR An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of EY the appliance and cause excessive electricity con sumption When the
19. ve the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed to prevent young children being trapped inside i DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Freezer control Freezer calendar recomended storage times for frozen foods Freezing fresh food compartment Frozen food storage compart ments Thermometer 6606 NO Your appliance is frost free which means there is no need to manually defrost your appliance as this will be carried out automatically Gi OPERATION Before use Remove all securing tapes Wash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda 5 ml to 0 5 litre of water Do not use soap or deter gent as the smell may linger Dry thoroughly Freezer controls 1 Thermostat control knob 2 Fast freeze switch 3 Fast freeze light yellow 4 Mains on light green Starting your appliance Insert the plug into the wall socket The pilot light 4 will light up to show that the appliance is on Temperature control The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the thermostat situated at the bottom of the cabinet 1 To operate the freezer proceed as follows Turn the thermostat control beyond the O position When you first start the freezer we suggest that you turn the thermostat control to a medium setting For easier turning of this control use a small coin The internal temperature of the freezer is automati cally adjusted by the thermostat to ensure safe fo
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