ZFU20224WA - Freezer ZANUSSI - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Upright freezer
Brand	Zanussi
Model	ZFU20224WA
Dimensions (H x W x D)	85 cm × 60 cm × 60 cm
Net weight	35 kg
Useful capacity	100 liters
Energy class	E
Annual energy consumption	220 kWh/year
Electrical supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Rated power	100 W
Storage temperature	-18 °C
Quick freeze function	Yes
Temperature alarm	Yes
Number of compartments	3 drawers
Defrost	Manual
Refrigerant type	R600a
Noise level	39 dB
Climate class	N-ST
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. Defrost regularly.
Safety	Child lock, integrated door handle
Spare parts and repairability	Parts available through Zanussi authorized after-sales service

Frequently Asked Questions - ZFU20224WA ZANUSSI

What is the ideal temperature for my Zanussi ZFU20224WA freezer?

The recommended temperature is -18 °C, ensuring optimal preservation of frozen foods.

How to defrost the ZFU20224WA freezer?

Unplug the appliance and leave the door open. Place towels to absorb water. Do not use sharp objects to remove ice.

What to do in case of a power outage?

Keep the door closed. Food stays frozen for about 12 hours during a power outage. Avoid opening frequently.

Why is my freezer making noise?

Normal noises (humming, gurgling) are due to the compressor and refrigerant. If an abnormal noise persists, contact after-sales service.

Should I leave space around the freezer?

Yes, allow at least 5 cm of space on each side for proper ventilation.

How to adjust the temperature?

Use the control button located inside. Turn to a higher number for colder temperature.

Can I freeze hot food?

No, wait for them to cool to room temperature before placing them in the freezer.

How to clean the inside of the freezer?

Unplug, remove food and drawers. Clean with a mixture of warm water and white vinegar. Dry thoroughly before plugging back in.

What does the red light mean?

A red light indicates a temperature that is too high. Check that the door is properly closed and the appliance is well ventilated.

Where to find spare parts?

Contact Zanussi after-sales service or visit the official website to order original parts.

USER MANUAL ZFU20224WA ZANUSSI

DISPLAY SLEEP MODE

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE SAFETY

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and by persons with reduced capabilities provided that they have been given instruction and/or supervision regarding the safe use of the appliance and understand the potential hazards involved.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.

GENERAL SAFETY

- This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in 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.

- 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

WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Follow the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Make 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 cold, such as construction appendices, garages, or wine cellars.
• When you move the appliance, lift it by the 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 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.
• If 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 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 refreeze food that has been thawed.
• Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of frozen food.

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 hydrocarbons in the cooling unit. Only a qualified person must perform maintenance and recharging of the unit.
• Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and if necessary, clean it. If the drain is blocked,

CONTROL PANEL

SWITCHING ON

1. Plug the appliance into the electrical mains socket.
2. To turn on the appliance, touch the temperature key until all LED indicators light up.

After approximately 3 seconds, LED indicators fade and the temperature is set to the default setting (ECO mode). Only the temperature key and LED indicator next to the ECO mode icon illuminate.

SWITCHING OFF

1. To switch off the appliance, press the temperature key for 3 seconds.

All LED indicators turn off.

1. To disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply, remove the mains plug from the power socket.

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 from being closed inside 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.

1 Temperature scale 2 Temperature key 3 ECO mode icon 4 QuickFreeze icon

TEMPERATURE REGULATION

To regulate the temperature, press the temperature key. Every time the key is pressed, the set temperature moves by 1 position and the corresponding LED indicator lights up. Press the temperature key repeatedly until the required temperature is selected. The setting will be fixed.

Selection is progressive, varying from -15°C to -24°C.

Coldest setting: -24°C.

Warmest setting: -15°C

Most suitable setting: ECO mode (-18°C).

Choose the setting keeping in mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends on:

• room temperature
• frequency of opening the door ▪ quantity of food stored
• appliance location.

SLEEP MODE OF THE DISPLAY

After 30 seconds of no interaction with the appliance, the display goes into the sleep mode. Only LED indicator corresponding to currently set temperature illuminates in low light. All other LED indicators are off. To deactivate this mode press the temperature key.

ECO MODE

In this mode the temperature is set to -18°C.

This is the best temperature to ensure good food preservation with minimal energy consumption.

To activate ECO mode press the temperature key repeatedly until LED indicator next to ECO mode icon lights up.

QUICKFREEZE FUNCTION

If you need to rapidly decrease the temperature in the freezer compartment to freeze fresh food quickly, we suggest activating QuickFreeze function for proper food storage.

To activate this function press the temperature key repeatedly until the LED indicator next to QuickFreeze icon lights up. Also LED indicator corresponding to -24°C illuminates.

This function stops automatically after 52 hours. When the function deactivates, the previous temperature setting is restored.

DAILY USE

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

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 2 hours with the QuickFreeze function turned on. The freezer drawers ensure that it is quick and easy to find the food package you want. If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers except for the bottom drawer which needs to be in place to provide good air circulation. On all shelves it is possible to place food that protrudes until 15 mm from the door.

You can deactivate this function at any time by pressing the temperature key and choosing a new temperature setting.

DOOR OPEN ALARM

If the door has been left open for approximately 80 seconds, the door open alarm activates. The temperature key and LED indicator of the currently set temperature flash and the sound is on.

You can deactivate this alarm by closing the door or by pressing the temperature key.

HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM

An increase in the temperature in the appliance (for example due to an earlier power failure or opening of the door) activates the high temperature alarm. The LED indicator of the currently set temperature flashes and the sound is on.

When normal conditions are restored, the high temperature alarm deactivates. You can switch off this alarm by pressing the temperature key.

WARNING! 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).

FREEZING FRESH FOOD

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.

To freeze small amounts of fresh food, it is not necessary to change the current setting.

To freeze fresh food, activate the QuickFreeze function at least 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.

Place the food to be frozen in the two top compartments.

The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate, a label located on the inside of the appliance.

The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period, do not add other food to be frozen.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

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 to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.

Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

PERIODIC CLEANING

CAUTION! Do not pull, move, or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.

CAUTION! Take care not to damage the cooling system.

CAUTION! When moving the cabinet, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

When the freezing process is completed, return to the required temperature (see "QuickFreeze Function").

COLD ACCUMULATORS

The freezer contains at least one cold accumulator which increases storage time in the event of a power cut or breakdown.

The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

1. Clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
2. Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. If accessible, clean the condenser and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush.

This operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption.

DEFROSTING THE FREEZER

The freezer compartment is frost free. This means that there is no build up of frost when it is in operation, neither on the internal walls nor on the foods.

PERIODS OF NON-OPERATION

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply.
2. Remove all food.
3. Clean the appliance and all accessories.
4. Leave the door/doors open to prevent unpleasant smells.

WHAT TO DO IF...

Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not supported properly.		Check if the appliance stands stable.
Audible or visual alarm is on. The cabinet has been recently switched on or the temperature is still too high.		Refer to "Door Open Alarm" or "High Temperature Alarm".
	The temperature in the appli-ance is too high.	Refer to "Door Open Alarm" or "High Temperature Alarm".
The compressor operates continually.	Temperature is set incorrectly.	Refer to "Operation" chapter.
Many food products were put in at the same time.		Wait some hours and then check the temperature again.
The room temperature is too high.		Refer to climate class chart on the rating plate.
Food products placed in the appliance were too warm.		Allow food products to cool to room temperature before storing.
	The QuickFreeze function is switched on.	Refer to "QuickFreeze function".
The compressor does not start immediately after press-ing the QuickFreeze, or after changing the temperature.	This is normal, no error has occurred.	The compressor starts after a pe- riod of time.
Water flows on the floor. The melting water outlet is not connected to the evapo-rative tray above the com-pressor.		Attach the melting water outlet to the evaporative tray.
Temperature cannot be set. The QuickFreeze or Quick-Chill function is switched on.		Switch off QuickFreeze or QuickChill manually, or wait until the function resets automatically to set the temperature. Refer to "QuickFreeze or QuickChill func-tion".
The temperature in the appli-ance is too low/too high.	The temperature regulator is not set correctly.	Set a higher/lower temperature.
	The food products' tempera-ture is too high.	Let the food products tempera-ture decrease to room tempera-ture before storage.
	The QuickFreeze function is switched on.	Refer to "QuickFreeze function".

If the advice does not lead to the desired result, contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre.

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

POSITIONING

This appliance can be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoor where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:

Climate class	Ambient temperature
SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +16°C to + 38°C
T +16°C to + 43°C

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

- Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply.

• The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.
• The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE AND DOOR REVERSAL

Please refer to separate instructions on installation (ventilation requirements, levelling) and door reversal.

TECHNICAL DATA

Height 1544 mm
Width 595 mm
Depth 668 mm
Rising time 28 h

Voltage 230 - 240 V
Frequency 50 Hz

The technical information is located on the rating plate, on the external or internal side of the appliance, and on the energy label.

CH GUARANTEE

Customer Service Centres

Point of Service

Industriestrasse 105506 Mägenwil

Le Trési 61028 Préverenges

Via Violino 116928 Manno

Point of Service

Morgenstrasse 1313018 Bern
Zürcherstrasse 204E9000 St. Gallen
Seetalstrasse 116020 Emmenbrücke
St. Jakob-Turm Birsstrasse 320B4052 Basel
Comercialstrasse 197000 Chur

Spare parts service: Industriestrasse 10, 5506 Mägenwil, Tel. [phone]

Specialist advice/Sale: Badenerstrasse 587, 8048 Zürich, Tel. [phone]

Warranty: For each product we provide a two-year guarantee from the date of purchase or delivery to the consumer (with a guarantee certificate, invoice, or sales receipt serving as proof). The guarantee

covers the costs of materials, labour, and travel. The guarantee will lapse if the operating instructions and conditions of use are not adhered to, if the product is incorrectly installed, or in the event of damage caused by external influences, force majeure, intervention by third parties, or the use of non-genuine components.

ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS

Please recycle all materials marked with the symbol

. Dispose of all packaging materials appropriately and help to protect the environment and future generations. Do not dispose of electrical equipment marked with the symbol along with general household waste. Dispose of all electrical goods via applicable local authority collections, or at local authority or commercial recycling centres.

For Switzerland:

Where should you take your old equipment?

Anywhere that sells new equipment or hand it in to official SENS collection points or official SENS recycling firms.

The list of official SENS collection points can be found at www.erecycling.ch

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