ZFC 26 JE - Freezer ZANUSSI - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Freezer
Brand	Zanussi
Model	ZFC 26 JE
Energy class	A+
Total net volume	200 L
Freezing capacity	20 kg/24h
Power failure autonomy	24 h
Dimensions (H × W × D)	85 cm × 60 cm × 65 cm
Net weight	48 kg
Power supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Rated power	150 W
Refrigerant	R600a
Noise level	42 dB
Defrost type	Manual
Number of shelves	4 glass shelves
Freezer basket	1 lower basket
Special functions	Fast freezing, adjustable thermostat
Interior lighting	LED
Reversible door	Yes
Maintenance	Clean the interior with a soft cloth and warm water
Spare parts	Available on the Zanussi website or at authorized dealers

Frequently Asked Questions - ZFC 26 JE ZANUSSI

How do I adjust the temperature on my Zanussi ZFC 26 JE freezer?

Use the thermostat located inside. Turn it to a higher number for more intense cold. The middle position (3-4) is generally suitable for optimal storage.

How long can I store food in this freezer?

At -18°C, frozen foods last several months. Respect the expiration dates on the packages. For optimal quality, do not exceed 3 months for meat and 6 months for vegetables.

What to do in case of a power outage?

Avoid opening the door. The autonomy is approximately 24 hours. If the outage lasts longer, check the condition of the food and discard any that have thawed.

How to defrost the freezer?

Unplug the appliance, remove the food and leave the door open. Place towels to absorb the meltwater. Never use sharp objects to scrape off ice.

Why is my freezer making noise?

Operating noises (humming, clicking) are normal. They come from the compressor and refrigerant circulation. If the noise becomes abnormal, check that the appliance is level.

How to clean the inside of the freezer?

Unplug the appliance, remove the shelves and wash them with warm soapy water. Wipe the interior with a soft cloth. Dry thoroughly before reconnecting.

What is the maximum freezing capacity in 24 hours?

The freezer can freeze up to 20 kg of fresh food in 24 hours. Activate the fast freeze function 24 hours before for best results.

Can the door opening direction be changed?

Yes, the door is reversible. Consult the manual for disassembly and reassembly steps. You will need a screwdriver and possibly a wrench.

How to save energy with this freezer?

Place the appliance in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources. Set the temperature to -18°C, not colder. Defrost regularly and do not leave the door open for too long.

What to do if the interior light does not turn on?

First check that the appliance is plugged in and the thermostat is not set to 0. If the LED lamp is defective, contact customer service for a replacement.

USER MANUAL ZFC 26 JE ZANUSSI

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential damaging consequences for the environment and human health.

The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste, but must be taken instead to a suitable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the appliance.

! Safety Information

Before installing and using the appliance read this user's instruction book carefully. It contains safety precautions, hints, information and ideas. If the freezer is used in compliance with the instructions written, it will operate properly and provide you with greatest satisfaction.

These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

• Use the freezer only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. - Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer, since they may cause frost burns. - Do not allow children to play or hide inside the freezer, since they may become trapped inside and suffocate. - Do not store glass containers with liquids in the freezer, since they may burst. - Ensure that the freezer is not resting on the power supply cable. - Before servicing or cleaning, always unplug the appliance or disconnect the power supply. - Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside the appliance. - Your appliance contains an environmentally friendly natural gas, isobuthane (R600a). Caution is required however, since isobuthane is flammable. Therefore it is essential to ensure that the refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference.

Product Description

A. Red light: Illuminates when the freezer temperature is not sufficiently low. B. Green light: Illuminates when the appliance is on. C. Yellow light: Illuminates when the Super Freeze function is activated. D. Super Freeze button: Activates/deactivates the Super Freeze function for large quantities for fresh food and switches off the beeping alarm.

Installation

- Wait at least 2 hours before connecting the freezer to the power supply to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.

• Install the freezer in a dry, well ventilated room. Avoid locations near a source of heat or in direct sunlight.

- The room temperature should correspond to the climatic classification for which the freezer was designed, see chapter "Technical data".

- Place the freezer horizontally on a firm surface, resting on all four feet.

- For optimum operation and in order to avoid damage when the lid is opened, leave a space of at least 5 cm from the rear wall and 5 cm at the sides.

Before connecting the freezer to the power supply, ensure that the voltage corresponds to that indicated in chapter "Technical data" under "Voltage".

Danger!

• Ensure that the freezer is not resting on the power supply cable.
• Do not remove the power supply cable by pulling on its lead, particularly when the freezer is being pulled out of its niche.
• The power supply cable may only be replaced by qualified service personnel.

• Ensure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the freezer. • There must be adequate ventilation around the appliance. • Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician.

Warning! This appliance must be earthed.

First use

• Before first use, the freezer should be cleaned inside, see chapter "Care and cleaning".
• Plug in the appliance. • The green light will come on.
• The red light will also switch on and the alarm will beep, since the temperature inside the freezer is not yet sufficiently low for food storage.
• Press button (D) to switch the alarm off. The red light will normally switch off after several hours. • Only place food inside the freezer once the red light has switched off.

Switch on-off

Switch on the freezer

• Turn the thermostat knob to a position between

Switch off the freezer

• Turn the thermostat knob to the Off position

Daily use

Temperature adjustment

To adjust the temperature of the freezer, proceed as follows:

- Turn the thermostat knob clockwise towards for a colder storage temperature.

- Turn the thermostat knob counter-clockwise towards for a less cold storage temperature.

Super Freeze function

If more than 3-4 kg of fresh food is to be frozen, the freezer needs to be pre-cooled.

• At least 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer, press button (D). • The yellow light comes on.
• Place the food in the freezer. After 52 hours this function will automatically switch off and the freezer will return to normal storage temperature. This function can be de-activated any time by pressing button (D) again.

Alarm

If the freezer temperature is not sufficiently low, the alarm will beep and the red light will come on.

- Press button (D) to switch the sound off. The red light remains on as long as the temperature in the freezer is higher than the thermostat setting.

The alarm can be due to:

• Insertion of a large amount of fresh food.
• Opening the lid too long.
• A defect in the system, see chapter "What to do if...".

Storage baskets

• Hang the baskets on the upper edge (X) or place the stackable baskets inside the freezer (Y).
• Turn and fix the handles for these two positions, as shown in the drawings.

Spare baskets can be obtained from your local Service Force Centre or from the Electrolux website (depending on country). The illustrations on this page show how many baskets can be placed in the various freezer models.

Opening and closing the lid

As the lid is fitted with a tightly closing seal, it will not re-open easily immediately after closing.

- Wait a few minutes before re-opening the lid. A valve will allow the lid to be re-opened easily. Never pull the handle violently.

Care and Cleaning

Defrosting the freezer

When the ice layer is 10-15 mm thick, the freezer should be defrosted. We suggest that you defrost your freezer when there is little or no food inside.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
• Remove the contents of the freezer, wrap them in newspapers, and keep them in a cold place.
• Leave the appliance lid open.

• Remove the plug from the water drain. • The defrost water can be collected in a tray as shown in the drawing. If available, use the divider. • Speed up defrosting by using the enclosed scraper to detach the ice from the appliance walls. • Dry the interior of the appliance thoroughly.
• Remember to replace the plug in the water drain. Important! Never use a knife or any other sharp implement to remove frost or ice.

Cleaning

The best time to clean your freezer is after defrosting.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply and remove all loose accessories.
• Use a damp cloth to clean your freezer. Use hot water and a mild, non-aromatic detergent.
• Clean the loose accessories, before replacing them again.

Important! Never use strong detergents, scouring powder or aromatic detergents to clean your freezer.

When not in use

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
• Remove all food from the freezer.
• Clean the freezer as described above.
• Leave the lid slightly open.

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Helpful hints and tips

Freezing food

• Before freezing, fresh food must be packed in airtight and moisture-proof packaging to prevent it from drying out. • Only use fresh food of the best quality. • Always leave hot food to cool to room temperature before placing in the freezer.
• Divide food into small portions before freezing; this ensures that freezing is more rapid, and that you only need to defrost the amount needed for immediate consumption. • Mark the freezer packaging with the date of freezing.
• Place fresh food for freezing close to the cold sides of the freezer, making sure that it is not in contact with the frozen food already in the freezer.
• Frozen food can be stored anywhere inside the freezer, but should be kept at least 5 mm below the upper edge. If freezing is too slow, the quality of the food being frozen deteriorates. The amount of fresh food (expressed in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated in the chapter "Technical data" under "Freezing capacity".

Food storage

• For fresh frozen food, please refer to the storage period table underneath.
• For purchased frozen food, never exceed the expiry date.
• When you buy frozen food, make sure that it has been stored at the correct temperature. Do not buy products which have wet or damaged packaging. Place purchased products in your freezer as quickly as possible. We recommend using an insulated bag to bring such products home with you.

Important! Remember that fully or partially defrosted food must not be re-frozen. However, dishes which have been cooked using defrosted food may be frozen.

In the case of a power failure or breakdown

- Do not open the lid.

Important! If the power has been off for longer that the value shown in the chapter "Technical data" under "Hold-over time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then refrozen (after cooling).

What to do if...

Try the solutions suggested here first to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

Your freezer will not operate

• Is the power supply cord unplugged? • Has a household fuse blown? • Is there a power failure? • Is the temperature control set to the Off position? • Is the lid not closed completely? See underneath. • Is the temperature control set correctly for the surrounding conditions? • Is the freezer too close to a source of heat?

The alarm remains audible and/or the red light/symbol ( ) is on

The inside light does not work

• Is the power supply cord unplugged? • Is the light bulb loose in the socket or burned out?

The motor seems to run too much

• Is the lid not closed completely? See underneath. • Is the room temperature hotter than normal? • Has a large amount of fresh food just been added to the freezer? • Is the lid opened often?

• Is the temperature control set correctly for the surrounding conditions? • Is the lid seal damaged or deformed? • Is there enough air circulation space around the freezer? • Is the Super Freeze function activated accidentally?

Temperature is too warm

• • Has a large amount of food just been added to the freezer? • Is the lid opened often? • Is the temperature control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?

Too much ice has formed

• Is the lid not closed completely? See underneath. • Is the water drainage plug correctly positioned?

The lid will not close completely

• Is there excessive frost or a package preventing the lid from closing? • Are food packages blocking the lid? • Is the lid seal dirty or sticky? • Does the freezer wobble or seem unstable?

The lid is difficult to open

• Is the lid seal dirty or sticky? • Is the valve blocked?

If you still need help, please contact your local Service Force Centre.

Service or repair

In cases of breakdown or faults, your freezer must be serviced by an authorized Electrolux Service Centre. Important! Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.

Technical Data

Model BNI280		ZFC26JE
Volume (gross) Liter 263
Volume (net) Liter 260
Height Cm 87,6
Width Cm 93,5
Depth Cm 66,5
Weight Kg 44
Energy consumption/24h kWh	/24h 0,878
Freezing capacity kg/24h	16
Hold-over time	Hours 32
Rated power	Watt	79
Voltage	Volts	230
Climatic class		SN-T

Climatic classification	Ambient temperature limits
SN	from +10°C to +32°C
N	from +16°C to +32°C
ST	from +18°C to +38°C
T	from +18°C to +43°C

This appliance complies with the following EC Directives:

73/23/EEC of 19.02.1973 Low-Voltage Directive

89/336/EEC of 03.05.1989 (including Amendment Directive 92/31/EEC - EMC Directive)