ZFU27401WA - Freezer ZANUSSI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ZFU27401WA ZANUSSI

SAFETY INFORMATION 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.

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.

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 colds, such as the 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 to 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 freeze again food that has been thawed. Obey the storage instructions on the packaging of frozen food.

DISPOSAL WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation. •

defrosted water collects in the bottom of the appliance.

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 do the maintenance and the recharging of the unit. Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and if necessary, clean it. If the drain is blocked,

Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply. Cut off the mains cable and discard it. Remove the door to prevent children and pets to be closed inside of 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.

SWITCHING ON 1. Insert the plug into the wall socket. 2. Turn the temperature regulator clockwise to a medium setting. Power indicator and alarm lights will illuminate. SWITCHING OFF To turn off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to

The power indicator light remains switched on until the appliance is disconnected from the power socket. TEMPERATURE REGULATION The temperature is automatically regulated. To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

1. turn the temperature regulator towards lower settings to obtain the minimum coldness 2. turn the temperature regulator towards higher settings to obtain the maximum coldness A medium setting is generally the most suitable. However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends on: • room temperature • frequency of opening the door • quantity of food stored • appliance location.

If the ambient temperature is high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set to the lowest temperature, it may run continuously causing frost to form on the rear wall. In this case the temperature regulator must be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting and reduce energy consumption this way.

HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM Temperature increase in the appliance (for example due to an earlier power failure or door opening) is indicated by the flashing alarm light. When normal conditions are restored the alarm light will stop flashing.

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 . 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 protrude until 15 mm from the door. WARNING! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer that 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 fresh foods it is not necessary to change the medium setting. However, for a faster freezing operation, turn the temperature regulator toward higher settings to obtain the maximum coldness. Place the fresh 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 so as 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 of not to damage the cooling system. CAUTION! When moving the cabinet, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor. 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 A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top compartment. Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm. Defrosting can be accelerated by placing bowls with hot water (not boiling) inside the freezer. CAUTION! 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. 1. Switch off the appliance and pull out the plug from the wall socket. 2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.

3. Remove the freezer drawers. 4. Put insulating material around the drawers, e.g. blankets or newspapers. 5. Leave the door open and insert the plastic scraper in the appropriate seating at the bottom centre, placing a basin underneath to collect the defrost water. 6. Carefully scrape off the ice when it starts to thaw (use a wood or a plastic scraper). 7. When all the ice has melted, dry the interior thoroughly and keep the scraper for future use. 8. Switch on the appliance and replace the frozen foodstuff.

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. Defrost (if necessary) and clean the appliance and all accessories. 4. Leave the door/doors open to prevent unpleasant smells.

TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. WHAT TO DO IF... Problem

The appliance is noisy.

The appliance is not supported properly.

Check if the appliance stands stable.

The compressor operates continually.

Temperature is set incorrectly.

Refer to "Operation" chapter.

The temperature in the appliance is too low/too high.

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 temperature regulator is not set correctly.

Set a higher/lower temperature.

The food products' temperature is too high.

Let the food products temperature decrease to room temperature before storage.

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

INSTALLATION 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

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.

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

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

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.

Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose appliances marked with