ZR G316 IW - Fridge ZANUSSI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ZR G316 IW ZANUSSI

Subject to change without notice

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use,

before installing and first using the appliance, read this

user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings.

To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is im-

portant 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 precautions of

these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not re-

sponsible for damages caused by omission.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (in-

cluding children) with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowl-

edge, unless they have been given supervision or in-

struction concerning use of the appliance by a person

responsible 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 the plug out of

the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the

appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent

playing children to suffer electric shock or to close

• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to

replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch)

on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock

unusable before you discard the old appliance. This

will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

Caution! Keep ventilation openings clear of

• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or

beverages in a normal household as explained in this

instruction booklet.

• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means

to speed up the thawing process.

• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice

cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, un-

less they are approved for this purpose by the manu-

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within

the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas

with a high level of environmental compatibility, which

is nevertheless flammable.

During transportation and installation of the appliance,

be certain that none of the components of the refrig-

erant 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-

• 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 (power cord,

plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified

service agent or qualified service personnel.

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

2or damaged power plug may overheat and cause

3. Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of

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

of interior lighting.

• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when

• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer com-

partment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could

cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct

used in this appliance are special pur-

pose lamps selected for household appliances use

only. They are not suitable for household room illu-

• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance.

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance,

because they may explode.

• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations

should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instruc-

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the ice-maker

compartment as it creates pressure on the container,

which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and dis-

connect the mains plug from the mains socket.

• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.

• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the ap-

pliance. Use a plastic scraper.

• Never use a hair drier or other heating appliances to

speed up defrosting. Excessive heat may damage the

plastic interior, and humidity could enter the electric

system making it live.

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 before con-

necting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in

• Adequate air circulation should be around the appli-

ance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve

sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to

• Wherever possible the back of the product should be

against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts

(compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.

• The appliance must not be located close to radiators

• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the

installation of the appliance.

Connect to potable water supply only.

• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the

appliance should be carried out by a qualified electri-

cian or competent person.

• This product must be serviced by an authorized 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 either its refrigerant cir-

cuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be

discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The

insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance

shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations

to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the

cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchang-

er. The materials used on this appliance marked by the

1) If the lamp cover is foreseen

2) If the lamp is foreseen

3) If a water connection is foreseen

Insert the plug into the wall socket.

Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium

To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature regulator

to the "O" position.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated.

To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

• turn the Temperature regulator toward lower settings

to obtain the minimum coldness.

• turn the Temperature regulator toward higher settings

to obtain the maximum coldness.

In the ice-making compartment -2 ºC or lower tem-

perature can be reached if the Temperature regulator

is set according to following table:

Ambient temperature Temperature regulator

However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in

mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends

• how often the door is opened

• the quantity of food stored

• the location of the appliance.

Important! If the ambient temperature is high or the

appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set to the

lowest temperatures, it may run continuously causing

frost to form on the rear wall. In this case the dial must be

set to a higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting

and therefore reduced energy consumption.

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.

Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders,

as these will damage the finish.

The walls of the refrigera-

tor are equipped with a

series of runners so that

the shelves can be posi-

Important! Do not move

the glass shelf above the

vegetable drawer to en-

sure correct air circula-

Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food

packages of various sizes,

the door shelves can be

placed at different heights.

Gradually pull the shelf in

the direction of the arrows

until it comes free, then

reposition as required.

Using of the ice-maker compartment

This appliance is equipped with an ice-maker compart-

In the ice-maker compartment can be reached -2 °C or

lower temperature depending on setting of thermostat

This compartment is suitable for making and storing ice-

cubes. (You can purchase the needed ice-cube tray from

Important! Do not use metallic instruments to remove the

ice-cube tray from the freezer.

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 hear a whirring sound

and a pulsating noise from the compressor. This is

• The thermic dilatation might cause a sudden cracking

noise. It is natural, not dangerous physical phenom-

enon. This is correct.

• When the compressor switches on or switches off, you

will hear a faint "click" of the temperature regulator.

Hints for energy saving

• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer

than absolutely necessary.

• If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature

Regulator is set to low temperature and the appliance

is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously,

causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens,

set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings

5to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in elec-

tricity consumption.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:

• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the

• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong

• position food so that air can circulate freely around it

Hints for refrigeration

Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on the

glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.

For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the

Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be covered

and may be placed on any shelf.

Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned

and placed in the special drawer(s) provided.

Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special air-

tight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene

bags to exclude as much air as possible.

Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored

in the bottle rack on the door.

Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must

not be kept in the refrigerator.

Hints for ice-maker compartment

• Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal

from the ice-maker compartment, can possibly cause

the skin to be freeze burnt;

• Do not open the ice-maker compartment door too often

and do not leave open longer than necessary.

Caution! Unplug the appliance before carrying out

any maintenance operation.

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling

unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore

only be carried out by authorized technicians.

The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water

and some neutral soap.

• regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure

they are clean and free from 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 odour.

Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at

the back of the appliance with a brush or a vacuum cleaner.

This operation will improve the performance of the ap-

pliance and save electricity consumption.

Important! Take care of not to damage the cooling system.

Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chem-

icals that can attack/damage the plastics used in this ap-

pliance. 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

Defrosting of the ice-maker compartment

A certain amount of frost will always form around

the ice-maker compartment.

Important! Defrost the ice-maker compartment when the

frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.

To remove the frost, do these steps:

1. Turn the Temperature regulator to the "0" setting and

disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

2. Empty the ice box.

3. Leave the door of the appliance and ice-maker com-

4. Defrosting usually takes several hours. When finish-

ed, pour defrost water gathered out of the tray and

wipe the surfaces dry.

5. Insert the plug into the wall socket and turn the ther-

mostat control to a medium setting.

6Warning! 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.

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

3. defrost and clean the appliance and all accessories

4. leave the door/doors open to prevent unpleasant

Important! If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody

to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from

spoiling in case of a power failure.

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! 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 Possible cause Solution

The appliance is noisy The appliance is not supported prop-

Check if the appliance stands stable (all

the four feet should be on the floor)

The appliance does not operate.

The lamp does not operate.

The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.

The mains plug is not connected to the

mains socket correctly.

Connect the mains plug to the mains

The appliance has no power. There is

no voltage in the mains socket.

Connect a different electrical appliance

to the mains socket.

Contact a qualified electrician.

The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.

The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".

The compressor operates con-

The temperature is not set correctly. Set a higher temperature.

The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".

The door has been opened too fre-

Do not keep the door open longer than

The product temperature is too high. Let the product temperature decrease to

room temperature before storage.

The room temperature is too high. Decrease the room temperature.

Water flows on the rear plate of

During the automatic defrosting proc-

ess, frost defrosts on the rear plate.

The temperature in the appliance

The temperature regulator is not set

Set a higher temperature.

7Problem Possible cause Solution

The temperature in the appliance

The temperature regulator is not set

Set a lower temperature.

The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".

The product temperature is too high. Let the product temperature decrease to

room temperature before storage.

Many products are stored at the same

Store less products at the same time.

The temperature in the refrigera-

There is no cold air circulation in the

Make sure that there is cold air circula-

tion in the appliance.

There is too much frost. The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".

The temperature regulator is not set

Set a higher temperature.

If you want to replace the bulb, do these steps:

1. Break the circuit of the appliance.

2. Unscrew the lamp cover securing screw.

3. Unhook the moving part by pressing it as shown in

4. Replace the bulb with one of the same power (the

maximum power is shown on the light bulb cover)

5. Fix the lamp cover in place.

6. Screw the lamp cover securing screw.

7. Reconnect the appliance.

8. Open the door and check if the light comes on.

1. Clean the door gaskets.

2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "Installation".

3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Con-

tact the Service Center.

The technical information are situated in the rating plate

on the internal left side of the appliance and in the energy

Caution! Read the "Safety Information" carefully for

your safety and correct operation of the appliance

before installing the appliance.

Install this appliance at a location where the ambient tem-

perature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the

rating plate of the appliance:

When placing the appli-

ance ensure that it stands

level. This can be achieved

by two adjustable feet at

the bottom in front (2). If

necessary adjust the feet

by removing the spacer

The appliance should be installed well away from sources

of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. En-

sure that 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

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.

Accurate levelling is ensured by one or more adjustable

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 between 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.

It must be possible to dis-

connect the appliance from

the mains power supply; the

plug must therefore be easi-

ly accessible after installa-

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

To change the opening direction of the door, do these

91. Remove the plug from

2. Tilt back the appliance

carefully so that the com-

pressor cannot touch the

3. Unscrew both adjustable

4. Unscrew the screws of

the door bottom hinge. Re-

move the hinge. Put over

the pin in the direction of

5. Unscrew and install the

screw on the opposite side.

6. Install the hinge on the

7. Screw both adjustable

8. Unscrew both screws on

9. Push back the top and lift

it from the fixing elements.

10. Unscrew the screws of

11. Remove the hinge. Put

over the pin in the direction

of the arrow. Install the

hinge on the opposite side.

12. Tighten the hinge.

13. Put the top in position.

14. Pull it forward.

15. Screw both screws on

16. Remove and install the

17. Reposition, level the

appliance, wait for at least

four hours and then con-

nect it to the power socket.

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 Winter), the

gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. 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 rever-

sibility of the doors at your cost.

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency

shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic

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.

10Environmental concerns

The symbol 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 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.

instructions respectives.