ZFT711W - Freezer ZANUSSI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ZFT711W ZANUSSI

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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, in-

cluding its hints and warnings. To avoid unnec-

essary mistakes and accidents, it is important

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 pre-

cautions of these user's instructions as the

manufacturer is not responsible for damages

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by per-

sons (including children) with reduced physi-

cal, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of

experience and knowledge, unless they have

been given supervision or instruction con-

cerning use of the appliance by a person re-

sponsible 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 chil-

dren 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 be-

fore you discard the old appliance. This will

prevent it from becoming a death trap for a

Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance en-

closure or in the built-in structure, clear of ob-

• The appliance is intended for keeping food-

stuff and/or beverages in a normal household

as explained in this instruction booklet.

• Do not use a mechanical device or any artifi-

cial means to speed up the thawing process.

• Do not use other electrical appliances (such

as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating

appliances, unless they are approved for this

purpose by the manufacturer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is con-

tained within the refrigerant circuit of the ap-

pliance, a natural gas with a high level of en-

vironmental compatibility, which is neverthe-

During transportation and installation of the

appliance, be certain that none of the com-

ponents of the refrigerant circuit become

If the refrigerant circuit should become dam-

– avoid open flames and sources of ignition

– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the

appliance is situated

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or

modify this product in any way. Any damage

www.zanussi.comto the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire

and/or electric shock.

Warning! Any electrical component (pow-

er cord, plug, compressor) must be re-

placed by a certified service agent or qualified

service personnel to avoid hazard.

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 or damaged

power plug may overheat and cause a

3. Make sure that you can come to the

mains plug of the appliance.

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 lamp cover (if foreseen) of

• This appliance is heavy. Care should be tak-

• Do not remove nor touch items from the

freezer compartment if your hands are damp/

wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or

frost/freezer burns.

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance

• Bulb lamps (if foreseen) used in this appli-

ance are special purpose lamps selected for

household appliances use only. They are not

suitable for household room illumination.

Caution! Do not place frozen food on the

worktop since cold and vapour may

produce water condensate within its inner side.

The resulting drip liquid may cause

malfunctions. Therefore, do not place nor leave

frozen items of any kind on the worktop.

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

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the

appliance, because they may explode.

• Do not place food products directly against

the air outlet on the rear wall. (If the appli-

• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it

has been thawed out.

• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance

with the frozen food manufacturer's instruc-

• Appliance's manufacturers storage recom-

mendations should be strictly adhered to.

Refer to relevant instructions.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the

freezer compartment as it creates pressure

on the container, which may cause it to ex-

plode, resulting in damage to the appliance.

• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed

straight from the appliance.

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance

and disconnect the mains plug from the

• Do not clean the appliance with metal ob-

• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost

from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

• Never use a hair drier or other heating appli-

ances 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

• 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 be-

fore connecting the appliance to allow the oil

to flow back in the compressor.

• Adequate air circulation should be around

the appliance, lacking this leads to overheat-

ing. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow

the instructions relevant to installation.

www.zanussi.com• Wherever possible the back of the product

should be against a wall to avoid touching or

catching warm parts (compressor, condens-

er) to prevent possible burn.

• The appliance must not be located close to

radiators or cookers.

• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible

after the installation of the appliance.

• Connect to potable water supply only (If a

water connection is foreseen).

• Any electrical work required to do the servic-

ing of the appliance should be carried out by

a qualified electrician or competent person.

• This product must be serviced by an author-

ized Service Centre, and only genuine spare

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses

which could damage the ozone layer, in ei-

ther its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials.

The appliance shall not be discarded together

with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insula-

tion foam contains flammable gases: the appli-

ance shall be disposed according to the appli-

cable regulations to obtain from your local au-

thorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, es-

pecially at the rear near the heat exchanger.

The materials used on this appliance marked by

Temperature Regulator

1. Allow the appliance to stand for 4 hrs after

2. Insert the plug into the wall socket.

3. Turn the Temperature Regulator clockwise

to a medium setting.

4. The Green Indicator Light will light up and

remain lit until the appliance is switched off

5. Press the Freezer Switch to activate the

fast-freeze function (Yellow Indicator Light

will illuminate) and leave to run for 4 hours

to allow the correct temperature to be

reached before placing food inside.

Yellow Indicator Light lights in the switch-

ed-on state of the Freezer Switch.

6. The Red Indicator Light will also illuminate

until the correct temperature is reached.

A few hours after starting up the Red Indi-

cator Light will go out to show that the cor-

rect temperature has been reached for the

setting chosen and will stay out to indicate

that everything is in order. It will come on if

the freezer temperature rises unduly for in-

stance, after opening the freezer door or

www.zanussi.complacing food inside the cabinet, but the

light should go out again when the temper-

ature returns to the correct storage level.

7. When the appliance has reached the set

temperature (the Red Indicator Light has

gone out) press the Freezer Switch again

to switch off the fast freeze function. The

Yellow Indicator Light will go out.

1. To turn off the appliance, turn the Temper-

ature Regulator to the "O" position.

2. To disconnect the appliance from the pow-

er disconnect the mains plug from the wall

Temperature regulation

The temperature within the appliance is control-

led by the Temperature Regulator situated on

To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

• turn the Temperature Regulator toward lower

settings to obtain the minimum coldness.

• turn the Temperature Regulator toward high-

er settings to obtain the maximum coldness.

A medium setting is generally the most

However, the exact setting should be chosen

keeping in mind that the temperature inside the

appliance depends on:

• how often the door is opened

• the quantity of food stored

• the location of the appliance.

Fast Freeze function

If more than 3-4 kg of food is to be frozen:

1. Press the Freezer Switch to activate the

fast-freeze function 6-24 hours before

placing the fresh food in the freezer, the

Yellow Indicator Light will illuminate. The

compressor will now run continuously, to

ensure that the fresh food is frozen as

quickly as possible.

2. It is possible to deactivate the function at

any time by pressing the Freezer Switch.

3. Place the food in the freezing (top) com-

partment and leave the Freezer Switch on

for a further 24 hours.

4. Then push the Freezer Switch again (the

Yellow Indicator Light will go out and the

switch turns to its original position).

5. Move frozen food from the top (freezer)

compartment into the other two compart-

ments (storing compartments). For maxi-

mum freezing performance remove the top

drawer (if the drawer is foreseen) and then

place the foods to be frozen directly on the

evaporator. In case of freezing smaller food

volumes you do not need to remove the

If the Freezer Switch is accidentally left on,

the freezer will not be damaged, but ener-

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 freezer (top) compartment is suitable for

freezing fresh food and storing frozen and

deep-frozen food for a long time.

To freeze fresh food activate the fast freeze

The maximum amount of food that can be fro-

zen in 24 hours is specified on the rating

plate, a label located on the inside of the appli-

www.zanussi.comThe freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this

period do not add other food to be frozen.

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of

use, before putting the products in the com-

partment let the appliance run at least 2 hours

on the higher settings.

Important! 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).

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used,

can be thawed at room temperature.

Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,

directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking

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 correct.

• The thermic dilatation might cause a sudden

cracking noise. It is natural, not dangerous

physical phenomenon. This is correct.

• When the compressor switches on or

switches off, you will hear a faint "click" of

the temperature regulator. This is correct.

To help you make the most of the freezing

process, here are some important hints:

• the maximum quantity of food which can be

frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;

• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No fur-

ther food to be frozen should be added dur-

• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly

cleaned, foodstuffs;

• prepare food in small portions to enable it to

be rapidly and completely frozen and to make

it possible subsequently to thaw only the

• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or poly-

thene and make sure that the packages are

• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch

food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a

rise in temperature of the latter;

• lean foods store better and longer than fatty

ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;

• water ices, if consumed immediately after re-

moval from the freezer compartment, can

possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;

• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on

each individual pack to enable you to keep

tab of the storage time.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appli-

• make sure that the commercially frozen food-

stuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;

• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred

from the foodstore to the freezer in the short-

• not open the door frequently or leave it open

longer than absolutely necessary;

• once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and

• do not exceed the storage period indicated

by the food manufacturer.

Caution! Unplug the appliance before

carrying out any maintenance operation.

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in

its cooling unit; maintenance and recharg-

www.zanussi.coming must therefore only be carried out by au-

thorized technicians.

The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

• clean the inside and accessories with luke-

warm water and some neutral soap.

• regularly check the door seals and wipe

clean to ensure they are clean and free from

• 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 com-

pressor at the back of the appliance with a

brush. This operation will improve the perform-

ance of the appliance and save electricity con-

Important! Take care of not to damage the

Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners con-

tain chemicals that can attack/damage the

plastics used in this appliance. 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

Defrosting the freezer

A certain amount of frost will always form on

the freezer shelves and around the top com-

Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches

a thickness of about 3-5 mm.

Important! About 12 hours prior to defrosting,

set the Temperature Regulator toward higher

settings , in order to build up sufficient chill

reserve for the interruption in operation.

To remove the frost, follow the instructions be-

1. Switch off the appliance and disconnect

the mains plug from the mains socket.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several

layers of newspaper and put it in a cool

Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with

wet hands. Hands can freeze to the

3. 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.

away before defrosting is complete.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry the in-

terior thoroughly and keep the scraper for

5. Switch on the appliance.

6. Turn the Temperature Regulator to a medi-

um position and leave to run for at least 4

hours with the "Freezer Switch" switch on.

7. After the Red Indicator Light has gone out,

reload the previously removed food into the

Warning! Never use sharp metal tools to

scrape off frost from the evaporator as you

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

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long peri-

ods, take the following precautions:

www.zanussi.com1. disconnect the appliance from electricity

3. defrost and clean the appliance and all ac-

4. leave the door/doors open to prevent un-

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

Warning! Before troubleshooting,

disconnect the mains plug from the mains

Only a qualified electrician or competent

person must do the troubleshooting that is not

Important! There are some sounds during

normal use (compressor, refrigerant

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

Check if the appliance stands stable

(all the four feet should be on the

The compressor operates

The thermostatic control is set in-

Set a warmer temperature

Doors are not shut properly or do

Check if the doors close well and the

gaskets are undamaged and clean

The door has been opened too fre-

Do not leave the door open longer

Large quantities of food to be fro-

zen were put in at the same time

Wait some hours and then check the

Food placed in the appliance was

Allow food to cool to room tempera-

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

There is too much frost

Products are not wrapped properly Wrap the products better

Doors are not shut properly or do

Check if the doors close well and the

gaskets are undamaged and clean

The Temperature regulator may be

Set a warmer temperature

It is too warm in the freez-

Temperature regulator may be set

Set a lower temperature

The door does not close tightly or it

is not shut properly

Check if the door closes well and the

gasket is undamaged and clean

www.zanussi.comProblem Possible cause Solution

Large quantities of food to be fro-

zen were put in at the same time

Insert smaller quantities of food to be

frozen at any one time.

Food placed in the appliance was

Allow food to cool to room tempera-

ture before storing.

Products to be frozen are placed

too closely to each other

Place the products in a way so that

cold air could circulate among them

It is too cold inside the

Temperature regulator may be set

Set a warmer temperature

The appliance does not

work at all. Neither cooling

Plug is not connected to the mains

Connect the mains plug properly

Power does not reach the appli-

Try connecting another electrical de-

vice to the power outlet

The appliance is not switched on Switch on the appliance

There is no voltage in the mains

socket (try to connect another ap-

The appliance does not

Plug is not connected to the mains

Connect the mains plug properly

There is no voltage in the mains

socket (try to connect another ap-

The appliance is not switched on Switch on the appliance

1. Clean the door gaskets.

2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "In-

3. If necessary, replace the defective door

gaskets. Contact the Service Center.

The technical information are situated in the rat-

ing plate on the internal left side of the appli-

ance and in the energy label.

www.zanussi.comInstallation

Caution! Read the "Safety Information"

carefully for your safety and correct

operation of the appliance before installing the

This appliance can be installed in a dry, well

ventilated indoor (garage or cellar) also, but for

optimum performance install this appliance at a

location where the ambient temperature corre-

sponds to the climate class indicated on the

rating plate of the appliance:

When placing the ap-

pliance ensure that it

stands level. This can

adjustable feet at the

The appliance should be installed well away

from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers,

direct sunlight etc. Ensure 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 posi-

tioned 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 be-

tween 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 disconnect the appliance

from the mains power supply; the plug must

therefore be easily accessible after installation.

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 operations.

To change the opening direction of the door,

from the power sock-

2. Tilt back the appli-

ance carefully so that

not touch the floor.

screwing the 2 retain-

pin from the bottom of

6. Slot the hinge pin

into the hole in the

7. Take the door off.

hinge pin into the op-

9. Fit the door in place

10. Slot the hinge pin

into the hole in the

hinge plate and relo-

cate the hinge assem-

bly to the opposite lo-

cation and refit using

the retaining screws.

11. Refit the bottom

hinge plate assembly

on the opposite side,

taking care that the

parallel with the side

12. Remove and install

the handle (if fore-

seen) on the opposite

13. Reposition, level

the appliance, wait for

at least four hours and

then connect it to the

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 Win-

ter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabi-

net. In that case, wait for the natural fitting of

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 reversibility of the

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and

frequency shown on the rating plate corre-

spond 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. Direc-

Environmental 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

www.zanussi.comis 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.