ZFC731WAP - Freezer ZANUSSI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ZFC731WAP ZANUSSI

of competent persoon.

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 appliance use and

For the safety of life and property keep the pre-

cautions of these user's instructions as the man-

ufacturer is not responsible for damages caused

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 ca-

ble (as close to the appliance as you can)

and remove the door to prevent playing chil-

dren to suffer electric shock or to close them-

• 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 pre-

vent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

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

and similar applications such as:

– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and

other working environments;

– farm houses and by clients in hotels, mo-

tels and other residential type environ-

– bed and breakfast type environments;

– catering and similar non-retail applications.

• 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 envi-

ronmental compatibility, which is nevertheless

During transportation and installation of the

appliance, be certain that none of the compo-

www.zanussi.comnents of the refrigerant circuit become dam-

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

to 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 pow-

er plug may overheat and cause a fire.

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 with-

out the lamp cover (if foreseen) of interior

• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken

• 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 to

• 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.

• 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 appliance

• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has

• 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. Re-

fer 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.

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 overheating.

To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the in-

structions relevant to installation.

• The appliance must not be located close to

radiators or cookers.

www.zanussi.com• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible

after the installation of the appliance.

• 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, espe-

cially at the rear near the heat exchanger. The

materials used on this appliance marked by the

Insert the plug into the wall socket.

The Pilot light will light up.

Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise.

Important! If the temperature inside the

appliance is too high the Alarm light will light up.

To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature

regulator to the OFF position.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated.

To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

turn the Temperature regulator towards

obtain the minimum coldness.

turn the Temperature regulator towards

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 lid is opened

• the quantity of food stored

• the location of the appliance.

High temperature alarm light

Temperature regulator

Fast Freezing function

You can activate the Fast Freezing function by

pressing the Fast Freezing switch.

The Fast Freezing light will light up.

It is possible to deactivate the function at any

time by pressing the Fast Freezing switch. The

Fast Freezing light will switch off.

High temperature alarm

An increase in the temperature in the freezer (for

example due to an power failure) is indicated by

switching on of the Alarm light

During the alarm phase, don't place food inside

When normal conditions are restored the Alarm

light will switch off automatically.

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 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 freezing

function at least 24 hours before placing the

food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.

The maximum amount of food that can be frozen

in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate

The 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 compart-

ment 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).

Opening and closing the lid

As the lid is equipped with a tightly closing seal,

it is not easy to reopen it shortly after closing

(due to the vacuum formed inside).

Wait a few minutes before reopening the appli-

ance. The vacuum valve will help you to open

Warning! Never pull the handle with im-

2) Refer to "Technical data"

www.zanussi.comStorage baskets

X Hang the baskets on

the upper edge of the

freezer (X) or place

them inside the freez-

Y Turn and fix the han-

dles for these two po-

The following pictures show how many baskets

can be placed inside the various freezer models.

You can purchase additional baskets from your

local Service Centre.

With the low divider you can have a better use

of the space above the compressor. The space

formed this way will allow you to store small

food packs that can be found more easily.

The separator may also be used as a tray

at the time of defrosting the freezer.

Helpful hints and tips

To help you make the most of the freezing proc-

ess, 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 lid 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.

www.zanussi.comCare and cleaning

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

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains

3. Regularly clean the appliance and the ac-

cessories with warm water and neutral

soap. Clean the lid seal carefully.

4. Fully dry the appliance.

5. Connect the mains plug to the mains sock-

6. Switch on the appliance.

Caution! Do not use detergents, abrasive

products, highly perfumed cleaning

products or wax polishes to clean the inner side

Prevent damage to the cooling system.

Important! There is no need to clean the

Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners con-

tain chemicals that can attack/damage the plas-

tics used in this appliance. For this reason it is

recommended that the outer casing of this ap-

pliance is only cleaned with warm water with a

little washing-up liquid added.

Defrosting the freezer

Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches

a thickness of about 10-15 mm.

The best time to defrost the freezer when it con-

tains no or only a little food.

To remove the frost, do these steps:

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several

layers of newspaper and put it in a cool

3. Leave the lid open , remove the plug from

the defrost water drain and collect all de-

frost water on a tray. Use a scraper to re-

4. When defrosting is completed, dry the inte-

rior thoroughly and refit the plug.

5. Switch on the appliance.

6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain the

maximum coldness and run the appliance

for two or three hours using this setting.

7. Reload the previously removed food into

Important! Never use sharp metal tools to

scrape off frost as you could damage the

appliance. 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

The amount of frost on the walls of the

appliance will be increased by the high level of

the outer environment humidity and if the frozen

food is not wrapped properly.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long peri-

ods, take the following precautions:

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains

4. Defrost and clean the appliance and all ac-

5. Leave the lid 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

www.zanussi.comWhat to do if…

Caution! Before troubleshooting,

disconnect the power supply.

Only a qualified electrician or competent person

must do the troubleshooting that is not in this

Important! There are some sounds during

normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).

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 temperature is not set correctly. Set a warmer temperature.

The lid has been opened too fre-

Do not leave the lid open longer than

The lid is not closed properly. Check if the lid closes well and the

gaskets are undamaged and clean.

Large quantities of food to be frozen

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-

ture before storing.

The temperature of the room that

contains the appliance is too high

for efficient operation.

Try to reduce the temperature in the

room where the appliance stands.

The High temperature

It is too warm inside the freezer. Refer to "High Temperature Alarm".

The cabinet has been recently

switched on and the temperature is

Refer to "High Temperature Alarm".

There is too much frost

Products are not wrapped properly. Wrap the products better.

The lid is not shut properly or do not

Check if the lid closes well and the

gaskets are undamaged and clean.

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

The water drainage plug is not cor-

Position the water drainage plug in

The lid doesn't close com-

There is excessive frost. Eliminate excess frost.

The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky. Clean the lid gaskets.

Food packages are blocking the lid. Arrange the packages in the right

way, see the sticker in the appliance.

The lid is difficult to open. The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky. Clean the lid gaskets.

The valve is blocked. Check the valve.

The lamp does not work. The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".

www.zanussi.comProblem Possible cause Solution

It is too warm in the freez-

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

The lid does not close tightly or it is

Check if the lid closes well and the

gasket is undamaged and clean.

Before freezing the appliance was

not precooled sufficiently.

Pre-cool the appliance for enough

Large quantities of food to be frozen

were put in at the same time.

Wait some hours and then check the

temperature again. Next time insert

smaller quantities of food to be frozen

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.

The lid has been opened often. Try to not open the lid often.

The lid has been opened for a long

Do not leave the lid open longer than

It is too cold inside the

The temperature is not set correctly. 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-

Call an electrician.

If your appliance is still not working properly af-

ter making the above checks, contact the near-

To obtain fast service, it is essential that when

you apply for it you specify the model and serial

number of your appliance which can be found

either on the guarantee certificate or on the rat-

ing plate located on the external right side of the

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains

2. Replace the lamp with one of the same

power and specifically designed for house-

hold appliances. (the maximum power is

shown on the lamp cover)

3. Connect the mains plug to the mains sock-

4. Open the lid. Make sure that the lamp

www.zanussi.comTechnical data

Dimensions Height × Width × Depth (mm): Further technical information are situated in

the rating plate on the external right side of

Warning! If you are discarding an old

appliance that has a lock or catch on the

lid, you must ensure that it is made unusable to

prevent young children being trapped inside.

Important! The appliance shall have the plug

accessible after installation.

This appliance can be installed in a dry, well

ventilated indoor (garage or cellar), but for opti-

mum performance install this appliance at a lo-

cation where the ambient temperature corre-

sponds to the climate class indicated on the rat-

ing plate of the appliance:

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 sup-

ply cable plug is provided with a contact for this

purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is

not earthed, connect the appliance to a sepa-

rate earth in compliance with current regula-

tions, 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-

Ventilation requirements

1. Put the freezer in horizontal position on a

firm surface. The cabinet must be on all four

2. Make sure that the clearance between the

appliance and rear wall is 5 cm.

3. Make sure that the clearance between the

appliance and the sides is 5 cm.

The airflow behind the appliance must be suffi-

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

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.