ZRG16604WA - Fridge ZANUSSI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ZRG16604WA ZANUSSI

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Warranty For each product we provide a two-

year guarantee from the date of purchase or

delivery to the consumer (with a guarantee

certificate, invoice or sales receipt serving as

proof). The guarantee covers the costs of

materials, labour and travel. The guarantee will

lapse if the operating instructions and

conditions of use are not adhered to, if the

product is incorrectly installed, or in the event of

damage caused by external influences, force

majeure, intervention by third parties or the use

of non-genuine components.

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istruzioni per l’uso.

Warranty For each product we provide a two-

year guarantee from the date of purchase or

delivery to the consumer (with a guarantee

certificate, invoice or sales receipt serving as

proof). The guarantee covers the costs of

materials, labour and travel. The guarantee will

lapse if the operating instructions and

conditions of use are not adhered to, if the

product is incorrectly installed, or in the event of

damage caused by external influences, force

majeure, intervention by third parties or the use

of non-genuine components.

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istruzioni per l’uso.

Warranty For each product we provide a two-

year guarantee from the date of purchase or

delivery to the consumer (with a guarantee

certificate, invoice or sales receipt serving as

proof). The guarantee covers the costs of

materials, labour and travel. The guarantee will

lapse if the operating instructions and

conditions of use are not adhered to, if the

product is incorrectly installed, or in the event of

damage caused by external influences, force

majeure, intervention by third parties or the use

of non-genuine components.

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Safety Instructions 40

Care and cleaning 43

Subject to change without notice.

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the

supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an

incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages.

Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and

above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have

been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the

appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging away from children.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children

without supervision.

• 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.

www.zanussi.com 39• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate

the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the

• 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 service agent or similarly qualified persons in

order to avoid a hazard.

• If the appliance is equipped with an Ice maker or a water

dispenser, fill them with potable water only.

• If the appliance requires a water connection, connect it to

potable water supply only.

• The inlet water pressure (minimum and maximum) must be

between 1 bar (0,1 MPa) and 10 bar (1 MPa)

Only a qualified person must install

• Remove all the packaging.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Obey the installation instruction supplied

• Always be careful when you move the

appliance because it is heavy. Always wear

• Make sure the air can circulate around the

• 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

• Do not install the appliance where there is

• Do not install this appliance in areas that are

too humid or too colds, such as the

construction appendices, garages or wine

Electrical connection

Risk of fire and electrical shock.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• All electrical connections should be made by

a qualified electrician.

• Make sure that the electrical information on

the rating plate agrees with the power

supply. If not contact an electrician.

40 www.zanussi.com• Always use a correctly installed shockproof

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and

• Make sure not to cause damage to the

electrical components (e.g. mains plug,

mains cable, compressor). Contact the

Service or an electrician to change the

electrical components.

• The mains cable must stay below the level of

• 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

• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect

the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

Risk of injury, burns, electrical shock

• Do not change the specification of this

• 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

• If damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit,

make sure that there are no flames and

sources of ignition in the room. Ventilate the

• Do not let hot items to touch the plastic

parts of the appliance.

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the

• Do not put flammable products or items that

are wet with flammable products in, near or

• Do not touch the compressor or the

condenser. They are hot.

• The type of light bulb or halogen lamp used

for this appliance, is only for household

appliances. Do not use it for house lighting.

Risk of injury or damage to the

• 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

• Regularly examine the drain of the appliance

and if necessary, clean it. If the drain is

blocked, defrosted water collects in the

bottom of the appliance.

Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains

• 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

• Do not cause damage to the part of the

cooling unit that is near the heat exchanger.

Insert the electrical plug into a wall socket.

Turn the temperature regulator clockwise to a

To turn off the appliance, turn the temperature

regulator to the "O" position.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated.

www.zanussi.com 41To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

• turn the Temperature regulator towards

lower settings to obtain the minimum

• turn the Temperature regulator towards

higher settings to obtain the maximum

A medium setting is generally the

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.

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 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, the

interior and all internal accessories should be

washed with lukewarm water and some neutral

soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new

product, then dried thoroughly.

Do not use detergents or abrasive

powders, as these will damage the

Refer to Safety chapters.

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a

series of runners so that the shelves can be

positioned as desired.

Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of various

sizes, the door shelves can be placed at

1. Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of

the arrows until it comes free.

2. Reposition as required.

Normal operating sounds

The following sounds are normal during

• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from

coils sound when refrigerant is pumped.

• A whirring and pulsating sound from the

compressor when refrigerant is pumped.

• A sudden cracking noise from inside

appliance caused by thermic dilatation (a

natural and not dangerous physical

42 www.zanussi.com• A faint click noise from the temperature

regulator when the compressor switches on

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 to allow automatic defrosting and so

a saving in electricity consumption.

• If foreseen, do not remove the cold

accumulators from the freezer basket.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:

• do not store warm food or evaporating

liquids in the refrigerator

• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it

has a strong flavour

• position food so that air can circulate freely

Hints for refrigeration

• Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and

place on the glass shelf above the vegetable

• For safety, store in this way only one or two

• Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these

should be covered and may be placed on

• Fruit and vegetables: these should be

thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special

• Butter and cheese: these should be placed

in special airtight containers or wrapped in

aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude

as much air as possible.

• Bottles: these need a cap and should be

stored on the door bottle shelf.

• Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not

packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.

Refer to Safety chapters.

Unplug the appliance before

carrying out any maintenance

This appliance contains

hydrocarbons in its cooling unit;

maintenance and recharging must

therefore only be carried out by

authorized technicians.

The accessories and parts of the

appliance are not suitable for

washing in a dishwasher.

Do not pull, move or damage any

pipes and/or cables inside the

Take care of not to damage the

cooling system. 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

3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

4. If accessible, clean the condenser and the

compressor at the back of the appliance

This operation will improve the performance of

the appliance and save electricity consumption.

www.zanussi.com 43Defrosting of the refrigerator

Frost is automatically eliminated from the

evaporator of the refrigerator compartment

every time the motor compressor stops, during

normal use. The defrost water drains out

through a trough into a special container at the

back of the appliance, over the motor

compressor, where it evaporates.

It is important to periodically clean the defrost

water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator

compartment channel to prevent the water

overflowing and dripping onto the food inside.

Use the special cleaner provided, which you will

find already inserted into the drain hole.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long

periods, take the following precautions:

1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity

3. Leave the door/doors open to prevent

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.

Refer to Safety chapters.

Problem Possible cause Solution

The appliance does not oper-

The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.

The mains plug is not connec-

ted to the mains socket cor-

Connect the mains plug to the

mains socket correctly.

There is no voltage in the

Connect a different electrical

appliance to the mains socket.

Contact a qualified electrician.

The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not supported

Check if the appliance stands

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-

Temperature is set incorrectly. Refer to "Operation" chapter.

44 www.zanussi.comProblem Possible cause Solution

Many food products to be fro-

zen were put in at the same

Wait some hours and then

check the temperature again.

The room temperature is too

Refer to climate class chart on

Food products placed in the

appliance were too warm.

Allow food products to cool to

room temperature before stor-

The door is not closed correct-

Refer to "Closing the door".

Water flows into the refrigera-

The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.

Food products prevent that

water flows into the water col-

Make sure that food products

do not touch the rear plate.

Door is misaligned or interferes

with ventilation grill.

The appliance is not levelled. Refer to "Levelling".

The temperature in the appli-

ance is too low/too high.

The temperature regulator is

Set a higher/lower tempera-

The door is not closed correct-

Refer to "Closing the door".

The food products' tempera-

Let the food products temper-

ature decrease to room tem-

perature before storage.

Many food products are stored

Store less food products at the

The door has been opened of-

Open the door only if necessa-

There is no cold air circulation

Make sure that there is cold air

circulation in the appliance.

Disconnect the plug from the mains socket.

1. Remove the screw from the lamp cover.

2. Remove the lamp cover (refer to the

3. Replace the used lamp with a new lamp of

the same power and specifically designed

www.zanussi.com 45for household appliances (the maximum

power is shown on the lamp cover).

4. Install the lamp cover.

5. Tighten the screw to the lamp cover.

6. Connect the plug to the mains socket.

Make sure that the light comes on.

1. Clean the door gaskets.

2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to

3. If necessary, replace the defective door

gaskets. Contact the Service Center.

Refer to Safety chapters.

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:

SN +10°C to + 32°C N +16°C to + 32°C ST +16°C to + 38°C T +16°C to + 43°C Some functional problems might

occur for some types of models

when operating outside of that

range. The correct operation can

only be guaranteed within the

specified temperature range. If you

have any doubts regarding where to

install the appliance, please turn to

the vendor, to our customer service

or to the nearest Service Centre

In the bag with the documentation, there are

two spacers which must be fitted as shown in

1. Fit the spacers into the holes. Make sure

that the arrow (A) is positioned as shown in

2. Turn counter-clockwise the spacers through

45° until they lock into place.

When placing the appliance ensure that it

stands level. This can be achieved by two

adjustable feet at the bottom in front.

It must be possible to disconnect

the appliance from the mains power

supply; the plug must therefore be

easily accessible after installation.

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

positioned below overhanging wall units.

46 www.zanussi.comAccurate levelling is ensured by one or more

adjustable feet at the base of the cabinet.

Before carrying out any operations,

remove the plug from the power

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.

1. Unscrew both screws on the rear side.

2. Push back the top and lift it.

3. Unscrew the left foot.

4. Unscrew the screws of the door bottom

hinge. Remove the hinge. Put over the pin in

the direction of the arrow.

5. Unscrew and install the screw on the

6. Install the hinge on the opposite side.

7. Screw the right foot.

8. Unscrew the screws of the door top hinge.

9. Remove the hinge. Put over the pin in the

direction of the arrow. Install the hinge on

11. Put the top in position.

12. Push front the top.

13. Screw both screws on the rear side.

14. Remove and install the handle on the

www.zanussi.com 47Do a final check to make sure that:

• All screws are tightened.

• The magnetic seal adheres to the

• The door opens and closes

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

reversibility 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 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

• This appliance complies with the E.E.C.

The technical information are situated in the

rating plate on the external right side of the

appliance and in the energy label.

CH Garantie, Garanzia, Guarantee

istruzioni per l’uso.

Warranty For each product we provide a two-

year guarantee from the date of purchase or

delivery to the consumer (with a guarantee

certificate, invoice or sales receipt serving as

proof). The guarantee covers the costs of

materials, labour and travel. The guarantee will

lapse if the operating instructions and

conditions of use are not adhered to, if the

product is incorrectly installed, or in the event of

damage caused by external influences, force

majeure, intervention by third parties or the use

of non-genuine components.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS 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 the symbol with the

household waste. Return the product to your

local recycling facility or contact your municipal