ZRG16600 - Fridge ZANUSSI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ZRG16600 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-

nents of the refrigerant circuit become dam-

www.zanussi.comIf 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.

• Appliance's manufacturers storage recom-

mendations should be strictly adhered to. Re-

fer to relevant instructions.

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance

and disconnect the mains plug from the

• Do not clean the appliance with metal ob-

• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator

for defrosted water. If necessary, clean the

drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect

in the bottom of the appliance.

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.

• 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.

www.zanussi.com• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 refrigerator are equipped with a

series of runners so that the shelves can be

positioned as desired.

www.zanussi.comPositioning the door shelves

To store various size food packages, the door

shelves can be placed at different heights.

Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the ar-

rows until it comes free, then reposition as re-

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.

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 tempera-

ture 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 warm-

er settings to allow automatic defrosting and

so a saving in electricity consumption.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:

• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids

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

• 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 any shelf.

Fruits and vegetables: these should be thor-

oughly cleaned and placed in the special draw-

er(s) provided. When in contact, lemon juice

can discolor the plastic parts of your fridge. It is

therefore recommended to keep citruses in sep-

Butter and cheese: these should be placed in

special airtight containers or wrapped in alumi-

nium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much

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.

Caution! Unplug the appliance before

carrying out any maintenance operation.

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its

cooling unit; maintenance and recharging

www.zanussi.commust therefore only be carried out by authorized

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 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 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 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.

After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the

Defrosting of the refrigerator

Frost is automatically eliminated from the evapo-

rator 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 appli-

ance, over the motor compressor, where it

It is important to periodically clean the defrost

water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator

compartment channel to prevent the water over-

flowing 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 peri-

ods, take the following precautions:

• disconnect the appliance from electrici-

• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent unpleas-

If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to

check it once in a while to prevent the food in-

side from spoiling in case of a power failure.

Warning! Before troubleshooting,

disconnect the mains plug from the mains

Only a qualified electrician or competent person

must do the troubleshooting that is not in this

Important! There are some sounds during

The appliance is noisy The appliance is not supported

Check if the appliance stands stable

(all the four feet should be on the

The appliance does not op-

erate. The lamp does not

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 appli-

ance 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

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

The product temperature is too

Let the product temperature de-

crease to room temperature before

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

Water flows on the rear

plate of the refrigerator.

During the automatic defrosting

process, frost defrosts on the rear

Water flows into the refrig-

The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.

Products prevent that water flows

into the water collector.

Make sure that products do not touch

Water flows on the ground. The melting water outlet does not

flow in the evaporative tray above

Attach the melting water outlet to the

The temperature in the ap-

The temperature regulator is not set

Set a higher temperature.

The temperature in the ap-

pliance is too high.

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

Let the product temperature de-

crease to room temperature before

Many products are stored at the

Store less products at the same time.

The temperature in the re-

frigerator is too high.

There is no cold air circulation in the

Make sure that there is cold air circu-

lation in the appliance.

www.zanussi.comReplacing the bulb

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 the figure.

4. Replace the bulb with one of the same

power and specifically designed for house-

hold appliances (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

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.

Caution! Read the "Safety Information"

carefully for your safety and correct

operation of the appliance before installing the

This appliance should be installed in a dry, well

ventilated indoor where the ambient tempera-

ture 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 guar-

anteed within the specified temperature range. If

you have any doubts regarding where to install

www.zanussi.comthe appliance, please turn to the vendor, to our

customer service or to the nearest Service Cen-

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, how-

ever, 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 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, do

from the power socket.

2. Tilt back the appli-

ance carefully so that

not touch the floor.

4. Unscrew the screws

hinge. Put over the pin

in the direction of the

5. Unscrew and install

the screw on the op-

and lift it from the fix-

screws of the door top

11. Remove the hinge.

Put over the pin in the

direction of the arrow.

Install the hinge on the

12. Tighten the hinge.

13. Put the top in po-

14. Pull it forward.

16. Remove and install

17. 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 the

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 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-

www.zanussi.comEnvironmental concerns

Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put

the packaging in applicable containers to

Help protect the environment and human health

and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic

appliances. Do not dispose appliances marked

with the household waste.

Return the product to your local recycling facility

or contact your municipal office.