ZRG15800WA - Fridge ZANUSSI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ZRG15800WA 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 un-

necessary mistakes and accidents, it is impor-

tant to ensure that all people using the appli-

ance are thoroughly familiar with its operation

and safety features. Save these instructions

and make sure that they remain with the appli-

ance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone

using it through its life will be properly in-

formed on appliance use and safety.

For the safety of life and property keep the

precautions 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

persons (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or

lack of experience and knowledge, unless

they have been given supervision or instruc-

tion 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 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 house-

hold 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 applica-

• Do not use a mechanical device or any artifi-

cial means to speed up the thawing proc-

• 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-

www.zanussi.comDuring 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

– 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

(power cord, plug, compressor) must be

replaced by a certified service agent or quali-

fied 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 abra-

sions 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.

• 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 pres-

sure on the container, which may cause it to

explode, resulting in damage to the appli-

• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed

straight from the appliance.

• Before maintenance, switch off the appli-

ance and disconnect the mains plug from

• Do not clean the appliance with metal ob-

• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost

from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigera-

tor 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 appli-

ance if it is damaged. Report possible dam-

ages immediately to the place you bought it.

In that case retain packing.

www.zanussi.com• 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 over-

heating. To achieve sufficient ventilation fol-

low the instructions relevant to installation.

• Wherever possible the back of the product

should be against a wall to avoid touching

or catching warm parts (compressor, con-

denser) 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 serv-

icing of the appliance should be carried out

by a qualified electrician or competent per-

• 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

either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materi-

als. The appliance shall not be discarded to-

gether 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 exchanger.

The materials used on this appliance marked

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 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.

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.

www.zanussi.comImportant! Do not use detergents or abrasive

powders, as these will damage the finish.

The freezer compartment is suitable for freez-

ing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-

frozen food for a long time.

To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to

change the medium setting.

However, for a faster freezing operation, turn

the temperature regulator toward higher set-

tings to obtain the maximum coldness.

Important! In this condition, the refrigerator

compartment temperature might drop below

0°C. If this occurs reset the temperature

regulator to a warmer setting.

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).

This appliance is equipped with one or more

trays for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these

trays with water, then put them in the freezer

Important! Do not use metallic instruments to

remove the trays from the freezer.

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being

used, can be thawed in the refrigerator com-

partment or at room temperature, depending

on the time available for this operation.

Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,

directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking

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 store various size food packages, 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

Normal Operating Sounds

• You may hear a faint gurgling and a bub-

bling 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 temper-

ature and the appliance is fully loaded, the

compressor may run continuously, causing

frost or ice on the evaporator. If this hap-

pens, set the Temperature Regulator toward

warmer settings to allow automatic defrost-

ing and so a saving in electricity consump-

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:

• do not store warm food or evaporating liq-

uids 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 any shelf.

Fruits and vegetables: these should be thor-

oughly cleaned and placed in the special

drawer(s) provided. When in contact, lemon

juice can discolor the plastic parts of your

fridge. It is therefore recommended to keep

citruses in separate containers.

Butter and cheese: these should be placed in

special airtight containers or wrapped in alumi-

nium foil or polythene bags to exclude as

much air as possible.

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.

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

• 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 quantity required;

• 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

removal 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.

www.zanussi.comHints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this ap-

pliance, you should:

• make sure that the commercially frozen

foodstuffs were adequately stored by the re-

• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transfer-

red from the foodstore to the freezer in the

shortest possible time;

• not open the door frequently or leave it open

longer than absolutely necessary;

• once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly

and cannot be refrozen;

• 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 re-

charging must therefore only be carried out by

authorized 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

contain 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 of the refrigerator

Frost is automatically eliminated from the

evaporator of the refrigerator compartment ev-

ery 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 com-

pressor, where it evaporates.

It is important to periodically clean the defrost

water drain hole in the middle of the refrigera-

tor 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.

Defrosting the freezer

A certain amount of frost will always form

on the freezer shelves and around the top

Important! Defrost the freezer when the frost

layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.

To remove the frost, do these steps:

1. Switch off the appliance.

www.zanussi.com2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several

layers of newspaper and put it in a cool

3. Leave the door open.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry the in-

terior thoroughly and refit the plug.

5. Switch on the appliance.

6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain

the maximum coldness and run the appli-

ance for two or three hours using this set-

7. Reload the previously removed food into

Important! 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. 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:

1. disconnect the appliance from electricity

3. defrost and clean the appliance and all

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

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

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

operate. The lamp does

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 socket correctly.

The appliance has no power.

There is no voltage in the mains

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 correct-

Set a higher temperature.

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

www.zanussi.comProblem Possible cause Solution

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 re-

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 the rear plate.

The melting water outlet does not

flow in the evaporative tray above

Attach the melting water outlet to

the evaporative tray.

The temperature in the ap-

The temperature regulator is not

Set a higher temperature.

The temperature in the ap-

pliance is too high.

The temperature regulator is not

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

The temperature in the re-

frigerator is too high.

There is no cold air circulation in

Make sure that there is cold air cir-

culation in the appliance.

The temperature in the

freezer is too high.

Products are too near to each oth-

Store products so that there is cold

There is too much frost. Food is not wrapped correctly. Wrap the food correctly.

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

The temperature regulator is not

Set a higher temperature.

Caution! Disconnect the plug from the

www.zanussi.comRemove the screw

from the lamp cover.

cover (refer to the il-

Install the lamp cov-

Tighten the screw to

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

3. If necessary, replace the defective door

gaskets. Contact the Service Center.

Voltage 230 V Frequency 50 Hz

The technical information are situated in the

rating plate on the internal left side of the ap-

pliance 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 tem-

perature corresponds to the climate class indi-

cated 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 tempera-

ture 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

appliance ensure that

it stands level. This

two adjustable feet at

the bottom in front .

The appliance should be installed well away

from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers,

direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circu-

late 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 cab-

inet 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 cabi-

If the cabinet is placed in a corner and the

side with the hinges facing the wall, the dis-

tance 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 disconnect the

appliance from the mains power supply; the

plug must therefore be easily accessible after

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,

from the power sock-

2. Tilt back the appli-

ance carefully so that

not touch the floor.

over the pin in the di-

rection of the arrow.

5. Unscrew and install

the screw on the op-

and lift it from the fix-

pin in the direction of

the arrow. Install the

hinge on the opposite

12. Tighten the hinge.

13. Put the top in po-

14. Pull it forward.

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 cab-

inet. 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 Af-

ter Sales Service Force. The After Sales Serv-

ice specialist will carry out the reversibility of

the doors at your cost.

www.zanussi.comReversibility of the freezer door

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage

and frequency shown on the rating plate cor-

respond 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

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 symbol

household waste. Return the product to your

local recycling facility or contact your

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