ZRT 15 JC - Fridge Zanussi-Electrolux - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ZRT 15 JC Zanussi-Electrolux

General safety precautions Keep these instructions and they should remain at the appliance when moving away or changing owner. This appliance is designed for storing food, domestic use and being used according to these instructions only. Specialised companies that are qualified to do so by the manufacturer must carry out service and repairs including repairing and changing the power cord. Accessory parts supplied by them should be used only for repairing. Otherwise the appliance can be damaged or can cause other damage or injury. The appliance is out of circuit only in that case if the plug is removed from the socket. Before cleaning and maintenance always unplug it (do not get it by the cable). If the socket is difficult to reach, switch off the appliance by cutting off the current. Power cord must not be lengthened. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the fridge/freezer. - A damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire. Do not place heavy articles or the fridge/freezer itself on the power cord. - There is a risk of a short circuit and fire. Do not remove the power cord by pulling on its lead, particularly when the fridge/freezer is being pulled out of its niche. - Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock. - If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. - There is a risk of electric shock or fire. Without the lamp cover of interior lighting you must not operate the appliance. When cleaning, defrosting, taking out frozen food or ice tray do not use sharp, pointed or hard devices, as they can cause damage to the appliance. Be careful not to allow liquids to the temperature control and lighting box. Ice and ice-cream can cause hurt if they are eaten immediately after removal from the frozen food compartment. After dissolving frozen food must not be refrozen, it must be used up as soon as possible. Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions. You must not make defrosting faster with any electric heating appliance or chemicals. Do not put hot pot to the plastic parts. Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may explode. Do not store carbonated drinks, bottled drinks and bottled fruits in the frozen food compartment. Check and clean the outlet of melting water coming during defrosting regularly - a label inside the appliance warns you for this. If it is clogged the melting water gathered can cause earlier failure. Precautions for child safety Do not allow children to play with the packaging of the appliance. Plastic foil can cause suffocation. Adults must handle the appliance. Do not allow children to play with it or its controlling parts. 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 children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it. Safety precautions for installation Put the appliance to the wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn. When moving the appliance take care of the plug not to be in the socket. When placing the appliance take care not to stand it on the power cord. Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation. Safety precautions for isobutane Warning The refrigerant of the appliance is isobutane (R 600a) that is inflammable and explosive to a greater extent. Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. 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. For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission. Important safety informationGB

Instructions for the User General information The official designation of the appliance is home refrigerator with a four-star frozen food compartment. According to this the appliance is suitable for storing frozen and deep-frozen food, freezing products in limited quantity at home and making ice. The appliance can meet the requirements of standards between different temperature limits according to the climate class. The letter symbol for class of climate can be found on the data label. Description of the appliance, main parts

1. Frozen food compartment

8. Butter compartment

Handling the appliance Putting it into use Place the accessories into the refrigerator then plug to the mains socket. To start cooling turn the control dial on the right-hand side of the fresh food compartment from „0” clockwise according to the figure. In „0” position the appliance is out of operation. The next paragraph will give instructions for setting. Controlling the temperature, setting The thermostatic controller interrupts the operation of the appliance automatically for more or less time depending on the setting then restarts it assuring the required temperature. Turning the control button towards the bigger numbers cooling becomes more and more intensive. In the frozen food compartment -18 °C or lower temperature can be reached if the knob of the thermostatic control is set to „3”. In this case the temperature starting automatically in the fresh food compartment is about +5 °C or below. The „3” position generally meets the requirements of everyday cooling. The temperature coming about in the refrigerator is effected by not only the position of the thermostatic control but the ambient temperature, frequency of door openings and the quantity of food put into it newly, etc. In the maximum i.e. „5” position - in case of increased demand e.g. during heatwaves - without disconnecting continuous operation can occur. This does not cause damages to the appliance. Hints for storage When placing the different kinds of food take into consideration the sketch below in figure:

1. Storing frozen foods, making ice and ice-cream.

Freezing fresh foods.

2. Confectionery, ready-cooked foods

5. Milk, dairy products

6. Fresh meat, cold cuts, sausages, etc.

10. Yoghurt, sour cream

11. Small bottles, soft drinks

12. Big bottles, drinks

Storage time and temperature of foods The enclosed charts at the end of the user's instructions give information about storage time in the frozen and the fresh food compartment. The storage time can not be determined exactly in advance, as it depends on the freshness and handling of the cooled food. That is why the storage time made known is only informative. It is safe to store quick-frozen food only that way if they were not dissolved even for a short time until placing them into the frozen food compartment. How to use the four-star frozen food compartment Depending on the position of the thermostatic control -18 °C or lower can be kept here. At this temperature for a certain time deep-frozen products available on the market can be stored. It is also suitable for freezing and storing smaller quantity of fresh food. In 24 hours' time approximately 2 kgs of food can be frozen. Pack the foods tightly in plastic or aluminium foil, cool them in the fresh food compartment and then place to the frozen food compartment. It is recommended to write the date on it when it was placed in. You can put the next product to be frozen into the frozen food compartment if the previous one has already been frozen thoroughly. How to use the fresh food compartment For adequate cooling developing interior air circulation is necessary. For this reason you are asked not to cover the whole surface of the wire shelves with paper, trays, etc. Do not put hot food into the refrigerator. Allow it to reach room temperature naturally. In this way the unnecessary frost building up can be avoided. Foods can take over odours from each other. So it is essential to put foods in closed dishes or wrap them in cellophane, aluminium foil, grease- proof paper or cling film before placing them into44

the refrigerator. This way foods will keep their moisture e.g. vegetables will not dry out after some days. How to make ice cubes To make ice cubes fill the enclosed ice cube tray with water and put it to the frozen food compartment. Wetting the bottom of the tray and setting thermostatic control knob to maximum stage can shorten preparing time. After finishing do not forget to reset the thermostatic control to the suitable stage. Ready ice cubes can be taken out of the tray under running water then twist or hit it. Some useful information and advice The variable shelves are worth paying attention to, which increases the usefulness of the fresh food compartment considerably. Rearranging the shelves is also possible when the door is open at an angle of 90°. The inside configuration of the door makes rearranging the door shelves as required possible. Hints and ideas In this chapter practical hints and ideas are given about how to use the appliance to reach maximum energy saving and there is environmental information about the appliance as well. How to save energy The colder the ambient temperature of the appliance is the less energy it uses. Avoid putting the appliance in a sunny place and near anything that gives off heat. Be sure that the condenser and the compressor are well ventilated. Do not cover the sections where ventilation is. Wrap products in tightly closing dishes or cling film to avoid building up unnecessary frost. Do not leave the door open longer than necessary and avoid unnecessary openings. When closing the door of the frozen food compartment take care to move its bolt in the direction of the arrow to fit it to the lock properly. Put foods into the appliance only in a closed dish. Put warm foods into the appliance only when they are at room temperature. Keep the condenser clean at the back of the appliance. The appliance and environment This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. Information on your local disposal sites may be obtained from your municipal authorities. The materials used on this appliance marked with the sympol are recyclable. Maintenance Defrosting Bleeding part of the moisture of cooling chamber in form of frost and ice goes with the operation of the refrigerator. Thick frost and ice has an insulating effect, so it reduces cooling efficiency as the temperature increases, it needs more energy, at a certain thickness it does not allow the door of the frozen food compartment to open, possibly the door can be broken. At this type of appliance defrosting fresh food compartment is automatic without any external intervention. The thermostatic control interrupts the operation of compressor at regular intervals for more or less time - during this cooling is interrupted - temperature of the fresh food compartment increases and defrosting occurs. After defrosting the thermostatic control restarts operation of the system. Melting water flows through defrost water outlet into the evaporative tray maintained on the top of compressor and evaporates due to warmth of it. Check and clean the outlet of melting water coming during defrosting regularly. If it is clogged the melting water gathered can cause earlier failure as it can go to the insulating of the appliance. Clean the melting water outlet with the supplied pipe scraper that can be seen in the figure. The pipe scraper has to be stored in the outlet. Occasionally check defrost water outlet not to be clogged up. The most typical case of clogging up in the defrost water outlet when you put food wrapped in some paper into the45 appliance and this paper contacts back plate of fresh food compartment and freezes to it. If you remove the food right at this moment the paper will tear and it can cause clogging up in the outlet by getting into it. So you are asked to be careful - because of the above - when placing foods wrapped in paper into the appliance. In case of increased demand e.g. during heatwaves, the refrigerator temporarily happens to operate constantly. During this the automatic defrosting is ineffective. Remaining small ice and frost stains on back plate of the fresh food compartment after defrosting period is not abnormal. The frozen food compartment can not be equipped with automatic defrosting set since the deep-frozen and frozen foods do not endure melting temperature. So the enclosed plastic scraper is for scraping off and removing frost and ice coating which possibly occurs in the frozen food compartment and on the sealing of the door. The tray in figure is not a piece of accessories to the appliance! When ice coating is so thick that it can not be removed with the plastic scraper, the frozen food compartment has to be defrosted (generally 2-3 times a year). Take the foods out of the frozen and fresh food compartment, wrap them into some layers of paper or cloth. Put them to a possible cool place while defrosting. Break the circuit of the appliance and leave the doors of frozen and fresh food compartment open. Continuously blot off the defrosting water by a soft cloth or sponge. After defrosting wipe the surfaces, apply voltage to the appliance and put the foods back to their places. It is recommended to operate the appliance at the highest position of the thermostatic control so that it can reach the proper storing temperature as soon as possible. Regular cleaning It is recommended to wash the inside of the refrigerator in 3-4 weeks time. Household cleaner or soap must not be used. After you made it no-current wash the appliance using lukewarm water and wipe it. Clean the magnet door rubber profile with clean water. After cleaning plug the appliance to the mains socket. It is practical to clean and defrost the frozen food compartment at a time and when it is empty. Dust and dirt collected on the back of the refrigerator, condenser is recommended to be removed and clean the evaporative tray on top of the compressor once or twice a year. When the refrigerator is not in use In case the appliance will not be used for a long time follow these steps: Break the circuit of the appliance. Remove foods from the refrigerator. Defrost and clean it as written before. Leave the door open to avoid a build up of air inside. Trouble shooting How to change the bulb Should the light fail to work you can change it as below: Break the circuit of the appliance. Unscrew the plate screw fixing the lamp cover, then take the lamp cover off in the direction of arrow and the bulb can be changed. (Type of the bulb: Mignon 322, 230 V, 15 W, E 14 thread) After changing bulb replace the lamp cover, screw the plate screw and apply voltage to the appliance. The lack of light does not influence operation of the refrigerator. If something does not work During operation of the appliance some smaller but annoying trouble can often occur, which does not require calling a technician out. In the following chart information is given about them to avoid unnecessary charges on service. We draw your attention that operation of appliance goes with certain sounds (compressor- and circulating sound). This is not trouble, but means normal operation. We draw it to your attention again that 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. GB46

Installing the appliance Transportation, unpacking It is recommended to deliver the appliance in original packaging, in vertical position considering the protective warning on packaging. After each transportation the appliance must not be switched on for approx. 2 hours. Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that case retain packaging. Cleaning Remove every adhesive tape, which ensure the parts not to move in the appliance. Wash the inside of the appliance using lukewarm water and mild detergent. Use soft cloth. After cleaning wipe out the inside of the appliance. Placement The ambient temperature has an effect on the energy consumption and proper operation of the appliance. When placing, take into consideration that it is practical to operate the appliance between ambient temperature limits according to the climate class that is given in the chart below and can be found in the data label. Class of climate Ambient temperature SN +10 ... +32 °C N +16 ... +32 °C ST +18 ... + 38 °C If the ambient temperature goes below the lower data the temperature of the cooling compartment can go beyond the prescribed temperature. Problem The appliance does not cool sufficiently The appliance cools too hard The appliance does not cool at all The appliance is noisy Possible cause Thermostatic control is set too low. Too many foods to be cooled were put in. Very warm foods were put in. Door is not shut properly. There is no inside cool air circulation. The thermostatic control is set too high. Plug is not connected to the mains socket properly. There is no voltage in the mains socket. Thermostatic control is in „0” position. The appliance is not supported properly. Solution Set higher position. Put fewer foods to be cooled. Put foods max. at room temperature. Check if the door is shut. Provide inside cool air circulation. Set lower position. Check if the connection is proper. Check if there is voltage. Check setting of thermostatic control. Check if the appliance stands stable (all the four feet should be on the floor). Inasmuch as the advice does not lead to result, call the nearest brand-mark service. Instructions for the Installer Technical data ZRT 15 JC (TT 150-4S) Frozen food comp.: 18 Fresh food comp.: 128 Frozen food comp.: 18 Fresh food comp.: 122

Model/Type Gross capacity (l) Net capacity (l) Width (mm) Height (mm) Depth (mm) Energy consumption (kWh/24h) (kWh/year) Energy class, according to EU standards Star rating of frozen food compartment Freezing capacity (kg/24h) Rising time (h) Rated power (W) Weight (kg)47 If the ambient temperature goes beyond the upper data this means longer operating time of the compressor, breakdown in the automatic defrosting increasing temperature in the cooling compartment or increasing energy consumption. When placing the appliance ensure that it stands level. This can be achieved by two adjustable feet (1) at the bottom in front. 1-1 piece of distance washer (2) are accessories of the adjustable feet. If levelling the appliance requires, these washers can be removed. Do not stand the appliance on a sunny place or close to a radiator or cooker. If it is unavoidable because of furnishing and the appliance has to be stood near a cooker take these minimum distances into consideration: In case of gas or electric cooker 3 cm must be left, when it is less put a 0,5-1 cm non-flam insulation between the two appliances. In case of oil or coal-fired stove the distance must be 30 cms since they give off more heat. The refrigerator is designed to operate when it is totally pushed to the wall. When placing the refrigerator keep minimal distances recommended in figure. A : placing it under a wall-cupboard B : placing it freely Change of door opening direction Should the setting-up place or handling demand it, door- opening direction can be refitted from right-handed to left-handed. Following operations are to be done on the basis of figures and explanations: Pull out the plug from the mains socket. Tilt back the appliance carefully being careful so that the compressor can not touch the floor. It is recommended to ask another person for help, who can keep the appliance at this position safely. Unscrew the adjustable feet situated on both sides (2 pieces), in addition the screws fixing the lower door holders (3 pieces) respectively the screw on the other side. Put over the pin in the lower door holding plate in the direction of the arrow. Fix the plate on the other side leaving the position of the door unchanged. Then screw in the one screw in the place set free on the other side as well as the adjustable feet (2 pieces) and set up the box. For refitting the upper door holder take out the screws (2 pieces) fixing the plastic top on the back of the box. Push back the top and lift it from the fixing elements. Unscrew the screws fixing the upper door holder (2 pieces).

After unscrewing turn over the pin in the door holder plate in the direction of the arrow. Fit and fix the door holder plate on the other side without displacing the door. Put back the plastic top on the fixing elements and pull it forward. Fix the top with the screws (2 pieces) on the back side of the box. Put over the handle and the plastic nails on the other side. Put the appliance to its place, set it level and plug it into the mains socket. Change of door opening direction of frozen food compartment After changing the outer door opening direction at this type it is necessary to remount the door of the frozen food compartment as well. Operations and their order can be seen in figure. Press the retaining lever inside the lower doorhinge Tilt the lower doorhinge out together with the freezer compartment door then remove it from the pin of the freezer compartment door. Remove the rectangular plug and put it into the opening got free on the other side. Having the freezer compartment door turned by 180° put the lower hinge onto the lower pin of the freezer compartment door. Put the upper hinge pin of the freezer compartment door into the free opening, then push the lower hinge into its place together with the freezer compartment door. In case you do not want to perform the procedures above, call the nearest brand-mark service. Technicians will accomplish the refitting expertly for charge.

Electrical connection This refrigerator is designed to operate on a 230 V AC (

) 50 Hz supply. The plug must be put into a socket with protective contact. If there is no such, it is recommended to get an electrician to fit an earthed socket in compliance with standards near the refrigerator. This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives: 73/23 EEC of 19.02.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications, 89/336 EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.49 GB GB Storage time chart (1) Time and method of storage of fresh foods in the refrigerator Notation: X: usual storage time x: possible storage time (concerns to really fresh product only) Foods Storage time in days Method of packaging

Raw meat XX x x x cling film, airtight Cooked meat XX Xx x x dish covered Roasted meat XX Xx x dish covered Raw minced meat X dish covered Roasted minced meat XX x x dish covered Cold cuts, Vienna sausage XX x x cling film, cellophane, grease-proof paper Fresh fish X x x cling film, airtight Cooked fish XX x x dish covered Fried fish XX x x x dish covered Tinned fish, open X x x dish covered Fresh chicken XX Xx x x cling film, airtight Fried chicken XX Xx x x dish covered Fresh hen XX x x x cling film, airtight Boiled hen XX x x x dish covered Fresh duck, goose XX Xx x x cling film, airtight Roasted duck, goose XX X Xx x x dish covered Butter unopened XX X XXXXoriginal packaging Butter opened XX x x x x x original packaging Milk in a plastic bag XX Xx x original packaging Cream XX x x plastic box Sour cream XX X Xx x x plastic box Cheese (hard) XX X XXXXaluminium foil Cheese (soft) XX X Xx x x cling film Curds XX X Xx x x cling film Egg XX X XXXX Spinach, sorrel XX x x cling film Green peas, green beans XX X Xx x x cling film Mushroom XX x x x cling film Carrot, roots XX X XXXXcling film Bell-pepper XX x x x cling film Tomato XX X XXXXcling film Cabbage XX X XXx x cling film Quickly rotting fruits (strawberry, raspberry, etc.) XX Xx x cling film Other fruits XX X Xx x x cling film Tinned fruits opened XX Xx x dish covered Cakes filled with cream XX x x dish covered50

Foods In the fresh food In the **** frozen food compartment +2 - +7°C compartment -18°C Vegetables: green beans, green peas, mixed vegetables, marrow, corn, etc. 1 day 12 months Ready-cooked foods: vegetable dish, trimmings, with meat, etc. 1 day 12 months Ready-cooked foods: sirloin steaks, stew from knuckle of ham, meat from pig pudding, etc. 1 day 6 months Foods from potatoes, pasta: mashed potato, gnocchi, dumpling, pasta filled with jam, chips 1 day 12 months Soups: meat-broth, soup from green beans, soup from green peas, etc. 1 day 6 months Fruits: sour cherry, cherry, gooseberry, fruit cream, mashed maroon 1 day 12 months Meat: chicken, duck, goose 1 day 5 months fillets, tuna fish 1 day 6 months Popsicle, ice-cream 1 day 3 weeks Storage time chart (2) Storage time of deep-frozen and frozen products Guarantee conditions Service and spare parts If calling the service is unavoidable, announce the trouble at a brand-mark service nearest to your place. When announcing the appliance has to be identified according to its data label. The data label of the appliance is stuck to the wall of the interior beside the vegetable box in the fresh food compartment in the bottom on the left side. All necessary The manufacturer reserves the right to make any changes in the products. Warranty and service data are there which are needed to the service announcement (type, model, serial number, etc.). Note here the data from the data label of your appliance: Model Product No. Serial No. Date of purchase: B/Za/10. (04.)51 Our appliances are produced with the greatest of care. However, a defect may still occur. Our consumer services department will repair this upon request, either during or after the guarantee period. The service life of the appliance will not, however, be reduced as a result. This declaration of guarantee terms is based on European Union Directive 99/44/EC and the provisions of the Civil Code. The statutory rights that the consumer has under this legislation are not affected by this declaration of guarantee terms. This declaration does not affect the vendor's statutory warranty to the end user. The appliance is guaranteed within the context of and in adherence with the following terms:

1. In accordance with provisions laid down in

paragraphs 2 to 15, we will remedy free of charge any defect that occurs within 24 months from the date the appliance is delivered to the first end user. These guarantee terms do not apply in the event of use for professional or equivalent purposes.

2. Performing the guarantee means that the appliance is

returned to the condition it was in before the defect occurred. Defective parts are replaced or repaired. Parts replaced free of charge become our property.

3. So as to avoid more severe damage, the defect must

be brought to our attention immediately.

4. Applying the guarantee is subject to the consumer

providing proof of purchase showing the purchase and/or delivery date.

5. The guarantee will not apply if damage caused to

delicate parts, such as glass (vitreous ceramic), synthetic materials and rubber, is the result of inappropriate use.

6. The guarantee cannot be called on for minor faults

that do not affect the value or the overall reliability of the appliance.

7. The statutory warranty does not apply when defects

are caused by: a chemical or electrochemical reaction caused by water, abnormal environmental conditions in general, unsuitable operating conditions, contact with harsh substances.

8. The guarantee does not apply to defects due to

transport which have occurred outside of our responsibility. Nor will the guarantee cover those caused by inadequate installation or assembly, lack of maintenance or failure to respect the assembly instructions or directions for use.

9. Defects that result from repairs or measures carried

out by people who are not qualified or expert or defects that result from the addition of non-original accessories or spare parts are not covered by the guarantee.

10. Appliances that are easy to transport may be

delivered or sent to the consumer services department. Home repairs are only anticipated for bulky appliances or built-in appliances.

11. If the appliances are built-in, built-under, fixed or

suspended in such a way that removing and replacing them in the place where they are fitted takes more than half an hour, the costs that result therefrom will be charged for. Connected damage caused by these removal and replacement operations will be the responsibility of the user.

12. If, during the guarantee period, repairing the same

defect repeatedly is not conclusive, or if the repair costs are considered disproportionate, in agreement with the consumer, the defective appliance may be replaced with another appliance of the same value. In this event, we reserve the right to ask for a financial contribution calculated according to the length of time it has been used.

13. A repair under guarantee does not mean that the

normal guarantee period will be extended nor that a new guarantee period begins.

14. We give a twelve month guarantee for repairs, limited

15. Except in the event where liability is legally imposed,

this declaration of guarantee terms excludes any compensation for damage outside the appliance for which the consumer wishes to assert his rights. In the event of legally admitted liability, compensation will not exceed the purchase price paid for the appliance. These guarantee terms are only valid for appliances purchased and used in Belgium. For exported appliances, the user must first make sure that they satisfy the technical conditions (e.g.: voltage, frequency, installation instructions, type of gas, etc.) for the country concerned and that they can withstand the local climatic and environmental conditions. For appliances purchased abroad, the user must first ensure that they meet the qualifications required in Belgium. Non-essential or requested adjustments are not covered by the guarantee and are not possible in all cases. Our consumer services department is always at your disposal, even after the guarantee period has expired. Address for our consumer services department:

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