ZFC 26 JD - Freezer ZANUSSI - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Chest freezer
Brand	Zanussi
Model	ZFC 26 JD
Electrical supply	230 V single-phase, 10 A
Climate class	SN, N, ST, T (from +10 °C to +43 °C)
Freezing temperature	-18 °C (adjustable from -9 °C to -18 °C)
Refrigerant	R600a (isobutane)
Defrost system	Manual
Interior light	Bulb 15 W max
Indicator lights	Green (on), Yellow (Super), Red (audible alarm)
Super function	Quick freezing
Security	Lock with key
Included accessories	Baskets, frost scraper
Insulation	CFC-free
Warranty	24 months
Dimensions (L × P × H)	Not specified in the manual
Weight	Not specified
Noise level	Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions - ZFC 26 JD ZANUSSI

How to adjust the freezer temperature?

Use a coin to turn the thermostat knob. Turn towards mark 7 for colder, towards mark 1 for less cold. The temperature should be -18 °C or lower at the center of the cabinet.

What to do if the red light comes on?

The red light indicates an abnormally high temperature. Press the 'Super' button to stop the audible alarm. The light stays on until the temperature returns to normal. Possible causes: placing large quantities of fresh food, opening the lid too frequently, or a malfunction.

How to defrost the freezer?

Unplug the appliance and remove the food. Leave the lid open. To speed up, place containers of hot water (not boiling) inside and close the lid. Remove the ice with the special scraper. Never use sharp objects. Replace the drain plug after defrosting.

What to do during a power outage?

Do not lift the lid during the outage. If the stoppage does not exceed the temperature rise time indicated in the technical specifications, the food remains frozen. Beyond that, check the appearance: consume quickly or refreeze after cooking.

How to clean the interior of the cabinet?

Unplug the appliance and remove the accessories. Wash with a damp sponge and a mild, odorless liquid detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Never use abrasive or caustic products.

How to change the interior bulb?

Unplug the appliance. Remove the transparent cover, unscrew the defective bulb and replace it with an identical bulb of 15 W max. Replug the appliance.

Why is the lid difficult to open right after closing it?

This is due to a vacuum created by the rapid cooling of the internal air. Do not pull the handle forcefully; wait a few moments for the pressure to equalize.

What is the maximum freezing capacity?

The freezing capacity is indicated on the rating plate (kg/24h). Do not exceed this amount. If you freeze large quantities several days in a row, reduce the capacity by one third.

How to use the Super function?

Press the 'Super' button to activate quick freezing. The yellow light comes on. Deactivate it by pressing again once freezing is complete (the yellow light goes off).

What to do in case of excessive frost buildup?

Check that the lid closes tightly and that food does not obstruct the closure. Set the thermostat to a lower mark. Ensure the appliance is in a dry and well-ventilated room. Wrap food properly.

USER MANUAL ZFC 26 JD ZANUSSI

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OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

NOTICE D'UTILISATION

It is vital that these instructions are kept with the freezer for future use. If the freezer is sold or given to another user, or if you move and leave the freezer behind, you must ensure that the instructions accompany the freezer to enable the next user to use the freezer correctly and read the relevant warnings.

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.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

POSITION

Place the freezer horizontally on a firm surface, resting on all four plastic feet. Use a wooden block or similar object to compensate for any bumps/holes in the surface. The room should be dry and adequately ventilated. Temperatures of the external environment have an impact on the energy consumption of the device. Therefore:

• do not put the device to a place exposed to sunshine ore besides a radiator or oven,
• put it to a place where the temperature of the environment corresponds to the climatic classification for which the device was designed.

Climatic classification Ambient temperature limits

SN from +10°C to +32°C

N from +16°C to +32°C

ST from +18°C to +38°C

T from +18°C to +43°C

If the freezer has been handled standing on end it should be allowed to stand in normal position for about 12 hours before switching it on. Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown.

SWITCHING ON

Before switching on, the freezer should be cleaned inside. See under "Maintenance". Set the thermostat button in middle position. Allow the freezer to run for several hours before placing food inside.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate, located inside the lid.

Warning: This appliance must be earthed.

CE: This appliance complies with the following EC Directives:

• 73/23/EEC of 19.02.1973 - Low-Voltage Directive
• 89/336/EEC of 03.05.1989 (including Amendment Directive 92/31/EEC) - EMC Directive.

Some of the models are not available in all countries.

Testing has been carried out in accordance with ISO 5155 regarding the determination of freezer capacity, energy consumption and hold-over time.

Information for test institute: A plan of the positioning of test packages may be obtained directly from the manufacturer.

OPENING/CLOSING THE LID

The lid is fitted with a tightly closing sealing strip to prevent moisture getting inside the freezer and increasing the amount of frost formed. When the lid is opened, the air inside the freezer becomes slightly warmer and expands. As soon as the lid is closed again, the air is cooled immediately. This may lead to the creation of a vacuum which makes it hard to open the lid immediately after it has been closed. This is quite normal. Wait a few minutes until the vacuum has disappeared, then open the lid by pulling gently. Never pull the handle violently.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

The thermostat ensures that the required temperature is maintained in the freezer. Turning the thermostat button towards no. 7 makes the temperature in the freezer colder, and turning the button towards no. 1 makes the temperature warmer. The correct setting can be found by measuring the temperature of the top package in the middle of the freezer. This should not have a temperature higher than -18°C.

CONTROL PANEL

The green light is illuminated as long as the freezer is connected. The yellow light is illuminated when the "Super" button is depressed. See under "Freezing". The red light is illuminated when the temperature in the freezer is higher than the thermostat setting (alarm).

The red alarm light can be due to: Insertion of a large amount of fresh food. The red alarm light will go out after a while. Opening the lid too long. The red alarm light will go out after a while. A defect in the system. See under "If something does not work".

CAPACITY

The freezing capacity of the freezer is stated on the data plate (kg/24 hours). Do not exceed the stated amount, as this will extend the freezing time. The data plate is located inside the lid.

IMPORTANT: The stated freezing capacity can be used to its full extent occasionally to freeze large amounts of fresh food. However, if the freezer is filled with large amounts of food for freezing every day, the capacity is reduced by about one-third.

LOCK

Insert the key into the lock and turn. The key can be removed. Remember to keep the key out of the reach of children.

BASKET

The baskets are designed for storing food that has already been frozen. The handles can be placed in two positions, as shown in the drawings. The baskets can either be placed inside the freezer or hung on the edge of the casing.

DEFROSTING

The formation of frost on the inside of freezers cannot be avoided. Frost forms when moisture in the air comes into contact with the cold surfaces of the freezer. Therefore, the lid should only be opened when necessary and never left open. A thin layer of ice or frost does not adversely affect the freezer's function and can be carefully removed using the provided scraper.

IMPORTANT: Never use a knife or any other sharp implement to remove frost.

When the frost or ice layer is 10-15 mm thick, the freezer should be defrosted. We suggest defrosting when there is little or no food inside. Switch off the power. Remove the contents, wrap them in newspapers, and leave them in a cold place. The defrosting speed can be increased by placing one or more bowls of hot (not boiling) water inside the freezer and closing the lid. Open the lid after a while and remove the layer of ice

carefully. The defrost water can be collected in a bowl as shown in the drawing. Do not try to speed up defrosting using anything other than hot water, as this may damage the freezer. After defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer.

IMPORTANT: Remember to replace the plug in the drip water drain.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR FREEZER INSIDE

Remove the plug from the mains socket and remove all loose accessories before cleaning the freezer. The best time to clean your freezer is after defrosting and before reconnecting the electricity supply. Use a damp cloth to clean your freezer. Use hot water and a mild, non-aromatic cleaning agent. After cleaning the freezer, clean the basket(s) before replacing them.

IMPORTANT: Never use strong cleaning agents, scouring powder, or strongly aromatic cleaning agents to clean the inside of your freezer, as this will damage the interior and leave a strong odor.

WHEN NOT IN USE

Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. Remove all goods from the freezer. Clean the freezer as described above. Leave the lid slightly open.

HOW TO CHANGE THE BULB

Before changing the bulb, isolate the appliance from the electricity supply. Apply pressure to remove the light glass as shown in the drawing. Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a new one (max. 15W). Then reconnect the electricity supply. Extra bulbs are available from your local Electrolux Service Centre.

IF YOUR FREEZER DOES NOT FUNCTION SATISFACTORILY

Check the following before calling for service staff:

Defect:	Check if:	Possible cause:	Action:
Freezer not cold enough	Green light not on	Plug not connected correctly	Check plug and socket
		Defect in switch or fuse	Check fuse, call electrician
		Power failure	Wait until current returns
	Green and red light on	Fresh food recently placed in freezer	Wait a couple of hours
		Lid open too long	Wait a couple of hours
	Green light on, red light not on	Thermostat set too warm	Set thermostat colder
		Lot of frost and ice formed	Defrost freezer
Freezer too cold	Yellow light on	“Super” function active	Press “Super” button out
	Yellow light not on	Thermostat set too cold	Set thermostat warmer
Too much frost formed	Lid does not close completely	Lid in contact with goods in freezer	Re-arrange goods, check that lid closes correctly
	Lot of moisture in the room	Moisture from washing machine, tumble-dryer, etc.	Move freezer to a room with less moisture, or air regularly
	Goods packed poorly	Lot of moisture from goods	Re-pack goods, see under “How to use”

If you are still unable to solve the problem, summon the assistance of authorized service staff. Do not take any other steps. Incorrect procedure may cause personal injury or lead to additional defects. It is quite normal for the freezer to seem warm on the outside occasionally, owing to the heat generated by the freezing process. This heat also helps to prevent the formation of moisture on the outside of the appliance which could cause rust. If the freezer has been switched off briefly, the compressor may not start immediately when the current is re-connected. This is quite normal.

ACCESSORIES

Spare baskets can be obtained from your local Service Centre. The illustrations on this page show how many baskets can be placed in the various freezer models. Measure the length of your freezer and find the appropriate illustration. The number above each illustration indicates its length in millimetres.

ZANUSSI STANDARD GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights which will not be excluded or in any way diminished by the return of this guarantee card. We, Zanussi Ltd., undertake that if within twelve months of the date of the purchase, this ZANUSSI appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, the company will, at its option repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that:

The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.

The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufacturer's operating and maintenance instructions.

The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorized by us. The appliance is still in the possession of the original purchaser.

All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Zanussi Service Force Centre.

Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged.

Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the property of this company.

EXCLUSIONS

This guarantee does not cover:

Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.

Costs incurred for calls to put right machines improperly installed or calls to machines outside the United Kingdom.

Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are the subject of rental agreements.

Products of Zanussi manufacture which are NOT marketed by Zanussi Ltd.

EEC Countries - the standard guarantee is applicable but is subject to the owner's responsibility and cost to ensure the appliance meets the standards set by the country to which the product is taken. The Zanussi Company in the contrary concerned will be pleased to advise further. Sight of your purchase receipt will be required by them.

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WARRANTY CONDITIONS

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