ZBF 22450 SA - Freezer ZANUSSI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ZBF 22450 SA ZANUSSI

www.zanussi.comContents Safety instructions _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 14 Control panel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 16 First use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 18 Daily use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 18 Helpful Hints and Tips _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 18 Care and cleaning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 19 What to do if… _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20 Technical data _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 21 Installation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 21 Environmental concerns _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 24 Subject to change without notice. Safety instructions 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 ap- pliance use and safety. For the safety of life and property keep the pre- cautions of these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission. 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 themselves into it.

• 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 child. General safety Warning! Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance en- closure or in the built-in structure, clear of ob- struction.

• 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- ments; – bed and breakfast type environments; – catering and similar non-retail applica- tions.

• 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 en- vironmental compatibility, which is neverthe- less flammable. During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the com-

www.zanussi.components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged. If the refrigerant circuit should become dam- aged: – 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 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

without the lamp cover (if foreseen) of interior lighting.

• This appliance is heavy. Care should be tak- en when moving it.

• 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 to direct sunlight.

• 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. Daily Use

• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance.

• 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- ance is Frost Free)

• 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- tions.

• 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- ance.

• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance. Care and cleaning

• Before maintenance, switch off the appli- ance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

• Do not clean the appliance with metal ob- jects.

• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper. Installation Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

• 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.

• 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 overheat- ing. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.

www.zanussi.com• 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). Service

• Any electrical work required to do the servic- ing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

• This product must be serviced by an author- ized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used. 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 by the symbol are recyclable. Control panel

Switching on After plugging the plug into the power outlet, if the display is not illuminated, press ON/OFF- switch, appliance on. As soon as the appliance is turned on, the fol- lowing signals will appear on the control panel:

• Positive or negative temperature indicator will be positive, indicating that the tempera- ture is positive

• the Temperature indicator flashes, the back- ground of the display is red and you will hear a buzzer.

www.zanussi.comPress Function button and the buzzer will go off (also see "Excessive temperature alarm" ). Place the Temperature regulator in a middle position, and the appliance will be set up to provide the following temperature: roughly -18°C in the freezer. Functions Menu Each time Function button is pressed, the fol- lowing functions are activated in a clockwise direction:

• Fast Freeze function

• no symbol: normal operation. Switching off The appliance is shut off by pressing ON/OFF switch for more than 1 second. After this, a countdown of the temperature from -3 -2 -1 will be shown. When the appliance is switched off, Display al- so goes off. Temperature regulation The temperature within the appliance is con- trolled by the Temperature regulator situated at the top of the cabinet. To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

• turn the knob clockwise to obtain the maxi- mum coldness

• turn the knob counter- clockwise to obtain the minimum coldness. The intermediate position is usually the most suitable. 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. Fast Freeze Function To freeze fresh foods, you will need to activate the Fast Freeze function. Press Function button (several times if neces- sary) until the corresponding icon appears. This function stops automatically after 52 hours. It is possible to deactivate the function at any time by pressing Function button (refer to "Functions Menu"). Excessive temperature alarm An increase in the temperature in the freezer compartment (for example due to a power fail- ure) is indicated by:

• flashing temperature

• red illumination of display

• sounding of buzzer When normal conditions are restored:

• the acoustic signal shuts off

• the temperature value continues to flash

• the display illumination remains red. When you press Function button to deactivate the alarm, the highest temperature reached in the compartment appears on indicator for some seconds. At this point the flashing stops and the display illumination changes over from red to white. Door open alarm An acoustic alarm will sound when the door is left open for more than 1 minute. The door open alarm conditions are indicated by:

• beeping sound. Press the Function button to deactivate the acoustic alarm. When normal conditions are restored (door closed), the acoustic alarm will stop.

www.zanussi.comFirst use 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. Daily use Freezing fresh food The freezer compartment is suitable for freez- ing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-fro- zen food for a long time. To freeze fresh food activate the Fast Freeze function at least 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment. Place the fresh food to be frozen in the two top compartments. The maximum amount of food that can be fro- zen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate, a label located on the inside of the ap- pliance. The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen. After 24 hours, when the freezing process is completed, return to the required temperature (see "Temperature regulation"). 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 12 hours on the Fast Freeze setting. If large quantities of food are to be stored, re- move all drawers and baskets from appliance and place food on cooling shelves to obtain the best performance. Warning! Make sure that foods do not exceed the load limit stated on the side of the upper section (where applicable) Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer that 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). Thawing 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 will take longer. Ice-cube production 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 compartment. Important! Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer. Cold accumulators The freezer contains at least one cold accumu- lator which increases storage time in the event of a power cut or breakdown. Helpful Hints and Tips Hints for freezing 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 plate;

www.zanussi.com• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No fur- ther food to be frozen should be added dur- ing this period;

• 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 airtight;

• 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 re- moval 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. Hints for storage of frozen food To obtain the best performance from this appli- ance, you should:

• make sure that the commercially frozen food- stuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;

• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred 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. Care and cleaning Caution! Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharg- ing must therefore only be carried out by au- thorized technicians. Periodic cleaning 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- sumption. Important! Take care of not to damage the cooling system. Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners con- tain 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 mains supply. Defrosting of the freezer The freezer compartment of this model, on the other hand, is a "no frost" type. This means that there is no buildup of frost when it is in opera- tion, neither on the internal walls nor on the foods. The absence of frost is due to the continuous circulation of cold air inside the compartment, driven by an automatically controlled fan.

www.zanussi.comPeriods of non-operation When the appliance is not in use for long peri- ods, take the following precautions:

• disconnect the appliance from electric- ity supply

• defrost (if foreseen) and clean the appliance and all accessories

• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent un- pleasant smells. 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. What to do if… Warning! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual. Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance does not operate. The Pilot light does not flash. 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 socket. Connect a different electrical appli- ance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician. The Pilot light flashes. The appliance is not working prop- erly. Contact a qualified electrician. The Alarm light flashes. The temperature in the freezer is too high. Refer to "Excessive Temperature Alarm" The compressor operates continually. The temperature is not set correct- ly. Set a higher temperature. The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door". The door has been opened too fre- quently. Do not keep the door open longer than necessary. The product temperature is too high. Let the product temperature de- crease to room temperature before storage. The room temperature is too high. Decrease the room temperature. The temperature in the freezer is too low. The temperature regulator is not set correctly. Set a higher temperature. The Fast Freeze function is switch- ed on. Refer to" Fast Freeze function". The temperature in the freezer is too high. The temperature regulator is not set correctly. Set a lower temperature. Many products are stored at the same time. Store less products at the same time.

www.zanussi.comProblem Possible cause Solution Products are too near to each oth- er. Store products so that there is cold air circulation. There is too much frost. Food is not wrapped correctly. Wrap the food correctly. The temperature regulator is not set correctly. Set a higher temperature. Closing the door

1. Clean the door gaskets.

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

gaskets. Contact the Service Center. Technical data Dimension of the recess Height 1780 mm Width 560 mm Depth 550 mm Rising Time 21 h Voltage 230-240 V Frequency 50 Hz The technical information are situated in the rating plate on the internal left side of the appli- ance and in the energy label. Installation Caution! Read the "Safety Information" carefully for your safety and correct operation of the appliance before installing the appliance. Positioning Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the cli- mate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance: Climate class Ambient temperature SN +10°C to + 32°C N +16°C to + 32°C ST +16°C to + 38°C T +16°C to + 43°C Electrical connection Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate corre- spond 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

www.zanussi.coma 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- tives. Door reversibility The door of the appliance opens to the right. If you want to open the door to the left, do these steps before you install the appliance:

Remove the upper pin and the door.

Loosen the lower pin. On the opposite side:

Tighten the spacer and the upper pin. Ventilation requirements The airflow behind the appliance must be sufficient. 5 cm min. 200cm

Installing the appliance Caution! Make sure that the mains cable can move freely. Do the following steps:

If necessary cut the adhesive sealing strip and then apply it to the appliance as shown in figure. 13mm Ø 2,5

Drill the unit us- ing a Ø 2.5 mm drill (10 mm max. pene- tration). Fix the square fitting to the appliance.

Install the appliance in the niche. Push the appliance in the direction of the ar- rows (1) until the up- per gap cover stops against the kitchen fur- niture. Push the appliance in the direction of the ar- rows (2) against the cupboard on the op- posite side of the hinge. 44mm 4mm

Adjust the appli- ance in the niche. Make sure that the distance between the appliance and the cupboard front- edge is 44 mm. The lower hinge cover (in the acces- sories bag) makes sure that the dis- tance between the appliance and the kitchen furniture is correct. Make sure that the clearance between the appliance and the cupboard is 4 mm. Open the door. Put the lower hinge cov- er in position.

Attach the appli- ance to the niche with 4 screws.

Remove the cor- rect part from the hinge cover (E). Make sure to re- move the part DX, in the case of right hinge, SX in oppo- site case.

Attach the covers (C, D) to the lugs and the hinge holes. Install the vent grille (B). Attach the hinge cov- ers (E) to the hinge. Ha Hb HdHc

Install the part (Ha) on the inner side of the kitchen furniture.

Push the part (Hc) on the part (Ha).

Open the appli- ance door and the kitchen furniture door at an angle of 90°. Insert the small square (Hb) into guide (Ha). Put together the appli- ance door and the fur- niture door and mark the holes.

Place the small square on the guide again and fix it with the screws sup- plied. Align the kitchen furniture door and the appliance door by adjusting the part Hb.

Press the part (Hd) on the part (Hb). Do a final check to make sure that:

• All screws are tightened.

• The magnetic sealing strip is attached tightly to the cabinet. Important! If the ambient temperature is low (for example, in the Winter), the size of the gasket decreases. The size of the gasket increases when the ambient temperature increases.

www.zanussi.comEnvironmental 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 office.