REFRIGERADOR
CONGELADOR
FRIDGE-FREEZER
ZRC 404 CS
LIBRO DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
2222 239-17
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WARNINGS
General Safety
ª This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
ª It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
this product in any way.
ª Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
ª Before any cleaning or maintenance work is
carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the
appliance.
ª This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
ª Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed
straight from the appliance.
Service / Repair
ª Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
ª This product should be serviced by an authorized
Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.
ª Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may
cause injury or more serious malfunctioning. Refer
to your local Service Centre, and always insist on
genuine spare parts.
Use
ª The domestic refrigerators and freezers are
designed to be used specifically for the storage of
edible foodstuffs only.
ª Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been
thawed out.
ª Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
ª The inner lining of the appliance consists of
channels through which the refrigerant passes. If
these should be punctured this would damage the
appliance beyond repair and cause food loss.
DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape
off frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using the
scraper provided. Under no circumstances should
solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be
allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance.
See defrost instructions.
ª Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in
damage to the appliance.
Installation
ª There are working parts in this product which heat
up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in
component failure and possible food loss. See
installation instructions.
ª Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever possible the back of the product should
be against a wall.
ª If the appliance has been transported horizontally,
it is possible that the oil contained in the
compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is
advisable to wait at least two hours before
connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow
back in the compressor.
Environment Protection
ª 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 symbol are recyclable.
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference.
Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the
appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be
acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or
using the appliance.
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CONTENTS
Installation 15
ª Location 15
ª Cleaning the interior 15
ª Door reversibility 16
ª Building in 16
ª Installation of the appliance in a fitted kitchen unit
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ª Instructions to assemble the refrigerator door
to the kitchen unit door 17
ª Inner door reversal 18
ª Electrical connection 18
Technical specification 18
Use 19
ª Operation - Temperature regulation 19
ª Air circulation 19
ª Storage of foods in refrigerator compartment 19
ª Inner arrangement 20
ª Movable shelves 20
ª Positioning the door shelves 20
ª Freezing of fresh food and storage of frozen food
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ª Freezing of fresh food 21
ª Storage of commercially frozen food 21
ª Freezer compartment defrosting 21
ª Refrigerator defrosting 22
Maintenance 23
ª Interior cleaning 23
ª Idle periods 23
ª Interior light 23
Something not working 23
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INSTALLATION
If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to
replace an older appliance having a spring lock
(latch), be sure to make that spring lock unusable
before you discard the old appliance. This will
prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child.
Location
Place the appliance away from all heat sources, such
as: radiators, heating stoves, direct sunlight, etc. Best
results are obtained with a room temperature ranging
between +10°C and +32°C.
For building-in instructions, see the relevant section.
Important
It is essential that the appliance be connected to an
efficient earth tap. For this purpose the supply cable
plug incorporates a special earth contact. If the
sockets of your domestic wiring system are not
earthed, have the appliance connected to a separate
earth wire by a qualified electrician in accordance
with existing safety regulations.
The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if the
above safety precautions are not observed.
This appliance complies with EEC directive
number 87/308 of 2/6/87 relative to radio
interference suppression.
This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and
subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.
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. Do not use detergents which will leave an
odour or abrasive powders on the interior, as these
will damage the finish.
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Door reversibility (Fig. 1)
Before fitting the appliance in the kitchen
furniture and connecting it to the power supply, if
necessary, change the door opening side (from
right to left). Proceed as follows:
1. Place the appliance on its back, putting packing
material between it and the floor to avoid
damaging the appliance cooling pipes.
2. Unscrew the bolts.
3. Assemble the spacers and the bolts on the opposite
side.
Building in
Recess dimensions
Height 1780 mm
Depth 550 mm
Width 560 mm
For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as
shown in Fig. 2.
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
D581
D027
50-min. cm
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200
min.
cm
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200
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Installation of the appliance in a
fitted kitchen unit
(Fig. 3)
ª Drill the unit using a Ø 2.5 mm drill (10 mm max.
penetration);
ª Fix the square fitting (1) to the appliance and apply
the rubber seal;
ª Fit the refrigerator into the space recessing it by
48 mm in relation to the unit base (Fig. 4);
ª Fix the refrigerator with the screws (2) to the
upper and lower part of the unit, after having
inserted the fittings (3) under the lower hinges;
ª Fix the square fitting (1) to the unit column.
ª Snap the ventilation grid.
ª Insert the hinge cover (4).
Instructions to assemble the
refrigerator door to the kitchen unit
door
Position the runners (C) at the top and bottom of the
inside of the kitchen unit as shown in Fig. 5 and mark
the position of the external holes.
After preparing the holes, screw the runners to the
kitchen unit door using 3.5x16 mm screws.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
13mm
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2
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Ø 2,5
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48mm
D583
D135
20mm
C
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Open both the appliance door and that of the kitchen
unit to approx. 90°.
Place the little plates over the runners. Hold the doors
of the appliance and the unit together and mark the
holes.
Remove the little plates and make the holes with a
diam. of 3,2 mm. Replace the little plates over the
runners and screw in the screws provided
(3.5x16 mm).
For the alignment of the kitchen unit door, if
necessary, use the clearance size of the slotted holes.
At the end of the procedure, check that the doors of
the appliance and the kitchen unit open properly.
Inner door reversal
Using a screwdriver, release bracket (1). Unscrew the
bracket support (2) and fit it on the opposite side.
Remove the door.
Unscrew the door stop (3) and screw it on the
opposite side.
Remove the upper bracket of the door (4) and insert it
on the opposite side.
Turn the door through 180°, refit the door and the
lower bracket.
To ensure correct storage of food, the door is fitted
with a simple spring device which holds it in the open
position until it is properly closed.
Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and
frequency shown on the serial number plate
correspond to your domestic power supply.
Voltage can vary by ±6% of the rated voltage.
For operation with different voltages, a suitably sized
auto-transformer must be used.
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
8mm
PR34
PR35
PR232
1
2
3
180°
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
The technical data is indicated in the rating plate on the left side inside the appliance.
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USE
Operation - Temperature regulation
Rotate the thermostat knob clockwise until reaching
the desired position (beyond the «
O» = stop position);
the best position is between 3 and 4.
The temperature is automatically regulated and can be
increased to achieve a higher temperature (less cold)
by rotating the thermostat toward lower settings or
diminished (more cold) rotating the knob towards
higher settings.
However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping
in mind that the temperature inside the refrigerator
depends on:
room temperature;
how often the door is opened;
the quantity of food stored;
location of appliance.
To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to
position «O».
When the refrigerator is set for the coldest
temperatures, with a high surrounding room
temperature, it will probably be in constant
operation, with consequent frosting of the back
wall of the compartment. If this does occur, the
knob should be set to obtain a slightly higher
temperature. In this way the refrigerator
automatically defrosts, with a considerable energy
saving.
Air circulation
The appliance has a fan which uniformly distributes
the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment.
The fan starts working when the thermostat knob is
turned beyond the position «
O» (stop). It can only be
stopped by turning the thermostat knob to the «O» po-
sition, that is whenever you need to switch the appli-
ance off.
Storage of foods in refrigerator
compartment
To achieve the best results with the refrigerator
compartment, you should follow one or two very
simple rules:
Do not put warm foods or evaporating liquids in the
refrigerator.
Cover or wrap foods (particularly if they have a strong
smell or contain aromatic herbs).
Do not cover the shelves (grids) with paper or plastic
since this blocks circulation of air in the
compartment.
Place the food so as to allow air circulation.
Raw meat (of all types) should be stored in plastic
bags. Max. conservation time: 1-2 days.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc., should be well
covered and can be placed on any grid.
Fruit and vegetables should be washed before being
stored in the specific drawer.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed,
must not be kept in the refrigerator.
Fig. 9
D647
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Inner arrangement
Movable shelves
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 permit storage of food packages of various sizes,
the door shelves can be adjusted in height.
To make these adjustments proceed as follows:
Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows
until it comes free, then reposition as required.
Fig. 10
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Fig. 12
D040
D006
D026
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Freezing of fresh food and storage
of frozen food
The freezer compartment is marked with
which means that the compartment is suitable for the
freezing of fresh food and for the long term storing of
frozen food.
Freezing of fresh food
To freeze fresh food it is not necessary to change the
thermostat knob position from that of normal
functioning.
To help you get the best out of the freezing process,
here are a few hints:
Place the food to be frozen on the glass shelves of the
freezer;
Freeze only good-quality, fresh and well-cleaned
foods.
Split them into small portions to speed up freezing
and avoid having to thaw more food than you require.
Wrap the foods in foil or polythene film, ensuring that
the wrapping adheres closely to the food and is well
sealed.
It is a good idea to mark the packs with the date on
which freezing started so that you can keep a check
on storage periods.
On the inner freezer door of certain models you will
find schematic drawings of foods and animals
indicating maximum storage time (in months)
possible from the time of freezing.
The foods for freezing should not be placed in contact
with already frozen foods. This would cause the
temperature of already frozen foods to rise.
During the freezing process, do not add further foods
for freezing and do not open the freezer door.
Never put fizzy drinks in the freezer as they might
well burst.
A word of warning about ice lollies: they should not
be eaten straight out of the freezer as this might cause
cold burns.
The maximum amount of food which is freezable in
24 hours is indicated on the rating plate. This is to be
found in the refrigerator compartment on the bottom
left-hand side.
Storage of commercially frozen
food
To get the best out of your freezer, you should ensure
that:
the products have been correctly stored by the retailer;
you do not store products for longer than the time
specified by the food manufacturer;
avoid opening the door too frequently and when you
do open it, leave it open only for as long as is strictly
necessary.
If the freezer has been out of use for some time,
before putting the products in the compartment let the
freezer run for at least two hours with the thermostat
knob on max. cold setting. After this, reset the freezer
for normal storage use.
If there happens to be a power failure
during the conservation of frozen food do not open
the freezer door. If the freezer is completely full
and the failure is short (from 10 to 12 hours),
frozen products will not be affected. Otherwise
they should be used up very quickly.
It is in fact important to remember that once the
foods have thawed out, they deteriorate fast and
cannot be re-frozen.
Freezer compartment defrosting
The air humidity that penetrates inside the appliance
when opening its door, accumulates on the evaporator
and particularly on its upper part, thus creating a layer
of frost. To avoid excessive formation of frost do not
leave the door open more than necessary.
The formation of a thin layer of frost (as for example
on the front edge of the freezer) does not require
complete defrosting. Eliminate this layer periodically
using a plastic scraper. If a thick layer has formed it
will be necessary to carry out a complete defrosting as
follows:
1. Take out all the frozen food and wrap it in
newspapers placing it in a container (basin or
paper box, etc.) in a cool place until the cleaning
operations have been completed.
2. Set the thermostat knob on «
O» = stopped.
3. Leave the freezer compartment door open.
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4. Do not scrape the ice or frost layer with sharp
objects. Do not use a heat diffuser or spray.
5. Eliminate the water which formed during
defrosting by means of a sponge or cloth.
6. Clean inside using a normal detergent for
domestic use.
7. After cleaning, dry properly inside.
8. After completing the operations, turn the
thermostat knob to 5-6 and leave it on this setting
for 3-4 hours. After this period set the knob to a
normal position (medium).
9. Place the frozen food in the appliance again.
10. Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial
means to speed up the thawing process other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
Refrigerator defrosting
Refrigerator defrosting is completely automatic. The
defrost water drains out through a trough into a
special container provided on top of the compressor
which is located at the back of the appliance, where it
evaporates.
Important
We particularly recommend the periodic cleaning of
the defrost water drain. Use the special cleaner
provided already inserted into the discharge hole
(Fig. 13).
Fig. 13
D037
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MAINTENANCE
Unplug the appliance before carrying out any
maintenance operation.
Interior cleaning
Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance
as it may get damaged.
Wash the interior of the appliance and its accessories
with lukewarm water and sodium bicarbonate (one
spoon in 4 litres of water).
Rinse and dry carefully.
Idle periods
During periods when the appliance is not used, you
should remove the plug from the wall socket, defrost
and clean the interior and all accessories. During the
idle period leave the door slightly open, thus letting
air circulate and preventing the formation of mould
and unpleasant smells.
Interior light
The light bulb inside the refrigerator compartment can
be reached as follows:
- unscrew the light cover securing screw,
- unhook the moving part as shown in the figure.
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SOMETHING NOT WORKING
If the appliance is not functioning properly check that:
the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains
power switch is on;
electricity is delivered; and controls are set to the
correct position.
If your appliance is still not working properly after
making the above checks, contact your local dealer or
the nearest service centre.
To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you
apply for it you specify the model & serial number
of your appliance which can be found on the rating
plate located inside the appliance at the bottom on
the left hand side.
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