Zanussi ZFK22/10LP User manual

Category
Fridge-freezers
Type
User manual
REFRIGERADOR
CONGELADOR
FRIDGE-FREEZER
ZFK 22/10 LP
LIBRO DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
2222 138-76
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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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Warning!
The appliance which you have just bought is supplied
not only with the instruction manual, but also with a
Warranty Card Certificate, on the back of which are
written the relative conditions.
Please fill in the necessary details on the Card
Certificate and send it to the Zanussi Centre covering
the area in which the appliance is to be installed. (See
list of Zanussi network centres).
We congratulate you on your choice. Read this
instruction manual carefully and follow the
recommendations it provides to benefit from years of
excellent service.
The appliance which you have just purchased has been
very accurately controlled throughout the entire
manufacturing process. Nevertheless, should any
problem arise during usage, whether it be during the
warranty period, or when such period has expired,
please contact your nearest Zanussi Service Centre
immediately.
The address and telephone number of this Centre can
be easily found in the enclosed List or by looking in the
telephone directory, under Zanussi.
Our Zanussi Service Network is at your complete
disposal, to serve you with maximum speed and
efficiency, all you have to do is call.
D223
595
600
600
43
1190
638
D488
Closed door
Appliance height:
Open door
1700 mm
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CONTENTS
Installation 19
ª Location 19
ª Cleaning the interior 20
ª Door reversibility 21
ª Fitting door panels 21
Technical specification 22
ª Electrical connection 22
Use 23
ª Control panel 23
ª Use of the freezer 23
ª Storing of frozen foods 23
ª Fast freezing 23
ª Warning light 23
ª Freezing of fresh foods 23
ª Storage of frozen food 24
ª Thawing 25
ª Ice cube trays 25
ª Use of the refrigerator 25
ª Operation 25
ª Air circulation 25
ª Fresh food refrigeration 26
ª Positioning the door shelves 27
ª Defrosting 28
Maintenance 29
ª Periodic cleaning 29
ª Idle periods 29
ª Interior light 29
Servicing 29
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INSTALLATION
If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to
replace an older appliance having a spring lock on
the door or lid, 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
The appliance should be installed well away from
sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct
sunlight etc.
Best performance is obtained with ambient
temperature between +18°C and +43°C (class T);
+18°C and +38°C (class ST); +16°C and +32°C (class
N); +10°C and +32°C (class SN).
The class of your appliance is shown on its rating
plate.
Make sure that there is nothing at the back, at the top
and at the bottom of the appliance to obstruct air
circulation.
For more efficient operation of the appliance the
minimum distance between the top of the appliance
and other overhanging kitchen furniture, if any,
should be at least 15 mm (Fig. 1-A).
The best solution is shown in Fig. 1-B (without
overhanging kitchen furniture).
The appliance sides may also be in contact with the
kitchen furniture, provided that air can circulate freely
round the back and top.
One or more adjustable feet mounted on the base of
the appliance make it possible to set it perfectly level.
Fig. 1
NP002
100 mm 10 mm
10 mm
A
B
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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 or abrasive powders, as these
will damage the finish.
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Door reversibility
Unplug the appliance from the power supply before
carrying out the below-mentioned operations.
Remove the ventilation grill (D).
Unscrew the bottom hinge (E).
Remove the freezer door by releasing it from the
middle hinge (H).
Unscrew the middle hinge.
Remove the fridge door by releasing it from the top
hinge pin (A).
Remove the pin and the washer (A+B) from the top
hinge (C), then mount these on the opposite side.
Refit the fridge door.
Replace the middle hinge to the left hand side.
Replace the freezer door.
Screw down the bottom hinge (E) on the opposite side
by using the screws previously removed.
Detach the plug (F) from the ventilation grill (D). To
do this, press it in the direction of the arrow.
Introduce the plug (G), which is delivered with the
appliance, into the hole left free on the opposite side.
Re-assemble the ventilation grill (D).
Reverse the direction of the handle.
The holes which are not used are masked by plastic
plugs which should be removed and refitted onto the
free holes.
The doors can be aligned by adjusting both the middle
and top hinges.
The middle hinge can be adjusted horizontally, with
the help of a tool, after having slackened the two
screws.
The top hinge is adjusted by slackening the nut with a
10 mm spanner and then proceeding as shown in the
Figure.
Fitting door panels
(for models equipped with door frame)
To fit the door panel, proceed as follows:
Loosen the fixing screws to remove the frame side
opposite the handle.
Loosen all the screws fixing the door frames.
Insert the panel from the side on which the frame has
been removed and push it through. Refit the frame to
the door.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
G
G
D
E
F
D071
F
C
B
A
D427
D426
D405
H
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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.
The technical data is indicated in the rating plate on the left side inside the appliance.
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USE
USE OF THE FREEZER
The freezer is marked with the symbol,
which means that the compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and for long-term storage of
frozen food.
Storing of frozen foods
Insert the plug into the wall socket, pilot light (A) will
come on; this indicates that the appliance is switched
on.
Set the knob (D-Fig. 6) to a position between 1 and 6.
To safely store frozen and deep-frozen foods, the
temperature inside the freezer must be at least –18°C
or colder.
Therefore, we suggest you turn the knob (D) to a
medium setting.
The temperature inside the freezer is automatically
adjusted to ensure safe storage of the food.
However if the appliance works in unfavourable room
conditions such as poor ventilation, high or low
ambient temperature and frequent door openings, it
might be necessary to adjust the setting.
Turn knob (D) to the higher numbers to obtain lower
temperatures and, conversely, to the lower numbers if
a less cold temperature is required.
Freezer operation can be halted by turning knob (D)
to position «
O».
The refrigerator will continue to work.
Fast freezing
Turn the knob (E-Fig. 6) to «S» (SUPER) setting
(pilot light (B) comes on).
Warning light (C-Fig. 6)
This light warns when the temperature inside the
freezer compartment has increased to a point at which
safe storage of food can no longer be guaranteed.
When the appliance is switched on for the first time or
when food is placed in the compartment for freezing,
this light remains on until the temperature has reached
the level required for correct storage.
Freezing of fresh foods
To fast-freeze foods when the appliance has not been
in use, switch on the freezer and let it run on the fast-
freeze setting for at least three hours before putting
the food to be frozen in the compartment.
If the appliance is already in operation, it should run
Control panel (Fig. 6)
Fig. 6
A - Freezer pilot light
B - SUPER operating control light
C - Temperature warning light
D - Freezer compartment thermostat knob
E - NORMAL/SUPER knob
F - Refrigerator compartment thermostat knob
G - Refrigerator pilot light
3
4
ABC F
S
N
S
G
3
4
DE
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on the fast-freeze setting for at least 24 hours before
the food is put in the freezer. Once the food has been
placed in the freezer, the freezing operation can be
considered to be complete 24 hours later.
Once freezing is complete, the freezer must be reset
for normal storage use.
Food to be frozen must be placed in the top
compartment.
The maximum amount of food which is freezable
in 24 hours is 16 kg.
To help you get the best out of the freezing process,
here are a few hints:
Freeze only good-quality, fresh and well-cleaned
foods.
Split them into small portions to speed up freezing
and to avoid having to thaw more food than you
require.
It is in fact important to remember that once food has
thawed out, it deteriorates fast.
Another point to remember is that lean foods keep
better and longer than fatty foods. Salt too reduces
storage time.
Wrap food in foil or polythene film, ensuring that the
wrapping adheres closely to the food and is well
sealed.
In this way, by avoiding contact with air, the colour
flavour and nutritional value of the food remains
intact.
Never freeze a higher quantity of food than the
maximum amount shown on the rating plate of the
appliance.
During the freezing process, do not add further food
for freezing and do not open the freezer door.
Food for freezing should not be placed in contact with
already frozen food. This will avoid the temperature
of already frozen food from rising.
Never put fizzy drinks in the freezer as they might
well burst.
In addition, never put hot foods or liquids in the
freezer compartment and take care not to fill
recipients up to the brim if they are covered with a lid.
It is a good idea to mark the packs – or the cards on
the sliding drawers if your model has them – with the
date on which foods were frozen so that you can keep
a check on storage periods.
If accidental thawing occurs – due to a power cut for
example – food must be used up very quickly or else
cooked immediately and refrozen. If, however, the
power failure is relatively brief (from 6 to 8 hours)
and the freezer compartment is packed full, frozen
food will not suffer any damage.
The inner door of the freezer compartment shows
pictures of different types of food followed by a
figure. These figures indicate the maximum storage
time, in months, for each type of food.
Details of food being stored, can also be written in
pencil on a card located in a special holder in the
inner door.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use, let
the appliance run for at least three hours on the fast
freeze setting before putting the products in the
compartment.
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
you should:
if large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all
drawers and baskets from appliance and place food on
cooling shelves. Pay careful attention not to exceed
load limit stated on the side of the upper
section (where applicable).
make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs
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.
Important
If there is a power failure when food is in the
freezer, do not open the door of the freezer
compartment. The frozen food will not be affected
if the power cut is of short duration (up to 6-8
hours) and the freezer compartment is full,
otherwise, it is recommended that the food should
be used within a short time (a temperature
increase of the frozen food shortens its safe storage
period).
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Thawing
Before being used, deep-frozen and frozen food can
be thawed out either in the refrigerator or at room
temperature, depending on the time available for this
operation.
Small pieces of food, such as hamburgers, chips, and
fish fingers, for example, can be cooked straight out of
the freezer, without any intermediate thawing
operation.
Clearly, cooking time will be marginally longer than
in the case of thawed food.
Ice cube trays
The freezer is provided with one or more ice cube
trays.
These trays should be filled with drinking water and
then placed in the freezer compartment.
Do not use metal tools to remove the trays when they
are stuck-frozen inside the compartment.
USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR
Operation
Turn the thermostat knob (F-Fig. 6) to a setting
between 2 and 4, which is usually the most
appropriate. 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 in the refrigerator;
location of appliance.
As in the case of the freezer, it might be necessary to
turn the knob to higher settings to obtain a lower
refrigeration temperature or, vice versa, to lower
settings to increase the refrigeration temperature.
To stop the fridge, set the thermostat knob to position
«
O». The freezer will continue to work.
Air circulation
Your appliance is fitted with a fan inside the
refrigerator compartment. To tun it on, press the
switch (A-Fig. 7) located on the fan housing; the
switch will illuminate. To turn the fan off, press this
switch again; the switch light will go out.
The appliance can be operated with the fan turned off
(switch off/light out); in this case, remember to set the
thermostat knob between 4 and 6.
It is recommended that the fan be turned on (switch
on/illuminated) in the following circumstances:
high ambient temperature (above 25°C);
to obtain faster cooling (for example after having
placed a large quantity of food in the refrigerator;
to achieve a uniform temperature throughout the
refrigerator compartment.
Bear in mind that when the fan is operating, the
recommended position for the thermostat knob is
between 2 and 4.
It is also advisable not to turn the fan on if the
temperature inside the compartment is cool enough:
this will reduce energy consumption.
Fig. 7
D671
A
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Fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the
refrigerator;
do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a
strong flavour.
Position food so that air can circulate freely round it.
Useful hints:
Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on
the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two days at
the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be
covered and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special
airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or
polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk 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.
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the glass shelves can be
positioned as desired.
For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie
over the rear ones.
Fig. 8
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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. 9).
For more thorough cleaning, the top door shelf can be
removed by pulling it in the direction of the arrows,
then refitting it in position (Fig. 10).
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
D064
D066
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Defrosting
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator
of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor
compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost
water drains out through a trough (Fig. 11) into a
special container on the back of the appliance, where
it evaporates.
In the freezer compartment however, the frost should
be removed with the special plastic scraper provided,
whenever the thickness exceeds 4 mm.
During this operation it is not necessary to switch off
the power or to remove the foods from the
compartment.
Do not use sharp instruments to scrape off frost to
avoid damaging the appliance.
If a thick layer of ice is formed it will be necessary to
carry out complete defrosting as follows:
set the knob (D) to «
O» or unplug the appliance from
the mains socket;
wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and
place the food packages in a cool place.
Leave the door open. Insert the plastic scraper in the
appropriate seating, place a basin underneath to
collect the defrost water (Fig. 12).
After complete defrosting thoroughly dry the
refrigerator compartment.
Keep the scraper for future use.
Reconnect the appliance to the power supply, start it
up and, after two or three hours, replace the foods
previously removed from the freezer.
Important
Remember that an increase in the surface temperature
of already-frozen foods may significantly decrease
their storage life.
We particularly recommend that you periodically
clean the defrost-water drainage hole, located in
the centre of the drainage groove in the
refrigerator compartment (Fig. 11) to prevent the
defrost water from overflowing onto foods stored
in the compartment. Use the special cleaner
provided, which you will find already inserted into
the drainage hole.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
D037
D068
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MAINTENANCE
Unplug the appliance before carrying out any
maintenance operation.
Periodic cleaning
Wash the interior with lukewarm water and sodium
bicarbonate, and clean the painted components with
silicone wax; clean the condenser and the motor
compressor with a brush or a vacuum cleaner. This
operation will improve the operation of the appliance
and save energy.
Idle periods
During periods when the appliance is not used, you
should take the following precautions:
remove the plug from the wall socket;
remove all food from the appliance;
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
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.
Fig. 13
D731
SERVICING
If the appliance is not functioning properly check that:
the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains
power switch is on;
there is no power failure; the control knob is in the
right position.
Furthermore:
if the appliance seems too noisy check that the sides
are not touching furniture that can transmit or amplify
noise or vibration. Also, check that the refrigerant unit
does not vibrate.
If there is water on the fridge bottom, make sure the
defrost water drainage hole is not clogged (Fig. 11).
If your appliance is still not working properly after
making the above checks, contact your local dealer or
the nearest service center.
To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you apply
for it you specify the model and serial number of your
appliance which can be found on the warranty
certificate or on the rating plate, on the bottom left side
of the refrigerator compartment.
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Zanussi ZFK22/10LP User manual

Category
Fridge-freezers
Type
User manual

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