Zanussi ZK24/11DX5 User manual

Brand: Zanussi

Model: ZK24/11DX5

Category: Fridge-freezers

Type: User manual

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Zanussi ZK24/11DX5 is a built-in refrigerator with a freezer that offers ample storage space for your groceries. Its advanced features ensure optimal food preservation and convenience. With Dynamic Cooling (DAC) technology, the refrigerator maintains a consistent temperature throughout, preventing warm spots and ensuring even cooling. The Fast Freeze (SUPERFROST) function quickly freezes food, preserving its nutrients and flavor. The Quick Cooling (SHOPPING) mode provides extra cooling in the refrigerator for a limited time, ideal for rapidly cooling large quantities of groceries.

scrap off frost or ice. Frost may be removed

by using a plastic scraper. (See defrosting

instructions).

m Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it

has been thawed out.

m Manufacturer’s storage recommendations

should be strictly complied with.

m Lollies can cause frost burns if consumed

right away from the freezer.

m Do not place carbonate or fizzy drinks in the

freezer as these may explode.

m When an old freezer is to be discarded

make sure to:

m Dismount the doors in order to prevent

children from getting trapped inside.

Have the gas from the cooling system

withdrawn before making it to scrap iron.

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 recy-

cling of electrical and electronic equip-

ment. By ensuring this product is dispo-

sed of correctly, you will help prevent

potential negative consequences for the

environment and human health, which

could otherwise be caused by inappro-

priate waste handling of this product. For

more detailed information about recy-

cling of this product, please contact your

local city office, your household waste

disposal service or the shop where you

purchased the product.

Warnings for your safety

Warnings for your safety. Carefully read these ins-

tructions before installing and using the machine.

m This freezer is designed to be operated by

adults only. Children should not be allowed to

tamper with the controls or play with the pro-

duct.

m Any electrical work required to install the

appliance should be carried out by a qualified

electrician or competent person.

m This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken

when moving it.

m Make sure that the cable is not trapped under-

neath the appliance, nor touches the motor.

m Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons

may cause injuries or serious malfunctioning.

Refer to the nearest Authorized Dealer.

m Make sure the rear part of the appliance stands

against a wall as there are working parts which

heat up and should not be of easy access.

m Make sure that there is a continous and ade-

quate ventilation as a failure to do so may

result in damage to the appliance or deteriora-

tion of the food.

m The appliance should be left for at least 4 hours

after installation before it is turned on ill order

to allow the refrigerant to settle.

m This product must be serviced only by an AUT-

HORIZED DEALER, and only GENUINE

SPARE PARTS must be employed.

m Before cleaning or reparing the appliance,

make sure it is unplugged.

m It is dangerous to alter the specifications or

modify this product in any way.

m These domestic refrigerators are designed to

be used specifically for the storage and conser-

vation of food.

m DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to

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Warnings for your safety pag. 30

Installation pag. 32

Changing the opening directions

of the doors and Panelling pag. 34

Regulation and Control pag. 35

How to use your

Refrigerator-Freezer pag. 37

Maintenance of your

Refrigerator-Freezer pag. 39

Something not working pag. 41

Normal noises when

functioning pag. 43

Guarantee, Service

and Spare Parts pag. 44

Tecnical Features pag. 45

Installation

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• Place the refrigerator away from direct sunlight and

heat sources.

• Maintain recommended ventilation

• Make sure the refrigerator is accurately levelled tur-

ning the adjustable feet in order to avoid vibrations

and noises.

• In the documentation bag you will find two spa-

cers that must be mounted as shown in the

figure in the back of your appliance.

Please loosen the screw under its head and

then unloosen again.

• This is a built in design to be aligned with other furni-

ture

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• Do not use alcohol or any cleanig product containing

alcohol because it can damage the cabinet.

• Before using the appliance for the first time wash the

interior whith luke warm water and some neutral soap

so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new pro-

duct arid then dry thoroughly.

• Do not use detergents or abrasive powders as these

will damage the finish.

• Remove security used for transportation.

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mBefore plugging the appliance make sure that the vol-

tage and frequency shown on the «Technical

Features» correspond to your home supply.

mIt is essential that the appliance be efficiently eart-

hed.

For this purpose the supply cable plug incorporates a

special earth contact. If the sockets of your domestic

wiring system are not grounded, have the appliance

connected to a separate ground wire in accordance

with existing safety regulations.

«THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES TO ACCEPT

ANY LIABILITY IF THIS SAFETY RULE IS NOT

OBSERVED».

Getting started

• Plug the appliance into the mains.

• If the control knobs are in the

 position, no

information will appear on the display.

• If the controls are in the

 position or are being

set for the first time, the freezer temperature

alarm will be switched on. Press the appropria-

te button (see control panel in the Settings and

Controls chapter) to switch off the sound. The

red light will stay on until the freezer reaches

the proper temperature.

• Check that the inside light «H» (see the

Settings and Controls chapter) switches on

when the door is opened.

• Set the refrigerator and freezer temperatures

as indicated in the Settings and Controls chap-

ter.

50mm

40mm

D594

Changing the opening direction

of doors

If you wish to change the opening side of the doors

proceed as follows:

1... Take off the plinth pressed onto cabinet. (In some

models).

2... Remove the lower hinge taking care for the lower

door not to fall off. Using a 10mm spanner, unscrew

the hinge pin and reassemble it on the opposite

side.

3... Lift the lower door off the central hinge.

4... Remove the central hinge taking care for the upper

door not to fall off and not to lose the plastic was-

her.

5... Take the upper door off the upper hinge. Be care-

full not to lose the plastic washer.

6... Unscrew the plastic plugs located on the opposite

side of the central hinge and introduce them in the

holes occupied before by the hinge.

7…Unscrew the axle of the upper hing and screw it

into the hinge on the opposite side. Make sure to fit

in the metal washer for blocking.

8…Place upper door.

9...Dismantle the vertical handles (in some models)

and assemble them in the opposite side. Cover the

holes with the plastic lids that were situated where

the handles are presently.

For the remaining parts proceed the other way

round.

Once finished make sure that all joints close

perfectly well all around the door and chek that the

internal light turns of when the fridge door closes.

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Settings and Controls

Turning on the appliance

After connecting the appliance to the mains, the display scre-

en will turn red and the temperature alarm will sound. Press

the alarm off button (D). The display will remain red until the

appropriate temperatures are reached.

Once suitable temperatures have been reached, the back-

ground colour on the display screen will switch to blue, the

default colour. The intensity of this blue colour will increase

every time you perform an action (move the knobs, press the

buttons, etc.) After 20 seconds have passed without perfor-

ming any operations, the intensity of the blue colour on the

display will decrease.

Ambient temperature

Your appliance is equipped with an ambient tempera-

ture thermometer that measures the temperature of

the surrounding room.

This function will be displayed by default when no

other operations are being performed on the

appliance.

Setting the refrigerator temperature

Range of settings: +2°C to + 8°C.

Press: The upper button (B) to select the

refrigerator temperature control option (the top

square is darkened and the temperature

indicator starts flashing).

Turn thermostat knob A to select the temperature (we

recommend + 5ºC). This knob allows you to set the

interior temperature of the refrigerator depending on

external conditions and usage.

• Pos.  = Minimum cold.

• Pos

 = Maximum cold.

• Pos.  = Motor off (OF appears on the display).

Setting the freezer temperature

Range of settings: - 15°C to - 24°C.

Press: The upper button (B) to select the

freezer temperature control option (the

bottom square is darkened and the temperature

indicator starts flashing).

Use thermostat knob E to select the temperature (we

recommend - 18ºC). This knob allows you to set the

interior temperature of the freezer depending on

external conditions and usage.

• Pos.

 = Minimum cold.

• Pos

.  = Maximum cold.

• Pos.  = Motor off (OF appears on the display).

Quick Cooling

(SHOPPING)

THe Quick Cooling (SHOPPING) function is ideal for

cooling a large amount of products (e.g. after bringing

your shopping home from the supermarket). When

the Quick Cooling function is activated, the refrigera-

tor temperature adjusts automatically.

This function also provides extra cooling in the free-

zer for 60 minutes.

A B C D E

Control panel

A. Refrigerator temperature control knob

B. Temperature selection button

C. Function and temperature display screen

D. Alarm off button, selection

button for SUPER and SHOPPING functions

E. Freezer temperature control knob

Settings and Controls

Press selection button D until the quick cooling sym-

bol appears.

After approximately 6 hours, the Quick Cooling func-

tion switches off and the temperature gradually

returns to the previously set level. This function may

be switched off manually by pressing button D again.

Fast Freeze:

(SUPERFROST)

The SUPERFROST function is ideal for freezing food

quickly.

Press selection button D until the fast freeze symbol

appears.

When the Fast Freeze function is activated, the free-

zer temperature adjusts automatically.

After about 48 hours, the Fast Freeze function swit-

ches off automatically, and the temperature gradually

returns to the previously set level.

This function may be switched off manually by pres-

sing button D again.

Alarm Warning

The display will turn red and an alarm will sound in

the following situations:

1.- Refrigerator door open.

If the refrigerator door remains open for more than 3

minutes, the red warning light will begin flashing and

an alarm will sound.

Open door alarm.

To switch off the alarm, press the «alarm off D» but-

ton. The red warning light will switch off when the

door is closed.

2.- Freezer temperature alarm.

If the temperature increases to more than - 11°C, the red

warning light will begin flashing and an alarm will sound.

To switch off the alarm, press the «alarm off D» but-

ton. The temperature display will stop flashing, but the

m symbol will continue to flash.

The red warning light will switch off when the tempe-

rature inside the freezer decreases to less than -

11°C. Determine the cause of the alarm. See the

chapter on «Troubleshooting».

3.- Alarm memory

This refrigerator is equipped with an electronic

memory, so that you will be advised if the freezer

temperature alarm switches on and the proper tem-

perature is recovered in your absence.

Red display screen.

Press button D, and the warmest temperature that

caused the alarm will be displayed for 5 seconds.

Take action as described in the “food preservation”

section (page 7).

Dynamic Cooling (DAC):

The Dynamic Cooling (DAC) system(some models)

provides extra performance in the refrigerator com-

partment, which is manifested as:

• Faster cooling.

• More even temperature.

This is particularly appropriate when the weather is

warm (ambient temperatures above 25°), and when a

large amount of food is stored. It is also recommen-

ded for humid environments (if an accumulation of

frost is observed on the back wall of the refrigerator

compartment).

To use this feature, press the switch.

Inside light:

(H)

The light switches on when the refrigerator compartment

door is opened, and switches off when it is closed. If

you need to access the light (see «TROUBLESHOO-

TING)», remove the protective cover (X) by pulling hori-

zontally on the catch.

Switching off the appliance

Refrigerator compartment

Turn knob A towards the left (position ).

Freezer compartment

Turn knob E towards the left (position ).

In both cases, the word «OF» will be displayed.

m The power will remain on until the unit is unplug-

ged from the mains.

Freezing foods

This freezer, marked , is suitable

for freezing fresh foods and for long-term

food preservation.

Food preservation

Freezing should take place in the shortest time

possible, 24 hours maximum. You should there-

fore proceed as follows:

1... To obtain the maximum frozen capacity, use

button D to select the fast freeze

function 24 hours before introducing foods

for freezing.

2... The maximum frozen capacity in 24 hours is

indicated in «Technical Characteristics».

3... Introduce the foods to be frozen in the upper

compartment of the freezer. If necessary,

maximum freezing capacity is achieved by

removing the top drawer.

4... This function switches off automatically 48

hours after it is activated.

5... You may switch it off manually by pressing

button D.

Preserving frozen

foods

For proper food preservation, the temperature inside the

freezer compartment should be at least as cold as -18ºC.

This temperature is regulated with an automatic device.

If the appliance accidentally switches off due to a mal-

function or power failure, proceed as follows:

• Keep the doors closed in any case.

• Find out how long the power is likely to be off.

Once normal conditions have been restored:

A) If the freezer is full and power has been off for less than

the «Temperature increase time» indicated for each

model in the «Technical Characteristics», the food has

suffered no damage.

B) If the freezer is not full, cold will be lost more quickly.

If defrosting still has not begun, proceed in des-

cribed in «A».

C) If defrosting has begun, consume the foods

quickly or cook and refreeze them.

Refrigerator compartment:

This is suitable for preserving beverages and

fresh foods. The interior temperature is extre-

mely homogeneous.

Do not allow foods to touch the back wall. Cold

is produced behind this wall, which could cause

foods to partially freeze. It could also interfere with

proper cold air circulation.

This appliance is also equipped with an automatic

defrost system. This is why you can sometimes see

a thin layer of ice or drops of water on the back wall.

ColdStore Compartment (some

models)

The models equippied with this feature in the

fridge part, it is indicated for a best conservatiom

of fresh foods as fish, meat seafood, etc.

It is placed in the lower part, directly above of the

vegetable conservation drawer.

Settings and Controls

UUsseeffuull HHiinnttss

• Do not introduce any new food during a fre-

ezing period.

• Do not put any newly introduced food for

freezing near to already frozen food.

• Wrap the food up properly or place it in her-

methic recipies before introducing it into the

freezer.

• Do not introduce any hot food into the freezer.

• Food and drinks of a strong flavour may

pass this on to others and affect their fla-

vour. Wrap them up adequately or put them

into tight closing bags.

• Follow the instructions given in the cook

books, freezing books and wrapping utensi-

les for better conservation of food.

How to care for your

Refrigerator-Freezer

Unplug the appliance before performing any operations.

Removing the layer of ice from the freezer

The layer of ice inside the freezer forms very

slowly, as long as the doors are not opened too

frequently and the foods preserved are properly

wrapped.

When the layer of ice becomes more than 5 mm

thick, it must be removed. To remove it, proceed

as follows:

1... Remove the foods from the freezer and place

them in the coldest place possible.

2…Remove the drawers.

3…Remove the rubber plug (see figure 8) and

place it as shown in figure 9.

4…Place a container under the drain hole to

collect the water.

5…Remove the ice from the walls and shelves

using the plastic scraper.

• Never use sharp objects or heaters, which

could seriously damage the appliance.

• Under no circumstances should you try to rip

out the ice - wait for it to melt.

6…After removing the ice and cleaning and drying

the interior, remove the rubber plug and repla-

ce the drawers.

7…Plug in the appliance.

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

Maintenance of your

Refrigerator-Freezer

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Frost is automatically eliminated in the refrigera-

tor. Clean regularly the water drain opening «G».

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• Do not use alcohol or any cleanig product con-

taining alcohol because it can damage the cabi-

net.

• Use lukewarm water and neutral soap or bicar-

bonate of soda for cleaning the interior and the

exterior of the appliance. Never use detergents

nor abrasive powders.

• Clean the black grill on the read of the applian-

ce (condeser), motor and the upper and downer

ventilation slots with a brush or vacuum cleaner.

This way the performance of the appliance will

improve and energy consumption reduced.

• Clean the water container above the motor.

• In order to remove the shelve over the vegeta-

ble drawer (some models only), first of all pull

out the security flanges as shows in the draw

(see fig. 13). Once it has been put back, return

the flanges to the original position.

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During periods when the appliance is not in use

take the following precautions:

• Unplug the appliance.

• Remove all the food.

• Defrost and clean the interior and all accesso-

ries.

• Leave the door ajar to permit the air to circulate

in the interior and thus avoid unpleasant smells.

Fig. 9

Fig. 13

Something not working

Some functioning problems may be due to causes which can easily be solved before calling the

Network Service. Follow theses instructions:

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A) LAMP

AND INDICATORS

1. Every lamp or display is off. • You have not pushed any switch. • Push either fridge or freezer

A & E in OF position power switch.

• Appliance not connected. • Plug it in.

• No power at mains socket. • Check the domestic

automatic cut out.

2. The red alarm does not • Freezer is not properly closed. • Close the door. The light will

come off (if availabel) come off after a few hours.

• Freezer door has been • This is normal. The light will

open for too long. come off after a few hours.

• Food has been put into • This is normal. The light will

the freezer. come off after a few hours.

• The layer of ice in the • Remove it according to

freezer is too thick. instructions.

3. Inner light (Refrigerator • Appliance unplugged. • Plug the appliance into mains.

compartment) does not • No power at mains socket. • Chek the domestic

come on («H» Fig. 4). instalación doméstica. automatic cutout.

• Bulb loose or burnt out. • Tighteen or substitute it fo

another of same rating.

B) PERFORMANCE

1. The freezer or the refrigerator • The freezer or the refrigerator • Switch it on.

do not cool. is off.

2. The freezer or the refrigerator • Door not properly closed. • Close well.

do not cool enough. • The door has been opened • Avoid frecuent opening.

frecuently.

• Inadequate «Temperature • Change setting to a cooler on.

setting».

• Food has been introduced • The appliance will get back

recently in large quantities. to normal, wait.

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3. Food gets frozen in the • Wrong temperature setting. • Change setting to less cold.

refrigerator. • Food touches the • Bring food forwards.

back walls.

• The Dynamic Refrigeration is • Change the temperature regulator

connected. to an adequate position or switch

off the Dinamic Refrigeration.

4. The motor does not stop • Temperature setting • Set temperature to less cold.

running: on inadequate position.

• Door not properly closed. • Close the door correctly.

• Door opened frequently. • Avoid frequent opening.

• Food has been put in • Wait for the appliance to come

recently in large quantity. back to normal.

C) WATER/ICE

1. Makes too much ice. • Wrong temperature setting • Set temperature to less cold.

• Door not properly closed. • Close correctly.

• Escessive door opening. • Avoid frequent opening.

2. Water in the lower part • Drain blocked • Clean duct «G» (Fig. 9).

of the Refrigerator.

3. Water in the vegetable box. • Wet vegetables have been • This is normal.

introduced.

4. The outside of the cabinet • High humidity level . • This is normal. It does not

steams up. in the room affect the performance.

of the appliance

D) DOORS

1. Door does not close. • The appliance is not • Level smooth.

properly levelled.

• Door has benn banged • Never bang the door.

too hard and bounces back.

• Food protudes. • Place food properly.

• Drawers protude. • Push them into place.

E) NOISES

• Appliance not properly levelled. • Level properly.

• Friction from back pipes. • Space well.

• Some fixing screw is loose. • Tihten the screw.

• Something inside is vibrating • Place correctly.

• Others. • See next page.

Something not working

Normal noises when functioning

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The injected cooling gas may produce a burbling

sound while running through the tubes.

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May cause zumbing noises and/or slight bumping.

33.. IInnssuullaattiioonn..

The material used has a tendency to increase noi-

ses, but it does insulate perfectly and is of low

energy consumption.

Guarantee, Service

and Spare Parts

Together with the appliance you should receive an ins-

truction booklet like this together with: :

• A guarantee card «Certificado de Garantia», with the

conditions of the guarantee printed on the back.

• List «Centros Oficiales del Fabricante».

This documentation should always be at hand for con-

sulting. Should this appliance be sold or transfered to

another user, make sure that this documentation stays

with the appliance so the new owner can be acquainted

with the functioning of the appliance and relevant war-

nigns.

BBeeffoorree ccaalllliinngg tthhee rreeppaaiirrmmaann

Read the user instruction and follow the advice and direc-

tives given. In many cases, you will be able to clarify any

doubts yourself and thus avoid unnecessary service

calls.

The preceding section entitled «If the appliance does not

perform correctly» includes suggestions for what should

be checked before a serviceman is called.

If, after the above check, there is still a fault call your nea-

rest Service Centre «Asistencia Tecnica».

Please make sure you give the model and serial number

of the appliance. This information can be found on the

data plate inside the cabinet.

GGuuaarraanntteeee

According to the enclosed Guarantee registration

card.

SSeerrvviiccee aanndd ssppaarree ppaarrttss

Can be obtained from our service organization

«Asistencia tecnica».

Model:

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Product Number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Serial Number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SSaaffeeyy

Read the safety and warning texts at the begi-

ning of the user instructions. The manufacturer

is not reponsible for faults caused by the pro-

duct being used incorrectly or for purposes

other than those specified in the user instruc-

tions.