FRIGORIFERO-
CONGELATORE
FRIDGE-FREEZER
KÜHL-
GEFRIERSCHRANK
ZR 290/3T F
LIBRETTO ISTRUZIONI INSTRUCTION BOOKLET GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG
2222 126-73
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CONTENTS
Warnings ................................page 11
Installation ................................page 12
Location ................................page 12
Electrical connection ............................page 12
Cleaning the interior ............................page 12
Building-in instructions ...........................page 12
Door reversibility .............................page 12
Operation ................................page 15
Starting-up - Temperature Regulation ......................page 15
Refrigeration of foods and drinks........................page 15
Movable shelves .............................page 15
Positioning the door shelves .........................page 15
Freezing fresh food and storage of frozen food ...................page 16
Freezing fresh food ............................page 16
Storage of frozen food ...........................page 16
Thawing ................................page 16
Ice-cube production ............................page 16
Use of the «Wine Cellar» compartment .....................page 17
Defrosting ...............................page 18
Maintenance ...............................page 19
Periodical cleaning.............................page 19
Idle periods ...............................page 19
Light bulb................................page 19
Customer service ..............................page 19
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WARNINGS
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.
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 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 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 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 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 Before any cleaning or maintenance work is
carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the
appliance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ª This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage
the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation
materials; it must nevertheless be disposed of in a proper
manner, in accordance with regulations for protection of the
environment.
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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 +16°C and +32°C.
For building-in instructions, see the relevant
section.
Electrical connection
Before you plug the appliance into a mains supply,
make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on
the rating plate correspond to your home supply.
A 6% fluctuation above or below the rated voltage is
admissible.
To adapt the appliance to other voltages, use a
suitable autotransformer.
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 grounded, have the appliance connected to a
separate ground wire by a qualified electrician in
accordance with the existing safety regulations.
The manufacturer declines to accept any liability should
this safety rule not be observed.
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.
Building-in instructions
Fig. 1
D112
P
P1
A
P
P1
Door reversibility (Fig. 1)
Right opening
Remove the pins (P) and (P1).
Left opening
Remove (P) from both sides and the door. Remove
(A) and refit it on the opposite side. Refit the door
and (P) on the left side. Remove (P1) from the right
side.
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Housing dimensions
Height 1580 mm
Depth 550 mm
Width 560 mm
For appropriate venting, follow indications in Fig. 2.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Push appliance
into the housing
until stop strip
(A) touches the
kitchen unit.
Fig. 4
If after having
carried out the
previously
described
operation there is
still some space
left between the
appliance and the
kitchen unit, fit
the trimming
provided
together with the appliance on the stop strip (A).
D033
50-min. cm 200
2
min.
cm
200
2
A
D015
D265
A
Fig. 5
Open the door and
push the
appliance against
the side of the
kitchen unit
opposite to that
of appliance
hinges.
Fasten the
appliance with 4
screws provided
in the kit included
with the appliance. Snap vent grille (C) and hinge
cover (D) into position.
Fig. 6
Press in the joint
covers between
the appliance and
the kitchen unit.
Fig. 7
Apply covers (B)
on joint cover lugs
and into hinge
holes.
D316
D
C
D320
0
1
2
3
4
5
D013
BB
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Fig. 8
Position the
runners (E) at
the top and
bottom of the
inside of the
kitchen unit as
shown in Fig. 8
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. 9
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.
Fig. 10
Remove the little
plates and make
the holes with a
diam. of 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.
D285
20mm
E
8mm
PR34
PR35
Fig. 11
In case of side
fixing of the
appliance, it will
be sufficient to
loosen the screws
fixing the
brackets (F) and
to position them
as shown in
Fig. 11. Finally,
mount the cover
(G).
D317
G
H
G
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OPERATION
Starting-up - Temperature Regulation
Turn the thermostat knob clockwise to the required
setting (beyond position «O»); the recommended
setting is between 2 and 4.
Temperature is regulated automatically and can be
increased by turning the knob to lower numbers, or
decreased by turning it to higher numbers.
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.
To stop the appliance, simply turn the thermostat
knob to position «O».
When the refrigerator is set for the coldest temperature,
with a high surrounding room temperature and a great
quantity of foods, it will probably be in constant use,
with consequent frosting on the back wall of the
compartment. If this does in fact occur, the knob should
be set to obtain a slightly higher temperature. In this
way the refrigerator automatically defrosts, with a
considerable energy saving.
Refrigeration of foods and drinks
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).
Place the foods so that air can circulate free
between them.
Fig. 15 shows how the foods should be positioned
inside the refrigerator compartment:
Raw meat (all types): it should be stored in plastic
bags and placed in position (c) (Fig. 15), where it can
be stored for one or two days at most.
Fruit and vegetables: they should be washed and
placed in the suitable compartments.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be
positioned as desired.
Fig. 12
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. 13).
Fig. 13
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. 14).
Fig. 14
D040
D006
D026
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Freezing fresh food and storage of frozen food
The 4-star compartment ( ) is suitable for long
term storage of commercially frozen food and for
freezing fresh food.
Freezing fresh food
Under normal circumstances, to freeze fresh foods it
is not necessary to change the setting of the
thermostat knob with respect to the normal running
position.
However, for a quicker freezing operation, turn the
thermostat knob to the coldest setting, but
remember that, in this condition, the refrigerating
compartment temperature might drop below 0°C. If
this occurs reset thermostat knob to a warmer
setting.
To help you make the most of the freezing process,
here are some important hints:
Place the food to be frozen on the shelf, as this is the
coldest place.
The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen
in 24 hrs is shown on the rating plate which can be
found on the bottom left of the refrigerator.
Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly
cleaned, foodstuffs.
Remember that lean foods keep better and longer
than fatty foods. Salt too reduces storage time.
Prepare the fresh 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 at the time.
Wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and
make sure that the packages are airtight.
It is advisable to show on the single food packet the
freezing-in date to enable you to keep tap of the
storage time.
Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food
which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in
temperature of the latter.
On the rear of the door you will find a list of foods
followed by a number. These numbers indicate the
maximum period of time for which the food in
question may be conserved (in months).
Do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks, etc.) in the
freezing compartment as they may burst.
Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal
from the freezing compartment, can possibly cause
the skin to be freeze burnt.
Remember that, once thawed, frozen food
deteriorates rapidly.
Storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
we strongly recommend that you make sure that
the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately
stored by the retailer and, furthermore, be sure that
these frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the
foodstore to the consumer in the shortest possible
time.
It is also advisable not to exceed the storage period
indicated by the producer of the food.
Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it
open longer than is absolutely necessary.
After an idle period, foods should be stored in the
appliance only after running it for at least two
hours, by setting the thermostat to the coldest
position; then, turn the knob to standard operation.
If there is a power failure when food is in the freezer, do
not open the door of the freezing compartment. Foods are
not affected if the power cut is short (6 to 8 hours) and
if the freezing compartment is full; otherwise, foods
should be used within a very short time. Once thawed,
foods deteriorate soon and cannot be frozen again.
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
be thawed in the refrigerator compartment 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 trays for the
production of ice-cubes.
Fill these trays with drinking water, then put them
in the freezer compartment.
Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays
from the freezer.
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Use of the «Wine Cellar» compartment (Fig. 15)
Through a simple operation this refrigerator makes
it possible to obtain a «mild» temperature in
compartments (d-e), where an ideal «wine cellar»
temperature is reached.
As shown in Fig. 15, lower compartments (d-e) are
separated from the rest by a shelf. This shelf
features a lever (F), which controls the cold air flow
through a number of openings in the shelf itself.
By slipping it to position «5» this section can be used
as a normal refrigerator.
Slide this lever to «0» position to obtain a «wine
cellar» temperature. On positions «1» through «4»
intermediate temperatures are obtained.
Freezer
(a) This is for storing frozen food and for freezing
fresh food.
Refrigerator
(b) This is for soft cheese, blue cheese and cooked
foods.
(c) This is for storing meat, fresh fish, milk, yoghurt
(this is the coolest part of the refrigerator).
«Wine Cellar»
(d) This is for storing wine, fruit, unripe tomatoes,
potatoes, lemons, sausages, soft drinks, hard cheese,
canned food, etc. and for vegetables such as
cabbage, spinach, chicory, cauliflower, broccoli.
Fig. 15
D641
0
123
4
5
a
b
b
b
c
0
1
2
3
4
5
F
d
Freezer
Refrigerator
Wine cellar
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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. 16) into a special container on the back of the
appliance where it evaporates.
Fig. 16
The freezer compartment, however, will become
progressively covered with frost. This should be
removed with the special plastic scraper provided,
whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm.
During this operation it is not necessary to switch
off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
Never use knives or metal objects to scrape away the
accumulated frost which might damage the appliance.
However, when the ice becomes very thick,
complete defrosting should be carried out.
To carry out complete defrosting of the freezer
compartment ( ) proceed as follows:
Unplug the appliance from the power supply or set
the thermostat on the «O» position. Wrap the foods
in several sheets of newspaper and then keep them
in a cool place.
D037
Keep the freezer door open and place a basin on the
first shelf in the refrigerator directly below the
drainage hole and lift up the small lid (Fig. 17).
Fig. 17
When defrosting is completed, dry the walls
throroughly and replace the lid; turn the thermostat
knob to the desired position or replace the plug into
the socket. After letting it run for two or three
hours, the appliance is ready again for storing
frozen food.
We particularly recommed that you periodically clean the
defrost water drainage hole, located in the center
(Fig. 16) of the drainage groove in the refrigerator
compartment, to prevent the defrost water from
overflowing on to foods stored in the compartment. Use
the special cleaner provided, which you will find into the
discharge hole.
D016
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MAINTENANCE
Unplug the appliance before carrying out any
maintenance operation.
Periodical cleaning
Clean the interior periodically with lukewarm water
and some bicarbonate of soda.
Idle periods
During periods when the appliance is not in use,
take the following precautions:
unplug the appliance from the power supply;
remove all foodstuffs from the appliance;
defrost the appliance and clean the interior and all
accessories;
leave the doors ajar to facilitate the circulation of air
in the interior of the cabinet so as to prevent
unpleasant odours from accumulating in the
appliance.
Light bulb
If the bulb should burn, replace it with a similar one.
The rating of the light bulb is shown on the light
cover.
Fig. 18
D025
CUSTOMER SERVICE
If the appliance is not working properly, before
calling the service center, please check the
following:
The light does not turn on when the door is opened
Make sure there is electricity supply; if there is,
replace the bulb.
The compressor does not work
Make sure there is electricity supply, and that the
thermostat knob is on a working position.
The compressor works uninterruptedtly
The thermostat knob is set on too high a position.
Water on the bottom of the refrigerator compartment
Make sure the hole for defrost water drainage is not
clogged (Fig. 16).
If your appliance is still not working properly after
making the above checks, contact 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 either in the
warranty or on the rating plate.
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