REFRIGERADOR
CONGELADOR
FRIDGE-FREEZER
FRIGORIFICO
E CONGELADOR
ZFC 22/1 LR
LIBRO DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUCTION BOOKLET MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES
2222 138-56
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CONTENTS
Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 12
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
Cleaning the interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
Door reversal directions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 14
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 15
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 15
Use of the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 15
Storing of frozen foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 15
Fast freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 15
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 15
Freezing of fresh foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16
Storage of commercially frozen food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16
Thawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16
Ice cube trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16
Use of the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 17
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 17
Air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 17
Fresh food refrigeration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 17
Movable shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 17
Positioning the door shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 18
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 18
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 19
Periodic cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 19
Idle periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 19
Interior light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 19
Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 19
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.
D259
595
600
D260
1190
Closed door
Appliance height:
Open door
1700 mm
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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) 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 a 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 (see Fig. 1-A).
However, the best solution would be that shown in
Fig. 1-B with no overhanging furniture.
Two adjustable feet at the cabinet base allow
accurate levelling of the appliance.
Fig. 1
A
B
D175
15mm
Electrical connection
Before you plug the appliance into an A.C. 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 an
autotransformer having a minimum output of
500 VA.
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
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 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 reversal directions
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,
after having removed the plugs which must be
refitted on the other 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.
Remove the plug (F) from the ventilation grill (D)
and replace it on the opposite side.
Re-assemble the ventilation grill (D).
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.
Warning:
After having reversed the opening direction of the doors
check that all the screws are properly tightened and that
the magnetic seal adheres to the cabinet.
If the ambient
temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the gasket may
not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that case, wait for
the natural fitting of the gasket or accelerate this
process by heating up the part involved with a
normal hairdrier.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 4a
E
F
D
D640
F
F
F
C
B
A
D427
D419
D405
H
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USE
Control panel (Fig. 5)
Fig. 5
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
A B C F
S
N
S
G
3
4
D E
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. 5) 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. 5) to «S» (SUPER) setting
(pilot light (B) comes on).
Warning light (C-Fig. 5)
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.
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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
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 (from6 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 commercially frozen food
To get the best out of your freezer, in the case of
storage of commercially frozen food you should
ensure that:
the products have been correctly stored by the
retailer;
there is only a very short time between when you
purchase the products and when you put them in
the freezer;
you do not store products for longer than the time
specified by the food manufacturer.
In addition, 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 on the fast-freeze (SUPER) setting. After
this, reset the freezer for normal storage use.
Avoid opening the door too frequently and when
you do open it, leave it open only for as long as is
strictly necessary.
A word of warning about ice lollies: they should not
be eaten straight out of the freezer as this might
cause cold burns.
If there happens to be a power failure do not open
the freezer door. If the freezer is completely full,
frozen products will not be affected. Otherwise they
should be used up very quickly.
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.
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USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR
Operation
Turn the thermostat knob (F-Fig. 5) 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.
When the refrigerator is set for the coldest temperatures, with a
high ambient temperature, the compressor will probably be in
constant operation, with consequent frosting of the back wall of
the compartment. If this occurs, the knob should be set to a
slightly higher temperature. In this way the refrigerator
automatically defrosts, with a considerable energy saving.
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. 6) 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. 6
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.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be
positioned as desired.
For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie
over the rear ones.
Fig. 7
D671
A
D346
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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. 8).
Fig. 8
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. 9).
Fig. 9
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. 10) into a special container on the back of the
appliance, where it evaporates.
Fig. 10
D064
D066
D037
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. 11).
Fig. 11
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. 10) 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.
D068
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MAINTENANCE
Before carrying out any operation, unplug the appliance
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 bulb
The light bulb in the refrigerator compartment is
easy to get at through the opening in the light
holder.
If the light does not come on when the door is
opened, make sure it is properly fitted; if the
malfunction continues, replace the light bulb using a
new light bulb with the same rating.
Fig. 12
D055
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. 10).
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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