FRIDGE-FREEZER
REFRIGERATEUR-
CONGELATEUR
FRIGORÍFICO-
CONGELADOR
ZFC 22/10
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET MODE D’EMPLOI LIBRO DE INSTRUCCIONES
2222 138-43
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CONTENTS
Warnings
................................page 3
Installation
...............................page 4
Location ................................page 4
Electrical connection ............................page 4
Cleaning the appliance’s interior ........................page 4
Door reversibility .............................page 5
Use
..................................page 6
Control panel ..............................page 6
Use of the freezer .............................page 6
Temperature regulation ...........................page 6
Quick-freezing ..............................page 6
Warning light ..............................page 6
Freezing of fresh food ...........................page 6
Storage of commercially frozen food.......................page 7
Thawing ................................page 7
Ice cubes trays ..............................page 7
Use of the refrigerator ...........................page 7
Temperature regulation ...........................page 7
Storage of foods in the refrigerator compartment ..................page 8
Movable shelves .............................page 8
Positioning the door shelves .........................page 8
Defrosting ...............................page 9
Maintenance
...............................page 10
Periodical cleaning.............................page 10
Idle periods ...............................page 10
Interior light bulb .............................page 10
Something not working
...........................page 10
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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.
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This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
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Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
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This product should be serviced by an authorized
Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.
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It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify this product in any way.
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Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
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The domestic refrigerators and freezers are
designed to be used specifically for the storage of
edible foodstuffs only.
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Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has
been thawed out.
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Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
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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.
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Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever possible the back of the product should
be against a wall.
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Before any cleaning or maintenance work is
carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the
appliance.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
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Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed
straight from the appliance.
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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.
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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 refrigerator 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 hindering air
circulation at the back, bottom, or top of the
appliance.
To achieve the best performance when the
appliance is set under a wall cabinet, the top of the
appliance should be at least 15 mm away from the
base of the wall cabinet (Fig. 1-A).
However, the appliance should ideally not be
installed underneath wall cabinets (as shown in
Fig. 1-B).
Fig. 1
One or more adjustable feet mounted on the base of
the appliance make it possible to set it perfectly
level.
A
B
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15mm
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 appliance must be earthed.
The power supply cable plug is provided with a
contact for this purpose.
If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed,
connect the appliance to a separate earth in
compliance with current regulations, consulting a
specialist technician.
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:
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73/23 EEC
of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and
subsequent modifications;
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89/336 EEC
of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.
Cleaning the appliance’s interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash
all internal parts with lukewarm water and neutral
soap so as to remove the typical «new» smell and
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 any work.
To reverse the doors, proceed as follows:
Remove the ventilation grille (D), which has a snap-
in fitting.
Remove the bottom hinge (E) by unscrewing the
two fixing screws.
Remove the bottom door by sliding it off the centre
hinge.
Remove the centre hinge (H).
Remove the top door by sliding it off the top pin (A).
Unscrew the top pin (A) and washer (B) from the
top hinge (C) and refit them on the opposite side.
Refit the top door.
Refit the centre hinge on the opposite side.
Refit the bottom door.
Refit the bottom hinge (E) on the opposite side,
using the two screws previously removed.
With the help of a tool, remove the small cover (F),
which blanks off the slot for the bottom hinge, from
the ventilation grille (D).
Fit cover (G), supplied with the appliance, into the
slot left open.
Snap the ventilation grille (D) back into place.
Remove the screw cover on the handles, unscrew
the handles and refit them on the opposite side.
The unused holes are blanked off with plastic plugs
which should be removed and refitted into the holes
left open.
The doors can be aligned by adjusting both the
middle and top hinges.
The middle hinge (H) 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 (A)
with a 10 mm spanner and then proceeding as
shown in Fig. 3.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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G
G
D
E
F
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USE
Control panel
A.
Pilot light (freezer)
B.
SUPER operating control light
C.
Warning light
D.
Thermostat knob (freezer)
E.
Normal/Super switch
F.
Thermostat knob (refrigerator)
G.
Pilot light (refrigerator)
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4
ABC F
S
N
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G
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4
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USE OF THE FREEZER
Temperature regulation
The freezer is marked with the -symbol,
which means that the compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh foods and for long-term storage of
frozen foods.
Turn knob (D) beyond position «
O
» until the index
coincides with the required setting. A medium
setting is generally the most suitable.
If the appliance is being used in abnormal conditions
– e.g poor ventilation, high or low room
temperature and/or frequent opening of the
appliance’s door – the setting must be adjusted
accordingly. In these cases knob (D) must be turned
to the higher settings to obtain a lower
temperature, or to the lower settings to obtain a
higher temperature.
Freezer operation can be halted by turning knob
(D) to position «
O
».
The refrigerator compartment will remain
operating.
Quick-freezing
Turn knob (E) to position «SUPER». The pilot light
(B) will then light up.
Warning light (C)
This light warns when the temperature inside the
freezer compartment has increased so much as to
jeopardize the preservation of food in the
compartment. 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 food
To quick-freeze foods when the appliance has not
been in use, switch on the freezer and let it run on
the quick-freeze setting for at least three hours
before putting the food to be frozen in the
compartment.
If instead the appliance is already in operation, it
should run on the quick-freeze setting for at least 24
hours before the foods are put in the freezer
compartment.
Once the foods have been placed in the freezer, the
freezing operation can be considered to be complete
24 hours later. Once freezing is complete, the
freezer should be reset for normal «storage» use.
Food to be frozen has to be placed in the top basket.
The maximum amount of food which is freezable in
24 hours is indicated on the rating plate. This is to
be found in the refrigerator compartment on the
bottom left-hand side.
To help you to 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 avoid having to thaw more food than you
require.
It is in fact important to remember that once the
foods have thawed out, they deteriorate fast.
Another point to remember is that lean foods keep
better and longer than fatty foods. Salt too reduces
storage time.
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Wrap the foods 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
foods remain intact.
You should never freeze all at once a greater
quantity of foods than the maximum indicated on
the appliance’s rating plate.
During the freezing process, do not add further
foods for freezing and do not open the freezer door.
The foods for freezing should not be placed in
contact with already frozen foods, but put in the
special freezing basket. This will avoid a rise of
temperature of the already frozen foods.
Never put fizzy drinks in the freezer as they might
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 freezing started so that you can
keep a check on storage periods.
If accidental thawing occurs – due to a power cut for
example – the foods 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,
the frozen foods will not suffer any damage.
A special card is located in the holder on the inner
door of the freezer compartment. On the upper part
it 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 the lower part of the card.
Storage of commercially frozen food
To get the best out of your freezer in case of storage
of commercially frozen food you should ensure that:
the products have been correctly stored by the
retailer;
that there is only a very short time between the
purchase moment of the products and the moment
of putting them into 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 quick-freeze (SUPER) setting. After
this, reset the freezer for normal storage use.
Avoid opening the door too often 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 from 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
compartment or at room temperature, depending
on the time available for this operation.
Small pieces of food – such as hamburgers, cutlets,
chips, and fish fingers, for example – can be cooked
straight from the freezer, without any intermediate
thawing operation. Clearly, cooking time will be
marginally longer than in the case of thawed food.
Ice cubes trays
The refrigerator is provided with one or more ice
cubes trays.
These trays should be filled with drinking water and
then be placed into the freezer compartment.
Do not use metal tools to remove the trays when
they are stuck-frozen inside the compartment.
USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR
Temperature regulation
Turn the thermostat knob to a medium setting.
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 surrounding room
temperature, it will probably be in constant use,
with consequent frosting of the back wall of the
compartment. If this does in fact occur, the knob
should be set to a slightly higher temperature.
In this way the refrigerator automatically defrosts,
with a considerable energy saving.
To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob
to position «
O
». The freezer compartment will
remain operating.
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Storage of foods in the refrigerator
compartment
To achieve the best results with the refrigerator
compartment, you should follow one or two very
simple rules:
Do not put warm foods or evaporating liquids in the
refrigerator.
Cover or wrap foods (particularly if they have a
strong smell or contain aromatic herbs).
Do not cover the shelves (grids) with paper or
plastic since this blocks the air circulation in the
compartment.
In addition, foods should be positioned inside the
refrigerator compartment as indicated in Figure 6:
1.
Cold cuts, cheese, butter, milk
2.
Meat and fish
3.
Fruit and vegetables.
In this position, fresh meat can be stored for 1-2 days
at most.
Fig. 6
Further hints for getting the best out of your
refrigerator are the following:
Cooked foods, cold dishes, jellies, etc.,
should be well
covered.
Fruit and vegetables
should be washed before being
stored.
Raw meat
(all types, including poultry) should be
stored in plastic bags.
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2
1
Movable shelves
Fig. 7
The walls of the
refrigerator are
equipped with a
series of runners
so that the
shelves can be
positioned as
desired.
Positioning the door shelves
(Fig. 8-9)
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
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Defrosting
Refrigerator compartment
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every
time the motor-driver compressor stops.
The defrost water drains out through a trough (see
Fig. 10) into a special container provided on top of
the compressor which is located at the back of the
appliance.
We particularly recommend that you periodically
clean the defrost-water drainage outlet, located in the
centre of the drainage groove in the refrigerator
compartment (see 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 in the discharge hole.
Fig. 10
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Freezer compartment
In the freezer compartment , instead, the
frost should be removed with the provided special
plastic scraper 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 metal tools to remove frost in order to
avoid seriously damaging the appliance.
If a thick layer of ice is formed it will be necessary
to carry out complete defrosting as following:
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. Introduce the plastic scraper
in the appropriate seating as shown in the figure 11,
place underneath a basin to collect the defrost
water.
Fig. 11
When defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly.
Keep the scraper for future use.
Turn the thermostat knob (D) to the desired
position or replace the plug in the socket.
After having run for two or three hours on the
quick-freeze setting, the appliance is ready again
for storing or freezing food.
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MAINTENANCE
Periodical cleaning
Before carrying out any maintenance operation,
always disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
Wash the interior of the appliance with lukewarm
water and sodium bicarbonate.
Clean the cabinet with a silicone-wax spray. The
condenser and compressor should be cleaned using
a brush or a vacuum cleaner. This latter operation
will maintain the appliance’s excellent standards of
performance 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
(Fig. 12)
The light inside the refrigerator compartment is
easily accessible. All you have to do is to remove the
lamp from the fitting itself. If the light does not go
on when the door is open, check that it is screwed in
properly.
If it still does not light up, change the bulb.
The rating is shown on the light bulb cover.
Fig. 12
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SOMETHING NOT WORKING
If the appliance is not functioning properly check
that:
the plug is firmly inserted into the wall socket and
that the mains power switch is on;
electricity is delivered, and controls are set to the
correct position.
Furthermore:
if the appliance seems too noisy, check that the sides
of the cabinet are not touching furniture that can
transmit noise or vibrations and that the
refrigerating circuit tubes are not vibrating;
if there are signs of presence of water on the bottom
of the refrigerator compartment, check that the
defrost water drain opening is not obstructed.
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 & serial number
of your appliance, which can be found on the rating
plate located inside the appliance at the bottom on
the left hand side.
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