REFRIGERATORS
REFRIGERATEURS
FRIGORÍFICOS
ZFC 170 C
ZFC 202 C
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET MODE D’EMPLOI LIBRO DE INSTRUCCIONES
2222 150-34
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CONTENTS
Warnings
................................page 3
Installation
................................page 4
Location ................................page 4
Rear spacers...............................page 4
Power connection .............................page 4
Cleaning the appliance’s interior ........................page 4
Door reversibility .............................page 5
Use
..................................page 6
Start-up - temperature regulation .......................page 6
Refrigeration of food ............................page 6
Movable shelves .............................page 6
Positioning the door shelves .........................page 7
Storage of frozen food ...........................page 7
Defrosting ...............................page 7
Ice cubes ................................page 7
Maintenance
...............................page 8
Periodical cleaning.............................page 8
Idle periods ...............................page 8
Interior light bulb .............................page 8
Servicing
................................page 8
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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 appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace
an older appliance having a spring lock on the door or lid, be
sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard
the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a
death-trap for a child.
Location
Place the appliance as far away as possible from
sources of heat, e.g. radiators, heaters, direct
sunlight, etc..
The best results are achieved with a room
temperature ranging from +18
°
C to +43
°
C.
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 100 mm (Fig. 1-A).
The best solution is shown in Fig. 1-B (without
overhanging kitchen furniture).
The appliance sides may also be in contact with the
kitchen furniture, provided that air can circulate
free in the rear and top part.
One or more adjustable feet mounted on the base of
the appliance make it possible to set it perfectly
level.
For the models designed to be built in the furniture
it is necessary to follow the specific instructions
regarding building in.
Fig. 1
Rear spacers
In the plastic envelope containing the Operating
Instructions are also included two wall spacers to be
fitted into the special openings provided on the back
of the appliance.
Push-fit the spacers into the openings, making sure
that arrow (A) is positioned as per Fig. 2 and then
turn the spacers through 45
°
until they lock in
(arrow in vertical position).
A
B
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Fig. 2
Power connection
Before plugging in the appliance to the mains
socket, check that the voltage and frequency
indicated on the appliance’s rating plate are the
same as those provided by your home power supply.
A 6% fluctuation above or below rated voltage is
acceptable.
For operation at different voltages, a suitable
transformer should be used.
The appliance MUST be connected to an efficient
earth or ground tap.
The supply-lead plug in fact incorporates a special
earth or ground contact for this purpose. If by any
chance the sockets of your domestic wiring system
are not earthed, the appliance must be connected to
a separate earth or ground wire by a qualified
electrician, in accordance with existing safety
regulations.
The manufacturer declines to accept any liability if
this accident-prevention procedure is not followed.
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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A
45°
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Door reversibility
Unplug the appliance before performing the following
operations:
Carefully lay the appliance on its back.
Remove the foot (A-Fig. 3).
Remove the hinge (C) by unscrewing the screws
(B).
Remove the stop catch (E) by unscrewing the
screws (D).
Slide the door out of the upper hinge.
Remove the upper hinge and fit on the opposite side
(Fig. 4).
Reassemble the door, inserting the upper hinge pin
into the bushing on the door.
Unscrew the left foor and refit on the opposite side.
Fit the stop catch (E) on the opposite side.
Fit the hinge (C) and foot (A) on the opposite side.
Change the position of the handle (Fig. 5).
The holes that are not used are to be masked with
the plastic plugs removed.
Attention
After completion of the door reversibility operation,
verify that the door gasket is adherent 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. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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A
C
D
E
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USE
Start-up - temperature regulation
After plugging the appliance, turn the thermostat
knob located at the top right of the fridge, clockwise
to the required position (apart from position «
O
» -
off). Medium setting is recommended.
Temperature is kept constant automatically and can
be increased by turning the knob to lower numbers,
or reduced by turning it to higher numbers.
Proper setting is achieved by keeping in mind that
the temperature inside the fridge depends on the
following factors:
room temperature;
number of times the door is opened;
quantity of food stored;
location of the appliance.
To turn the appliance off, set the thermostat knob to
«
O
».
In this refrigerator the refrigerating compartment
temperature may be regulated not only by using the
thermostat but also by operating on the baffleplate
placed under the evaporator (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6
To obtain a lower temperature move the baffleplate
forward, to obtain a higher temperature move it
backward. It is advisable to move the baffleplate
backward when the room temperature is lower than
+20
°
C (Fig. 7).
Fig. 7
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Refrigeration of food
The refrigerator compartment is used to store foods
and drinks.
For best results, see the following 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 with paper or plastic since
this blocks circulation of air in the compartment.
Moreover:
cooked foods, cold dishes, jelly, etc. should be
covered and can be stored on any shelf.
fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the bottom salad crisper.
butter & cheese: these should be placed in special
airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or
polythene bags to exclude air as much as possible.
milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be
stored in the bottle rack on the door.
raw meat: it should be placed in plastic bags and
stored on the drawer below the evaporator.
Bananas, potatoes, onion and garlic, if not packed
up, must not be placed in the refrigerator.
Movable shelves
Fig. 8
The walls of the
refrigerator are
equipped with a
series of runners
so that the
shelves can be
positioned as
desired.
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Positioning the door shelves
(Fig. 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. 9).
Fig. 9
Storage of frozen food
(Mod. ZFC 202 C)
The compartment is also suitable for the
storage of frozen foods; in this case follow these
simple rules:
Turn the thermostat knob to the coldest setting (if
the room temperature is lower than 20
°
C it is
necessary to arrange the baffleplate so as to obtain
a higher temperature in the refrigerating
compartment). Remember that, in this condition,
the refrigerating compartment temperature might
drop below 0
°
C. If this occurs reset the thermostat
knob to a warmer setting.
Make sure that the frozen foods have been correctly
stored by the retailer.
Make sure that the interval between the time when
you buy the frozen foods and when you put them in
the freezer is short.
Do not exceed the dates of expiry marked on the
packages by the manufacturer.
After a period when the appliance is not used, make
it run for at least two hours with the thermostat
knob turned to the coldest setting before placing
the frozen foods in it.
If in the evaporator are not stored frozen foods, to
obtain a lower power consumption and a better
refrigeration of the foods it is advisable to arrange
the baffleplate so as to obtain a lower temperature
in the refrigerating compartment.
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Defrosting
During operation, the evaporator of the
refrigerator compartment gets covered with frost
which must be removed because, being a thermal
insulator, prevents the even distribution of cold.
If it is not removed, the temperature inside the
fridge increases with a higher power consumption.
To carry out defrosting proceed as follows:
Press the button in the middle of the thermostat
knob (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10
When defrosting is completed, operation starts
automatically; however, the water should be
drained from the basin placed inside the meat
drawer (Fig. 11).
Fig. 11
Defrosting should be carried out when the
compartment is empty.
Ice cubes
The appliance includes one or more trays for
producing ice cubes. These trays should be filled
with drinking water and repositioned inside the
relative compartment.
Do not use metal tools to remove these trays when
they are stuck-frozen inside the compartment.
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MAINTENANCE
Prior to undertaking any maintenance operation, be
sure to unplug the appliance from the wall socket as a
safety precaution.
Periodical cleaning
Clean the interior periodically with lukewarm
water and some sodium bicarbonate;
clean the cabinet exterior with a silicone wax spray;
clean the condenser and the motor compressor with
a brush or a vacuum cleaner.
This will improve the appliance operation,
consequently reducing power consumption.
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;
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.
Interior light bulb
(Fig. 12)
The light inside the refrigerator compartment is
easy to get at through the opening in the light
holder.
If the light does not go on when the door is open,
check that it is screwed into place 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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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 a noise or a vibration. Also, check that the
refrigerant unit does not vibrate.
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 appliance.
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