Zanussi ZFK22/10LR User manual

Brand: Zanussi

Model: ZFK22/10LR

Category: Fridge-freezers

Type: User manual

Zanussi ZFK22/10LR is a fridge-freezer combination that can be used to store a variety of foods. It is rated as energy efficient (class T) and also has a 4-star freezer rating, which means that it can freeze and store food for extended periods of time at -18°C or below. The total gross capacity of this appliance is 218 liters, of which 139 liters are allocated to the refrigerator compartment and 79 liters to the freezer compartment. The refrigerator compartment is equipped with 3 glass shelves, 3 door balconies, and a transparent vegetable crisper drawer.

REFRIGERADOR

CONGELADOR

FRIDGE-FREEZER

FRIGORIFICO

E CONGELADOR

ZFK 22/10 LR

LIBRO DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUCTION BOOKLET MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES

2222 138-59

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 15

Storage of 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...............................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

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.

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

NP002

100 mm 10 mm

10 mm

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.

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

D640

D427

D419

D405

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

ABC F

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.

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 frozen food

When ﬁrst starting-up or after a period out of use,

let the appliance run for at least three hours on the

fast freeze setting before putting the products in

the compartment.

To obtain the best performance from this appliance,

you should:

if large quantities of food are to be stored, remove

all drawers and baskets from appliance and place

food on cooling shelves. Pay careful attention not to

exceed load limit stated on the side of the

upper section (where applicable).

make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs

were adequately stored by the retailer;

be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from

the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible

time;

not open the door frequently or leave it open longer

than absolutely necessary.

Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and

cannot be refrozen.

Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the

food manufacturer.

Important

If there is a power failure when food is in the freezer, do not

open the door of the freezer compartment. The frozen food will

not be affected if the power cut is of short duration (up to 6-8

hours) and the freezer compartment is full, otherwise, it is

recommended that the food should be used within a short time

(a temperature increase of the frozen food shortens its safe

storage period).

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.

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

D346

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

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

The light bulb inside the refrigerator compartment

can be reached as follows:

- unscrew the light cover securing screw,

- unhook the moving part as shown in the ﬁgure.

Fig. 12

D731

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.

Zanussi ZFK22/10LR User manual

Brand: Zanussi

Model: ZFK22/10LR

Category: Fridge-freezers

Type: User manual

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