Zanussi ZFK22/10LP User manual

Brand: Zanussi

Model: ZFK22/10LP

Category: Fridge-freezers

Type: User manual

REFRIGERADOR

CONGELADOR

FRIDGE-FREEZER

ZFK 22/10 LP

LIBRO DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

2222 138-74

CONTENTS

Warnings .................................page 12

Installation ................................page 13

Location ................................page 13

Power connection .............................page 13

Cleaning the appliance’s interior ........................page 13

Door reversibility .............................page 14

Fitting door panels ............................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 - operation .......................page 17

Air circulation ..............................page 17

Fresh food refrigeration...........................page 17

Positioning the door shelves .........................page 18

Defrosting ...............................page 18

Maintenance ................................page 19

Periodic cleaning .............................page 19

Idle periods ...............................page 19

Replacing the 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.

D223

595

600

1190

638

D488

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 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 has ﬂowed into the refrigerant

circuit. It is advisable to wait at least two hours

before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to

ﬂow back into 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 freezer.

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 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 (class T).

Make sure that there is nothing at the back, at the

top and at the bottom of the appliance to obstruct

air circulation.

For 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 (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

freely round the back and top.

One or more adjustable feet mounted on the base of

the appliance make it possible to set it perfectly

level.

Fig. 1

NP002

100 mm 10 mm

10 mm

Power connection

Before plugging the appliance into 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.

Make sure the plug and the socket are compatible so

that no adaptors need to be used. If necessary,

replace the socket with a suitable one.

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 the relevant UNI

standards and with E.E.C. Directive No. 87/308 of

02.06.87 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 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.

Door reversibility

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.

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.

Detach the plug (F) from the ventilation grill (D). To

do this, press it in the direction of the arrow.

Introduce the plug (G), which is delivered with the

appliance, into the hole left free on the opposite side.

Re-assemble the ventilation grill (D).

Reverse the direction of the handle.

The holes which are not used are masked by plastic

plugs which should be removed and reﬁtted onto the

free holes.

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.

Fitting door panels

(for models equipped with door frame)

To ﬁt the door panel, proceed as follows:

Loosen the ﬁxing screws to remove the frame side

opposite the handle.

Loosen all the screws ﬁxing the door frames.

Insert the panel from the side on which the frame

has been removed and push it through. Reﬁt the

frame to the door.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

D071

D427

D426

D405

USE

Control panel (Fig. 6)

Fig. 6

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. 6) to a position between 1 and

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. 6) to «S» (SUPER) setting

(pilot light (B) comes on).

Warning light (C-Fig. 6)

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 (from 6 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.

USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR

Operation

Turn the thermostat knob (F-Fig. 6) 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.

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. 7) 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. 7

D671

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.

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a

series of runners so that the glass shelves can be

positioned as desired.

For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie

over the rear ones.

Fig. 8

D338

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. 10).

Fig. 9

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. 11).

Fig. 10

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. 12) into a special container on the back of the

appliance, where it evaporates.

Fig. 11

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. 13).

Fig. 12

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. 12) 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

Unplug the appliance before carrying out any

maintenance operation.

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.

Replacing the interior light bulb

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. 14

D400

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. 12).

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 ZFK22/10LP User manual

Brand: Zanussi

Model: ZFK22/10LP

Category: Fridge-freezers

Type: User manual

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