Zanussi ZV 45 User's Manual
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1. 0068 When defrosting is completed dry the interior thoroughly Turn the thermostat control to a medium setting between 2 and 4 and after letting the appliance run for at least two hours in the fast freeze mode replace the previously removed food into the compartment 12 Important A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during defrosting may shorten their safe storage life Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as this could damage the appliance beyond repair MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply Internal cleaning Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda 5ml to 0 5 litre of water Rinse and dry thoroughly NEVER USE DETERGENTS ABRASIVE POWDERS HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG SMELL External cleaning Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water Do NOT use abrasive products Once or twice a year dust the condenser black grill and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or vacuum cleaner You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched OFF An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption When the appliance is not in use When the appliance is2. Connect the blue neutral wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black Connect the brown live wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter lt I or coloured red The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse For replacement use a 13amp BSI362 fuse Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used The plug must not be used if the fuse cover carrier is lost The cover carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug A replacement cover carrier must be obtained from your local Zanussi Service Force Centre whose address is listed in the Customer Care Booklet which accompanies your instruction manual Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown Before using Remove all securing tapes Wash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and a little bicarbonate of soda one teaspoonful to one quart of water Do not use soap or detergent as the smell might linger Dry thoroughly Door reversal directions Fig 3 Before carrying out the operations described below pull out the mains plug from the wall socket To carry out this reversal go through the following steps Gently lay the freezer on its back with the top held away from the floor by 5 8 em 2 3 inches of packing Remove the bottom door hinge 5 Remove the freezer door 4 by opening it and pullin
3. from the foodstore to the consumer in the shortest possible time a temperature increase of the frozen food could shorten its storage period It is also advisable not to exceed the storage period indicated by the producer of the food Finally do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than is absolutely necessary Attention Do not put carbonated liquids fizzy drinks ete in the freezer compartment Water ices if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer can possibly result in a low temperature skin burn Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen food do not open the door during the whole time of the power failure If the freezer is fully loaded the frozen food will not be affected if the power cut is of short duration otherwise it is recommended to consume the food within a very short time Thawing Deep frozen or frozen food prior to being used can be thawed in the fridge or at room temperature depending on the time available Small food items may even be cooked from frozen in this case cooking will take longer Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown away Alternatively if the food is uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen Defros
4. of non use slide the fast freeze switch A Fig 4 to the left fast freeze position 2 3 hours before you want to freeze your food the yellow light B lights up If the freezer is already in operation the fast freeze switch should be activated about 24 hours before freezing fresh food This time can be shortened depending on the quantity of food to be frozen After the time has elapsed place the food to be frozen in the top compartment of the freezer as this is the coldest part Once the food is completely frozen which could take up to 24 hours return the fast freeze switch to the OFF position the yellow light B goes off Distribute the frozen food packages in the other compartments so that the top compartment can be used for a further freezing operation Only freeze top quality fresh and thoroughly cleaned foodstuffs Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is already frozen During the freezing process ensure that the freezer door remains closed Frozen food storage When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has been out of use for some time we advise you to run your appliance for at least two hours in the fast freeze mode before storing frozen food To obtain the best performance from this appliance we strongly recommend that you make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer and furthermore be sure that these frozen foodstuffs are transferred
5. Zanussi Company in the country concerned will be pleased to advise further Sight of your purchase receipt will be required by them 15
6. not in use for long periods disconnect from the electricity supply empty all foods and clean the appliance leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells 13 WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG Before contacting your local Zanussi Service Force Centre check the following points The appliance does not work Check that m There is power at the socket m Ensure that there is not a power cut by checking the household lights m The fuse has not blown S The air circulation passages are not covered Vibration or abnormal noises m You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils of tubing at the rear to the cooling plate evaporator or to the fixed freezer shelves When the compressor is on the refrigerant is being pumped round and you will hear a whirring or pulsating noise from the compressor A thermostat controls the compressor and you will hear a faint click when the thermostat cuts in and out Other points to check Check that m Have you turned the thermostat to the correct setting m Has door been left open causing the temperature to rise m Sometimes the freezer door will be difficult to open shortly after you have closed it Don t worry this is due to pressure difference which will quickly equalise and allow the door to open normally 14 Tf after the above checks there is still a fault call your local Zanussi Service For
7. LIED WITH THE APPLIANCE IN ORDER THAT THE NEW OWNER CAN GET TO KNOW 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 m This appliance is designed to be operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person This product should be serviced by an authorised ZANUSSI Service Force Centre and only genuine spare parts should be used It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable m ZANUSSI domestic refrigerators freezers and fridge freezers are designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only 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 possible food loss See installation instructions Parts which heat up should not be exposed Wherever possible the back of the appliance should be close to a wall but leaving the required distance for ventilation as stated in the installation instructions Before defrosting cleaning or maintenance work is carried out be sure to switch o
8. ZANUSSI FREEZER ZV 45 CONTENTS Warnes pe Pe ee Ve Conservation Installation Positioning sek oh 2 EK a ER aah he hea The electrical connections ooa aoaaa Door reversal directions 20 202022 2 Your appliance Operation aaa Freezer controls Temperature control aaa Freezing fresh food Frozen food storage Whawing css o Gosh asec ee Gey Ice making 2 Health and safety guidelines Defrosting 2 0 Maintenance and cleaning What happens if something goes wrong Guarantee conditions page page page page page page page page page page page page 10 co o o OANA ATT A WH page 10 page 10 page 11 page 12 page 13 page 14 page 15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth 85 cm 54 5 em 60 cm POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220 240 V 50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 140 W AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY 1 30 kWh GROSS CAPACITY 125 1 NET CAPACITY 104 1 STAR RATING This appliance complies with the E E C Directive No 87 308 of 2 6 87 relative to radio interference suppression 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 SUPP
9. ator to thaw slowly m Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and labelled and used in date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best B It is important that food is used before its best before date m Always wash your hands with soapy water and dry them with a clean towel before handling food Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross contamination by not using the same work surface or knife without washing them thoroughly in between m Use kitchen roll wherever possible for cleaning up food If you use a dishcloth be sure to boil it frequently 11 Defrosting The freezer compartment will become progressively covered with frost This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 1 4 During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs However when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner complete defrosting should be carried out and it is advisable to carry out this operation when the appliance is empty To carry out complete defrosting proceed as follows Remove any stored food wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place Turn the thermostat control E Fig 4 to the lt O setting Leave the door open Introduce the plastic scraper in the appropriate seating as shown in Figure 5 and place underneath a basin to collect the defrost water Fig 5
10. ce Centre whose address can be found in the accompanying Customer Care Booklet and can also be found in your local telephone directory under Z In guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in guarantee service calls Before contacting your local Zanussi Service Force Centre make a note of the make model and date of purchase of your machine the Service Department require this information SERVICE DETAILS ADHESIVE LABEL When you return your guarantee card to Zanussi Ltd you will receive an Appliance Guarantee and Maintenance Record Card together with an adhesive label The label can be stuck to the machine or adjacent furniture PEACE OF MIND FOR TWELVE MONTHS Zanussi guarantee conditions This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights which will not be excluded or in any way diminished by the return of this guarantee card We Zanussi Ltd undertake that if within twelve months of the date of the purchase this ZANUSSI appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials the company will at its option repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for labour materials or carriage on condition that The appliance has been correctly installed and used o
11. d also be a gap of 25 mm either side of the appliance Do not obstruct the space underneath The back of the cabinet may be placed close to the wall but must not touch it DO NOT install in places with restricted ventilation Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the adjustable foot or feet at the bottom of the cabinet using your fingers or a spanner see Fig 1 Fig 1 a The electrical connections WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted Remove the fuse from the cut off plug The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of your home Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you fit your own plug the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Fig 2 GREEN amp YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE Connect the Green and Yellow earth wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow
12. e and always insist on genuine spare parts CONSERVATION In the interests of the Environment When disposing of your old fridge freezer or fridge freezer Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Officer to see if there are facilities in your area for collecting the gas from the appliance for recycling This will help reduce the amount of CFC gas released into the atmosphere Help to keep your country tidy use authorised disposal sites for your old appliances For maximum efficiency Make sure that the appliance is cleaned properly Make sure that the door is closed properly Do not position the appliance near to sources of heat Do not over fill your appliance air MUST be allowed to circulate INSTALLATION Warning IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN BEING TRAPPED INSIDE Depending upon the position which you choose for your appliance you may wish to reverse the way in which the door opens To do this refer to instructions on Door reversal directions paragraph Positioning For this appliance to work efficiently it should be located away from heat sources e g cookers radiators boilers direct sunlight etc This also includes locations or rooms where the ambient temperature reaches above 32 degrees C or drops below 16 degrees e g conservatories There shoul
13. ff the appliance and unplug it m Frozen food must NOT be re frozen once it has thawed out 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 m The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves in this appliance contain channels through which the refrigerant passes If these are punctured this would cause substantial damage to the appliance and result in food loss DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice Under NO circumstances should solid ice be forced off the lining or shelves Solid ice should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance See Defrost instructions m The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on in order to allow the refrigerant to settle m This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns m Ice lollies can cause frost freezer burns if consumed straight from the freezer m Manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to Refer to relevant instructions m Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Refer to your local ZANUSSI Service Force Centr
14. g it gently downwards to remove it from the top hinge pin 2 Unscrew the top hinge pin 2 from the top hinge 1 and replace it in the opposite hole on the left hand side Unscrew the foot at the base 6 of the appliance and refit it on the opposite side Refit the freezer door and the bottom hinge to the left hand side Remove the door handle 3 and fit it on the opposite side by removing the plastic plugs from the fixing holes and fitting them in the vacated holes on the opposite side Protect the paintwork with masking tape Attention After completion of the door reversal operation verify that the door gasket is sewing onto 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 YOUR APPLIANCE A Freezer controls B Freezer calender recommended storage times for frozen foods and produce storage card write on wipe off card for recording what has been stored in the freezer and when C Frozen food storage D Freezing fresh foods OPERATION Freezer Controls Fig 4 A Fast freeze switch B Fast freeze light yellow C Mains on light green Start your appliance Insert the plug into the wall socket The pilot light C Fig 4 w
15. ill light up to show that the appliance is on Temperature control The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the thermostat situated at the top of the cabinet E Fig 4 To operate the freezer proceed as follows Turn the thermostat control beyond the O position When you first start the freezer we suggest that you turn the thermostat control to a medium setting between 2 and 4 For easier turning of this control use a small coin The internal temperature of the freezer is automatically adjusted by the thermostat to ensure safe food storage However if the appliance is working in unfavourable room conditions such as poor ventilation high temperature and frequent door openings it may be necessary to select a more suitable setting To obtain a lower temperature turn the thermostat control to the higher numbers to obtain a higher temperature turn the control to the lower numbers Warning light red If the temperature warning light D lights up it indicates that the temperature within the freezer has reached a level where the safe food storage is no longer ensured When the freezer is first switched on the warning light will stay on until the temperature has dropped to a safe level for the storage of frozen food D Warning light red E Thermostat control Freezing fresh food In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 13 kg of fresh food When you first start the freezer or after a period
16. nly on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us The appliance is still in the possession of the original purchaser All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Zanussi Service Force Centre Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the property of this company Exclusions This guarantee does not cover Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Costs incurred for calls to put right machines improperly installed or calls to machines outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are the subject of rental agreements Products of Zanussi manufacture which are NOT marketed by Zanussi Ltd EEC Countries The standard guarantee is applicable but is subject to the owner s responsibility and cost to ensure the appliance meets the standards set by the country to which the product is taken The
17. ted cooked food must never be refrozen 10 Ice making Fill the ice tray with water to the top of each ice cube compartment and place it in the freezer compartment To release the ice cubes twist the tray along its length Never use a sharp instrument to remove ice tray HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES Because of consumer demand preservatives have been removed from many pre prepared food This together with the changes in shopping habits to a once a week shop mean that safe handling and storage of food is even more important than ever The following tips should help you to ensure that the food in your home is in as perfect condition as possible Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your freezer as short as possible Tests showed that the temperature of 1 litre of orange juice rose to 22 C in an hour between the supermarket and home It then took 11 hours to get down to 7 C in the refrigerator Keep the freezer door closed as much as possible Remember that warm air is flowing in as you are deciding what to have for tea Do not push food together too much try to allow air circulate around each item m Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do NOT place in the freezer until cool Leave food in a place as cool as possible in order that it can then be placed in the freezer as soon as possible m Do not store food uncovered m The best way to defrost food is to put it in the refriger
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