Zanussi ZQA12430DA User's Manual
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1. User manual Refrigerator Uj S E R MANUAL la vita bella ZANUSSI ITALIAN SINCE 1916 ZQA12430DA Contents Safety information Operation First use Daily use Helpful hints and tips Cn P lt Jx Pn MO K Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use before installing and first using the appliance read this user manual carefully including its hints and warnings To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents it is impor tant to ensure that all people using the appliance are thor oughly familiar with its operation and safety features Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user s instructions as the manufacturer is not re sponsible for damages caused by omission Children and vulnerable people safety This appliance is not intended for use by persons in cluding children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowl edge unless they have been given supervision or in struction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Keep all packaging well away from children There is risk of su2. frosted water If necessary clean the drain If the drain is bl ocked water will collect in the bottom of the appli ance Installation Important For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given Unp in specific paragraphs ack the appliance and check if there are damages on it Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged Report possible bought it In tha e tis nect the compressor e Adequate air circulation should damages immediately to the place you case retain packing advisable to wait at least four hours before con ing the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in be around the appli ance lacking this leads to overheating To achieve suf ficie stall e Wherever possible the back of agai nt ventilation follow the instructions relevant to in ation he product should be nst a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts compressor condenser to prevent possible burn e The cookers e Make sure that the mains p installation of the appliance e Con nect Service e Any app cian e This appliance must not be located close to radiators or ug is accessible after the nect to potable water supply only If a water con ion is foreseen electrical work required to do the servicing of the iance should be carried out by a qualified electri or competent person product must be serviced by an authorized Service
3. Make sure that the light comes on cover refer to the illustration Closing the door 3 Replace the used 1 Clean the door gaskets lamp with a new 2 f necessary adjust the door Refer to Installation lamp of the same f 3 If necessary replace the defective door gaskets power and specifically designed for household ap Contact the Service Center pliances the maximum power is shown on the lamp cover Technical data Dimension Height 815 mm Width 596 mm Depth 550 mm Rising Time 13h Voltage 230 240 V Frequency 50 Hz The technical information are situated in the rating plate on the internal left side of the appliance and in the energy label Installation A Caution Read the Safely Information carefully for Climate Ambient temperature your safety and correct operation of the appliance Bes before installing the appliance me SN 10 C to 32 C i uL P N 16 C to 32 C This appliance can be installed in a dry well ventilated in z e door garage or cellar also but for optimum performance ST 16 C to 38 C install this appliance at a location where the ambient tem T 16 to 43 C perature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance Ventilation requirements The airflow behind the ap pliance must be sufficient min 200cm min 200cm Electrical Connection Caution Any electrical work required
4. Centre and only genuine spare parts must be used Environment Protection This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer in either its refrigerant cir cuit or insulation materials The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish The Operation Switching on Insert the plug into the wall socket Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium setting Switching off To turn off the appliance turn the Temperature regulator to the 0 position Temperature regulation The temperature is automatically regulated To operate the appliance proceed as follows e turn the Temperature regulator toward lower settings to obtain the minimum coldness e turn the Temperature regulator toward higher settings to obtain the maximum coldness First use Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time wash the inte rior 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 Daily use Freezing fresh food The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep frozen food for a long time To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change the me dium setting However for a faster freezing operation turn the tempera ture regulator toward higher settings to obtain the maxi mum coldness Important In this condition
5. for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under rising time the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re frozen after cooling Thawing Deep frozen or frozen food prior to being used be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temper ature depending on the time available for this operation Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen directly from the freezer in this case cooking will take longer Movable shelves The walls of the refrigera tor are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be posi tioned as desired Helpful hints and tips Normal Operating Sounds You may hear a faint gurgling and a bubbling sound when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing This is correct e When the compressor is on the refrigerant is being pumped around and you will hear a whirring sound and a pulsating noise from the compressor This is correct The thermic dilatation might cause a sudden cracking noise It is natural not dangerous physical phenomen on This is correct e When the compressor switches on or switches off you will hear a faint click of the temperature regulator This is correct Hints for energy saving Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer han absolutely necessary If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low tem
6. of environmental compatibility which is nevertheless flammable During transportation and installation of the appliance be certain that none of the components of the refriger ant circuit become damaged If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged avoid open flames and sources of ignition thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appli ance is situated e t is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit fire and or electric shock N Warning Any electrical component power cord plug compressor must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel to avoid haz ard 1 Power cord must not be lengthened 2 sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance A squash ed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire 3 Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance 4 Do not pull the mains cable 5 power plug socket is loose do not inser power plug There is a risk of electric shock or ire 6 You must not operate the appliance amp cover if foreseen of interior This appliance is heavy Care should be moving it Do not remove nor touch items from the partment if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance
7. run the appliance for two or three hours using this setting T Reload the previously removed food into the com partment Warning Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during defrosting may shorten their safe storage life What to do if Cleaning the air channels 1 Remove the plinth 1 then the ventila tion grille 2 2 the ventilation grille 3 Carefully pull the air deflector out 3 checking that there is no water left from the defrosting 4 the lower part of the appliance with a vacuum cleaner Periods of non operation When the appliance is not in use for long periods take the following precautions 1 disconnect the appliance from electricity supply 2 remove all food 3 defrost and clean the appliance and all accessories 4 leave the door doors open to prevent unpleasant smells Important If the cabinet will be kept on ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure Warning Before troubleshooting disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is n
8. to direct sunlight Bulb lamps if foreseen used in this app cial purpose lamps selected for househo use on lumina ighting aken when ion Daily Use Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance Do not store flammable gas and liquid in because they may explode without the the reezer com are spe d appliances y They are not suitable for household room il the appliance Do not place food products directly against the air out let on the rear wall If the appliance is Frost Free Frozen food must not be re frozen once it has been thawed out Store frozen food manufacturer s instructions pre packed frozen food in accordance with the Appliance s manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to Refer to re tions Do not place carbonated or fizzy compartment as it creates pressure on the container which may cause it to explode resulting the appliance Ice lollies can cause frost burns from the appliance Care and cleaning Before maintenance switch off the appliance and dis connect the mains plug from the mains socket evant instruc drinks in the freezer in damage to if consumed straight Do not clean the appliance with metal objects Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the ap pliance Use a plastic scraper e Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for de
9. ctor The temperature regulator is not set correctly The temperature regulator is not set correctly The door is not closed correctly The product temperature is too high Many products are stored at the same time There is no cold air circulation in the appliance Products are too near to each other Food is not wrapped correctly The door is not closed correctly The temperature regulator is not set correctly A Caution Disconnect the plug from the mains socket Refer to Replacing the lamp Set a higher temperature Refer to Closing the door Do not keep the door open longer than necessary Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage Decrease the room temperature This is correct Clean the water outlet Make sure that products do not touch the rear plate Clean the air deflector Set a higher temperature Set a lower temperature Refer to Closing the door Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage Store less products at the same time Make sure that there is cold air circula tion in the appliance Store products so that there is cold air circulation Wrap the food correctly Refer to Closing the door Set a higher temperature 1 Remove the screw 4 Install the lamp cover from the lamp 5 Tighten the screw to the lamp cover didi 6 Connect the plug to the mains socket 2 Remove the lamp 7 Open the door
10. e stor ed in the bottle rack on the door Bananas potatoes onions and garlic if not packed must not be kept in the refrigerator Hints for freezing To help you make the most of the freezing process here are some important hints e the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs is shown on the rating plate e the freezing process takes 24 hours No further food to be frozen should be added during this period only freeze top quality fresh and thoroughly cleaned foodstuffs prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subse quently to thaw only the quantity required e wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight do not allow fresh unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen thus avoiding a rise in temperature of he latter Jean foods store better and longer than fatty ones sal reduces the storage life of food water ices if consumed immediately after removal fro he freezer compartment can possibly cause the skin t be freeze burnt Care and cleaning e A Caution Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians Periodic cleaning The equipment has to be clea
11. ed on the appliance rating plate 6 Switch on the appliance The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted B In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug sup plied 13 amp ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used Warning A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety shock hazard Ensure that it is disposed of safely negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local council your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product www zanussi com shop SCHER d 211621530 252011
12. en surface cleaners contain chemi cals that can attack damage the plastics used in this appli ance For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing up liquid added After cleaning reconnect the equipment to the mains sup ply Defrosting of the refrigerator Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor com pressor stops during normal use The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance over the motor compressor where it evaporates t is important to periodi cally clean the defrost wa ter drain hole F situated under the salad drawers to prevent the water over lowing and dripping onto the food inside Use the special cleaner provided P which you will find al ready inserted into the drain hole Defrosting the freezer i A certain amount of frost will always form around the top compartment Important Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3 5 mm To remove the frost do these steps 1 Switch off the appliance 2 Remove any stored food wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place 3 Open the door 4 When defrosting is completed dry the interior thor oughly 5 Switch on the appliance 6 Setthe temperature regulator to obtain the maximum coldness and
13. ffocation f you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of he socket cut the connection cable as close to the appliance as you can and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or to close hemselves into it f this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to re place an older appliance having a spring lock latch on the door or lid be sure to make that spring lock un usable before you discard the old appliance This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child 15 Care and cleaning What to do if Technical data Installation Environmental concerns 1 CO cO cO Subject to change without notice General safety vr Warning Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built in structure clear of obstruction The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and or beverages in a normal household as explained in this D instruction booklet Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means 0 speed up the thawing process Do not use other electrical appliances such as ice cream makers inside of refrigerating appliances un less they are approved for this purpose by the manu facturer Do not damage the refrigerant circuit The refrigerant isobutane R600a is contained within he refrigerant circuit of the appliance a natural gas with a high level
14. ned regularly clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda 5 ml to 0 5 liter of water regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris e rinse and dry thoroughly Important Do not pull move or damage any pipes and or cables inside the cabinet ever use detergents abrasive powders highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour Once a year remove the ventilation grill at the base of the appliance and clean the air channels with a vacuum clean er This operation will improve the performance of the ap pliance and save electricity consumption Caution Take care of not to damage the cooling system itis advisable to show the freezing in date on each in dividual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time Hints for storage of frozen food To obtain the best performance from this appliance you should e 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 Many proprietary kitch
15. ot in this manual Important There are some sounds during normal use compressor refrigerant circulation The appliance does not operate The appliance is switched off The lamp does not operate mains socket correctly The lamp does not work The mains plug is not connected to the The appliance has no power There is no voltage in the mains socket The lamp is in stand by Switch on the appliance Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket Contact a qualified electrician Close and open the door The compressor operates contin ually Water flows on the rear plate of the refrigerator Water flows into the refrigerator Water flows on the ground The temperature in the appliance is too low The temperature in the appliance is too high The temperature in the refrigera tor is too high The temperature in the freezer is too high There is too much frost Replacing the lamp The lamp is defective The temperature is not set correctly The door is not closed correctly The door has been opened too fre quently The product temperature is too high The room temperature is too high During the automatic defrosting proc ess frost defrosts on the rear plate The water outlet is clogged Products prevent that water flows into the water collector There is too much water in the air de fle
16. perature and the appliance is fully loaded the compressor may run continuously causing frost or ice on the evaporator If this happens set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings 0 allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in elec ricity consumption Hints for fresh food refrigeration To obtain the best performance t Positioning the door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes the door shelves can be placed at different heights 0 0 lt gt Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows ntil it comes free then reposition as required c e 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 around it Hints for refrigeration 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 air tight 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 b
17. the refrigerator compartment temperature might drop below 0 C If this occurs reset the temperature regulator to a warmer setting insulation foam contains flammable gases the appliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your local authorities Avoid damaging the cooling unit especially at the rear near the heat exchang er The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable i A medium setting is generally the most suitable However the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends on room temperature e how often the door is opened e the quantity of food stored e the location of the appliance Important If the ambient temperature is high or the appliance is fully loaded and the appliance is set to the lowest temperatures it may run continuously causing frost to form on the rear wall In this case the dial must be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting and therefore reduced energy consumption Important Do not use detergents or abrasive powders as these will damage the finish Storage of frozen food When first starting up or after a period out of use before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings Important In the event of accidental defrosting for example due to a power failure if the power has been off
18. to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person A Warning This appliance must be earthed The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed F N Environmental concerns The symbol onthe product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code A Green and Yellow Earth C Brown Live D Blue Neutral As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appli ance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows 1 Connectthe wire coloured green and yellow to the erminal marked either with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow Connect the wire coloured blue to the terminal either marked with the letter or coloured black Connect the wire coloured brown to the terminal ei her marked with the L or coloured red 4 Check that no cut or stray strands of wire is present and the cord clamp E is secure over the outer sheath 5 ake sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicat
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