Zanussi ZFC 30 JC Freezer User Manual
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1. Hints and Tips Normal Operating Sounds 6 Food Storage 6 Energy Saving Advice 6 In the Event of a Power Failure 6 Defrosting 7 Maintenance and Cleaning Internal Cleaning 7 External Cleaning 7 When the Appliance is not in Use 7 Something Not Working 8 Service and Spare Parts 8 Instructions for the Installer The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as X household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential 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 city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Description of the Appliance SM 0 A A Knob of temperature regulator B Compartment for frozen food storage and freezing fresh foods Operation Before Use Remove all packaging and securing tapes Wash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda 5m1 to 0 5 litre of water Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger Dry thoroughly Starting the Appliance Insert the plug2. lead particularly when the fridge freezer is being pulled out of its niche Damage to the cord may cause a short circuit fire and or electric shock If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel If the power plug socket is loose do not insert the power plug There is a risk of electric shock or fire Child Safety e Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product e There is a risk of suffocation Keep packaging material away from children These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance Your safety is of paramount importance If you are unsure about any of the meanings or these warnings contact your Local Service Force Centre During Use e This appliance is designed for domestic use only specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs It is not intended for commercial or industrial use e Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures Do not store any containers flammable materials such as spray cans fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the refrigerator e Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out e Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment e Ice lollies can cause frost freezer burns if consumed straight from the freezer e D
3. the storage time e Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and provide an airtight seal Packaging which is swollen or has traces of refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate that the product has not been kept at a suitable temperature and that it may have lost its original quality Partially thawed food must not be refrozen it must be consumed within 24 hours Never exceed the storage times indicated by the manufacturer Energy Saving Advice e Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat such as a boiler or radiator e Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the appliance are not obstructed e Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing them in the freezer e Food which is to be frozen when cool should be placed in the fridge before being transferred to the freezer Try to avoid keeping the lid open for long periods or opening the lid too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the lid from closing properly In the Event of a Power Failure If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen foods keep the lid closed If the temperature within your freezer should rise do not refreeze the food without checkin
4. 8amp ASTA approved B51362 fuse must be used Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal N or coloured black The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red Upon completion there must be no cut or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath GREEN amp YELLOW CORD CLAMP 11 www electrolux com www zanussi electrolux co uk 820 418 375 00 05042006
5. ZANUSSI Electrolux CHEST FREEZER ZFC 35C OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL A Important Safety Information Prior to Installation Check the appliance for transport damage Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed In the event of damage please contact your retailer Installation e This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable If the supply cable is damaged it must be replaced by a cable available from your local Service Force Centre Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person e Parts which heat up should not be exposed Whenever 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 e The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on in order to allow the refrigerant to settle Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the fridge freezer A damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire e Do not place heavy articles or the fridge freezer itself on the power cord There is a risk of a short circuit and fire Do not remove the power cord by pulling on its
6. ature required e Turn the thermostat control knob 6 24 hours before placing new food in the freezer depending on how much food is to be frozen e Place the food in the freezer and leave the thermostat set at no 7 for about 24 hours more e Then turn the thermostat control knob back again The freezer will return to normal storage temperature f the thermostat control knob is accidentally left at the coldest setting the freezer will not be damaged but energy will be wasted Frozen Food Storage When first starting the freezer or if the freezer has been out of use for some time we advise you to run your appliance for at least 2 hours before storing frozen food Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer Do not open the lid frequently or leave it open longer than is necessary A Important Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer Ice lollies if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer can cause 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 In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and the freezer is full Do not open the lid Should the food begin to thaw it must be consumed quickly and must not be re frozen See Hints and Tips Thawing Deep frozen or frozen food prior to being used can be thawed in the fri
7. bject to compensate for any bumps holes in the surface The room should be dry and adequately ventilated Temperatures of the external environment have an impact on the energy consumption of the device Therefore do not put the device to a place exposed to sunshine ore besides a radiator or oven put it to a place where the temperature of the environment corresponds to the climatic classification for which the device was designed Climatic classification Ambient temperature 0 limits SN from 10 C to 32 C N from 16 C to 32 C e U I e EN ST from 18 C to 38 C T from 18 C to 43 C If the freezer has been handled standing on end it should be allowed to stand in normal position for about 12 hours before switching it on e Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown 10 Electrical Connection Any electrical work required lo Install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person This appliance must be earthed The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed Electrical Requirements Before switching on make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 1
8. d socket Defect in switch or fuse Check fuse call electrician Power failure Wait until power is restored Lid does not close completely Too much frost formed Lid in contact with goods in freezer Re arrange goods check that lid closes correctly Lot of moisture in the room Moisture from washing machine tumble dryer etc Move freezer to a room with less moisture or air regularly Goods packed poorly Lot of moisture from goods Re pack goods see under How to use If after all above checks there is still a fault contact your local Service Force Centre 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 Service and Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning 08705 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force please visit the website at www serviceforce co uk Before calling out an engineer please ensure you have read the details under the heading Something Not Working When y
9. dge 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 Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen j Hints amp Tips Normal Operating Sounds e You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing When the compressor is on the refrigerant is being pumped round and you will hear a whirring sound 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 Food Storage To obtain the best performance from your freezer e Do not store warm food or evaporating liquid e Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it straight away The use of an insulated container is advisable When you arrive home place the frozen food in the freezer immediately e Do not push food together too much try to allow air to circulate around each item e Do not store food uncovered 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 Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food salt reduces
10. g its condition The following guidelines should assist you Ice cream Once thawed should be discarded Fruits amp Vegetables If soft should be cooked and used up Breads amp Cakes Can be refrozen without danger Shellfish Should be refrigerated and used up quickly i e casseroles should be refrigerated and used up Large Pieces of Meat Can be refrozen providing there are still ice crystals remaining within them Should be cooked and can then be refrozen as cooked dishes Should also be cooked and refrozen as a fresh dish Cooked Dishes Small Joints Chicken Defrosting The freezer compartment will become progressively covered with frost This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided whenever the thickness of 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 perform this operation when the appliance is empty EF To carry out complete defrosting 1 Disconnect the freezer from the electricity supply 2 Remove any stored food wrap in several layers of newspaper and store in a cool place 3 Leave the lid open 4 To accelerate the defrosting process place a bowl of hot not boiling water inside the freezer and close the lid 5 When defrosting is completed dry the interior
11. into the wall socket Switching on freezer box Close top of freezer box installed in accordance with specifications down then connect equipment with mains as specified above At this time electric components inside will be energised Adjust knob of temperature regulator in centre with rotating clockwise After a weak clicking cooling compressor will start together with slight vibration and noise 1 Knob of temperature regulator Opening Closing the Lid The lid is fitted with a tightly closing sealing strip to prevent moisture entering the freezer increasing the amount of frost formed When the lid is opened the air inside the freezer becomes slightly warmer and expands When the lid is closed again the air is cooled immediately This may lead to the creation of a vacuum which makes it hard to open the lid again immediately This is quite normal Wait for a few minutes until the vacuum has subsided and then open gently Never use excessive force on the handle Top has closed and opened position Movement over open position of top about 95 can cause damage Freezing Fresh Food It is important that fresh food placed in the freezer is frozen quickly and that the food already in the freezer is heated as little as possible If more than 3 4kg of food is to be frozen e Turn the thermostat control knob to the coldest setting no 7 The freezer will now run continuously creating a sufficient reserve of the temper
12. o not remove items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns e Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer compartment they can burst when the contents freeze e Manufacturers recommended storage times should be adhered to Refer to relevant instructions Maintenance and Cleaning e Before cleaning always switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electrical supply e When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket do not pull on the cable Servicing e This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used e Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your Local Service Force Centre At the end of the Appliance Life e When disposing of your appliance use an authorised disposal site e Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed to prevent young children being trapped inside Contents Instructions for the User Technical Specifications 11 Installation Important Safety Information 2 Positioning 11 Description of the Appliance 4 Electrical Connections 12 Operation Before use Starting the Appliance Temperature Control Opening Closing the Lid Freezing Fresh Food Frozen Food Storage Thawing O1 O1 O1 O1 O1 O1 a
13. or carriage on condition that e The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electrical supply stated on the rating plate e The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions e The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us e All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a your Local Service Force Centre e Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property 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 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 e Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom e Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are the subject of rental agreements e Products of Zanussi Electrolux manufacture which are not marked by Zanussi Electrolux This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and legal rights ZANUSSI ELECTROLUX EUROPEAN GUARANTEE If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home s
14. ou contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 The model and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date Customer Care Department For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi Electrolux appliance or for further information on Zanussi Electrolux products please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the adresses below or visit our website at www zanussi electrolux co u Major Appliances Customer Care Department Zanussi Electrolux 101 Oakley Road Luton Bedfordshire LU4 9QQ 08705 727727 calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guaranteeservice calls For Customer Service in Ireland please contact us at the address below Zanussi Electrolux Electrolux Group rl Ltd Long Mile Road Doublin 12 Republic of Ireland Tel 353 0 1 4090751 Email service eid electrolux ie Guarantee Conditions We Zanussi Electrolux undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Zanussi Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials the company will at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour materials
15. thoroughly 6 Turn the thermostat control back to a medium setting between 3 4 and leave to run for at least 2 hours 7 Replace the previously removed food AN 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 Something Not Working Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is Z N carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply Internal Cleaning Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda 5m1 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 odour External Cleaning Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water When the Appliance is not in Use When the appliance is not in use for long periods disconnect from the electricity supply empty all foods and clean the appliance leaving the lid open to prevent unpleasant smells If the appliance is not working correctly please carry out the following checks before calling out an engineer Defect Check if Freezer not cold enough Temperature of stored foods increases becomes hotter Possible cause Plug not connected correctly Check plug an
16. ubject to the following qualifications e The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product e The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products e This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user Your new home is within the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area e The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e a normal household e The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre list below to give them details of your new home They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances France Senlis 33 0 3 44 62 29 99 Germany Nurenberg 49 0 911 323 2600 Italy Pordenone 39 0 1678 47053 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 8 738 79 50 UK Luton 44 0 1 582 588518 Technical Specifications Volume gross litres 105 Volume net litres 102 Height cm 85 Width cm 55 Depth cm 59 3 Weight kg 27 Energy consumpt 24h kWh 0 684 Freezing capacity kg 24h 12 Hold over time hours 26 Rated power W 68 Installation Positioning Place the freezer horizontally on a firm surface resting on all four feet Use a wooden block or similar o
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