User manual ZANUSSI Z1487

[. . . ] Remove all loose items, including food, store food in a cool place. Gently lay the fridge/freezer on its back with the top held away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of packing; 4. Remove the freezer door by releasing it from the middle hinge (H). Slide out the fridge door from pin (G), unscrew the latter and then screw it down into the hinge hole provided on the opposite side, after having removed the small plugs (I) which should then be fitted on the opposite side. [. . . ] When the food is frozen return to the normal position. In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 9 kg. Place food to be frozen in the upper drawer of the freezer as this is the coldest part. If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers and baskets from the appliance and place food on cooling shelves. Pay careful attention not to exceed load limit stated on the side of the upper section. * This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153. Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located. Important In the event of a power cut do not open the door. The food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and if the freezer is full. Should the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must not be re-frozen . 16 5 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 depress the ambient switch for at least two hours before storing frozen food. Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer. Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than is absolutely necessary. Warning Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc. ), in the freezer compartment. Ice Iollies, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer, can cause low temperature skin burns. 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. 6 15 Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator have runners so that shelves can be positioned as desired. D040 The door shelves can be easily removed for cleaning. Gently ease the shelves in the direction of the arrows. D307 D058 14 7 HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared foods. 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 fridge as short as possible. Tests showed that the temperature of 1 litre of orange juice rose to 22C in an hour between the supermarket and home. It then took 11 hours to get down to 7C in the refrigerator. Keep the refrigerator door closed as much as possible. Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item. Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do NOT place in the refrigerator until cool. [. . . ] Replace the scraper in one of the drawers . Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset the thermostat control knob to a functioning position. After letting the appliance run for at least half an hour, replace the previously removed food into the compartment. D068/2 SOMETHING NOT WORKING Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points: Symptom No power to the appliance Solution Check there is power at the socket. [. . . ]