User manual ZANUSSI ZF45-30SS

[. . . ] 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. Parts which heat up should not be exposed. [. . . ] Turn to intermediate position the knobs of the «temperature regulator» «A» (See Control And Use paragraph). To ensure safe food storage, allow the appliance to operate with the doors closed for at least 3 hours, before loading with food. Freezer Compartment The freezer will store frozen food at -18°C or colder allowing for long-term frozen food storage and freezing of fresh food. Freezing Fresh Food The maximum quantity of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate and in the technical specifications section of this instruction book. Frozen Food storage The freezer will store frozen food at -18°C or colder allowing for long term frozen food storage and freezing of fresh food. Pre packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the manufacturers instructions for a 4 star frozen food compartment and should be put in the freezer as soon as possible after purchase. Your freezer provides for long-term storage which generally means up to 3 months but the length of the time can vary and it is important to follow the recommended times shown on packets of commercially frozen food. 6 Food Storage Energy Saving Advice · Do not install the cabinet close to sources of heat, such as a cooker, dishwasher or radiator. Locate the appliance in a cool well-ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the cabinet are not obstructed. Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing them in the freezer. Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before placing in the fridge or freezer. Food that is to be frozen (when cool) should be placed in the fridge before being transferred to the freezer. Do not put any hot food into the fridge or freezer. This will ensure safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of the refrigeration unit. Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods, or opening the door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet, and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often. Remove all food staffand place it in the coolest possible place. Never pull up the sticked ice, you must wait untill it is melted, when the ice is soft you can remove it by helping yourself with a plastic icescraper, never use sharp objects, or heating households because the appliance could be seriusly damaged. Once removed the ice clean and dry the inside with a soft piece of cloth. You can plug it in again. External Cleaning Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do not use abrasive products. There may be sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should be taken when cleaning. Ensure the vents at the back of the appliance are clear of dust and debris etc. 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. Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol. Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris. Defrosting of the refrigerator Frost is automatically eliminated in the refrigerator. Clean regularly the water drain opening «G». Cleaning the Condenser Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption. For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the rear of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. G When the appliance is not in use When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all of the food and clean the inside of the appliance. Switch off the appliance and leave the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells. PR259 8 Something Not Working If your appliance is not operating correctly, carry out the following checks before contacting your local Service Force Centre. 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. Symptom Interior Light (refrigerator) does not work Cause · Appliance is not plugged in · The appliance is not switched on · There is no power to the appliance · The bulb is not fitted correctly or has fused. Solution · Plug in the appliance · Switch on the appliance · Check the main fuse box in the house · Refit the bulb or replace with a new bulb · Close the doors · Avoid frequent opening of the doors · Reset as required · The appliance will cool down in due course. [. . . ] Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those, which are subject to rental agreements. Products of Zanussi Electrolux manufacture which are not marketed by Zanussi Electrolux. European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications: · · · · · · The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product. 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. This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user. [. . . ]