User manual ZANUSSI ZFT45-30

[. . . ] The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as 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. Contents Important safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 General safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Precautions for child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Safety precautions for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Safety precautions for isobutane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Description of the appliance, main parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Instructions for the User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Transportation, unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Instructions for the Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Switch and indicator unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Putting it into use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Controlling the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 How to make ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Some useful information and advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Hints and ideas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 The appliance and environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Regular cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 When the refrigerator is not in use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Trouble shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Change of door opening direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Storage time chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Warranty and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Guarantee conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Service and spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 From the Electrolux Group. [. . . ] If the ambient temperature goes beyond the upper data this means longer operating time of the Do not stand the appliance on a sunny place or close to a radiator or cooker. If it is unavoidable because of furnishing and the appliance has to be stood near a cooker take these minimum distances into consideration: In case of gas or electric cooker 3 cm must be left, when it is less put a 0, 5 - 1 cm non-flam insulation between the two appliances. In case of oil or coal-fired stove the distance must be 30 cm since they give off more heat. The refrigerator is designed to operate when it is totally pushed to the wall. 32 GB When placing the refrigerator keep minimal distances recommended in figure. A : placing it under a wall-cupboard B : placing it freely Putting it into use Put the plug into the mains socket. Turn the thermostatic control knob according to the figure. This time the red lamp starts giving light, the compressor starts and cooling begins shortly. When the red light goes out the temperature is sufficient and the appliance is suitable for storing frozen and deep-frozen foods. Switch and indicator unit For the usage of the switching and indicator unit see chapters "Putting it into use", "Controlling the temperature" and "Freezing". Controlling the temperature The thermostatic controller interrupts the operation of the appliance automatically for more or less time depending on the setting then restarts it assuring the required temperature. Setting the thermostat knob can be done practically with a coin. Turning the control knob clockwise cooling becomes more and more intensive. In the appliance -18 °C or lower temperature can be reached if the thermostat knob is set according to the figure. Sweep off the melting water occasionally with a cloth or sponge in direction of sides which gathers in the outlet channel practically formed in the bottom of the appliance and can be removed as follows: How to save energy Avoid putting the appliance in a sunny place and near anything that gives off heat. Be sure that the condenser and the compressor are well ventilated. Do not cover the sections where ventilation is. Wrap products in tightly closing dishes or cling film to avoid building up unnecessary frost. Avoid products put in the freezer compartment to touch foods already frozen. Do not leave the door open longer than necessary and avoid unnecessary openings. 34 GB Put an tray high enough in front of the appliance. Pull out defrost water outlet placed in the middle of the bottom of the appliance carefully in the direction of the arrow. Defrost water will flow into the tray through the outlet. Clean the door gasket with clean water. After cleaning apply voltage to the appliance. It is recommended to remove the dust and dirt collected on the back of the appliance and the condenser once or twice a year. When the refrigerator is not in use In case the appliance will not be used for a long time follow these steps: Remove plug from the mains socket. Leave the door open to avoid a build up of air inside. Trouble shooting Defrosting process can be made quicker by placing a pot or dish filled with warm water to the cooling plate formed as a shelf. [. . . ] Ready-cooked foods: sirloin steaks, stew from knuckle of ham, meat from pig pudding, etc. Foods from potatoes, pasta: mashed potato, gnocchi, dumpling, pasta filled with jam, chips Soups: meat-broth, soup from green beans, soup from green peas, etc. Fruits: sour cherry, cherry, gooseberry, fruit cream, mashed maroon Meat: chicken, duck, goose fillets, tuna fish Popsicle, ice-cream In the fresh food compartment +2 - +7°C 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day In the **** frozen food compartment -18°C 12 months 12 months 6 months 12 months 6 months 12 months 5 months 6 months 3 weeks Warranty and service Guarantee conditions Service and spare parts If calling the service is unavoidable, announce the trouble at a brand-mark service nearest to your place. When announcing the appliance has to be identified according to its data label. [. . . ]