User manual ZANUSSI ZFX74W

[. . . ] FREEZER ZFX 74 W INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 2222693-26 CONTENTS Instructions for the User Important Safety Instructions Description of the Appliance Operation Before use Starting your appliance Temperature control Internal thermometer Freezing fresh food Frozen food storage Freezing calendar Thawing Ice making Automatic defrost Normal operating sounds Instructions for the Installer 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 Technical Specifications Installation Positioning Door reversal 13 13 13 14 Electrical Connection 15 Health and Safety Guidelines Maintenance and Cleaning Internal cleaning External cleaning When the appliance is not in use 8 9 9 9 9 Something Not Working?Service and Spare Parts Customer Care Department Guarantee Conditions 10 11 11 12 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department. Prior to Installation s General Safety s Check the appliance for transport damage. [. . . ] 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. Making ice cubes The appliance is provided with a plastic ice cube tray. Fill the tray 3/4 full to allow the ice to expand and place it in the freezer. To turn out the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight twist to release the cubes. Never tray to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer using a sharp or pointed object. Automatic defrost Your appliance has been designed to be frost free. This means there is no need to manually defrost your appliance as this will be carried out automatically. Normal operating sounds The advanced design of today's frost free appliances mean you hear unfamiliar noises during everyday operation. The diagrams below describe some of the noises you may hear. These are quite normal and mean your appliance is operating correctly. COOLING FAN You may hear the cooling air being blown inside the cabinet by the fan. The flow of liquids and gases through the cooler may create a bubbling or gurgling sound. During normal operations movement caused by temperature change may cause sudden sharp sounds. DRAIN PAN Water may occasionaly be heard running into the drain pan. MOTOR Modern, high efficiency motors operate much faster than older models. Never exceed the storage time indicated. Never place hot food, bottles or cans of fizzy drink in the freezer as they may explode. Containers with a lid must not be filled to the brim. Do not open the door or place extra fresh food in the freezer next to food which is already frozen as this could cause the temperature of the frozen food to rise and its quality and storage life to reduce. Important In the event of a power failure causing the temperature within your freezer to rise, do not refreeze the food without checking its condition. The following guidelines should assist you: Ice-cream: once thawed should be discarded. Fruits & Vegetables: if soft should be cooked and used up. Breads & Cakes: can be re-frozen without danger. Shellfish: should be refrigerated and used up quickly. casseroles should be refrigerated and used up. Large Pieces of Meat: can be re-frozen providing there are still ice crystals remaining within them. Small Joints: should be cooked and can then be re-frozen as cooked dishes. Chicken: should also be cooked and re-frozen as a cooked dish. 8 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply. [. . . ] Refit the door and the bottom hinge to the left hand side. When positioning the bottom hinge blade on the reverse side, the securing screws will require a degree of force when fitting. It is therefore advisable to lubricate the screw tips before starting this operation. Important After completion of the door reversal operation, verify that the door gasket is sealing onto the cabinet. [. . . ]