User manual ZANUSSI Z21-10PR

[. . . ] These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Changing the opening direction of the doors Before carrying out any operations, remove the plug from the power socket. To change the opening direction of the door, proceed as follows: 1. pull off the ventilation grille (D) which is clipped into place; 2. [. . . ] Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local · · 2 Printed on recycled paper 11 INSTALLATION Location Attention The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in Fig. Appliance positioned under overhanging kitchen wall units (see Fig. Appliance positioned without overhanging kitchen wall units (see Fig. B). 15 mm 15 mm · It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation. 100 mm Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance. Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance as it may get damaged. Environment Protection This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. Information on your local disposal sites may be obtained from municipal authorities. 10 D594 · CONTENTS Warnings Use Cleaning the interior Operation Temperature regulation Freezing fresh food Storage of frozen food Thawing Ice-cube production Fresh food refrigeration Ambient switch Movable shelves Positioning the door shelves 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 Hints Hints for refrigeration Hints for freezing Hints for storage of frozen food Maintenance Periodic cleaning Periods of no operation Interior light Defrosting Customer service and spare parts Installation Location Rear spacers Electrical connection Door reversibility 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 10 10 10 10 11 3 USE Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out as follows: Freezing fresh food The 4-star compartment is suitable for long term storage of commercially frozen food, and for freezing fresh food. Do not exceed the storage times shown by the manufacturer on the commercially frozen food packets. If the freezer has already been working for some time, press the ambient switch at least 12 hours before introducing the food into the freezer in order to ensure better freezing results. Place the food to be frozen on the upper compartment. Important Do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks, etc. ) in the freezing compartment as they may burst. Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezing compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt. Remember that, once thawed, frozen food deteriorates rapidly. 1. pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the thermostat knob to the «O» setting; 2. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place; 3. leave the door open, and insert the plastic scraper in the appropriate seating at the bottom centre, placing a basin underneath to collect the defrost water. [. . . ] If there is a power failure when food is in the freezer, do not open the door of the freezer compartment. Position food so that air can circulate freely round it. Interior light The light bulb inside the refrigerator compartment can be reached as follows: - unscrew the light cover securing screw. - unhook the moving part as shown in the figure. If the light does not come on when the door is open, check that it is screwed into place properly. [. . . ]