User manual ZANUSSI ZC450GS

[. . . ] Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using the appliance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings or warnings contact the Customer Care Department. The edges and projecting For the User parts of the cabinet may be sharp. Be careful · The cabinet is intended for keeping foodstuff in a when moving the cabinet and always use gloves. [. . . ] Cover all foods properly to avoid odours and flavours from tainting other food. Switching off Set the thermostat control to the "0" position. Unplug the power supply plug from the wall socket. Cabinet interior The shelves and door compartments are removable and can easily be re-arranged. Certain shelves must be lifted up by the rear edge to enable them to be removed. The lower door compartment and the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer must not be moved. They are required for proper air circulation inside the cabinet. Shelves with a raised edge should be placed with the raised edge facing the rear wall of the cabinet, and thus prevent food products from touching the cooling plate. Hints and Tips Saving energy · Pay careful attention to where the cabinet is placed. See the section "Installation". When installed correctly, the cabinet will consume less energy. 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. Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing properly. This will ensure safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of the refrigeration unit It is advisable to periodically clean the refrigeration system at the back of the appliance with a duster or vacuum cleaner. Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grille) and the compressor at the back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption. When moving the cabinet, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor. To Change the Light Bulb The light is switched on automatically when the door is opened. Before replacing the light bulb, disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Press the spring together and pull the grille downward at the same time. Use a bulb of the same type, E14 socket, maximum rating of 25 W. When the appliance is not in use Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply. Empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells. If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure. Something Not Working Problem It is too warm inside the refrigerator. GB Before contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following point: Possible cause / Remedy Set a lower temperature. Put food products in the right place inside the refrigerator. See the chapter "Temperature inside the refrigerator". Distribute the food products to allow cold air to circulate around them. Make sure that the door is completely closed and that the insulating strip is complete and clean. [. . . ] The power plug is not properly connected. The refrigerating system will always produce some sounds. A pulsing sound is heard when coolant is pumped inside the cooling pipes. A ticking sound from the thermostat can be heard when the compressor switches on and off. [. . . ]