User manual ZANUSSI ZFC1604T

[. . . ] Use of the «Wine Cellar» compartment Storage of foods. . Ice-cube production . Positioning the door shelves . External cleaning . Periods of non-operation. . Customer Service . 2 Printed on recycled paper WARNINGS It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. [. . . ] For a more efficient operation of the appliance, the minimum distance between the top of the appliance and other overhanging kitchen furniture, if any, should be at least 100 mm (see Fig. However, the best solution would be that shown in B with no overhanging furniture. Two adjustable feet make it possible to accurately level the appliance. 100 mm min. 45° D039 Electrical connection Before you plug the appliance into an A. C. mains supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your home supply. A 6% fluctuation above or below the rated voltage is admissible. To adapt the appliance to other voltages, use an autotransformer having a minimum output of 500 VA. Important It is essential that the appliance be connected to an efficient earth tap. For this purpose the supply cable plug incorporates a special earth contact. If the sockets of your domestic wiring system are not grounded, have the appliance connected to a separate ground wire by a qualified electrician in accordance with the existing safety regulations. The manufacturer declines to accept any liability should this safety rule not be observed. 87/ 308 of 2. 6. 87 relative to radio interference suppression. This, in turn, depends on a number of factors such as the ambient temperature, the number of times the door is opened, the quantity of food stored and the location of the appliance. Turn the knob clockwise, to higher numbers, to obtain a lower temperature, or anticlockwise if a higher temperature is required. 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. On the rear side of the door you will find a list of foods followed by a number. These numbers indicate the maximum period of time for which the food in question may be conserved (in months). Storage of frozen food To obtain the best performance from this appliance, we strongly recommend that you make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer and, furthermore, be sure that these frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time (a temperature increase of the frozen food could shorten its storage period). It is also advisable not to exceed the storage period indicated by the producer of the food. Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary. If there is a power failure when food is in the freezer, do not open the door of the freezing compartment. The frozen food will not be affected if the power cut is of short duration (a temperature increase of the frozen food could shorten its safe storage period), otherwise it is recommended that the food should be used within a very short time. Freezing fresh food The 4-star compartment ( ) is suitable for long term storage of commercially frozen food (i. e. [. . . ] Refrigerator (b) This is for storing soft cheese, blue cheese, etc. (c) This is for storing meat, fresh fish, milk, yoghurt (this is the coolest part of the refrigerator). «Wine Cellar» (d) This is for storing wine, fruit, unripe tomatoes, potatoes, lemons, sausages, soft drinks, hard cheese, canned food, etc. (e) This is for storing fresh vegetables. [. . . ]