User manual ZANUSSI ZFT214

[. . . ] 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. s Installation s s s Service / Repair s There are working parts in this product which heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation as a failure to do this will result in component failure and possible food loss. Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall. [. . . ] For this purpose the supply cable plug incorporates a special earth contact. If the sockets of your domestic wiring system are not earthed, have the appliance connected to a separate earth wire by a qualified electrician in accordance with existing safety regulations. 12 Door reversibility (Fig. 1) Before fifflng the appliance in the kitchen furniture and connecting it to the power supply, if necessary, change the door opening side (from right to left). Place the appliance on its back, putting packing materia!between it and the floor to avoid damaging the appliance cooling pipes. Assemble the spacers and the bolts on the opposite side. D581 Fig. 1 50 mm Building-in Dimensions of the recess Height Depth Width 1780 mm 550 mm 560 mm min. 2 2 For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in Fig. Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction. Fig. 3 Ø 2, 5 Installation of the appliance in a fitted kitchen unit (F¡g. 3) s Drill the unit using a Ø 2. 5 mm drill (10 mm max. 14 GB USE Operation Insert the plug into the wall socket. Open the refrigerator door and turn the thermostat knob, clockwise, beyond the «O» (STOP) position. The appliance will start to operate. GB Temperature regulation The temperature is automatically regulated and can be increased to achieve a higher temperature (warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob toward lower settings or reduced (colder) rotating the knob towards higher settings. However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the refrigerator depends on: room temperature; how often the door is opened; the quantity of food stored; location of appliance. A medium setting is generally the most suitable. To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to position «O». Important If the ambient temperature is high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set to the lowest temperatures, it may run continuously causing frost to form on the rear wall. In this case the dial must be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting and therefore reduced energy consumption. freezing process, here are some important hints: Place the food to be frozen in the top basket of the freezing compartment as this is the coldest part. The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs is shown on the rating plate. Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned foodstuffs. Prepare the fresh food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required at the time. Wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight. [. . . ] For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most. Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf. Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided. After two or three hours, reload the previously removed food into the compartment. [. . . ]