User manual ZANUSSI ZI930

[. . . ] It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cable available from local Service Force Centre. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. [. . . ] A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing any type of frozen food: follow the oven instructions, particularly regarding the placement of aluminium wrapping or containers in the oven. Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen. Normal Operating Sounds · You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the cooling plate/evaporator or to the fixed freezer shelves. When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor. A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will hear a faint 'click' when the thermostat cuts in and out. · · 5 HINTS AND TIPS Food Storage · To obtain the best results from your appliance, neither hot foods nor liquids which may evaporate, should be placed in the larder compartment. Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your fridge as short as possible. Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item. Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and clean, refer to `Maintenance and Cleaning'. Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and labelled and used in date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best. Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it straight away. The use of an insulated container is advisable. When you arrive home place the frozen food in the freezer immediately. Refit the cover and fully tighten the screw. External cleaning Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure, as an accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption. PR259 7 Defrosting Refrigerator The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the compressor stops. Check the door light switch is not jammed. The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is too high Check the thermostat control knob in the fridge is turned to the correct setting relative to ambient conditions. Check the ambient temperature is within the appliance's operating limits, please refer to the installation section in this instruction book. Relocate the appliance if necessary. The freezer door will not open The compressor runs continously Has door just been opened?If so leave for a few minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise. Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct temperature control. See "Setting the temperature". Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the cabinet and/or door is frequently opened. Check that air ventilation is not obstructed. Excessive frost and ice has built up Ensure the doors are not left open. Check that nothing is preventing the doors from closing. Is the door gasket intact and clean. Noise Water under the salad bin Refer to normal operating sounds. [. . . ] Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used. The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug. A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local Zanussi Service Force Centre. [. . . ]