User manual ZANUSSI ZPL5243

[. . . ] 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. If the appliance has been transported horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. [. . . ] This will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child. GB detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. Door reversibility This appliance is equipped to allow the opening direction of the doors to be changed. To do this: Position the appliance horizontally. Unscrew the middle hinge (A) and remove it, slightly lifting the doors. Remove the top door, unscrew the top screw (1) and remove it with its washèr (2). Remove the stud (3) and fit it on the opposite side using screw (1) and its washer (2). Remove the three screws (5) which secure the hinge to the cabine". Slowly sfide the hinge out of the slot in the bottom ventilation grille. Turn the hinge upside down; position it and screw it on the opposite side. Remove the screws which blank off the holes, then position the middle hinge on the opposite side, slightly lifting the doors, making sure that the doors are properly aligned. Positioning The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Best performance is obtained with ambient temperature between +18°C and +43°C (class T); +18°C and +38°C (class ST); +16°C and +32°C (class N); +10°C and +32°C (class SN). The class of your appliance is shown on its rating plate. 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. 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. It is advisable to show on the single food packet or on the write-on produce strips to be found on the front part of the storage baskets the freezing-in date to enable you to keep date of the storage time. On the rear 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). [. . . ] However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out as follows: pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the thermostat knob to the «O» setting; remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place; leave the door open, and remove the water which forms during defrosting by means of a sponge of cloth; when defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly; keep the scraper for future use; turn the thermostat knob back to the required setting or replace the plug in the power socket. After two or three hours, reload the previously removed food into the compartment. Important: A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life. D037 Fig. 9 16 MAINTENANCE Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. GB Interior light The light inside the refrigerator compartment is easy to get at through the opening in the light holder. [. . . ]