User manual ZANUSSI ZRT15JC

[. . . ] Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. These operating instructions are for use with several technically comparable models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes which apply to your model. Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/or with signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!). [. . . ] Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath. Important!The plug must still be accessible after the appliance has been installed. The appliance should not be connected to the electrical supply by means of an extension cable. In case that the electrical cable has to be replaced, please contact your local Service Force Centre. A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that it is disposed of safely. 14 Description of the Appliance View of the Appliance 1. 9. Frozen food compartment Glass shelf Defrost water drain Salad drawer Rating Plate Adjustable feet Ice tray Butter compartment Interior light/Thermostat control 10. 18. Door shelf Gasket Bottle shelf Egg tray Air circulation Air vent Condenser Evaporator tray Compressor 15 Using the Appliance Before Use Remove all securing tapes. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5 ml to 0, 5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or products containing alcohol. To Start the Appliance Thermostat Control 1. The warmth will cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption. Please note the maximum storage times specified by the manufacturer. Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time. All foods must be packed into airtight packages or containers prior to freezing, so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour contamination of other frozen goods occurs. Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could stick to the food causing skin abrasions. Lay the packaged food on the base of the freezer compartment. Unfrozen food must not touch items already frozen, otherwise the frozen food could begin to defrost. Tips: The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods: - freezer bags and polyethylene wraps; - special cans for frozen goods; - extra­thick aluminium foil. The following are suitable for sealing bags and wrappings: plastic clips, rubber bands or tape. Smooth the air out of the bag before sealing; air makes it easier for the frozen food to dry out. [. . . ] hole is See the "Cleaning and Care" section. 25 Changing the Light Bulb Should the light fail to work you can change it as below: Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. Remove the lamp cover retaining screws, then take the lamp cover off in the direction of the arrow and the bulb can be changed. (Type of the bulb: 230 V, 15 W, E 14 thread) After changing the bulb replace the lamp cover, and retaining screws and reconnect the appliance to the electricity supply. Noises During Operation The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances: Clicks Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard. Humming As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming. [. . . ]