User manual ZANUSSI ZV11R

[. . . ] FREEZER ZV11R INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 8181502---00/9 Important Safety Instructions GB These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using the appliance. If you are insure about any of the meanings or warnings contact the Customer Care Department. It will come in handy if you later sell the cabinet or give it to somebody else. Prior to Installation Check the appliance for transport damage. [. . . ] Remove the shelf when large food products need to be frozen. 7 Zanussi 818 15 02- 00/9 - Hints and Tips Energy Saving Advice Do not install the cabinet close to sources of heat such as a cooker, dishwasher or radiator. Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the cabinet are not obstructed. Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before placing in the fridge. Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods, or opening the door too frquently as warm air will enter the cabinet, and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often. Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from cloosing properly. It is advisable to periodically clean the refrigeration system at the back of the appliance with a duster or vacuum cleaner. Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing them in the freezer. Carefully follow the advice on freezing products in the section "Use". Do not set the temperature too low in the freezer. A suitable temperature is in the range of -18°C to -20°C . Unsnap the upper edge of the grille by pulling outward/downward. Then pull the grille straight out to completely remove it. 8 Zanussi 818 15 02- 00/9 - Internal Cleaning Clean the inside and the accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0, 5 litre of water). Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, high perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol . Regulary check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris. When moving the cabinet, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor. External Cleaning Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Remove the ventilation grille (see the section "Removing the ventilation grille") and vacuum-clean under the cabinet. Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grille) and the compressor at the back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption. Defrosting the freezer A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top compartment. Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm. Remove the freezer drawers and place them on top of each other by turning every other drawer one half turn. Put insulating material around the drawers, e. g. The frozen products can also be packed closely together and be kept in a cold location, e. g. Defrosting can be accelerated by placing bowls with hot water (not boiling) inside the freezer. Take out the drain spout and place it in the bottom freezer drawer where water can collect. [. . . ] the room in which the cabinet is placed has a temperature of +10C to +32C. the cabinet is level. The cabinet should not lean against any wall. If necessary adjust the feet using the supplied adjustment spanner. there is good air circulation around the cabinet and that the air channels below and behind the cabinet are not blocked. [. . . ]