Zanussi Freezer ZCF 220 User Manual

ZANUSSI  
CHEST FREEZER  
CONGELADOR  
HORIZONTAL  
CONGÉLATEUR  
ZCF 220  
ZCF 310  
ZCF 410  
OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL  
INSTRUCCIONES DE USO E INSTALACION  
NOTICE D’ UTILISATION  
1208774  
820 41 68 29  
 
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Do not place drinks in the freezer. Bottles and cans  
containing carbonic acid or sparkling drinks are  
particularly prone to explosion, which may damage  
the freezer.  
WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES  
These warnings are provided to improve safety, and should  
be read carefully before installing or using your freezer.  
This freezer is heavy. Take care when moving it.  
IMPORTANT  
If the freezer is fitted with a lock to prevent tampering  
by children, the key must always be kept safely out of  
the reach of children, and far away from the freezer.  
It is vital that these instructions are kept with the  
freezer for future use. If the freezer is sold or given  
to another user, or if you move and leave the freezer  
behind, you must ensure that the instructions  
accompany the freezer to enable the next user to  
use the freezer correctly and read the relevant  
warnings.  
Before disposing of an old freezer, make sure that the  
lock (if present) no longer works. This is to prevent  
accidents and avoid the danger of children getting  
locked inside.  
Ice lollies can cause frostbite if eaten direct from the  
freezer.  
This freezer is only intended for the freezing and  
storage of food.  
IN THE INTERESTS OF THE  
ENVIRONMENT:  
This freezer should only be operated by adults. Children  
must not be allowed to tamper with the control buttons or  
play with the freezer.  
When disposing of your old fridge, freezer or  
fridge/freezer:  
Changes in the electrical mains system in connection  
with the installation of this freezer should always be  
carried out by an authorised electrician or competent  
person.  
Check with your local Council or Environmental Health  
Officer to see if there are facilities in your area for  
collecting the gas from the appliance for recycling. This  
will help reduce the amount of CFC gas released into the  
atmosphere.  
Do not under any circumstances attempt to repair the  
freezer yourself. Repairs carried out by untrained people  
may result in personal injury or serious malfunction of the  
freezer.  
Help to keep your country tidy - when disposing of an old  
appliance or a CFC free appliance use an authorised  
disposal site.  
Service of the freezer should be carried out by an  
authorised service company, and only original spare  
parts should be used. See under “Guarantee Conditions  
and Service”.  
It is dangerous to alter the freezer specifications, or to  
change the freezer in any other way.  
Make sure that the freezer is not placed on top of the  
mains cable.  
Do not re-freeze food once it has been defrosted.  
Observe the recommendations for storage carefully. See  
under “Helpful Hints”.  
This freezer includes components that are heated during  
operation. Consequently, adequate ventilation must  
always be provided. If ventilation is insufficient defects  
may occur, resulting in the loss of food. See under  
“Installation”.  
The inside of the freezer contains pipes through which  
coolant flows. If these pipes are punctured the freezer  
may be damaged beyond repair, and food may be lost.  
Do not use sharp implements to remove frost or ice.  
Frost can be removed using the enclosed scraper. Do  
not knock ice off the sides of the freezer, but remove it  
by defrosting the freezer. See under “Maintenance”.  
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INSTALLATION  
POSITION  
Place the freezer horizontally on a firm surface, resting  
on all four plastic feet. Use a wooden block or similar  
object to compensate for any bumps/holes in the  
surface.  
The room should be dry and adequately ventilated.  
If the room temperature exceeds 43°C, or falls below  
freezing point, the freezer will not function as it should.  
Do not place the freezer close to sources of heat,  
radiators, chimneys, etc., and do not place the freezer in  
direct sunlight.  
If the freezer has been handled standing on end it should  
be allowed to stand in normal position for about 12 hours  
before switching it on.  
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is  
easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a  
breakdown.  
SWITCHING ON  
Before switching on, the freezer should be cleaned inside.  
See under “Maintenance”.  
Set the thermostat button in middle position. Allow the  
freezer to run for several hours before placing food inside.  
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS  
Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your  
electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating  
plate, located inside the lid.  
Warning:  
This appliance must be earthed.  
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HOW TO USE  
TEMPERATURE CONTROL  
CONTROL PANEL  
The thermostat ensures that the required temperature is  
maintained in the freezer. Adjust the temperature by turning  
the button with a coin that fits the groove. Turning the  
thermostat button towards no. 7 makes the temperature in  
the freezer colder, and turning the button towards no. 1  
makes the temperature warmer. The correct setting can be  
found by measuring the temperature of the top package in  
the middle of the freezer. This should not have a  
temperature higher than -18°C.  
The green light is illuminated as long as the freezer is  
connected.  
The yellow light is illuminated when the “Super” button is  
depressed. See under “Freezing”.  
The red light is illuminated when the temperature in the  
freezer is higher than the thermostat setting (alarm).  
The red alarm light can be due to:  
Insertion of a large amount of fresh food. The red  
alarm light will go out after a while.  
Opening the lid too long. The red alarm light will go  
out after a while.  
A defect in the system. See under “If something does  
not work”.  
FREEZING  
It is important that fresh food placed in the freezer is  
frozen quickly, and that the food already in the freezer is  
heated as little as possible in this connection.  
OPENING/CLOSING THE LID  
If more than 3-4 kg of food is to be frozen:  
Press the square “Super” button (yellow light comes  
on). The freezer will now run continuously, creating a  
sufficient reserve of the temperature required.  
The lid is fitted with a tightly closing sealing strip to prevent  
moisture getting inside the freezer and increasing the  
amount of frost formed.  
Press the “Super” button 6-24 hours before placing  
fresh food in the freezer, depending on how much  
food is to be frozen.  
When the lid is opened the air inside the freezer becomes  
slightly warmer and expands.  
As soon as the lid is closed again the air is cooled  
immediately.  
Place the food in the freezer and leave the “Super”  
button on for about 24 hours more.  
This may lead to the creation of a vacuum which makes it  
hard to open the lid immediately after it has been closed.  
This is quite normal.  
Then press the “Super” button again (yellow light goes  
off). The freezer will return to normal storage  
temperature. If you forget to press the “Super” button  
again, the freezer will not be damaged by running at  
the “Super” setting for some time - but energy will be  
wasted.  
Wait a few minutes until the vacuum has disappeared, then  
open the lid by pulling gently. Never pull the handle  
violently.  
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HOW TO USE  
PACKAGING AND POSITIONING  
Food must be cold before freezing (no more than room  
temperature).  
Food must be packed in airtight and moisture-proof  
packaging to prevent it from drying out.  
Place fresh food for freezing close to the cold sides of  
the freezer, making sure that it is not in contact with the  
frozen food already in the freezer.  
Never fill the freezer to more than 5 mm below the top  
edge.  
See under “Helpful hints”.  
CAPACITY  
The freezing capacity of the freezer is stated in the data  
plate (kg/24 hours). Do not exceed the amount stated - if  
you do, the freezing time will be extended. The data plate is  
located inside the lid.  
FREEZING  
CAPACITY  
IMPORTANT  
The freezing capacity stated can be utilised to  
the full occasionally to freeze large amounts of  
fresh food. However, if the freezer is filled with  
large amounts of food for freezing every day, the  
capacity stated is reduced by about one-third.  
LOCK  
(Not a standard accessory for all models.) The lock works  
as shown in the drawings. Remember to keep the key out  
of the reach of children.  
BASKETS  
The baskets are designed for the storage of food which has  
already been frozen. The handles can be placed in two  
positions, as shown in the drawings.  
The baskets can either be placed inside the freezer or hung  
on the edge of the casing.  
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HELPFUL HINTS  
the maximum freezing capacity stated per day is reduced  
by about one-third. As far as possible, keep the lid  
closed during freezing. If you know nothing about home  
freezing, we recommend that you purchase a book  
containing advice and guidelines.  
STORAGE  
Frozen food can be stored anywhere inside the freezer, but  
should be kept at least 5 mm below the top edge. Never  
exceed the maximum storage time for purchased frozen  
food. When you buy frozen food, make sure that it has been  
stored at the correct temperature. Do not buy products  
which have wet or damaged packaging. Place purchased  
products in your freezer as quickly as possible. We  
recommend using an insulated bag to bring such products  
home with you. Never place bottles, warm objects, or fizzy  
drinks in the freezer.  
DEFROSTING  
In general food should not be defrosted at room  
temperature, since this increases the risk of bacteria  
growth. It is best to defrost large portions of meat or  
poultry in the refrigerator, and this also applies to food  
which is to be consumed as it is (e.g. fruit, butter and  
sliced meat). Small portions of food can be cooked  
straight from the freezer. A good number of ready-to-  
cook dishes can also be cooked without defrosting.  
Always observe the instructions on product packaging.  
Bread tastes good when defrosted in a moderate oven.  
Microwave ovens can be used for the rapid defrosting of  
most frozen foods. Observe the instructions for use of  
the microwave oven concerned.  
FREEZING  
Only use fresh food of the best quality. Cool hot dishes to  
room temperature as quickly as possible before placing  
them in the freezer. Wrap food carefully in freezer foil, or  
use the special freezer boxes or bags which are on the  
market. Divide food into small portions before freezing - this  
ensures that freezing is more rapid, and means that you  
only need to defrost the amount needed for immediate  
consumption. Remember that defrosted food must not be  
re-frozen. However, dishes which have been made using  
defrosted food may be frozen. Mark the freezer packaging  
with the date of freezing. We recommend keeping a record  
of the contents of your freezer. If freezing is too slow, the  
quality of the food being frozen deteriorates. Consequently,  
do not freeze larger amounts than stated in the freezer’s  
data plate. If you wish to freeze food several days in a row,  
ACCESSORIES  
Spare baskets can be obtained from your local Service  
Centre. The illustrations on this page show how many  
baskets can be placed in the various freezer models.  
Measure the length of your freezer and find the  
appropriate illustration. The number above each  
illustration indicates its length in millimetres.  
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MAINTENANCE  
DEFROSTING  
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR FREEZER INSIDE  
The formation of frost on the inside of freezers cannot be  
avoided. Frost is formed when moisture contained in the air  
comes into contact with the cold surfaces of the freezer.  
Remove the plug from the mains socket, and remove all  
loose accessories before cleaning the freezer.  
The best time to clean your freezer is after defrosting and  
before the electricity supply is connected again.  
Consequently, the lid should only be opened when  
necessary, and it should never be left open.  
Use a damp cloth to clean your freezer. Use hot water,  
and a mild, non-aromatic cleaning agent.  
A thin layer of ice or frost does not affect the function of the  
freezer adversely, and can be removed carefully using the  
scraper provided.  
After cleaning the freezer, clean the basket/baskets  
before replacing them.  
IMPORTANT  
IMPORTANT  
Never use strong cleaning agents, scouring  
powder or strongly aromatic cleaning agents to  
clean your freezer inside, since this will damage  
the inside and leave a strong smell.  
Never use a knife or any other sharp implement to  
remove frost.  
When the frost or ice layer is 10-15 mm thick, the freezer  
should be defrosted. We suggest that you defrost your  
freezer when there is little or no food inside.  
EXTERNAL CLEANING  
Switch off the current. Remove the contents of the freezer,  
wrap them in newspapers, and leave them in a cold place.  
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT  
use abrasive products.  
The speed of defrosting can be increased by placing one or  
more bowls of hot (not boiling) water inside the freezer and  
closing the lid. Open the lid after a while, and remove the  
layer of ice carefully.  
WHEN NOT IN USE  
Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.  
Remove all goods from the freezer.  
Clean the freezer as described above.  
Leave the lid slightly open.  
The defrost water can be collected in a bowl as shown in  
the drawing.  
Do not try to speed up defrosting by using anything other  
than hot water, since this may damage the freezer. After  
defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer.  
IMPORTANT  
Remember to replace the plug in the drip water  
drain.  
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IF SOMETHING DOES NOT WORK  
IF YOUR FREEZER DOES NOT FUNCTION SATISFACTORILY  
Check the following before calling for service staff:  
Defect:  
Check if:  
Possible cause:  
Action:  
Freezer not cold  
enough  
Green light not on  
Plug not connected correctly  
Defect in switch or fuse  
Power failure  
Check plug and socket  
Check fuse, call electrician  
Wait until current returns  
Wait a couple of hours  
Wait a couple of hours  
Set thermostat colder  
Green and red light on  
Fresh food recently placed in freezer  
Lid open too long  
Green light on,  
Thermostat set too warm  
Lot of frost and ice formed  
“Super” function active  
Thermostat set too cold  
Lid in contact with  
red light not on  
Defrost freezer  
Freezer too cold  
Yellow light on  
Press “Super” button out  
Set thermostat warmer  
Re-arrange goods,  
Yellow light not on  
Lid does not close  
completely  
Too much frost  
formed  
goods in freezer  
check that lid closes correctly  
Move freezer to a room with less  
moisture, or air regularly  
Re-pack goods, see under “How to use”  
Lot of moisture in the room  
Moisture from washing machine,  
tumble-dryer, etc.  
Goods packed poorly  
Lot of moisture from goods  
Shellfish:  
Should be refrigerated and used up quickly.  
If you are still unable to solve the problem, summon the  
assistance of authorised service staff.  
Cooked Dishes:  
ie. casseroles should be refrigerated  
and used up.  
Do not take any other steps. Incorrect procedure may  
cause personal injury or lead to additional defects.  
Small Joints:  
Chicken:  
Should be cooked and can then be re-frozen  
as cooked dishes.  
It is quite normal for the freezer to seem warm on the  
outside occasionally, owing to the heat generated by the  
freezing process. This heat also helps to prevent the  
formation of moisture on the outside of the appliance which  
could cause rust.  
Should also be cooked and re-frozen as a  
cooked dish.  
HOW TO CHANGE THE BULB  
If the freezer has been switched off briefly, the compressor  
may not start immediately when the current is re-  
connected. This is quite normal.  
Before changing the bulb, isolate the appliance from the  
electricity supply.  
Unscrew the bulb, and replace it with a new bulb (max.  
15W). Then reconnect the electricity supply.  
IN THE CASE OF A POWER FAILURE OR  
BREAKDOWN  
Extra bulbs are available from your local Zanussi Service  
Force Centre.  
The hold-over period mentioned in the "Technical  
Specification" section of this book refers to an estimated  
time the freezer temperature will take to rise to an  
unacceptable level for keeping frozen foods.  
Providing the period of power failure or breakdown does not  
exceed the hold-over period there will be no risk of damage  
to the frozen food, providing you do not open the lid during  
this period.  
If the freezer is only half full or the lid is opened this will  
reduce the hold-over time.  
After the breakdown period you are recommended to  
check the condition of food to ensure it has not started to  
thaw. Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has  
thawed out. The following guidelines should assist you.  
Ice cream:  
Fruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and used up.  
Breads & Cakes:  
Once thawed should be discarded.  
Can be re-frozen without danger.  
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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS AND SERVICE  
ZANUSSI STANDARD GUARANTEE  
CONDITIONS  
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other  
legal rights which will not be excluded or in any way  
diminished by the return of this guarantee card.  
We, Zanussi Ltd., undertake that if within twelve months of  
the date of the purchase, this ZANUSSI appliance or any  
part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of  
faulty workmanship or materials, the company will, at its  
option repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE  
for labour, materials or carriage on condition that:  
Subject to alterations  
The appliance has been correctly installed and used only  
on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.  
The appliance has been used for normal domestic  
purposes only, and in accordance with the  
munufacturer’s operating and maintenance instructions.  
The appliance has not been serviced, maintained,  
repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not  
authorised by us.  
The appliance is still in the possession of the original  
purchaser.  
All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken  
by a Zanussi Service Force Centre.  
Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm  
Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these  
hours in which case a premium will be charged.  
Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the  
property of this company.  
EXCLUSIONS  
This guarantee does not cover:  
Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper  
use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or  
removable parts of glass or plastic.  
Costs incurred for calls to put right machines improperly  
installed or calls to machines outside the United  
Kingdom.  
Appliances found to be in use within a commercial  
environment, plus those which are the subject of rental  
agreements.  
Products of Zanussi manufacture which are NOT  
marketed by Zanussi Ltd.  
EEC Countries - the standard guarantee is applicable but  
is subject to the owner’s responsibility and cost to  
ensure the appliance meets the standards set by the  
country to which the product is taken. The Zanussi  
Company in the contry concerned will be pleased to  
advise further. Sight of your purchase receipt will be  
required by them.  
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