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REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
ZFD 50/17 R
ZFD 50/17 RAL
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
2222 038-65
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GB WARNINGS IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK SHOULD BE RETAINED WITH THE APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE APPLIANCE BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER OWNER, OR SHOULD YOU MOVE HOUSE AND LEAVE THE APPLIANCE, ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE BOOK IS SUPPLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE IN ORDER THAT THE NEW OWNER CAN GET TO KNOW THE FUNCTIONING OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE RELEVANT WARNINGS. THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY.
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GB CONSERVATION Environment Protection ª This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. Information on your local disposal sites may be obtained from your municipal authorities. The materials used on this appliance marked with the
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GB CONTENTS Description of the appliance 5 What happens if something goes wrong? 18 Installation 6 Guarantee conditions 19 ª Positioning 6 ª Rear spacers 6 ª The electrical connections 7 Technical specification 8 ª Door reversal directions 9 Operation 10 ª Refrigerator/Freezer - Starting-up and temperature regulation 10 ª The freezer compartment 10 ª Temperature control 10 ª Freezing fresh food 10 ª Frozen food sto
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9 3 6 GB DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE A B C D N E M F L K G J I H A - Ice trays B - Shelf for freezing fresh foods C - Freezer calender (recommended storage times for frozen foods) D - Frozen food storage E - Dairy compartment (for dairy products to prevent tainting) F - Shelf with egg trays G - Can storage shelf H - Bottle storage shelf I - Salad crisper (to keep fruit and vegetables fresh) J - Glass shelf (for storing fresh meat) K - Drain channel L - Cooked foo
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GB INSTALLATION Warning IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR, YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN BEING TRAPPED INSIDE. Depending upon the position which you choose for your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in which the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions on “Door reversal directions” paragraph. Positioning This appliance is designed to operate in ambient Fig. 1 temperatur
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plug which is marked with the letter «N» or coloured Before using black. Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the appliance Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to plug which is marked with the letter «L» or coloured 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the red. smell may linger. Dry thoroughly. The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse. For replacement, use a 13amp BSI362 fus
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GB TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Height 125.7 cm Width 50 cm Depth 60 cm POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220-240 V / 50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 130 W AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY* 0.98 kWh GROSS CAPACITY Fridge 138 l Freezer 42 l NET CAPACITY Fridge 136 l Freezer 42 l STAR RATING * This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN153. Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located. 8
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Fig. 4 Door reversal directions Before carrying out the operations described below, pull out the mains plug from the wall socket. 3 Gently lay the fridge/freezer on its back with the top held away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of packing; 2 Remove the plastic cover (6) (which clips in) masking the bottom hinge. Remove bottom hinge (1). Slide out the lower door from middle hinge (2) and remove the latter. Slide out the upper door from pin (3), unscrew the 1 latter and then screw
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GB OPERATION Refrigerator/Freezer - Starting-up Freezing fresh food and temperature regulation In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 3 kg. Place food to be frozen on the shelf of the freezer as Insert the plug into the wall socket. Open the this is the coldest part. refrigerator door and turn the thermostat knob, to be The food to be frozen must be fresh and of the best found on the upper right side of the inner liner, quality. clockwise, from the «O» position, to start the appliance. The s
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Important Do not consume ice-lollies which have just come out of the freezer. Their extremely low temperature can cause frost burns. Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or “frost/freezer burns”. Caution In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and if the freezer is full. Do not open the door. Should the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must not be r
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GB HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES Because of consumer demand, preservatives have ª Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and been removed from many pre-prepared foods. This clean the interior with a solution of bicarbonate of together with the changes in shopping habits to a soda in warm water (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and ª Never allow spillages to dry and harden. storage of food is even more important than ever. ª Ensure that food placed in th
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Fresh food refrigeration To obtain the best performance, do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour. Do not cover the shelves with any protective material, such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which may obstruct the air circulation through them. To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are some more useful hints: Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & wild fowl): wrap in polythene bags and place on t
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Cool check temperature guide Everyday use of the cool check temperature guide This model has a cool check temperature guide fitted to a shelf in the fridge compartment. The guide is During everyday use a fridge door is opened many designed to show whether the fridge is operating at times and as a result temperature fluctuation may safe temperatures for all food types. The guide occur. A Zanussi fridge is designed to cope with any consists of a temperature sensitive strip sealed in the cha
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Defrosting Refrigerator The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the compressor stops. Fig. 7 Important To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge, periodically clean the water discharge hole in the centre of the V shaped drip collector at the back of the refrigerator compartment behind the fruit and vegetable drawer. Use the special cleaner provided which you will find already inserted into the discharge hole (Fig. 7). Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy wa
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Important When defrosting the freezer, the fridge is also controlled by the thermostat and will not be operational during this period. A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life. Attention! «In the event of a power failure causing the temperature within your freezer to rise, do not re- freeze the food without checking its condition. The following guidelines should assist you.» Ice-cream: once thawed should be discarded. Fruits & Veget
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GB MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried When the appliance is not in use out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the When the appliance is not in use for long periods, ELECTRICITY supply. disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar Internal cleaning to prevent unpleasant smells. Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse Changing th
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GB WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG? Before contacting your local Zanussi Service Centre, check the following points: The appliance does not work... Check that: ª There is power at the socket. ª Ensure that there is not a power cut by checking the household lights. ª The fuse has not blown. ª The air circulation passages are not covered. ª The thermostat dial is in the correct position. ª You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when Vibration or abnormal noises... the refrigerant is
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GB PEACE OF MIND FOR TWELVE MONTHS Zanussi standard guarantee Exclusions conditions This guarantee does not cover: This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and ª Damage or calls resulting from transportation, other legal rights. improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic. We, Zanussi Ltd., undertake that if, within twelve months of the date of the purchase, this ZANUSSI ª Costs incurred for calls t
