Instructions for use Upright freezer
Thank you for your confidence in buying our appliance and congratulations on the excellent choice. We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years. Upright freezer is used in households for freezing fresh food and storage of frozen food for up to one year (depending on the type of food). 142541 Before first operation ................................................. 3 Description of the appliance ...................................... 5 Installation and connection ...........................
• The appliance is manufactured in compliance with all relevant safety standards; however, it is recommended that persons with impaired physical, motional, or mental abilities, or persons with inadequate experience and knowledge, do not use the appliance without due supervision. The same recommendation applies to minors using the appliance. • Before connecting the appliance read these instructions carefully. They describe the appliance and provide instructions for its safe and correct use.
• Rating plate with basic information is located in the interior of the appliance. If the sticker plate is not suitable for your language, replace it with the attached one. • Warning: Ventilation slots on the appliance or built-in element should always be kept clean and unobstructed. • Warning: Do not use any mechanical accessories when thawing the refrigerator, except for those explicitly recommended by the manufacturer.
Description of the appliance TRADITIONAL FREEZER 1 Control panel 2 Interior light 3 Freezing compartment 4 Fast freeze for small quantities 5 Large storage compartment of food* - BIG’N’FREEZE DRAWER* 6 Storage compartment 7 Defrost drain outlet groove 8 Legs 9 Wheels* 142541 • Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model. • Drawers are protected against accidental extraction.
NO FROST FREEZER 1 Control unit 2 NO FROST freezing unit (cooler, fan ...)* 3 Interior illumination 4 Freezing and storage area 5 Large space - BIG’N’FREEZE drawer* 6 Leg 7 Wheel* • Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model. • Drawers are protected against accidental extraction. To extract the drawer from the appliance, open it and lift front part upwards, then pull it out. Certain models are fitted with pull-out slide guides which facilitate opening.
Installation and connection • Place the appliance in dry and well aired room. The appliance operates best at temperature ranges indicated in the chart below. See relevant class of the appliance indicated on the rating plate. Class Positioning the appliance Ambient temperature SN (subnormal) from +10°C to +32°C N (normal) from +16°C to +32°C ST (subtropical) from +16°C to +38°C T (tropical) from +16°C to +43°C Positioning the appliance requires two people in order to avoid possible damage.
Connecting to power supply • Use the power cord to connect the appliance to the mains power. Wall outlet must be fitted with ground terminal (safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the relevant label or rating plate of the appliance. • Mains power connection and grounding must be made in accordance to standard regulations and requirements. The appliance is able to accommodate minor temporary voltage fluctuations, which do not exceed -6% to +6%.
Reverse door swing Required tools: socket spanner nr. 8, screwdriver, torx 25 Caution! After unscrewing of before fixing hinges, hold the door to prevent it from falling and damaging. 1. Remove upper hinge cover (keep it for eventual later use), together with cover on the opposite side of the upper hinge cover (on the opposite side you will insert the attached cover during the assembly), and remove the cover on the opposite side of the upper part of the door. 2.
Control panel - appliance with electronical regulation The description refers to the appliance with all available accessories, so that it could contain certain settings our model may not have.
The appliance is switched on by turning the button A towards Max. (Green LED on). The appliance is switched off when (the the arrow on the button points to the ON/OFF mark appliance, however, is still under mains power). Setting freezer temperature • Temperature of the appliance is set by turning the button A to the position between the Min and Max span. • Recommended setting of the thermostat knob is to Eco position (around -18°C in appliances with digital display).
The ‘Super Freeze’ function • Use this setting after turning on the appliance for the first time, before cleaning, and when inserting larger quantities of food (see “freezing procedure”). - control unit I : press the E button – The orange LED F lights up. The setting is deactivated automatically after approximately two days. - control unit II: rotate the A knob into the SF position (Super Freeze) – the orange LED F lights up.
Control panel - appliance with mechanical regulation CONTROL UNIT III A Temperature setting knob, on/off, and SF D Red LED – high temperature signal ON/OFF button To activate: rotate the temperature setting knob in the clockwise direction towards the Max position. When the appliance is switched on for the first time, a red LED lights up; this LED will go off when the refrigerator has cooled down to a temperature at which there is no more danger of damage to the food.
Freezing and storage of frozen food Freezing process Important precautions for freezing of fresh food • 24 hours before freezing fresh food, activate the Super Freeze function: - control unit I: press the E button; - control units II and III: rotate the A knob to the SF position (Super Freeze). After 24 hours, insert the fresh food into the freezing drawer. Fresh food packages should not be in contact with the food already frozen.
Storing commercially frozen food Approximate storage time of frozen foods The storage time and recommended temperature for storing commercially frozen foods is indicated on the packaging. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions for storage and use of frozen food. When shopping be careful to choose only food which is adequately packed and provided with complete data and stored in freezers where the temperature never rises above -18°C. Do not buy packages of food with frost.
Defrosting the appliance Defrosting traditional freezer • Clean the freezer when the frost layer in the freezer reaches thickness of around 3-5 mm. • 24 hours prior defrosting activate intensive freezing knob (see section Control of particular models - Intensive freezing), to quickly freeze freshly inserted food. The yellow light will indicate this. After that empty the freezer and take care that the packages remain frozen.
Cleaning 142541 Prior to any cleaning. Please disconnect the appliance from the mains (turn the thermostat and pull the power cord from the mains button to the position outlet). Special antibacterial protection in top layer of inner walls prevents growth of bacteria whilst keeping the interior clean and germ free. Please remove traces of any cleaning detergents you may have used. • To clean any surface, use a soft cloth. • Clean the exterior of the appliance with water and mild liquid detergent.
Troubleshooting guide Fault: Cause/Remedy The appliance does not operate after connection to the mains: • Check if there is power in the socket and if the appliance is switched on. Cooling system operates continuously without intermittent stoppages: • Check air circulation for sufficient cooling of the compressor, and clean the condenser. • Ambient temperature too high. • Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.
Fault: Cause/Remedy Error code displayed (certain models only): • If the character E1 appears on the digital display (certain models only), call service assistance. Troubleshooting helpful hints: • If you are not able to fix the trouble by any of the above tips, turn the thermostat button to the position ,disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet, wait 10 minutes, and reconnect the appliance.
ZOS 3167, ZOF 2467 FREEZER 142541/en (10-08)
