ZANUSSI CHEST FREEZER ZCF 57 OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 820 41 72 26
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department. Prior to Installation Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed. In the event of damage please contact your retailer.
Contents Instructions for the User Instructions for the Installer Important Safety Information 2 Technical Specifications 16 Description of the Appliance Control Panel 4 4 Installation Positioning 16 Operation Before use Starting the Appliance Alarm light Temperature Control Opening/Closing the Lid Freezing Fresh Food Frozen Food Storage Thawing Low Frost System.
Description of the Appliance A - Compartment for frozen food storage B - Freezer calendar (recommended storage times for frozen foods) C - Compartment for freezing fresh foods D - Dividing wall E - Control panel F - Defrost water drain Control Panel 4
Operation Before Use Remove all packaging and securing tapes. Wash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda (5m1 to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry thoroughly. Starting the Appliance Insert the plug into the wall socket. The green pilot light will illuminate to show that the appliance is switched on. The red alarm light will also illuminate until the freezer reaches the correct temperature.
Freezing Fresh Food 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. If more than 3-4kg of food is to be frozen: 1. Press the SUPER button 6-24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer. The freezer will now run continuously creating a sufficient reserve of the required temperature. 2. Place the food in the freezer and leave the SUPER button on for a further 24 hours. 3. Then turn the SUPER button off.
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. The baskets can either be placed inside the freezer or hung on the edge of the casing. The following spare parts can be ordered from your local Service Force Centre. Please note that 2 handles must be ordered for each basket. A Basket 291342528/9 B Basket 291342538/7 Handle 291340008/6 (2 required).
Hints & Tips Normal Operating Sounds You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing. When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor. A thermostat controls the compressor and you will hear a faint 'click' when the thermostat cuts in and out. Food Storage To obtain the best performance from your freezer: Do not store warm food or evaporating liquid.
Defrosting The freezer compartment will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided whenever the thickness of frost exceeds ¼". During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs. However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out and it is advisable to perform this operation when the appliance is empty. To carry out complete defrosting: 1.
Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply Internal Cleaning Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly. NEVER use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the interior as these will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.
Something not Working Before: contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following point. IMPORTANT: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee. SYMPTOM SOLUTION No power to the appliance (green light off) Check there is power at the socket Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights. Check the mains fuse has not blown.
Service and Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning:- 0870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk.
Guarantee Conditions We, Zanussi undertake that if within 12 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 our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electrical supply stated on the rating plate.
Technical Specifications ZCF 57 Model Volume (gross) litres 163 Volume (net) litres 159 Height with rollers cm 87,6/88,3 Width cm 93,5 Depth cm 66,5 Weight kg 45 Energy consumpt./24h kWh Freezing capacity kg/24h 21 Hold-over time hours 43 Rated power W 75 0,50 this appliance complies with the following EC Directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19. 02. 1973 - Low-Voltage Directive - 89/336/EEC of 03. 05. 1989 (including Amendment Directive 92/31/EEC - EMC Directive.
Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. This appliance must be earthed. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. GREEN & YELLOW E Electrical Requirements The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted. In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13amp ASTA approved (BS1362) fuse must be used.
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