ZANUSSI
CHEST FREEZER
CONGELADOR
HORIZONTAL
CONGÉLATEUR
ZCF 220
ZCF 310
ZCF 410
OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
INSTRUCCIONES DE USO E INSTALACION
NOTICE D’ UTILISATION
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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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