Zanussi Zbt 3234 User Manual

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Fridge-Freezer
ZBT3234
 
						

							Contents
Safety information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  2
Operation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  4
First use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  4
Daily use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  4
Helpful hints and tips _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  5Care and cleaning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  6
What to do if… _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  7
Technical data _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  9
Installation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  9
Environmental concerns _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  12
Subject to change without notice
 Safety information
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct
use, before installing and first using the appliance, read
this user manual carefully, including its hints and warn-
ings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it
is important to ensure that all people using the appli-
ance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safe-
ty features. Save these instructions and make sure that
they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so
that everyone using it through its life will be properly in-
formed on appliance use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the precautions
of these users instructions as the manufacturer is not
responsible for damages caused by omission.
Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (in-
cluding children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowl-
edge, unless they have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the appliance by a per-
son responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is
risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out
of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to
the appliance as you can) and remove the door to pre-
vent playing children to suffer electric shock or to
close themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to
replace an older appliance having a spring lock
(latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring
lock unusable before you discard the old appliance.
This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a
child.
General safety
Caution!  Keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.
• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/
or beverages in a normal household as explained in
this instruction booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial
means to speed up the thawing process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice
cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, un-
less they are approved for this purpose by the manu-
facturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within
the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas
with a high level of environmental compatibility,
which is nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of the appli-
ance, be certain that none of the components of the
refrigerant circuit become damaged.
If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of ignition
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appli-
ance is situated
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may
cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
Warning!  Any electrical component (power cord,
plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified
service agent or qualified service personnel.
1. Power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed
or damaged by the back of the appliance. A
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							squashed or damaged power plug may overheat
and cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can come to the mains plug
of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the mains cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert
the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock
or fire.
6. You must not operate the appliance without the
lamp cover
1) of interior lighting.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer com-
partment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could
cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct
sunlight.
•
Bulb lamps
2) used in this appliance are special pur-
pose lamps selected for household appliances use
only. They are not suitable for household room illu-
mination.
Daily Use
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appli-
ance, because they may explode.
• Do not place food products directly against the air
outlet on the rear wall.
3)
• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been
thawed out.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the
frozen food manufacturers instructions.
• Appliances manufacturers storage recommendations
should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instruc-
tions.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer
compartment as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage
to the appliance.
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight
from the appliance.
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and dis-
connect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the ap-
pliance. Use a plastic scraper.
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for de-
frosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the
drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of
the appliance.
Installation
Important!  For electrical connection carefully follow the
instructions given in specific paragraphs.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages
on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged.
Report possible damages immediately to the place
you bought it. In that case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before con-
necting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in
the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be around the appli-
ance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve
sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant
to installation.
• Wherever possible the back of the product should be
against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm
parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible
burn.
• The appliance must not be located close to radiators
or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the
installation of the appliance.
•
Connect to potable water supply only.
4)
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of
the appliance should be carried out by a qualified elec-
trician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Serv-
ice Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used.
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen
2) If the lamp is foreseen
3) If the appliance is Frost Free
4) If a water connection is foreseen
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							Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrig-
erant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall
not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rub-
bish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases:
the appliance shall be disposed according to the appli-
cable regulations to obtain from your local authorities.
Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear
near the heat exchanger. The materials used on this ap-
pliance marked by the symbol 
 are recyclable.
Operation
Switching on
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium
setting.
Switching off
To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature regulator
to the O position.
Temperature regulation
The temperature is automatically regulated.
To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:
• turn the Temperature regulator toward lower settings
to obtain the minimum coldness.
• turn the Temperature regulator toward higher set-
tings to obtain the maximum coldness.
A medium setting is generally the most suitable.
However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in
mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends
on:
• room temperature
• how often the door is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance.
Important!  If the ambient temperature is high or the
appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set to the
lowest temperatures, it may run continuously causing
frost to form on the rear wall. In this case the dial must
be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic
defrosting and therefore reduced energy consumption.
First use
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the
interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water
and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical
smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.
Important!  Do not use detergents or abrasive powders,
as these will damage the finish.
Daily use
Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh
food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long
time.
To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change the
medium setting.
However, for a faster freezing operation, turn the temper-
ature regulator toward higher settings to obtain the max-
imum coldness.
Important!  In this condition, the refrigerator
compartment temperature might drop below 0°C. If this
occurs reset the temperature regulator to a warmer setting.
Place the fresh food to be frozen on the top compartment.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use, be-
fore putting the products in the compartment let the ap-
pliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.
Important!  In the event of accidental defrosting, for
example due to a power failure, if the power has been
off for longer than the value shown in the technical
characteristics chart under rising time, the defrosted
food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately
and then re-frozen (after cooling).
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							Frozen Food Calendar
The symbols show different types of frozen goods.
The numbers indicate storage times in months for the
appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or
lower value of the indicated storage time is valid de-
pends on the quality of the foods and treating before
freezing.
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be
thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room tem-
perature, depending on the time available for this opera-
tion.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly
from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for
the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with water,
then put them in the freezer compartment.
Important!  Do not use metallic instruments to remove
the trays from the freezer.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigera-
tor are equipped with a
series of runners so that
the shelves can be posi-
tioned as desired.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food
packages of various
sizes, the door shelves
can be placed at different
heights.
Gradually pull the shelf in
the direction of the ar-
rows until it comes free,
then reposition as re-
quired.
Helpful hints and tips
Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open lon-
ger than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and the Tempera-
ture Regulator is set to low temperature and the appli-
ance is fully loaded, the compressor may run contin-
uously, causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this
happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward warm-
er settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a sav-
ing in electricity consumption.
Hints for 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
• position food so that air can circulate freely around it
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on
the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the
most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be cov-
ered and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided.
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							Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special air-
tight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or poly-
thene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stor-
ed in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed,
must not be kept in the refrigerator.
Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process, here
are some important hints:
• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in
24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food
to be frozen should be added during this period;
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned,
foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rap-
idly and completely frozen and to make it possible
subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and
make sure that the packages are airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food
which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in tem-
perature of the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones;
salt reduces the storage life of food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal
from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause
the skin to be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each
individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the stor-
age time.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you
should:
• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs
were adequately stored by the retailer;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the
foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time;
• not open the door frequently or leave it open longer
than absolutely necessary.
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot
be refrozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
food manufacturer.
Care and cleaning
Caution!  Unplug the appliance before carrying
out any maintenance operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cool-
ing unit; maintenance and recharging must there-
fore only be carried out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm wa-
ter and some neutral soap.
• regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to en-
sure they are clean and free from debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.
Important!  Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/
or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly
perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean
the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a
strong odour.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at
the back of the appliance with a brush or a vacuum clean-
er. This operation will improve the performance of the
appliance and save electricity consumption.
Important!  Take care of not to damage the cooling system.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chem-
icals that can attack/damage the plastics used in this ap-
pliance. For this reason it is recommended that the out-
er casing of this appliance is only cleaned with warm wa-
ter with a little washing-up liquid added.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains
supply.
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of
the refrigerator compartment every time the motor com-
pressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water
drains out through a trough into a special container at
the back of the appliance, over the motor compressor,
where it evaporates.
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							It is important to periodically clean the defrost water
drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment
channel to prevent the water overflowing and dripping
onto the food inside. Use the special cleaner provided,
which you will find already inserted into the drain hole.
Defrosting the freezer
A certain amount of frost will always form on the
freezer shelves and around the top compartment.
Important!  Defrost the freezer when the frost layer
reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.
To remove the frost, do these steps:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of
newspaper and put it in a cool place.
3. Leave the door open.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thor-
oughly and refit the plug.
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain the maxi-
mum coldness and run the appliance for two or
three hours using this setting.
7. Reload the previously removed food into the com-
partment.
Important!  Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off
frost from the evaporator as you could damage it. Do
not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to
speed up the thawing process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer. A temperature rise
of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten
their safe storage life.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take
the following precautions:
•disconnect the appliance from electricity supply
• remove all food
•
defrost 
5)and clean the appliance and all accessories
• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it
once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling
in case of a power failure.
What to do if…
Warning!  Before troubleshooting, disconnect the
mains plug from the mains socket.
Only a qualified electrician or competent person must
do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual.Important!  There are some sounds during normal use
(compressor, refrigerant circulation).
ProblemPossible causeSolution
The appliance does not operate.
The lamp does not operate.The appliance is switched off.Switch on the appliance.
 The mains plug is not connected to
the mains socket correctly.Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket correctly.
 The appliance has no power. There is
no voltage in the mains socket.Connect a different electrical appliance
to the mains socket.
Contact a qualified electrician.
The lamp does not work.The lamp is in stand-by.Close and open the door.
5) If foreseen.
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							ProblemPossible causeSolution
 The lamp is defective.Refer to Replacing the lamp.
The compressor operates con-
tinually.The temperature is not set correctly.Set a higher temperature.
 The door is not closed correctly.Refer to Closing the door.
 The door has been opened too fre-
quently.Do not keep the door open longer than
necessary.
 The product temperature is too high.Let the product temperature decrease
to room temperature before storage.
 The room temperature is too high.Decrease the room temperature.
Water flows on the rear plate of
the refrigerator.During the automatic defrosting proc-
ess, frost defrosts on the rear plate.This is correct.
Water flows into the refrigerator.The water outlet is clogged.Clean the water outlet.
 Products prevent that water flows in-
to the water collector.Make sure that products do not touch
the rear plate.
Water flows on the ground.The melting water outlet does not
flow in the evaporative tray above the
compressor.Attach the melting water outlet to the
evaporative tray.
The temperature in the appli-
ance is too low.The temperature regulator is not set
correctly.Set a higher temperature.
The temperature in the appli-
ance is too high.The temperature regulator is not set
correctly.Set a lower temperature.
 The door is not closed correctly.Refer to Closing the door.
 The product temperature is too high.Let the product temperature decrease
to room temperature before storage.
 Many products are stored at the
same time.Store less products at the same time.
 There is no cold air circulation in the
appliance.Make sure that there is cold air circula-
tion in the appliance.
Replacing the lamp
Caution!  Disconnect the plug from the mains
socket.
1. Remove the screw
from the lamp cov-
er.
2. Remove the lamp
cover (refer to the
illustration).
3. Replace the used
lamp with a new
lamp of the same
power and specifi-
cally designed for
household appli-
ances (the maxi-
mum power is
shown on the lamp
cover).
4. Install the lamp cover.
5. Tighten the screw to the lamp cover.
6. Connect the plug to the mains socket.
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							7. Open the door. Make sure that the light comes on.
Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to Installation.
3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Con-
tact the Service Center.
Technical data
   
Dimension of the recess  
 Height1446 mm
 Width560 mm
 Depth550 mm
Rising Time 20 h
The technical information are situated in the rating plate
on the internal left side of the appliance and in the ener-
gy label.
Installation
Caution!  Read the Safety Information carefully
for your safety and correct operation of the
appliance before installing the appliance.
Positioning
Install this appliance at a location where the ambient tem-
perature corresponds to the climate class indicated on
the rating plate of the appliance:
Climate
classAmbient temperature
SN+10°C to + 32°C
N+16°C to + 32°C
ST+16°C to + 38°C
T+16°C to + 43°C
Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequen-
cy shown on the rating plate correspond to your domes-
tic power supply.
The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable
plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the
domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect
the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with cur-
rent regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above
safety precautions are not observed.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.
Door reversibility
The door of the appliance opens to the right. If you want
to open the door to the left, do these steps before you
install the appliance:
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							• Loosen the upper pin
and remove the spacer.
• Remove the upper pin
and the upper door.• Loosen the middle
hinge.• Remove the lower door.
• Loosen the lower pin.On the opposite side:
• Install the lower pin.
• Install the lower door.
• Tighten the middle
hinge.
• Install the upper door.
• Tighten the spacer and
tighten the upper pin.
Ventilation requirements
The airflow behind the ap-
pliance must be sufficient.50 mmmin.
200 cm2
min.
200 cm2
Installing the appliance
Caution!  Make sure that the mains cable can
move freely.
Do the following steps:
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