Zanussi Zfc 102 Instruction Booklet

							 
REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
ZFE 102/3T
 
INSTRUCTION  BOOKLET
 
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CONTENTS 
Warnings
 
................................page 3
 
Conservation
 
...............................page 4
 
Installation
 
................................page 4
Positioning, Levelling, Before using.......................page 5
 
Door reversal
 
...............................page 6
 
The electrical connections
 
...........................page 7
 
Use
 
..................................page 8
Control panel..............................page 8
 
Using the appliance
 
.............................page 9
 
Refrigerator compartment
 
...........................page 10
Setting, Use and features of Crisp’N Fresh filter, Cleaning the filter...........page 10
Drinks dispenser.............................page 11
 
Superchill compartment
 
............................page 12
 
Freezer compartment
 
.............................page 13
Setting, Semi-automatic fast freezing, Storing ready-frozen food.............page 13
Thawing Food ..............................page 13
Making ice cubes.............................page 14
Overtemperature alarm and memory device, Defrosting the appliance...........page 14
 
Health and safety guidelines
 
..........................page 15
 
Maintenance and cleaning
 
...........................page 16
Internal cleaning, External cleaning, When the appliance is not in use, replacing the bulbs....page 16
 
Servicing
 
................................page 17
 
Guarantee conditions
 
.............................page 18
 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 
* 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.DIMENSIONS
Height
Width
Depth170 cm
59.5 cm
60 cm
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED
FREEZING CAPACITY
AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY*220-240 V / 50 Hz
180 W
11 kg / 24 h
2.10 kWh
GROSS CAPACITY
Fridge
Freezer
Superchill comp.
NET CAPACITY
Fridge
Freezer
Superchill comp.
STAR RATING154 l
83 l
45 l
150 l
62 l
29 l
 
						

							 
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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. YOU MUST READ THEM CAREFULLY 
BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE APPLIANCE.
 
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This appliance is designed to be operated by 
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper 
with the controls or play with the product.
 
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Any electrical work required to install this 
appliance should be carried out by a qualified 
electrician or competent person.
 
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This product should be serviced by an authorised 
ZANUSSI Service Centre, and only genuine 
spare parts should be used.
 
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It is dangerous to alter the specifications or 
modify this product in any way.
 
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Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance 
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
 
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ZANUSSI domestic refrigerators, freezers and 
fridge/freezers are designed to be used 
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs 
only.
 
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There are working parts in this product which 
heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate 
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in 
possible food loss. See installation instructions.
 
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Parts which heat up should not be exposed. 
Wherever possible, the back of the appliance 
should be close to a wall but leaving the required 
distance for ventilation as stated in the 
installation instructions.
 
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Before defrosting, cleaning or maintenance work 
is carried out, be sure to switch off the appliance 
and unplug it.
 
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Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has 
thawed out.
 
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Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the 
freezer as it creates pressure on the container, 
which may cause it to explode, resulting in 
damage to the appliance.
 
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The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves 
in this appliance contain channels through which 
the refrigerant passes. If these are punctured 
this would cause substantial damage to the 
appliance and result in food loss. DO NOT USE 
SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or 
ice. Under NO circumstances should solid ice be 
forced off the lining or shelves. Solid ice should be 
allowed to thaw, when defrosting the appliance. 
See Defrost instructions.
 
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The appliance should be left for 2 hours after 
installation before it is turned on in order to allow 
the refrigerant to settle.
 
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This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken 
when moving it.
 
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Do not remove items from the freezer if your 
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin 
abrasions or “frost/freezer burns”.
 
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Ice lollies can cause “frost/freezer burns” if 
consumed straight from the freezer.
 
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Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should 
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant 
instructions.
 
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Under no circumstances should you attempt to 
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out 
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or 
serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local 
ZANUSSI Service Centre and always insist on 
genuine spare parts.
 
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CONSERVATION 
In the interests of the Environment: 
When disposing of your old fridge, freezer or fridge/
freezer.
 
Help to keep your country tidy – use authorised 
disposal sites for your old appliances.
 
For maximum efficiency: 
Make sure that the appliance is cleaned properly.
Make sure that the door is closed properly.
Do not position the appliance near to sources of 
heat.
Do not over-fill your appliance, air MUST be 
allowed to circulate.
 
						

							 
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INSTALLATION 
Positioning 
This appliance is designed to operate in ambient 
temperatures between 10
 
°
 
C (50
 
°
 
F) and 32
 
°
 
C (90
 
°
 
F). 
It should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of 
direct sunlight and away from extreme 
temperature e.g. not next to a cooker or other 
sources of direct heat, or in a very cold room e.g. an 
outhouse, where the temperatures may fall below 
10
 
°
 
C (50
 
°
 
F). If these temperatures are exceeded i.e. 
colder or warmer, then the appliance may not 
operate correctly.
 
Fig. 1
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Levelling 
The appliance is provided with two levelling feet 
located at the front, and two rear castors for easy 
movement.
The refrigerator should be carefully levelled, 
adjusting the feet as shown in Fig. 2.
 
Fig. 2
 
Before using 
Before switching the appliance on, wash the inside 
of the appliance with lukewarm water and a little 
bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).
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DOOR REVERSAL 
The appliance is normally supplied with doors which 
open from left to right. To change the opening 
direction, proceed as follows:
 
Bottom door:
 
1. Unclip and remove the ventilation grille (A).
2. Unscrew and remove the lower hinge (B) and 
slide the lower door from its top hinge.
3. Unscrew the pin (C) from the hinge and refit it 
onto the hinge on the opposite side.
4. Refit the lower door onto pin (C) and reassemble 
the lower hinge (B) on the opposite side.
5. Break off the plug (D) from the ventilation grille. 
You may need a pair of pliers for this.
6. Fit the plug (E) (supplied with the appliance) into 
the slot left open on the other side.
7. Refit the ventilation grille (A) clipping it into 
position.
 
Top door:
 
1. Unscrew the hinge (G) and remove the upper 
door.
2. Unscrew the pin (I) from hinge (G) and refit the 
pin into the same hole, but on the opposite side of 
the hinge.
3. Unscrew the pin (L) from the upper hinge and 
refit it in the hinge on the opposite side.
4. Fit the upper door onto the pin (L); refit hinge (G) 
on the opposite side.
 
Adjusting the alignment of the upper door
 
If, after having changed the opening direction, the 
door is not properly aligned, the upper hinge can be 
adjusted. To do this, slacken the pin (L) (using a 12 
mm spanner) and the self-tapping screw located 
under the hinge (using a Phillips screwdriver); align 
the door, then retighten the screw and the pin.
 
Fig. 3
L
G
I
C
B
D
A
E
B
C
L
I
G
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THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety 
measure not be observed.
 
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not 
suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and 
the appropriate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed of to 
prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be 
plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of your 
home.
 
Important
 
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in 
accordance with the following code:
 
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
 
If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in 
the mains lead of your appliance may not 
correspond with the markings identifying the 
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
 
Fig. 4
 
Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the 
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter 
«E» or the earth symbol  , or coloured green and 
yellow.
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in 
the plug which is marked with the letter «N» or 
coloured black.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the 
plug which is marked with the letter «L» or 
coloured red.
The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse. 
For replacement, use a 13amp BSI362 fuse. Only 
ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier 
is lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the 
coloured insert at the base of the plug.
D207
GREEN & YELLOW
13 AMP. FUSE
BROWN
CORD CLAMP BLUE
13 AMP
 
A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from 
your local Zanussi Service Force Centre whose 
address is listed in the Customer Care Booklet 
which accompanies your instruction manual.
 
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive No. 87/308 
of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference suppression.
 
This appliance complies with the following 
E.E.C. Directives:
-
 
73/23 EEC
 
 of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and 
subsequent modifications;
-
 
89/336 EEC
 
 of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic 
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent 
modifications.
 
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is 
easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a 
breakdown.
 
						

							 
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USE 
Control panel 
A
 
 - On-Off Button
 
E
 
 - Freezer temperature selector button
 
B
 
 - Refrigerator temperature indicator
 
F
 
 - Fast freeze button
 
C
 
 - Refrigerator temperature selector button
 
G
 
 - Alarm reset button
 
D
 
 - Freezer temperature indicator
 
H
 
 - Warning light
°C °C S
H G F E D C B A
 
After plugging into the mains supply socket, press 
the On-Off button (A - first button on the left) to 
switch on the appliance.
At this point, the appliance is preset to run at the 
following temperatures:
+5
 
°
 
C in the refrigerator compartment
–18
 
°
 
C in the freezer compartment
These are the usual operating conditions.
It will take a few hours for these temperatures to be 
reached (as an indication, within about 4 hours of 
switching on at ambient temperature of about 
20
 
°
 
C).
When the appliance is switched on at ambient 
temperature, the displays are as follows:
Red warning light (H) flashes;
Freezer temperature indicator (D) shows the 
current temperature in the freezer compartment;
Refrigerator temperature indicator (B) shows a 
steady illuminated dash sign  «  », which 
changes to figures as soon as the temperature inside 
the refrigerator compartment reaches +9
 
°
 
C.
To stop warning light (H) from flashing, press alarm 
reset button (G) (far right-hand side - see 
“Overtemperature alarm and memory device”).
 
TEMPERATURE INDICATION 
The temperatures inside the refrigerator compartment 
(symbol  ) and the freezer compartment (symbol  ) 
are shown by indicators (B) and (D) respectively, 
located on the control panel next to the appropriate 
symbols.
The indicators show the temperature inside the 
compartments:
 
Refrigerator temperature indicator (B)
 
Consists of a single digit indicating temperatures 
between 0
 
°
 
C and +9
 
°
 
C, with temperatures higher 
than +9
 
°
 
C indicated by means of a steady 
illuminated dash sign « », and temperatures 
lower than 0
 
°
 
C indicated by flashing of the same 
dash sign.
 
Freezer temperature indicator (D)
 
Consists of two digits indicating the temperature 
inside the freezer compartment.
 
Warning
 
Frequent or prolonged opening of the refrigerator 
and freezer doors can cause slight variations in 
temperature: there can also be considerable 
variations if large quantities of hot or warm food are 
placed in the appliance.
 
						

							 
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USING THE APPLIANCE 
For best results, we recommend that various types 
of food be loaded as follows:
 
1. 
 
Cooked food, drinks, cold meats, food used 
everyday. For best use of space, the front shelves 
can be stacked on top of the rear ones.
 
2.
 
 Fruit and vegetables.
 
3.
 
 Butter, cheese and eggs.
 
4. 
 
Bottled drinks or cartons, milk.
 
5.
 
 Sealed pre-packed meat, fish, poultry and cooked 
dishes.
 
6. 
 
Ice-cube maker and container.
7. Fast-freeze compartments.
8. Frozen food storage.
9. Freezer chart.
IMPORTANT
Never use drawers (5) of the Superchill compartment 
to store salad, tomatoes and other fresh vegetables.
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REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
SETTING
The temperature in this compartment can be freely 
adjusted between +8°C (highest setting) and +2°C 
(lowest setting).
The temperature setting is adjusted by pressing 
button (C) and keeping it pressed in for more than 4 
seconds; a progressively lower figure is shown by 
indicator (B) every 2 seconds (between 8 and 2). If 
the button is held in after the figure 2 has appeared, 
the indicator will return to 8 and then continue to 
cycle through progressively lower figures.
Simply release the button once the required 
temperature setting has been reached.
The indicator will continue to flash for a few seconds 
and will then go back to showing the actual 
temperature inside the compartment.
A flashing display of the temperature setting 
selected can be obtained at any time by pressing 
button (C). This may be different from the actual 
temperature indicated – either because a different 
temperature setting has only recently been 
selected, or because the door has been opened and/
or warm food has been placed in the compartment; 
however the temperature displayed during normal 
operation may vary by about 1°C above or below 
the set temperature. As soon as the button is 
released, the actual temperature inside the 
refrigerator will again be shown on indicator (B).
Important
We recommend that loose food (cheese, cold meats, 
cooked food etc.) be stored in plastic bags so as to 
preserve their natural freshness and aroma.
Use and features of CrispÕN Fresh filter
“Crisp’N Fresh” is the glass shelf on top of the salad 
crispers which is fitted with special removable 
green filters.
These filters allow cool air from the fridge to 
circulate through the drawers but help prevent 
moisture loss. By retaining moisture in foods such 
as fresh fruit, vegetables and salad they are kept 
fresher for longer.
Fig. 5
Cleaning the filter
The filter is held by two small support frames which 
press into position and are therefore easily removed 
for cleaning. To do this, turn the glass shelf upside 
down and release the frames as shown in the 
illustration.
Fig. 6
The filters and the glass cover can be washed gently 
in warm soapy water, they should not be put in the 
dishwasher.
Replacement filters may be obtained from your 
local Zanussi Service Centre.
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