Zanussi Zfc 340 Waa User Manual

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Chest Freezer
Οριζόντιος καταψύκτης
Arca congeladora
ZFC340WAA
 
						

							Contents
Safety instructions _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  2
Operation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  4
Control panel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  4
First use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  5
Daily use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  5
Helpful hints and tips _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  6Care and cleaning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  6
What to do if… _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  7
Technical data _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  9
Installation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  9
Environmental concerns _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  10
Subject to change without notice.
 Safety instructions
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the
correct use, before installing and first using the
appliance, read this user manual carefully, in-
cluding its hints and warnings. To avoid unnec-
essary mistakes and accidents, it is important
to ensure that all people using the appliance
are thoroughly familiar with its operation and
safety 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 informed on ap-
pliance use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the pre-
cautions of these user's 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 per-
sons (including children) with reduced physi-
cal, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction con-
cerning use of the appliance by a person re-
sponsible 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 prevent playing chil-
dren to suffer electric shock or to close
themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door
seals is to replace an older appliance havinga spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be
sure to make that spring lock unusable be-
fore you discard the old appliance. This will
prevent it from becoming a death trap for a
child.
General safety
Warning! 
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance en-
closure or in the built-in structure, clear of ob-
struction.
• The appliance is intended for keeping food-
stuff and/or beverages in a normal household
as explained in this instruction booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any artifi-
cial means to speed up the thawing process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances (such
as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances, unless they are approved for this
purpose by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is con-
tained within the refrigerant circuit of the ap-
pliance, a natural gas with a high level of en-
vironmental compatibility, which is neverthe-
less flammable.
During transportation and installation of the
appliance, be certain that none of the com-
ponents of the refrigerant circuit become
damaged.
If the refrigerant circuit should become dam-
aged:
– avoid open flames and sources of ignition
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the
appliance is situated
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							• 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 (pow-
er cord, plug, compressor) must be re-
placed by a certified service agent or qualified
service personnel to avoid hazard.
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 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 (if foreseen) of
interior lighting.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be tak-
en when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the
freezer compartment 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 (if foreseen) used in this appli-
ance are special purpose lamps selected for
household appliances use only. They are not
suitable for household room illumination.
Daily Use
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the
appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the
appliance, because they may explode.
• Do not place food products directly against
the air outlet on the rear wall. (If the appli-
ance is Frost Free)
• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it
has been thawed out.• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance
with the frozen food manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage recom-
mendations should be strictly adhered to.
Refer to relevant instructions.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer compartment as it creates pressure
on the container, which may cause it to ex-
plode, 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 disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal ob-
jects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost
from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
Installation
Important! For electrical connection carefully
follow the instructions given in specific
paragraph.
• 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 be-
fore connecting the appliance to allow the oil
to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be around
the appliance, lacking this leads to overheat-
ing. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow
the instructions relevant to installation.
• 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.
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servic-
ing of the appliance should be carried out by
a qualified electrician or competent person.
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							• This product must be serviced by an author-
ized Service Centre, and only genuine spare
parts must be used.
Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses
which could damage the ozone layer, in ei-
ther its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials.
The appliance shall not be discarded togetherwith the urban refuse and rubbish. The insula-
tion foam contains flammable gases: the appli-
ance shall be disposed according to the appli-
cable regulations to obtain from your local au-
thorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, es-
pecially at the rear near the heat exchanger.
The materials used on this appliance marked by
the symbol 
 are recyclable.
Operation
Switching on
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
The Pilot light will light up.
Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise.
Important! If the temperature inside the
appliance is too high the Alarm light will light
up.
Switching off
To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature
regulator to the OFF position.
Temperature regulation
The temperature is automatically regulated.
To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:
•
turn the Temperature regulator towards 
 to
obtain the minimum coldness.
•
turn the Temperature regulator towards 
 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 lid is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance.
Control panel
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1Pilot light
2High temperature alarm light
3Fast Freezing light
4Fast Freezing switch
5Temperature regulator
Fast Freezing function
You can activate the Fast Freezing function by
pressing the Fast Freezing switch.
The Fast Freezing light will light up.
It is possible to deactivate the function at any
time by pressing the Fast Freezing switch. The
Fast Freezing light will switch off.
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							High temperature alarm
An increase in the temperature in the freezer
(for example due to an power failure) is indica-
ted by switching on of the Alarm lightDuring the alarm phase, don't place food inside
the freezer.
When normal conditions are restored the Alarm
light will switch off automatically.
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 soas 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 food activate the Fast freezing
function at least 24 hours before placing the
food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.
The maximum amount of food that can be fro-
zen in 24 hours is specified on the rating
plate 
1)
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this
period do not add other food to be frozen.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of
use, before putting the products in the com-
partment let the appliance 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).
Opening and closing the lid
As the lid is equipped with a tightly closing
seal, it is not easy to reopen it shortly after clos-
ing (due to the vacuum formed inside).
Wait a few minutes before reopening the appli-
ance. The vacuum valve will help you to open
the lid.
Warning! Never pull the handle with im-
mense force.
Storage baskets
X
Hang the baskets on
the upper edge of the
freezer (X) or place
them inside the freez-
er (Y).
Y
Turn and fix the han-
dles for these two
positions as shown in
the picture.
The following pictures show how many baskets
can be placed inside the various freezer mod-
els.
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230806 946 1061
1611 1336 1201
You can purchase additional baskets from your
local Service Centre.
1) Refer to "Technical data"
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							Helpful hints and tips
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 fur-
ther food to be frozen should be added dur-
ing this period;
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly
cleaned, foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it to
be rapidly and completely frozen and to make
it possible subsequently to thaw only the
quantity required;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or poly-
thene 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 temperature 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 re-
moval 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 storage time.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appli-
ance, you should:
• make sure that the commercially frozen food-
stuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred
from the foodstore to the freezer in the short-
est possible time;
• not open the lid 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 cooling unit; maintenance and recharg-
ing must therefore only be carried out by au-
thorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains
socket.
3. Regularly clean the appliance and the ac-
cessories with warm water and neutral
soap. Clean the lid seal carefully.
4. Fully dry the appliance.
5. Connect the mains plug to the mains sock-
et.
6. Switch on the appliance.Caution! Do not use detergents, abrasive
products, highly perfumed cleaning
products or wax polishes to clean the inner side
of the appliance.
Prevent damage to the cooling system.
Important! There is no need to clean the
compressor area.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners con-
tain chemicals that can attack/damage the
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason
it is recommended that the outer casing of this
appliance is only cleaned with warm water with
a little washing-up liquid added.
Defrosting the freezer
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches
a thickness of about 10-15 mm.
The best time to defrost the freezer when it
contains no or only a little food.
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							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 lid open , remove the plug from
the defrost water drain and collect all de-
frost water on a tray. Use a scraper to re-
move ice quickly.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the in-
terior thoroughly and refit the plug.
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain the
maximum coldness and run the appliance
for two or three hours using this setting.
7. Reload the previously removed food into
the compartment.
Important! Never use sharp metal tools to
scrape off frost as you could damage the
appliance. 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 frozenfood packs, during defrosting, may shorten their
safe storage life.
The amount of frost on the walls of the
appliance will be increased by the high level of
the outer environment humidity and if the frozen
food is not wrapped properly.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long peri-
ods, take the following precautions:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains
socket.
3. Remove all food.
4. Defrost and clean the appliance and all ac-
cessories.
5. Leave the lid open to prevent unpleasant
smells.
Important! 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…
Caution! Before troubleshooting,
disconnect the power supply.
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 is noisyThe appliance is not supported
properlyCheck if the appliance stands stable
(all the four feet should be on the
floor)
The compressor operates
continuallyThe temperature is not set correct-
ly.Set a warmer temperature
 The lid has been opened too fre-
quentlyDo not leave the lid open longer than
necessary
 The lid is not closed properlyCheck if the lid closes well and the
gaskets are undamaged and clean
 Large quantities of food to be fro-
zen were put in at the same timeWait some hours and then check the
temperature again
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							ProblemPossible causeSolution
 Food placed in the appliance was
too warmAllow food to cool to room tempera-
ture before storing
 The temperature of the room that
contains the appliance is too high
for efficient operationTry to reduce the temperature in the
room where the appliance stands
The High temperature
alarm light is on.It is too warm inside the freezerRefer to "High Temperature Alarm"
 The cabinet has been recently
switched on and the temperature is
still too highRefer to "High Temperature Alarm"
There is too much frost
and iceProducts are not wrapped properlyWrap the products better
 The lid is not shut properly or do
not close tightlyCheck if the lid closes well and the
gaskets are undamaged and clean
 The temperature is not set correct-
ly.Set a warmer temperature
 The water drainage plug is not cor-
rectly positionedPosition the water drainage plug in
the correct way
The lid doesn't close com-
pletelyThere is excessive frostEliminate excess frost
 The lid gaskets are dirty or stickyClean the lid gaskets
 Food packages are blocking the lidArrange the packages in the right
way, see the sticker in the appliance
The lid is difficult to openThe lid gaskets are dirty or stickyClean the lid gaskets
 The valve is blockedCheck the valve
It is too warm in the freez-
erThe temperature is not set correct-
ly.Set a lower temperature
 The lid does not close tightly or it is
not shut properlyCheck if the lid closes well and the
gasket is undamaged and clean
 Before freezing the appliance was
not precooled sufficientlyPre-cool the appliance for enough
time
 Large quantities of food to be fro-
zen were put in at the same timeWait some hours and then check the
temperature again. Next time insert
smaller quantities of food to be fro-
zen at any one time.
 Food placed in the appliance was
too warmAllow food to cool to room tempera-
ture before storing.
 Products to be frozen are placed
too closely to each otherPlace the products in a way so that
cold air could circulate among them
 The lid has been opened oftenTry to not open the lid often
 The lid has been opened for a long
time.Do not leave the lid open longer than
necessary
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							ProblemPossible causeSolution
It is too cold inside the
freezerThe temperature is not set correct-
ly.Set a warmer temperature
The appliance does not
work at all. Neither cooling
nor lighting worksPlug is not connected to the mains
socket properlyConnect the mains plug properly
 Power does not reach the appli-
anceTry connecting another electrical de-
vice to the power outlet
 The appliance is not switched onSwitch on the appliance
 There is no voltage in the mains
socket (try to connect another ap-
pliance into it)Call an electrician
Customer Service
If your appliance is still not working properly af-
ter making the above checks, contact the near-
est service centre.
To obtain fast service, it is essential that when
you apply for it you specify the model and serialnumber of your appliance which can be found
either on the guarantee certificate or on the rat-
ing plate located on the external right side of
the appliance.
Technical data
DimensionsHeight × Width × Depth (mm):Further technical information are situated
in the rating plate on the external right side
of the appliance.
 876 × 1336 × 665
Rising Time31 hours
Installation
Positioning
Warning! If you are discarding an old
appliance that has a lock or catch on the
lid, you must ensure that it is made unusable to
prevent young children being trapped inside.
Important! The appliance shall have the plug
accessible after installation.
This appliance can be installed in a dry, well
ventilated indoor (garage or cellar), but for opti-
mum performance install this appliance at a lo-
cation where the ambient temperature corre-
sponds 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
frequency shown on the rating plate corre-
spond to your domestic 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 current
regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.
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							The manufacturer declines all responsibility if
the above safety precautions are not observed.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Direc-
tives.
Ventilation requirements
1. Put the freezer in horizontal position on a
firm surface. The cabinet must be on all
four feet.2. Make sure that the clearance between the
appliance and rear wall is 5 cm.
3. Make sure that the clearance between the
appliance and the sides is 5 cm.
The airflow behind the appliance must be suffi-
cient.
Environmental concerns
The symbol  on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may not
be treated as household waste. Instead it
should be taken to the appropriate collection
point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product
is disposed of correctly, you will help preventpotential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local council, your
household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
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