Zanussi Zrb 834 Nw User Manual

							User manual
Fridge-Freezer
ZRB834NW
 
						

							Contents
Safety information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  2
Operation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  4
First use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  4
Daily use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  4
How to use the EasyWater dispenser _ _ _ _ _ _ _  6
Helpful hints and tips _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  7Care and cleaning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  8
What to do if… _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  9
Technical data _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  11
Installation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  11
Environmental concerns _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  13
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
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 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
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person 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
prevent 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,
unless they are approved for this purpose by the
manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained with-
in 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
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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 (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
squashed or damaged power plug may over-
heat 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
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.
Daily Use
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appli-
ance.
• 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.
2)
• 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 recommenda-
tions 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 contain-
er, which may cause it to explode, resulting in dam-
age 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. If
you cannot come to the mains socket, interrupt the
power supply.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the
appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for
defrosted 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 dam-
ages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is dam-
aged. 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 ap-
pliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To ach-
ieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions rel-
evant 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.
3)
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen
2) If the appliance is Frost Free
3) If a water connection is foreseen
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							Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of
the appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized
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 either its refrigerant
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 ap-
plicable regulations to obtain from your local authori-
ties. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially 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.
Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium
setting.
Switching off
To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature regu-
lator to the O position.
Temperature regulation
The temperature is automatically regulated.
To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:
• turn the Temperature regulator toward lower set-
tings 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 de-
pends 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 wa-
ter 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 pow-
ders, 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 tem-
perature regulator toward higher settings to obtain the
maximum 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.
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							Place the fresh food to be frozen on the top compart-
ment.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before
putting the products in the compartment let the appli-
ance 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).
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 op-
eration.
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 refriger-
ator 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.
To make these adjustments proceed as follows:
gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows
until it comes free, then reposition as required.
Air cooling
The Dynamic Air Cooling (DAC) fan let food cool quickly
and a more uniform temperature in the compartment.
1. You can switch on the fan by pressing the switch
(1). The green light (2) comes on.
2. Adjust the Temperature regulator to the FAN po-
sition.
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This device allows for rapid cooling of foods and a more
uniform temperature in the compartment.
Important!  Switch on the fan when the ambient
temperature exceeds 25°C.
Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer
The freezing baskets have a limit stop to prevent their
accidental removal or falling out. At the time of its re-
moval from the freezer, pull the basket towards yourself
and, upon reaching the end point, remove the basket
by tilting its front upwards.
At the time of putting it back, slightly lift the front of the
basket to insert it into the freezer. Once you are over
the end points, push the baskets back in their position.
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How to use the EasyWater dispenser
Internal components:
3 2
1
1. Water tank
2. Tank lid
3. Valve and gasket
External components:
1
2
3
1. Dispenser
2. Water lever
3. Water drop tray
Initial operations to use your water dispenser
1. Remove every tape and other protection system
from the tank assembly
2. clean the components, as described into Water
dispenser cleaning procedure, in order to remove
eventual residue.
Water dispenser cleaning procedure
1. Unblock the two stopping elements on the sides of
the tank as shown in the pictures:
– press the stopping elements in the middle and
move it up
– move the stopper into direction of the central
tank.
2. Push up the tank along the direction of the valve.
3. Remove the lid.
4. Unscrew the valve in counter clockwise (pay par-
ticular attention not to lose the Valve Gasket be-
cause is necessary to a correct functioning of the
features).
5. Clean the tank and the tank lid, the valve and the
gasket with a solution of warm water and neutral
soap. Rinse the valve first and put it inside the door
hole during the cleaning of the other components
(in order to avoid cold air leakage from the fridge).
6. After the tank components cleaning take back the
valve from the fridge door and assembly the tank
in the inverse order (4;3;2;1) of disassembly (pay
attention at the valve gasket positioning ).
7. Put the assembled tank on the door along the valve
direction.
8. Block the stopping elements in the inverse order of
unblock.
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							How to use the EasyWater dispenser
Refill the water tank
To fill the tank with cold
water, simply take a jug
of tap water and pour it
inside the tank through
the filler hole on the lid.Important! In order to
avoid risk of spillage of
water during closing and
opening of the refrigera-
tor, do not fill the water
tank above the maximum
fill level indication printed
within the tank.
Important information
• The fridge door valve hole must be closed with the
valve and the gasket during the regular functioning
of the appliance.
• Use only drinking water. The use of any other drink
type can leave residue, taste or odour in the reser-
voir and in the dispenser.
• It is possible to hear some noises caused by air en-
tering when the water left the reservoir.
• In case the water does not flow well, press the water
lever once again. Keep the glass below the dispens-
er for some instants, in order to assure that all the
water is collected by the glass.
• Do not use gasified drinks, such as soft drinks. The
drink can leak due to the gas pressure.
• Remember that water is a foodstuff. Please con-
sume water within one to two days.
• The water dispenser is designed for use only with
municipally treated tap water (note: this water is
constantly controlled and according to legal regula-
tions safe to drink) or with water from private supplies
which has been tested safe to drink.
If an instruction is received from the authorities that
mains water must be boiled, the water has also to
be boiled.
• Since no filtration mean is included in the water dis-
penser, it would be possible to have residual (e.g.
limestone) inside the tank and the valve after certain
amount of time. If this would be the case, clean the
devices with a bland solution of warm water and citric
acid or water and lemon juice, rinse them and reas-
semble them in the fridge door.
Helpful hints and tips
Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high, the Temperature
Regulator is on the higher setting and the appliance
is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuous-
ly, causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this hap-
pens, turn the Temperature Regulator toward lower
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
airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or pol-
ythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be
stored 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 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 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 can-
not 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
ensure 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
cleaner. 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
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.
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
compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost wa-
ter drains out through a trough into a special container
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							at the back of the appliance, over the motor compres-
sor, where it evaporates.
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 of the freezer
The freezer compartment of this model, on the other
hand, is a no frost type. This means that there is no
buildup of frost when it is in operation, neither on the
internal walls nor on the foods.
The absence of frost is due to the continuous circulation
of cold air inside the compartment, driven by an auto-
matically controlled fan.
What to do if…
During operation of the appliance some smaller but
annoying trouble can often occur, which does not re-
quire calling a technician out. In the following chart in-
formation is given about them to avoid unnecessary
charges on service.
Important!  The operation of the appliance goes with
certain sounds (compressor and circulating sound).
This not means a trouble, but a normal operation.Important!  The appliance operates discontinuously,
so the stopping of compressor does not mean being no
current. That is why you must not touch the electrical
parts of the appliance before breaking the circuit.
ProblemPossible causeSolution
The appliance is noisy.The appliance is not supported prop-
erly.Check if the appliance stands stable
(all the four feet should be on the floor).
The compressor operates
continually.The Temperature regulator may be
set incorrectly.Set a warmer 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
process, frost defrosts on the rear
plate.This is correct.
Water flows into the refriger-
ator.The water outlet is clogged.Clean the water outlet.
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							ProblemPossible causeSolution
 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.
There is too much frost and
ice.Products are not wrapped properly.Wrap the products better.
 The door is not closed correctly.Refer to Closing the door.
 The Temperature regulator may be
set incorrectly.Set a higher temperature.
The temperature in the appli-
ance is too low.The Temperature regulator may be
set incorrectly.Set a higher temperature.
The temperature in the appli-
ance is too high.The Temperature regulator may be
set incorrectly.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.
The temperature in the refrig-
eration is too high.There is no cold air circulation in the
appliance.Make sure that there is cold air circu-
lation in the appliance.
The temperature in the freez-
er is too high.Products are too near to each other.Store products so that there is cold air
circulation.
The appliance does not oper-
ate.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 appli-
ance to the mains socket. Contact a
qualified electrician.
The lamp does not work.The lamp is defective.Refer to Replacing the lamp.
As much as the advice does not lead to result, call the nearest brand-mark service.
Replacing the lamp
Caution!  Disconnect the plug from the mains
socket.
1. Remove the screw from the lamp cover.
2. Pull outwards the hook of the lamp cover.
3. Remove the lamp cover.
4. Replace the lamp with one of the same power (the
maximum power is shown on the light bulb cover).
5. Install the lamp cover.
6. Tighten the screw to the lamp cover.
7. Connect the plug to the mains socket.
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