Zanussi Zx975 Manual

							REFRIGERATOR - FREEZER
ZX97/5 ZX99/5
ZX99/3
214.3660.59
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 
						

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Contents
Instructions for the User
Safety Instructions 2
Description of the Appliance 3
Control Panel 4
Using the Appliance 5
Before Use 5
Starting the Appliance 5
Freezer Compartment 5
Freezing Fresh Food 5
Frozen Food Storage 5
Refrigerator Compartment 5
Chill Compartment 5
Food Storage 6
Energy Saving Advice 6
In the Event of a Power Failure 6
Maintenance and Cleaning 7
Something Not Working 8
Normal Operating Sounds 9
Service & Spare Parts 9
Customer Care Department 9
Guarantee Conditions 10
Instructions for the Installer
Technical Specifications 11
Installation 12
Unpacking 12
Positioning 12
Ventilation 12
Levelling 12
Electrical Connection 13
Electrical Requirements 13
Door Reversal 14 
						

							2•Bottles and cans must not be placed in the fre-
ezer compartment as they can burst as the con-
tents freeze.
• Manufacturers recommended food storage
times should be adhered to. Refer to the rele-
vant instructions.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the frid-
ge / freezer.
Maintenance and Cleaning
•Before cleaning, always switch off the applian-
ce and disconnect from the electrical supply.
•When unplugging always pull the plug from the
mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
Servicing
•This product should be serviced by an authori-
sed engineer and only genuine spare parts
should be used.
•Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried
out by inexperienced persons may cause injury
or serious malfunction. Contact your local
Zanussi Service Force Centre.
Disposing of Old Appliances
•Remove the doors to prevent small children
being trapped in side. Cut off and dispose of
the plug and cable.
•Use an authorised disposal site.
Safety Instructions
Installation
•This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
•It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.
•Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable. If the supply cable is dama-
ged, it must be replaced by a cable available from
your local Service Force Centre.
•Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
•Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Whe-
never 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.
•The appliance should be left for 2 hours after insta-
llation before it is turned on, in order to allow the
refrigerant to settle.
Child Safety
•Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or
play with the product. 
•Keep all packaging material away from children.
During Use
•This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
It is not intended for commercial or industrial use.
•Containers with flammable gases or liquids can
leak at low temperatures. Do not store any contai-
ners with flammable materials, such as spray cans,
fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the refrige-
rator.
•Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has tha-
wed out.
•Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the free-
zer compartment.
•Ice lollies can cause frost/freezer burns if consu-
med straight from the freezer compartment.
•Do not remove items from the freezer compartment
if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause
skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you unders-
tand them all before installing or using this appliance. If you are unsure of the mea-
nings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
Keep this instruction book
for future reference and
ensure it is passed on to
any new owner 
						

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Description of Appliance
COLLECTION
69312
53
7StandBy53
70
Control Panel
1 Freezer Temperature Control 4 Door Alarm
2 Fridge Temperature Control 5 Temperature Alarm
3 ON/OFF Button 6 Fast Freezer Button
The model shown here is ZX99/5W 
						

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Control Panel
The appliance controls are located in the top panel insi-
de the refrigerator compartment.
Thermostat Control
The freezer and fridge thermostats control the tempe-
rature inside the freezer and refrigerator respectively.
1.The Freezer Temperature Control
The freezer temperature control, regulates the tempe-
rature within the freezer compartment. Achange in the
control setting in the freezer compartment could affect
the temperature in the refrigerator compartment under
certain circumstances.7  Maximum coldness
1  Minimum coldness
An intermediate position is usually the most suitable,
although the temperature will be affected by:
• Room temperature
• How often the door is opened
• How much food is stored
• Position of the appliance
In determining the correct temperature control setting
all these factors have to be considered and some
experimentation may be necessary.
When altering the temperature settings, allow 24 hours
for the temperature to stablise before making further
changes.
2.The Fridge Temperature Control
The fridge temperature control regulates the tempera-
ture within the fridge compartment, by regulating the
cold airflow. An intermediate setting is usually the most
suitable, although some experimentation may be
necessary to obtain the correct temperature. 5  Maximum coldness
1  Minimum coldness
Standby 
Turn the control knob to the standby position if you
wish to switch off the fridge, but leave the freezer in
operation (for example, when on holiday). Leave the
doors shut when in Standby operation.
3.ON/OFF Button
To switch the appliance on or off, press the
ON/OFF button continuously for 3 seconds. When
the appliance is switched on, the ON/OFF button
will illuminate.
4. The Door Alarm
If either of the doors are left open, the door alarm
will sound and the alarm button will flash red. Press
the alarm button to switch off the alarm, the light
will stop flashing but will remain red. To switch off
the alarm and the light shut the doors.
5. Temperature Alarm
If the internal temperature inside the appliance is
too high for the safe storage of frozen food, an
alarm will sound and the temperature alarm button
light will start to flash. The temperature may rise for
the following reasons:
• The doors have been left open
• There has been a power failure
• A large quantity of food has been added to the
appliance.
• The thermostat controls may be incorrectly set.
• There is a fault.
To switch off the alarm, press the alarm button. The
audible signal will stop. The light will stop flashing,
but will remain on until the internal temperature has
reached the correct storage temperature for frozen
food.
6. Fast Freeze Button
Press the fast freeze button approximately 3 hours
before freezing fresh food. Once the food is frozen,
switch off the fast freeze function by pressing the
fast freeze button. The fast freeze function will
automatically switch off after 36 hours. 
						

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Food Storage
Energy Saving Advice
•Do not install the cabinet close to sources of heat,
such as a cooker, dishwasher or radiator.
•Locate the appliance in a cool well-ventilated room
and make sure that the air openings of the cabinet
are not obstructed.
•Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by pac-
king all foodstuffs into airtight packages before pla-
cing them in the freezer.
•Always leave warm food to cool down to room tem-
perature before placing in the fridge or freezer.
•Food that is to be frozen (when cool) should be pla-
ced in the fridge before being transferred to the fre-
ezer.
•Do not put any hot food into the fridge or freezer.
•Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This will ensure
safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of the
refrigeration unit. 
•Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods,
or opening the door too frequently as warm air will
enter the cabinet, and cause the compressor to
switch on unnecessarily often.
•Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the
door from closing properly.
•To obtain the best results from your appliance, neit-
her hot foods nor liquids, which may evaporate
should be placed in the larder compartment.
•Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it
straight away. The use of an insulated container is
advisable. When you arrive home place the frozen
food in the freezer immediately.
•Keep the time between buying chilled food and pla-
cing it in your fridge as short as possible.
•Do not push food together too much; try to allow air
to circulate around each item.
•Do not store food uncovered.
•Wrap the food up properly or place it in airtight con-
tainers before putting it into the fridge freezer.•Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated
and labeled and used in date order to ensure
that food is consumed at its best.
•Remove suspect food from your fridge freezer
and clean, refer to ‘Maintenance and Cleaning’.
•Do not put any newly introduced food for free-
zing near to already frozen food
•Food and drinks, which have a strong odor,
may affect other foods and drinks if not stored
correctly.
In the Event of a Power
Failure
If there is a power failure during the storage of fro-
zen foods, keep the door closed. If the temperatu-
re within your freezer should rise do not refreeze
the food without checking its condition. The follo-
wing guidelines should assist you.
Ice Cream: Once thawed should be discarded.
Fruit and Vegetables:If soft should be cooked
and used up.
Bread and Cakes:Can be refrozen without dan-
ger.
Shellfish:Should be refrigerated and used up
quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be refrige-
rated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat:Can be re-frozen providing
there are ice crystals remaining within them.
Small Joints:Should be cooked and then re-fro-
zen as cooked dishes.
Chicken:
Should be cooked and re-frozen as a fresh dish.  
						

							Defrosting
Your appliance is frost free, which means there is
no need to manually defrost your appliance, as this
will be carried out automatically.
Changing the light bulb
1. Switch off the appliance by pressing the
ON/OFF button, and then unplug the appliance.
3. Open the plastic light cover, by pushing
upwards on the centre clip. The cover will then
swing down.
4. Unscrew the light bulb and replace with a bulb
with the following specifications:
Standard Bulb
E14 screw thread
220-240 Volts
25 watts (max)
When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all of
the food and clean the inside of the appliance.
Switch off the appliance and leave the door ajar to
prevent unpleasant smells.
Glass Shelves
The shelf on the vegetable drawer is secured by
two tabs. To release and remove the vegetable
drawer  and glass shelf, it is necessary to rotate the
tabs as shown in detail B (Tabs Aare previously
removed transit packaging). 
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Maintenance and
Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning work
is carried out DISCONNECT the applian-
ce from the ELECTRICITY supply.
External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.
Do not use abrasive products.
There may be sharp edges on the under-
side of the product so care should be
taken when cleaning.
Ensure the vents at the back of the appliance are clear
of dust and debris etc.
Internal Cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and
bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or cleaning products containing
bleach or alcohol.
Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensu-
re they are clean and free from debris.
Cleaning the Condenser
The Condenser at the bottom of your appliance needs
to be cleaned periodically. Remove the plinth, and
clean with a vacuum cleaner. Ensure the plinth is repla-
ced after cleaning.
2 standard bulbs 25W 
						

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Something Not Working
If your appliance is not operating correctly, carry out the following checks before contacting your local Service
Force Centre.
Important:If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or ins-
tallation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.
Symptom Cause Solution
Interior Light (refrigerator)  • Appliance is not plugged in • Plug in the appliance
does not work • The appliance is not switched on • Switch on the appliance
• There is no power to the appliance • Check the main fuse box in the 
house
• The bulb is not fitted correctly or  • Refit the bulb or replace with a
has fused. new bulb
The appliance does not cool • The doors have not been closed  • Close the doors
down sufficiently properly
• A door has been opened frequently • Avoid frequent opening of the
doors
• The temperature control knob is  • Reset as required
not set correctly
• Food has been introduced into the  • The appliance will cool down in
appliance due course.
Food is freezing in the fridge • The temperature control knob  • Reset as required
is incorrectly set
• Food is too close to ventilation  • Reposition food, leaving a gap.
holes at the back
The motor works  • Temperature control knob is  • Change the setting 
continuously. incorrectly set
• The doors are not properly closed • Close the doors
• Doors have been opened frequently • Avoid frequent opening of the doors
• Food has recently been introduced  • The appliance will cool down in
into the appliance due course.
• The condenser is dirty • Clean (read the Maintenance & 
Cleaning section).
Water/condensation in the  • Wet vegetables have been put  • This may occur from time to time
vegetable drawer into the box
Condensation on the  • High humidity level in the room. • It does not affect the performance
outside of the cabinet of the appliance. Increase the 
room ventilation.
Doors do not close • The appliance is not level • Level the appliance correctly
• The doors are incorrectly aligned • Re-align the doors
• Food is preventing the doors  • Re-position food
shutting
Noises • The appliance may not be level • Level the appliance
• Something may be vibrating inside • Check the contents and shelves 
are properly positioned.
All product lights start   • Your product has a major fault • Contact your local Service
flashing 
and thealarm sounds Force Centre 
						

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Normal Operating Sounds
1. Temperature control
May cause clicking sounds when the system is connected or disconnected.
2. Cooling system
The injected cooling gas may produce a gurgling sound while passing through the tubes.
3. Motor
May cause a humming noise and or slight knocking sound.
4. Fans
You may occasionally hear the fans working. This is normal; the fans help to ensure the air circulates
more effectively.
Service and Spare Parts
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local
Zanussi Service Force Centre by telephoning:
08705 929929
Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. 
For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit
the website at www
.serviceforce.co.uk
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details under the heading «Something Not Wor-
king».
When you contact the Service Centre you will need to give the following details.
1. Your name, address and postcode
2. Your telephone number
3. Clear and concise details of the fault
4. The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate)
5. The purchase date
Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in-guarantee ser-
vice calls.
Customer Care Department
For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi appliance or for further information on Zanussi products, please
contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at
www.zanussi.co.uk
Customer Care Department
Zanussi
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ
08705 727727 *
* Calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.