User manual ZANUSSI ZI9121F

[. . . ] FREEZER ZI 9121 F INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 2222 119-67 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 left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Installation ¥ ¥ ¥ This appliance is heavy. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. [. . . ] When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor. A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will hear a faint ÕclickÕ when the thermostat cuts in and out. ¥ ¥ Energy Saving Advice Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a boiler or radiator. Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the appliance are not abstructed. Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtightpakages before placing them in the freezer. Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be placed in the fridge before being transferred to the freezer. 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 d or from closing properly. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Food Storage To obtain the best performance from your freezer ¥ ¥ Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids. When you arrive home place the frozen food in the frezeer immediately. Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item. Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and labelled and used in date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best. Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food, salt reduces the storage time. Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and provide an airtight seal . Packaging which is swollen or has traces of refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate that the product has not been kept at a suitable temperature and that it may have lost its original quality. Partially thawed food must not be refrozen, it must be consumed within 24 hours. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ In the Event of a Power Failure If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen foods, keep the door closed. If the temperature within your freezer should rise, do not refreeze the food without checking its condition. The following guidelines should assist you: Ice-cream: Once thawed should be discarded. Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure, as an accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption. CONDENSER COMPRESSOR D273/1 9 SOMETHING NOT WORKING Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points: Symptom No power to the appliance Solution Check there is power at the socket. Check the fuse has not blown. The temperature in the freezer is too high Check the thermostat control knob in the freezer is turned to the correct setting relative to ambient conditions. Check the ambient temperature is within the applianceÕs operating limits of 10¡C to 32¡C. [. . . ] SN ST +10¡C to + 32¡C +18¡C to + 38¡C Important It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation. The appliance should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of direct sunlight and away from continuous heat and extreme temperature, e. g. For building-in and door reversal instructions please refer to the relevant instructions on the following pages. 16 Electrical connections Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. 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. [. . . ]