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Normal Operating Sounds

You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds
when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or
tubing.
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 'click' when the thermostat cuts in and
out.

Food Storage

To obtain the best performance from your freezer:

Do not store warm food or evaporating liquid.
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.
Do not push food together too much, try to allow air
to circulate around each item.
Do not store food uncovered.
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.  Never
exceed the storage times indicated by the
manufacturer.

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 obstructed.
Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by
packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages 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 lid open for long periods or
opening the lid 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 lid
from closing properly.

In the Event of a Power Failure

If there is a power failure during the storage of
frozen foods, keep the lid 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.

Fruits & Vegetables:

If soft should be cooked and
used up.

Breads & Cakes:

Can be refrozen without 
danger.

Shellfish:

Should be refrigerated and 
used up quickly.

Cooked Dishes:

i.e. casseroles should be
refrigerated and used up.

Large Pieces 

Can be refrozen providing 

of Meat:

there are still ice crystals 
remaining within them.

Small Joints:

Should be cooked and can 
then be refrozen as cooked 
dishes.

Chicken:

Should also be cooked and
refrozen as a fresh dish.

Hints & Tips

Summary of Contents for ZFC177C

Page 1: ...820 41 80 81 GB CHEST FREEZER ZFC 177 C Z ZA AN NU US SS SI I OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...not use other electrical appliances such as ice cream makers inside of refrigerating appliances During Use This appliance is designed for domestic use only specifically for the storage of edible food...

Page 3: ...Specifications 16 Installation Positioning 16 Electrical Connections 17 The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions Safety instructions Step by step instru...

Page 4: ...Appliance Control Panel A Compartment for frozen food storage B Freezer calendar recommended storage times for frozen foods C Compartment for freezing fresh foods D Dividing wall E Control panel F De...

Page 5: ...l The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the thermostat situated on the lower front of the cabinet To operate the freezer proceed as follows When you first start the freezer we suggest th...

Page 6: ...rage When first starting the freezer or if the freezer has been out of use for some time we advise you to run your appliance for at least 2 hours before storing frozen food Do not exceed the storage p...

Page 7: ...or hung on the edge of the casing The following spare parts can be ordered from your local Service Force Centre Please note that 2 handles must be ordered for each basket Basket 291274248 7 Handle 29...

Page 8: ...nsumed within 24 hours Never exceed the storage times indicated by the manufacturer Energy Saving Advice Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat such as a boiler or radiator Locate the a...

Page 9: ...ap in several layers of newspaper and store in a cool place 3 Leave the lid open 4 Remove the plug from the defrost water drain 5 To accelerate the defrosting process place a bowl of hot not boiling w...

Page 10: ...al supply 2 Unscrew the bulb 3 Replace with a new bulb max 15W 4 Reconnect to the electrical supply Spare bulbs are available from your local Service Force Centre External Cleaning Wash the outer cabi...

Page 11: ...l knob is set correctly relevant to the ambient conditions Check that the ambient conditions Check that the ambient temperature is within the appliance s operating limits of 10 C 32 C Fresh food has r...

Page 12: ...the heading Something Not Working When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise d...

Page 13: ...Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those whic...

Page 14: ...wed to stand in the normal position for about 12 hours before switching it on Ensure that the appliance is installed where it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown Technica...

Page 15: ...pproved BS1362 fuse must be used Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral B...

Page 16: ...Printed by Oc Hung ria Kft 2005 08 30...

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