Zanussi ZFC 220, Operating And Installation Manual

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and closing the lid. Open the lid after a while, and remove
the layer of ice carefully.

The defrost water can be collected in a bowl as shown in
the drawing.

Do not try to speed up defrosting by using anything other
than hot water, since this may damage the freezer. After
defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer.

IMPORTANT

Remember to replace the plug in the drip water
drain.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR FREEZER INSIDE

Remove the plug from the mains socket, and remove all
loose accessories before cleaning the freezer.

The best time to clean your freezer is after defrosting and
before the electricity supply is connected again.

Use a damp cloth to clean your freezer. Use hot water,
and a mild, non-aromatic cleaning agent.

After cleaning the freezer, clean the basket/baskets
before replacing them.

IMPORTANT

Never use strong cleaning agents, scouring powder
or strongly aromatic cleaning agents to clean your
freezer inside, since this will damage the inside and
leave a strong smell.

EXTERNAL CLEANING

Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT
use abrasive products.

WHEN NOT IN USE

Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.

Remove all goods from the freezer.

Clean the freezer as described above.

Leave the lid slightly open.

IF SOMETHING DOES NOT
WORK

IF YOUR FREEZER DOES NOT
FUNCTION SATISFACTORILY

Check the following before calling for service staff:

If you are still unable to solve the problem, summon the
assistance of authorised service staff.

Do not take any other steps. Incorrect procedure may
cause personal injury or lead to additional defects.

It is quite normal for the freezer to seem warm on the
outside occasionally, owing to the heat generated by the
freezing process. This heat also helps to prevent the
formation of moisture on the outside of the appliance
which could cause rust.

If the freezer has been switched off briefly, the
compressor may not start immediately when the current
is re-connected. This is quite normal.

Defect:

Freezer not
cold enough

Freezer too
cold
Too much
frost
formed

Check if:

Green light not on   

Green and red light on 

Green light on, red
light not on
Yellow light on              
Yellow light not on
Lid does not close
completely
Lot of moisture in the
room 
Goods packed poorly

Possible cause:     

Plug not connected correctly
Defect in switch or fuse

Power failure 

Fresh food recently placed in freezer

Lid open too long
Thermostat set too warm

Lot of frost and ice formed
“Super” function active
Thermostat set too cold
Lid in contact with goods in
freezer
Moisture from washing machine,
tumble-dryer, etc.
Lot of moisture from goods

Action:

Check plug and socket
Check fuse, call electrician

Wait until current returns

Wait a couple of hours
Wait a couple of hours
Set thermostat colder
Defrost freezer
Press “Super” button out
Set thermostat warmer
Re-arrange goods, check that lid
closes correctly
Move freezer to a room with less 
moisture, or air regularly
Re-pack goods, see under 
“How to use”

IN THE CASE OF A POWER FAILURE OR
BREAKDOWN

The hold-over period mentioned in the "Technical
Specification" section of this book refers to an estimated
time the freezer temperature will take to rise to an
unacceptable level for keeping frozen foods.

Providing the period of power failure or breakdown does
not exceed the hold-over period there will be no risk of
damage to the frozen food, providing you do not open the
lid during this period.

If the freezer is only half full or the lid is opened this will
reduce the hold-over time.

After the breakdown period you are recommended to
check the condition of food to ensure it has not started to
thaw. Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has
thawed out. The following guidelines should assist you.

Ice cream: 

Once thawed should be 
discarded.