Zanussi ZFT11105XV, User Manual

CLEANING THE INTERIOR
Before using the appliance for the first time, the

interior and all internal accessories should be

washed with lukewarm water and some neutral

soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new

product, then dried thoroughly.

CAUTION! Do not use detergents,

abrasive powders, chlorine or oil-

based cleaners as they will damage

the finish.

PERIODIC CLEANING

CAUTION! Do not pull, move or

damage any pipes and/or cables

inside the cabinet.

CAUTION! Take care of not to

damage the cooling system.

CAUTION! When moving the cabinet,

lift it by the front edge to avoid

scratching the floor.

The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
1. Clean the inside and accessories with

lukewarm water and some neutral soap.

2. Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean

to ensure they are clean and free from debris.

3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

4. If accessible, clean the condenser and the

compressor at the back of the appliance with a

brush.

This operation will improve the performance of

the appliance and save electricity consumption.

DEFROSTING THE FREEZER

CAUTION! Never use sharp metal

tools to scrape off frost from the

evaporator as you could damage it. Do

not use a mechanical device or any

artificial means to speed up the

thawing process other than those

recommended by the manufacturer. A

temperature rise of the frozen food

packs, during defrosting, may shorten

their safe storage life.

About 12 hours prior to defrosting, set

a lower temperature, in order to build

up sufficient chill reserve for the

interruption in operation.

A certain amount of frost will always form on the

freezer shelves and around the top compartment.

Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a

thickness of about 3-5 mm.
1. Switch off the appliance, or pull out electrical

plug from the wall socket.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several

layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place. 

WARNING! Do not touch frozen

goods with wet hands. Hands can

freeze to the goods.

3. Leave the door open and insert the plastic

scraper in the appropriate seating at the

bottom centre, placing a basin underneath to

collect the defrost water. 

In order to speed up the defrosting process,

place a pot of warm water in the freezer

compartment. In addition, remove pieces of ice

that break away before defrosting is complete.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior

thoroughly and keep the scraper for future use.

5. Switch on the appliance.

6. Turn the Temperature Regulator to the Full

Loaded position and leave to run for at least 8

hours.

7. After the Red Indicator Light has gone out,

reload the previously removed food into the

compartments.

8. Adjust the Temperature Regulator according to

the quantity of the stored foods.

PERIODS OF NON-OPERATION
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,

take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity

supply.

2. Remove all food.

3. Defrost (if necessary) and clean the appliance

and all accessories.

4. Leave the door/doors open to prevent

unpleasant smells.

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