Zanussi ZFU 319 EW, Instruction Book

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Take care of operating the freezer at a position of
thermostatic control so that the inside temperature
can never go beyond -18 °C, since temperature
higher than this can deteriorate frozen foods.

It is practical to make sure of faultless operation of
the appliance daily so as to notice possible failure in
time and prevent deterioration of frozen foods.

After a power failure the product will restart and the
quick freeze function will be switched on.

Hints and ideas

In this chapter practical hints and ideas are given about
how to use the appliance to reach maximum energy
saving and there is environmental information about the
appliance as well.

How to save energy

Avoid putting the appliance in a sunny place and near
anything that gives off heat.

Be sure that the condenser and the compressor are
well ventilated. Do not cover the sections where
ventilation is.

Wrap products in tightly closing dishes or cling film to
avoid building up unnecessary frost.

Avoid products put in the freezer compartment to
touch foods already frozen.

Do not leave the door open longer than necessary
and avoid unnecessary openings.

Put warm foods into the appliance only when they are
at room temperature.

The condenser must be kept clean.

The appliance and environment

This appliance does not contain gasses which could
damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or
insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded
together with the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid
damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the
heat exchanger. Information on your local disposal sites
may be obtained from your municipal authorities.

The materials used on this appliance marked with the
sympol are 

recyclable.

Maintenance

Defrosting

It is a normal phenomenon that a part of the internal
humidity is turned into frost and ice during operation.
However, a thick frost or ice layer has an insulating effect
and thus reduces the freezing performance leading to
rising internal temperatures and higher energy
consumption and, above a certain layer thickness, to
difficulties in the opening or sudden break of the freezer
door.

If the formation of frost and ice is not significant, use the
spatula (accessory) to remove or scrape off the frost or
ice layer.

Please note that the tray shown in the figure is not an
accessory.

If the frost or ice layer is too thick for removal with the
spatula, defrosting will be necessary. The frequency of
defrosting depends on the actual use.

To defrost the product:

Set the thermostat to position << 

>>.

Disconnect the product from the mains.

After removing them from the freezer, place the frozen
foods in a basket padded with paper or cloth and kept in
a cool place, or relocate them into the deep-freezing or
cooling compartment of a normal fridge.

Leave the door open. 

From time to time use a cloth or sponge to sweep off
laterally the defrost water so that it can be collected in a
drain at the bottom of the product and then remove the
water as follows:

Place a tray of sufficient height in front of the product.

Following the arrow, carefully pull out the defrost water
drain, located in the central bottom section of the
product, to let the defrost water flow into the tray.

The defrosting process will be quicker if you put a pan
filled with hot water on the cooling plates used as
shelves.

Once defrosting is completed, dry the wet surfaces and
push back the defrost water drain.

Connect the product to the mains.

Rotate the thermostat to position << -18°C >> and let the
product operate in quick freeze mode for at least 2 hours
before putting back the formerly removed frozen foods.

Regular cleaning

It is practical to clean the inside of the freezer and defrost
it at a time.

Household cleaner or soap must not be used.

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