User manual ZANUSSI ZBB3294

[. . . ] Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cable available from your local Service Force Centre. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. The back of the appliance should be close to a solid wall but leaving the required distance for ventilation as stated in the installation instructions. [. . . ] The temperature of this compartment may be regulated by rotating the knob (B), and may vary between more or less -15°C and -24°C. When the knob is rotated, the display flashes and indicates the set temperature. After having set the desired temperature, if the knob is not rotated within 5 seconds, the temperature of the freezer compartment will be indicated. To operate the freezer proceed as follows: Turn the thermostat control beyond the «G» position. When you first start the freezer, we suggest that you turn the thermostat control to a medium setting. However, if the appliance is working in unfavourable room conditions such as poor ventilation, high temperature, frequent door openings, Freezing fresh food The freezer compartment is suitable for long term storage of commercially frozen food, and for freezing fresh food. The maximum quantity of foods to freeze in 24 hours is shown on the serial number plate. Place the foods you want to freeze on the shelf of the freezer compartment, as this is the coldest point. To freeze fresh foods, you will need to activate the fast freeze function. Press button E (several times if necessary) until the corresponding icon appears After a pre-cooling period of 24 hours, place the foods in the freezer. Put the foods to be frozen in the compartments of the freezer, as per the diagram. it may be necessary to select a more suitable setting. Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before placing in the fridge or freezer. Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be placed in the fridge before being transferred to the freezer. This will ensure safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of the refrigeration unit. 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 door from closing properly. · · · · · · 9 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply. Changing the light bulb Should the interior light fail to work, first switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electricity supply, then replace the bulb as follows; Internal cleaning Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0. 5 litre of water). Important : Insert the 2 upper shelves in the original position after leaving them for cleaning . NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG ODOUR. When the appliance is not in use When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells. External cleaning Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added. An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption. 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 diagram. press on the rear hook and at the same time slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. Unscrew the bulb and replace it with one of the same power (the maximum power is shown on the light diffuser) available from your nearest Service Force Centre. [. . . ] It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation. Positioning This appliance should only be installed at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification indicated on the rating plate, which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance. The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification: SN N ST T +10°C to + 32°C +16°C to + 32°C +18°C to + 38°C +18°C to + 43°C It should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature e. g. For building-in and door reversibility, if necessary , refer to the relevant instructions in the following pages. Shelf holders Your appliance is equipped with shelf retainers that make it possible to secure the shelves during transportation. To remove them proceed as follows: Raise the shelf from the back, push it in the direction of the arrow until it is freed and remove the retainers. B A 15 Electrical connections Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. [. . . ]