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Chest Freezer
ZFC627WAPContents
Safety instructions _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2 Care and cleaning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6
Operation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4 What to do if… _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7
Control panel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4 Installation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 9
First use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5 Technical data _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10
Daily use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5 Environmental concerns _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10
Helpful hints and tips _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5
Subject to change without notice.
Safety instructions
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be
correct use, before installing and first using the sure to make that spring lock unusable before
appliance, read this user manual carefully, in- you discard the old appliance. This will pre-
cluding its hints and warnings. To avoid unnec- vent it from becoming a death trap for a child.
essary mistakes and accidents, it is important to General safety
ensure that all people using the appliance are
thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety Warning!
features. Save these instructions and make sure Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance en-
that they remain with the appliance if it is moved closure or in the built-in structure, clear of ob-
or sold, so that everyone using it through its life struction.
will be properly informed on appliance use and
safety. • The appliance is intended for keeping food-
For the safety of life and property keep the pre- stuff and/or beverages in a normal household
cautions of these user's instructions as the man- and similar applications such as:
ufacturer is not responsible for damages caused – staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
by omission. other working environments;
Children and vulnerable people safety – farm houses and by clients in hotels, mo-
tels and other residential type environ-
• This appliance is not intended for use by per-
ments;
sons (including children) with reduced physi-
cal, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of – bed and breakfast type environments;
experience and knowledge, unless they have – catering and similar non-retail applications.
been given supervision or instruction con- • Do not use a mechanical device or any artifi-
cerning use of the appliance by a person re- cial means to speed up the thawing process.
sponsible for their safety. • Do not use other electrical appliances (such
Children should be supervised to ensure that as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
they do not play with the appliance. appliances, unless they are approved for this
• Keep all packaging well away from children. purpose by the manufacturer.
There is risk of suffocation. • Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull the • The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is con-
plug out of the socket, cut the connection ca- tained within the refrigerant circuit of the ap-
ble (as close to the appliance as you can) pliance, a natural gas with a high level of envi-
and remove the door to prevent playing chil- ronmental compatibility, which is nevertheless
dren to suffer electric shock or to close them- flammable.
selves into it. During transportation and installation of the
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door appliance, be certain that none of the compo-
seals is to replace an older appliance having
2 www.zanussi.comnents of the refrigerant circuit become dam- • Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the
aged. appliance, because they may explode.
If the refrigerant circuit should become dam- • Do not place food products directly against
aged: the air outlet on the rear wall. (If the appliance
– avoid open flames and sources of ignition is Frost Free)
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the • Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has
appliance is situated been thawed out.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or • Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance
modify this product in any way. Any damage with the frozen food manufacturer's instruc-
to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire tions.
and/or electric shock. • Appliance's manufacturers storage recom-
Warning! Any electrical component (pow- mendations should be strictly adhered to. Re-
er cord, plug, compressor) must be re- fer to relevant instructions.
placed by a certified service agent or qualified • Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
service personnel to avoid hazard. freezer compartment as it creates pressure
on the container, which may cause it to ex-
1. Power cord must not be lengthened. plode, resulting in damage to the appliance.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not • Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed
squashed or damaged by the back of the straight from the appliance.
appliance. A squashed or damaged pow-
Care and cleaning
er plug may overheat and cause a fire.
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance
3. Make sure that you can come to the
and disconnect the mains plug from the
mains plug of the appliance.
mains socket.
4. Do not pull the mains cable.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal ob-
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not jects.
insert the power plug. There is a risk of
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost
electric shock or fire.
from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
6. You must not operate the appliance with-
out the lamp cover (if foreseen) of interior Installation
lighting. Important! For electrical connection carefully
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken follow the instructions given in specific
when moving it. paragraph.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the • Unpack the appliance and check if there are
freezer compartment if your hands are damp/ damages on it. Do not connect the appliance
wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or if it is damaged. Report possible damages
frost/freezer burns. immediately to the place you bought it. In that
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to case retain packing.
direct sunlight. • It is advisable to wait at least four hours be-
• Bulb lamps (if foreseen) used in this appli- fore connecting the appliance to allow the oil
ance are special purpose lamps selected for to flow back in the compressor.
household appliances use only. They are not • Adequate air circulation should be around the
suitable for household room illumination. appliance, lacking this leads to overheating.
Daily Use To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the in-
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the structions relevant to installation.
appliance. • The appliance must not be located close to
radiators or cookers.
www.zanussi.com 3• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible ther its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials.
after the installation of the appliance. The appliance shall not be discarded together
Service with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insula-
tion foam contains flammable gases: the appli-
• Any electrical work required to do the servic-
ance shall be disposed according to the appli-
ing of the appliance should be carried out by
cable regulations to obtain from your local au-
a qualified electrician or competent person.
thorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, espe-
• This product must be serviced by an author- cially at the rear near the heat exchanger. The
ized Service Centre, and only genuine spare materials used on this appliance marked by the
parts must be used.
symbol are recyclable.
Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses
which could damage the ozone layer, in ei-
Operation
Switching on C Full Loaded position
Insert the plug into the wall socket. Switching off
Turn the Temperature Regulator to the Full Loa- To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature
ded position and let the appliance run for 24 Regulator to the “OFF” position.
hours to allow the correct temperature to be
reached before placing food inside. Temperature regulation
Adjust the Temperature Regulator according to The temperature within the appliance is control-
the quantity of the stored foods. led by the Temperature Regulator situated on
the control panel.
To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:
A • turn the Temperature Regulator toward lower
settings to obtain the minimum coldness.
B
• turn the Temperature Regulator toward higher
settings to obtain the maximum coldness.
C In case of freezing less food volumes, the
Half Loaded setting is the most suitable.
A Temperature Regulator In case of freezing much food volumes, the Full
B Half Loaded position Loaded setting is the most suitable.
Control panel
1 2 3 3 High temperature alarm light
High temperature alarm
An increase in the temperature in the freezer (for
example due to an power failure) is indicated by
switching on of the Alarm light
During the alarm phase, don't place food inside
the freezer.
When normal conditions are restored the Alarm
1 Temperature regulator light will switch off automatically.
2 Pilot light
4 www.zanussi.comFirst use
Cleaning the interior as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new
Before using the appliance for the first time, product, then dry thoroughly.
wash the interior and all internal accessories Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive
with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so powders, as these will damage the finish.
Daily use
Freezing fresh food
Storage baskets
The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing
fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen
food for a long time. X Y
The maximum amount of food that can be frozen
in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate 1)
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this
period do not add other food to be frozen.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of
use, before putting the products in the compart- Hang the baskets on Turn and fix the han-
ment let the appliance run for 24 hours with the the upper edge of the dles for these two po-
Temperature Regulator to the Full Loaded posi- freezer (X) or place sitions as shown in
tion. them inside the freez- the picture.
er (Y).
Important! In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if
the power has been off for longer than the value The following pictures show how many baskets
shown in the technical characteristics chart can be placed inside the various freezer models.
under "rising time", the defrosted food must be 606 806 946 1061
consumed quickly or cooked immediately and
230
then re-frozen (after cooling).
Opening and closing the lid
1201 1336 1611
As the lid is equipped with a tightly closing seal,
it is not easy to reopen it shortly after closing
(due to the vacuum formed inside).
Wait a few minutes before reopening the appli-
ance. The vacuum valve will help you to open You can purchase additional baskets from your
the lid. local Service Centre.
Warning! Never pull the handle with im-
mense force.
Helpful hints and tips
Hints for freezing • the maximum quantity of food which can be
To help you make the most of the freezing proc- frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
ess, here are some important hints:
1) Refer to "Technical data"
www.zanussi.com 5• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No fur- • it is advisable to show the freezing in date on
ther food to be frozen should be added dur- each individual pack to enable you to keep
ing this period; tab of the storage time.
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly Hints for storage of frozen food
cleaned, foodstuffs; To obtain the best performance from this appli-
• prepare food in small portions to enable it to ance, you should:
be rapidly and completely frozen and to make • make sure that the commercially frozen food-
it possible subsequently to thaw only the stuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
quantity required;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or poly- from the foodstore to the freezer in the short-
thene and make sure that the packages are est possible time;
airtight;
• not open the lid frequently or leave it open
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch longer than absolutely necessary.
food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and
rise in temperature of the latter;
cannot be refrozen.
• lean foods store better and longer than fatty
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated
ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
by the food manufacturer.
• water ices, if consumed immediately after re-
moval from the freezer compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
Care and cleaning
Caution! Unplug the appliance before Important! There is no need to clean the
carrying out any maintenance operation. compressor area.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners con-
cooling unit; maintenance and recharging tain chemicals that can attack/damage the plas-
must therefore only be carried out by authorized tics used in this appliance. For this reason it is
technicians. recommended that the outer casing of this ap-
pliance is only cleaned with warm water with a
Periodic cleaning
little washing-up liquid added.
1. Switch off the appliance.
Defrosting the freezer
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains
socket. Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches
a thickness of about 10-15 mm.
3. Regularly clean the appliance and the ac-
The best time to defrost the freezer when it con-
cessories with warm water and neutral
tains no or only a little food.
soap. Clean the lid seal carefully.
To remove the frost, do these steps:
4. Fully dry the appliance. 1. Switch off the appliance.
5. Connect the mains plug to the mains sock-
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several
et.
layers of newspaper and put it in a cool
6. Switch on the appliance. place.
Caution! Do not use detergents, abrasive 3. Leave the lid open , remove the plug from
products, highly perfumed cleaning the defrost water drain and collect all de-
products or wax polishes to clean the inner side frost water on a tray. Use a scraper to re-
of the appliance. move ice quickly.
Prevent damage to the cooling system.
6 www.zanussi.com4. When defrosting is completed, dry the inte- the outer environment humidity and if the frozen
rior thoroughly and refit the plug. food is not wrapped properly.
5. Switch on the appliance.
Periods of non-operation
6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain the
When the appliance is not in use for long peri-
maximum coldness and run the appliance
ods, take the following precautions:
for two or three hours using this setting.
1. Switch off the appliance.
7. Reload the previously removed food into
the compartment. 2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains
socket.
Important! Never use sharp metal tools to 3. Remove all food.
scrape off frost as you could damage the
4. Defrost and clean the appliance and all ac-
appliance. Do not use a mechanical device or
cessories.
any artificial means to speed up the thawing
process other than those recommended by the 5. Leave the lid open to prevent unpleasant
manufacturer. A temperature rise of the frozen smells.
food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their Important! If the cabinet will be kept on, ask
safe storage life. somebody to check it once in a while to prevent
The amount of frost on the walls of the the food inside from spoiling in case of a power
appliance will be increased by the high level of failure.
What to do if…
Caution! Before troubleshooting,
Important! There are some sounds during
disconnect the power supply.
normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).
Only a qualified electrician or competent person
must do the troubleshooting that is not in this
manual.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not supported Check if the appliance stands stable
properly. (all the four feet should be on the
floor).
The compressor operates The temperature is not set correctly. Set a warmer temperature.
continually.
The lid has been opened too fre- Do not leave the lid open longer than
quently. necessary.
The lid is not closed properly. Check if the lid closes well and the
gaskets are undamaged and clean.
Large quantities of food to be frozen Wait some hours and then check the
were put in at the same time. temperature again.
Food placed in the appliance was Allow food to cool to room tempera-
too warm. ture before storing.
The temperature of the room that Try to reduce the temperature in the
contains the appliance is too high room where the appliance stands.
for efficient operation.
The High temperature It is too warm inside the freezer. Refer to "High Temperature Alarm".
alarm light is on.
www.zanussi.com 7Problem Possible cause Solution
The cabinet has been recently Refer to "High Temperature Alarm".
switched on and the temperature is
still too high.
There is too much frost Products are not wrapped properly. Wrap the products better.
and ice.
The lid is not shut properly or do not Check if the lid closes well and the
close tightly. gaskets are undamaged and clean.
The temperature is not set correctly. Set a warmer temperature.
The water drainage plug is not cor- Position the water drainage plug in
rectly positioned. the correct way.
The lid doesn't close com- There is excessive frost. Eliminate excess frost.
pletely.
The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky. Clean the lid gaskets.
Food packages are blocking the lid. Arrange the packages in the right
way, see the sticker in the appliance.
The lid is difficult to open. The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky. Clean the lid gaskets.
The valve is blocked. Check the valve.
The lamp does not work. The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
It is too warm in the freez- The temperature is not set correctly. Set a lower temperature.
er.
The lid does not close tightly or it is Check if the lid closes well and the
not shut properly. gasket is undamaged and clean.
Before freezing the appliance was Pre-cool the appliance for enough
not precooled sufficiently. time.
Large quantities of food to be frozen Wait some hours and then check the
were put in at the same time. temperature again. Next time insert
smaller quantities of food to be frozen
at any one time.
Food placed in the appliance was Allow food to cool to room tempera-
too warm. ture before storing.
Products to be frozen are placed Place the products in a way so that
too closely to each other. cold air could circulate among them.
The lid has been opened often. Try to not open the lid often.
The lid has been opened for a long Do not leave the lid open longer than
time. necessary.
It is too cold inside the The temperature is not set correctly. Set a warmer temperature.
freezer.
The appliance does not Plug is not connected to the mains Connect the mains plug properly.
work at all. Neither cooling socket properly.
nor lighting works.
Power does not reach the appli- Try connecting another electrical de-
ance. vice to the power outlet.
The appliance is not switched on. Switch on the appliance.
8 www.zanussi.comProblem Possible cause Solution
There is no voltage in the mains Call an electrician.
socket (try to connect another ap-
pliance into it).
Customer Service 2. Replace the lamp with one of the same
If your appliance is still not working properly af- power and specifically designed for house-
ter making the above checks, contact the near- hold appliances. (the maximum power is
est service centre. shown on the lamp cover)
To obtain fast service, it is essential that when 3. Connect the mains plug to the mains sock-
you apply for it you specify the model and serial et.
number of your appliance which can be found 4. Open the lid. Make sure that the lamp
either on the guarantee certificate or on the rat- comes on.
ing plate located on the external right side of the
appliance.
Replacing the lamp
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains
socket.
Installation
Positioning
Climate Ambient temperature
Warning! If you are discarding an old class
appliance that has a lock or catch on the SN +10°C to + 32°C
lid, you must ensure that it is made unusable to N +16°C to + 32°C
prevent young children being trapped inside.
ST +16°C to + 38°C
Important! The appliance shall have the plug T +16°C to + 43°C
accessible after installation.
This appliance can be installed in a dry, well Electrical Connection
ventilated indoor (garage or cellar), but for opti- Caution! Any electrical work required to
mum performance install this appliance at a lo- install this appliance should be carried out
cation where the ambient temperature corre- by a qualified electrician or competent person.
sponds to the climate class indicated on the rat-
ing plate of the appliance: Warning! This appliance must be earthed.
The manufacturer declines any liability
should these safety measures not be observed.
www.zanussi.com 92. Connect the wire coloured blue to the ter-
1 2 minal either marked with the letter “N“ or
coloured black.
3. Connect the wire coloured brown to the
terminal either marked with the “L“ or col-
oured red.
4. Check that no cut, or stray strands of wire
is present and the cord clamp 4 is secure
over the outer sheath.
5. Make sure the electricity supply voltage is
the same as that indicated on the appliance
rating plate.
6. Switch on the appliance.
3 The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug
5 fitted 2 . In the event of having to change the
4 fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA ap-
proved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.
Important! The wires in the mains lead are Warning! A cut off plug inserted into a 13
coloured in accordance with the following code: amp socket is a serious safety (shock)
hazard. Ensure that it is disposed of safely.
1 Green and Yellow: Earth Ventilation requirements
3 Brown: Live 1. Put the freezer in horizontal position on a
firm surface. The cabinet must be on all four
5 Blue: Neutral
feet.
2. Make sure that the clearance between the
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
appliance and rear wall is 5 cm.
this appliance may not correspond with the col-
oured markings identifying the terminals in your 3. Make sure that the clearance between the
plug, proceed as follows: appliance and the sides is 5 cm.
The airflow behind the appliance must be suffi-
1. Connect the wire coloured green and yel-
cient.
low to the terminal marked either with the
letter “E“ or by the earth symbol or col-
oured green and yellow.
Technical data
Dimensions Height × Width × Depth (mm): Further technical information are situated in
the rating plate on the external right side of
876 × 946 × 665
the appliance.
Rising Time 32 hours
Environmental concerns
Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put Help protect the environment and human health
the packaging in applicable containers to and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic
recycle it. appliances. Do not dispose appliances marked
10 www.zanussi.comwith the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office. www.zanussi.com 11
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