Zanussi Freezer ZCF 52 C User Manual

ZANUSSI  
CHEST FREEZER  
ZCF 52 C  
OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL  
820 41 72 27  
 
Contents  
Instructions for the User  
Instructions for the Installer  
Important Safety Information  
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Technical Specifications  
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Description of the Appliance  
Control Panel  
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Installation  
Positioning  
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Operation  
Electrical Connections  
Before use  
Starting the Appliance  
Alarm light  
Temperature Control  
Opening/Closing the Lid  
Freezing Fresh Food  
Frozen Food Storage  
Thawing  
Low Frost System.  
Baskets  
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Hints and Tips  
Normal Operating Sounds  
Food Storage  
Energy Saving Advice  
In the Event of a Power Failure  
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Defrosting  
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Maintenance and Cleaning  
Internal cleaning  
External cleaning  
When the appliance is not in use  
Lock  
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Something Not Working  
Service and Spare Parts  
Customer Care  
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Guarantee Conditions  
Guide to Use the Instructions  
The following symbols will be found in the text to  
guide you throughout the instructions:  
Safety instructions  
Step by step instructions for an operation  
Hints and Tips  
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Description of the Appliance  
A - Compartment for frozen food storage  
B - Freezer calendar (recommended storage times for frozen foods)  
C - Compartment for freezing fresh foods  
D - Dividing wall  
E - Control panel  
F - Defrost water drain  
Control Panel  
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Operation  
Before Use  
Remove all packaging and securing tapes. Wash  
inside the appliance with lukewarm water and  
bicarbonate of soda (5m1 to 0.5 litre of water). Do not  
use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry  
thoroughly.  
Starting the Appliance  
Insert the plug into the wall socket. The green pilot  
light will illuminate to show that the appliance is  
switched on.  
The red alarm light will also illuminate until the freezer  
reaches the correct temperature.  
Alarm Light  
The red alarm light will illuminate when the  
temperature in the freezer is higher than the  
thermostat setting. This alarm light will illuminate if:  
The appliance has just been started.  
Fresh food has been put in the freezer.  
The lid has been left open, opened frequently or  
open for too long.  
The red light will go out when the freezer has returned  
to the correct temperature.  
Temperature Control  
The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the  
thermostat situated on the lower front of the cabinet.  
To operate the freezer, proceed as follows:-  
When you first start the freezer we suggest that you  
turn the thermostat to a medium setting ie 3-4. The  
correct setting can be found by measuring the  
temperature of the top middle package in the freezer.  
This should not have a temperature warmer than  
-18°C.  
1 = Lowest setting, minimum cold  
7 = Highest setting, maximum cold  
Allow the freezer to run for several hours before  
placing food inside.  
Do not fill the freezer to more than 5mm below the top  
edge.  
Opening/Closing the Lid  
The lid is fitted with a tightly closing sealing strip to  
prevent moisture entering the freezer, increasing the  
amount of frost formed.  
When the lid is opened the air inside the freezer  
becomes slightly warmer and expands. When the lid is  
closed again the air is cooled immediately. This may  
lead to the creation of a vacuum which makes it hard  
to open the lid again immediately. Never use  
excessive force on the handle.  
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from the freezer can cause a low temperature  
skin burn.  
Freezing Fresh Food  
It is important that fresh food placed in the freezer is  
frozen quickly and that the food already in the freezer  
is heated as little as possible.  
Do not remove items from the freezer if your  
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin  
abrasions or frost/freezer burns.  
If more than 3-4kg of food is to be frozen:  
In the event of a power cut, do not open the lid.  
The food in the freezer will not be affected if the  
power cut is short and the freezer is full. Should  
the food begin to thaw it must be consumed  
quickly and must not be re-frozen.  
1. Press the SUPER button 6-24 hours before placing  
fresh food in the freezer. The freezer will now run  
continuously creating a sufficient reserve of the  
required temperature.  
2. Place the food in the freezer and leave the SUPER  
button on for a further 24 hours.  
(See Hints and Tips)  
3. Then turn the SUPER button off. The freezer will  
return to nomal storage conditions.  
Thawing  
Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in  
the fridge or at room temperature, depending on  
the time available. Small food items may even be  
cooked from frozen, in this case cooking will take  
longer.  
If you forget to turn the SUPER button off, the  
freezer will not be damaged, but energy will  
be wasted.  
Capacity  
Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw  
accidentally should either be eaten as soon as  
possible, or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food  
is uncooked and has not been completely  
defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen.  
The freezing capacity of the freezer is stated in the  
rating plate (kg/24 hours). Do not exceed the amount  
stated - if you do, the freezing time will be extended.  
The rating plate is located inside the lid.  
If you wish to freeze food several days in a row, please  
observe a maximum capacity of only 2/3 to 3/4 of  
that on the rating plate. The quality of the food is best  
preserved when it is frozen right through to the core as  
quickly as possible.  
Defrosted cooked food must never be  
refrozen.  
Frozen Food Storage  
When first starting the freezer or if the freezer has  
been out of use for some time, we advise you to run  
your appliance for at least 2 hours before storing  
frozen food.  
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the  
manufacturer.  
Do not open the lid frequently or leave it open longer  
than is necessary.  
Important  
Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer.  
FREEZING  
CAPACITY  
Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removal  
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Baskets  
The baskets are designed for the storage of food which has  
already been frozen. The handles can be placed in two  
positions, as shown.  
The baskets can either be placed inside the freezer or hung  
on the edge of the casing.  
The following spare parts can be ordered from your local  
Service Force Centre. Please note that 2 handles must be  
ordered for each basket.  
„A” Basket  
„B” Basket  
Handle  
291274238/9  
291274248/7  
291340008/6 (2 required).  
The following illustrations show how many baskets can be  
placed in various freezer models.  
The number above each illustration shows the width of the  
freezer in millimetres.  
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Hints & Tips  
Normal Operating Sounds  
In the Event of a Power Failure  
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds  
when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or  
tubing.  
When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being  
pumped round and you will hear a whirring sound or  
pulsating noise from the compressor.  
A thermostat controls the compressor and you will  
hear a faint 'click' when the thermostat cuts in and  
out.  
If there is a power failure during the storage of  
frozen foods, keep the lid closed.  
If the  
temperature within your freezer should rise, do not  
refreeze the food without checking its condition.  
The following guidelines should assist you:  
Ice Cream:  
Once thawed should be  
discarded.  
Fruits & Vegetables:If soft should be cooked and  
used up.  
Food Storage  
To obtain the best performance from your freezer:  
Breads & Cakes:  
Shellfish:  
Can be refrozen without  
danger.  
Do not store warm food or evaporating liquid.  
Should be refrigerated and  
used up quickly.  
Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it  
straight away. The use of an insulated container is  
advisable. When you arrive home, place the frozen  
food in the freezer immediately.  
Cooked Dishes:  
i.e. casseroles should be  
refrigerated and used up.  
Do not push food together too much, try to allow air  
to circulate around each item.  
Do not store food uncovered.  
Large Pieces  
of Meat:  
Can be refrozen providing  
there are still ice crystals  
remaining within them.  
Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and  
labelled and used in date order to ensure that food  
is consumed at its best.  
Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food,  
salt reduces the storage time.  
Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing  
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and  
provide an airtight seal.  
Small Joints:  
Chicken:  
Should be cooked and can  
then be refrozen as cooked  
dishes.  
Should also be cooked and  
refrozen as a fresh dish.  
Packaging which is swollen or has traces of  
refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate  
that the product has not been kept at a suitable  
temperature and that it may have lost its original  
quality. Partially thawed food must not be refrozen,  
it must be consumed within 24 hours. Never  
exceed the storage times indicated by the  
manufacturer.  
Energy Saving Advice  
Do not install the appliance close to sources of  
heat, such as a boiler or radiator.  
Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room  
and make sure that the air openings of the  
appliance are not obstructed.  
Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by  
packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before  
placing them in the freezer.  
Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be  
placed in the fridge before being transferred to the  
freezer.  
Try to avoid keeping the lid open for long periods or  
opening the lid 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 lid  
from closing properly.  
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Defrosting  
The freezer compartment will become progressively  
covered with frost. This should be removed with the  
special plastic scraper provided whenever the  
thickness of frost exceeds ¼".  
During this operation it is not necessary to switch off  
the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.  
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the  
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out  
and it is advisable to perform this operation when the  
appliance is empty.  
To carry out complete defrosting:  
1. Disconnect the appliance from the electrical  
supply.  
2. Remove any stored food, wrap in several layers of  
newspaper and store in a cool place.  
3. Leave the lid open.  
4. Remove the plug from the defrost water drain.  
5. To accelerate the defrosting process place a bowl  
of hot (not boiling) water inside the freezer and  
close the lid.  
6. The defrost water can be collected in a bowl, as  
shown.  
7. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior  
thoroughly and replace the plug on the defrost  
water drain.  
8. Reconnect the appliance to the electricity supply  
and leave to run for at least 2 hours on a medium  
setting.  
9. Replace the previously removed food.  
Important  
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during  
defrosting may shorten their safe storage life.  
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from  
the evaporator as this could damage the appliance  
beyond repair.  
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Maintenance and Cleaning  
Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried  
out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from  
the electricity supply  
Internal Cleaning  
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and  
bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).  
Rinse and dry thoroughly.  
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.  
To Change the Light Bulb  
(Not a standard accessory for all models)  
1. Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply.  
2. Unscrew the bulb.  
3. Replace with a new bulb (max. 15W)  
4. Reconnect to the electrical supply.  
Spare bulbs are available from your local Service Force  
Centre.  
External Cleaning  
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.  
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 lid open to prevent  
unpleasant smells.  
LOCK  
(Not a standard accessory for all models.) The freezer can  
only be locked when the upper lid is pushed to the right  
and the lower lid is pushed to the left. Insert the key in the  
lock and turn. The key can be removed.  
Remember to keep the key out of the reach of children.  
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Something not Working  
Before: contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following point.  
IMPORTANT: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation,  
a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.  
SYMPTOM  
SOLUTION  
No power to the appliance (green light off)  
Check there is power at the socket  
Check there is not a power cut by checking the  
household lights.  
Check the mains fuse has not blown.  
Check the thermostat control knob is turned to the  
correct setting relevant to ambient conditions.  
The temperature in the freezer is too warm (red light on)  
The freezer lid will not open  
Check the ambient temperature is within the  
appliance's operating limits of 10° to 32°C.  
Has the lid just been opened? If so leave for a few  
minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise.  
Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct  
temperature control. See 'Temperature Control'.  
Excessive frost and ice has built up  
Check that the lid is closed.  
Large quantities of food have recently been placed in  
the cabinet/and or the lid is frequently opened.  
Check that air ventilation is not obstructed.  
Ensure the lid has not been left open.  
Check that nothing is preventing the lid from closing.  
Is the lid gasket intact and clean?  
Has advised periodic cleaning been carried out.  
Noise  
Refer to 'Normal Operating Sounds'  
If after all above checks there is still a fault, call your local Service Force Centre.  
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made, as the engineer will make a  
charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.  
Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in-guarantee service calls.  
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Service and Spare Parts  
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your  
local Service Force Centre by telephoning:-  
0870 5 929929  
Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For  
the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force please visit the  
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details under the heading "Something Not  
Working."  
When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details:  
1. Your name, address and post code  
2. Your telephone number  
3. Clear and concise details of the fault  
4. The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate)  
5. The purchase date  
Customer Care Department  
For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi appliance or for further information on Zanussi products,  
please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website  
Customer Care Department  
Zanussi  
55-77 High Street  
Slough  
Berkshire  
SLI IDZ  
08705 727727 (*)  
* calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.  
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Guarantee Conditions  
We, Zanussi undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Zanussi appliance or any part  
thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, the company will, at our  
option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that:  
The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electrical supply stated on the rating plate.  
The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the  
manufacturer's instructions.  
The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not  
authorised by us.  
All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Zanussi Service Force Centre.  
Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company's property.  
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and legal rights.  
Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside  
these hours in which case a premium will be charged.  
EXCLUSIONS  
This Guarantee does not cover:  
Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or  
removable parts of glass or plastic.  
Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the  
United Kingdom.  
Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are the subject of rental  
agreements.  
Products of Zanussi manufacture which are not marketed by Zanussi.  
ZANUSSI EUROPEAN GUARANTEE  
If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home  
subject to the following qualifications:  
The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.  
The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new  
country of use for this brand or range of products.  
This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.  
Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area  
The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a  
normal household.  
The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.  
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre, listed below, to give them details of your  
new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look  
after you and your appliances.  
France  
Germany Nurenberg  
Italy  
Sweden  
UK  
Senlis  
+33 (0)3 44 62 29 99  
+49 (0)911 323 2600  
+39 (0)1678 47053  
+46 (0)8 738 79 50  
+44 (0)1753 219897  
Pordenone  
Stockholm  
Slough  
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Technical Specifications  
ZCF 52 C  
147  
Model  
Volume (gross)  
Volume (net)  
Height with rollers  
Width  
litres  
litres  
cm  
143  
87,6/88,3  
59,5  
66,5  
35  
cm  
Depth  
cm  
Weight  
kg  
0,78  
13  
Energy consumpt./24h  
Freezing capacity  
Hold-over time  
Rated power  
kWh  
kg/24h  
hours  
W
25  
80  
this appliance complies with the following EC Directives:  
- 73/23/EEC of 19. 02. 1973 - Low-Voltage Directive  
- 89/336/EEC of 03. 05. 1989 (including Amendment Directive 92/31/EEC - EMC Directive.  
Some of the models are not available in all countries.  
Testing has been carried out in accordance with ISO 5155 regarding the determination of freezer capacity, energy consumption and hold-overtime.  
Information for test institute: A plan of the positioning of test packages may be obtained directly from the manufacturer.  
Installation  
Positioning  
Place the freezer horizontally on a firm surface,  
resting on all four wheels. Use a wooden block or  
similar object to compensate for any bumps/holes  
in the floor's surface.  
The room should be dry and adequately ventilated.  
If the room temperature exceeds 32°C, or falls  
below freezing point, the freezer will not function as  
it should.  
Do not place the freezer close to sources of heat,  
radiators, chimneys, etc. and do not place the  
freezer in direct sunlight.  
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If the freezer has been handled standing on end, it  
should be allowed to stand in the normal position  
for about 12 hours before switching it on.  
Ensure that the appliance is installed where it is  
easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a  
breakdown.  
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Electrical Connection  
Any electrical work required to install this  
appliance should be carried out by a  
qualified electrician or competent person.  
This appliance must be earthed.  
GREEN & YELLOW  
The manufacturer declines any liability should  
these safety measures not be observed.  
E
Electrical Requirements  
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply  
voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance  
rating plate.  
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N
The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted. In  
the event of having to change the fuse in the plug  
supplied, a 13amp ASTA approved (BS1362) fuse  
must be used.Should the plug need to be replaced for  
any reason. The wires in the mains lead are coloured  
in accordance with the following code:  
BROWN  
BLUE  
CORD CLAMP  
P1041  
Green and Yellow: Earth  
Blue:  
Neutral  
Live  
Brown:  
The wire coloured green and yellow must be  
connected to the terminal marked with the letter "E" or  
by the earth symbol  
yellow.  
or coloured green and  
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the  
terminal "N" or coloured black.  
The wire coloured brown must be connected to the  
terminal marked "L" or coloured red.  
Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray  
strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be  
secure over the outer sheath.  
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