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Zanussi ZI 918/12 K manual

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  • Page 1

    REFRIGER A T OR - FREEZER ZI 918/12 K INS TRUCTION BOOKLE T 2222 032-66 © Electrolux plc 2002[...]

  • Page 2

    2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner , or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to kn[...]

  • Page 3

    3 CONTENTS 2222 032-66 Instructions for the User Important Safety Information 2 Description of the Appliance 4 Operation 5 Before use 5 Setting the temperature 5 The freezer compartment 5 Freezing fresh food 5 Frozen food storage 6 Thawing 6 Making ice cubes 6 Fresh food refrigeration 6 Normal operating sounds 6 Movable shelves 7 Bottle rack 7 Posi[...]

  • Page 4

    4 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE H G F E I F A S T F R E E Z E 12 9 6 3 J A B C D A - Thermostat control for fridge and freezer compartments B - Dairy compartment C - Can storage shelf D - Bottle shelf E - Compartment for storing frozen food F - Compartment for freezing fresh food and storing frozen food G - Salad drawers H - Glass shelf I - Glass sh[...]

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    5 OPERA TION Before using Remove all securing tapes. W ash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger . Dry thoroughly . Setting the temperature The temperature inside the refrigerator and the freezer is regulated by a single thermostat with 6 t[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Normal Operating Sounds • Y ou may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear , to the cooling plate/evaporator or to the fixed freezer shelves. • When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the c[...]

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    7 Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator have runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired . For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie over the rear ones. D338 D007 D009 Positioning the door shelves T o permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be adjusted in height. T o do this proceed [...]

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    8 Food Storage • T o obtain the best results from your appliance, neither hot foods nor liquids which may evaporate, should be placed in the larder compartment. • Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your fridge as short as possible. • Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item. ?[...]

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    9 Defrosting Refrigerator The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the pipe, into a tray located at the back of the appliance above the compressor , where it evaporates. Important T o avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge, periodically clean the water discharge hole in the centr[...]

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    10 Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy water at regular intervals. Dry throughly before replacing. Freezer When the frost has reached a thickness of up to 4mm it can be removed using the ice scraper provided with the appliance. During this operation it is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from the mains and remove the food. Ne[...]

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    11 SOMETHING NOT WORKING Symptom No power to the appliance The light does not come on The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is too high The freezer door will not open The compressor runs continously Excessive frost and ice has built up Noise W ater under the salad bin Solution Check there is power at the socket. Check there is not a powe[...]

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    12 During a normal night time period of approximately 8 hours a traditional fridge freezer can normally maintain the frozen food temperature but if the appliance is left for longer period in a low ambient the freezer will defrost . If, after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your local Service Force Centre. In-guarantee customers shoul[...]

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    12 During a normal night time period of approximately 8 hours a traditional fridge freezer can normally maintain the frozen food temperature but if the appliance is left for longer period in a low ambient the freezer will defrost . If, after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your local Service Force Centre. In-guarantee customers shoul[...]

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    11 SOMETHING NOT WORKING Symptom No power to the appliance The light does not come on The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is too high The freezer door will not open The compressor runs continously Excessive frost and ice has built up Noise W ater under the salad bin Solution Check there is power at the socket. Check there is not a powe[...]

  • Page 15

    10 Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy water at regular intervals. Dry throughly before replacing. Freezer When the frost has reached a thickness of up to 4mm it can be removed using the ice scraper provided with the appliance. During this operation it is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from the mains and remove the food. Ne[...]

  • Page 16

    9 Defrosting Refrigerator The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the pipe, into a tray located at the back of the appliance above the compressor , where it evaporates. Important T o avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge, periodically clean the water discharge hole in the centr[...]

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    8 Food Storage • T o obtain the best results from your appliance, neither hot foods nor liquids which may evaporate, should be placed in the larder compartment. • Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your fridge as short as possible. • Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item. ?[...]

  • Page 18

    7 Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator have runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired . For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie over the rear ones. D338 D007 D009 Positioning the door shelves T o permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be adjusted in height. T o do this proceed [...]

  • Page 19

    6 Normal Operating Sounds • Y ou may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear , to the cooling plate/evaporator or to the fixed freezer shelves. • When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the c[...]

  • Page 20

    5 OPERA TION Before using Remove all securing tapes. W ash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger . Dry thoroughly . Setting the temperature The temperature inside the refrigerator and the freezer is regulated by a single thermostat with 6 t[...]

  • Page 21

    4 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE H G F E I F A S T F R E E Z E 12 9 6 3 J A B C D A - Thermostat control for fridge and freezer compartments B - Dairy compartment C - Can storage shelf D - Bottle shelf E - Compartment for storing frozen food F - Compartment for freezing fresh food and storing frozen food G - Salad drawers H - Glass shelf I - Glass sh[...]

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    2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner , or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to kn[...]

  • Page 23

    3 CONTENTS 2222 032-66 Instructions for the User Important Safety Information 2 Description of the Appliance 4 Operation 5 Before use 5 Setting the temperature 5 The freezer compartment 5 Freezing fresh food 5 Frozen food storage 6 Thawing 6 Making ice cubes 6 Fresh food refrigeration 6 Normal operating sounds 6 Movable shelves 7 Bottle rack 7 Posi[...]

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    REFRIGER A T OR - FREEZER ZI 918/12 K INS TRUCTION BOOKLE T 2222 032-66 © Electrolux plc 2002[...]