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REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
ZI 918/8 KA
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
2223 248-73
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 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 know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information. This information has been provided in the interest of safety.You MUST read it care
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Disposal of old Appliances The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more de
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OPERATION Before using Remove all securing tapes. Wash 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 temperature positions and an “OFF” (O) position. A - Low Room Temperature Switch Position 1 = minimum coldness Position 6 = maximum coldness The fre
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Frozen food storage Making ice cubes The appliance is provided with one or more trays for When first starting-up or after a period of use, before ice-cubes trays. putting the products in the freezer compartment let Fill the tray(s) 3/4 full to give the ice space to expand the appliance run for at least two hours on the and place them in the freezer compartment. coldest setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal opertion position. To release the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight t
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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. Positioning the door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be adjusted in height. To do this proceed as shown in the diagram. The top shelf can be removed for easier cleaning. 6
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HINTS AND TIPS Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the Food Storage door from closing properly. To obtain the best results from your appliance, In the Event of a Power Failure neither hot foods nor liquids which may evaporate, should be placed in the larder If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen compartment. foods, keep the door closed. If the temperature within Keep the time between buying chilled food and your freezer should rise do not refreeze the food placin
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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried Changing the light bulb out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply. 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). Rinse and dry thoroughly. NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POWDERS, HIGHL
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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. Never use metal tools for this operation. For complete defrosting (once or twice a year) proceed as follows: - turn the thermostat control knob to the «OFF
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SOMETHING NOT WORKING 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. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points: Symptom Solution No power to the appliance Check there is power at the socket. Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights. Check the fuse has not blown. The light does not come on Ensure t
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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 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 th
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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard 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, we 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 electricity supply stated on the rating plate. The appliance has been u
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220-240 V / 50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 100 W AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY * 0.80 kWh GROSS CAPACITY Fridge 173 l Freezer 62 l NET CAPACITY Fridge 170 l Freezer 60 l STAR RATING * This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153. Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located. 13
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INSTALLATION Important Warning It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR, easily accessible after installation. YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN BEING TRAPPED INSIDE. Depending upon the position which you choose for your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in which the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions under
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For replacement, use a 13amp BSI362 fuse. Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used. Electrical connections The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is Any electrical work required to install this appliance lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured should be carried out by a qualified electrician or insert at the base of the plug. competent person. A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from WARNING:THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE your local Zanussi Service Force Centre.
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Instructions for totally built-in appliances Door reversal The appliance is supplied with the right or the left door opening.To change the opening direction of the door proceed as in the following instructions before installing it. 1. Unscrew the upper pin and remove the spacer 2. Remove the upper door 3. Unscrew the middle hinge and the plugs and refit them on the opposite side 4. Refit the upper door, the upper pin and the spacer on the opposite side 5. Unscrew the lower pin and remove
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Fit the appliance in the niche by making sure that it stands against the interior surface of the unit on the side where the door hinges of the appliances are fitted. Insert the appliance until the upper strip butts up against the unit (1) and make sure that the lower hinge is in line with the surface of the unit (2). Fasten the appliance with 4 screws provided in the kit included with the appliance. (I = short) (P = long) Apply the sealing strip pushing it between the refrigerator a
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Place guide (Ha) on the inside part of the furniture door, up and down as shown in the figure and mark the position of external holes. After having drilled holes, fix the guide with the screws supplied. Fix cover (Hc) on guide (Ha) until it clips into place Open the appliance door and the furniture door at 90°. Insert the small square (Hb) into guide (Ha). Put together the appliance door and the furniture door and mark the holes as indicated
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Fix cover (Hd) on guide (Hb) until it clips into place. After completion of the door reversing operation, check that the door gasket adheres to the cabinet. If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket or accelerate this process by heating up the part involved with a normal hairdryer on a low setting. 19
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