Zanussi ZFU27401WA User Manual

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CAUTION!When moving the cabinet, lift it bythe front edge to avoid scratchingthe floor.The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:1. Clean the inside and accessories withlukewarm water and some neutral soap.2. Regularly check the door seals and wipeclean to ensure they are clean and free fromdebris.3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.4. If accessible, clean the condenser and thecompressor at the back of the appliancewith a brush.This operation will improve the performanceof the appliance and save electricityconsumption.Defrosting the freezerCAUTION!Never use sharp metal tools toscrape off frost from the evaporatoras you could damage it. Do not usea mechanical device or any artificialmeans to speed up the thawingprocess other than thoserecommended by the manufacturer.A temperature rise of the frozen foodpacks, during defrosting, mayshorten their safe storage life.About 12 hours prior to defrosting,set a lower temperature, in order tobuild up sufficient chill reserve forthe interruption in operation.A certain amount of frost will always form on thefreezer shelves and around the topcompartment.Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reachesa thickness of about 3-5 mm.1. Switch off the appliance, or pull outelectrical plug from the wall socket.2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in severallayers of newspaper and put it in a coolplace.WARNING!Do not touch frozen goods withwet hands. Hands can freeze tothe goods.3. Leave the door open and insert the plasticscraper in the appropriate seating at thebottom centre, placing a basin underneathto collect the defrost water.In order to speed up the defrosting process,place a pot of warm water in the freezercompartment. In addition, remove pieces ofice that break away before defrosting iscomplete.4. When defrosting is completed, dry theinterior thoroughly and keep the scraper forfuture use.5. Switch on the appliance.After three hours reload the previously removedfood into the freezer compartment.Periods of non-operationWhen the appliance is not in use for longperiods, take the following precautions:1. Disconnect the appliance from electricitysupply.2. Remove all food.3. Defrost (if necessary) and clean theappliance and all accessories.4. Leave the door/doors open to preventunpleasant smells.WARNING!If the cabinet will be kept on, asksomebody to check it once in awhile to prevent the food inside fromspoiling in case of a power failure.Hints and tipsNormal operating soundsThe following sounds are normal duringoperation:• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound fromcoils sound when refrigerant is pumped.• A whirring and pulsating sound from thecompressor when refrigerant is pumped.www.zanussi.com 21