Zanussi ZFX31400WA User Manual

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28www.zanussi.comHints 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.• A sudden cracking noise from inside appli-ance caused by thermic dilatation (a naturaland not a dangerous physical phenom-enon).• A faint click noise from the temperatureregulator when the compressor switcheson or off.Hints for energy saving• Do not open the door frequently or leave itopen longer than absolutely necessary.• If the ambient temperature is high and theTemperature Regulator is set to low tem-perature and the appliance is fully loaded,the compressor may run continuously,causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If thishappens, set the Temperature Regulatortoward warmer settings to allow automaticdefrosting and so a saving in electricityconsumption.Hints for freezingTo help you make the most of the freezingprocess, here are some important hints:• The maximum quantity of food which can befrozen in 24 hours is shown on the ratingplate.• The freezing process takes 24 hours. Nofurther food to be frozen should be addedduring this period.• Only freeze top quality, fresh and thorough-ly cleaned, foodstuffs.• Prepare food in small portions to enable itto be rapidly and completely frozen and tomake it possible subsequently to thaw onlythe quantity required.• Wrap up the food in aluminium foil orplastic and make sure that the packagesare airtight.• Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touchfood which is already frozen, thus avoidinga rise in temperature of the latter.• Lean foods store better and longer thanfatty ones; salt reduces the storage life offood.• Frozen liquids, if consumed immediatelyafter removal from the freezer compartment,can possibly cause the skin to be freezeburnt.• It is advisable to show the freezing in dateon each individual pack to enable you tokeep tab of the storage time.Hints for storage of frozenfoodTo obtain the best performance from this ap-pliance, you should:• Make sure that the commercially frozenfoodstuffs were adequately stored by theretailer.• Be sure that frozen foodstuffs are trans-ferred from the foodstore to the freezer inthe shortest possible time.• Do not open the door frequently or leave itopen longer than absolutely necessary.• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidlyand cannot be refrozen.• Do not exceed the storage period indicatedby the food manufacturer.Care and cleaningWARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.General warningsCAUTION! Unplug the appliance beforecarrying out any maintenance operation.This appliance contains hydrocarbonsin its cooling unit; maintenance and re-charging must therefore only be carriedout by authorized technicians.The accessories and parts of the appli-ance are not suitable for washing in adishwasher.www.markabolt.hu