Zanussi ZV280 Instruction Booklet

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16 Zanussi 8181497-01/0Freezer trayUse the freezer tray to freeze berries and vegetables.After about 4 hours the food will be thoroughlyfrozen and can then be packaged normally. Foodthat is frozen in this way will not stick together,enabling you to use only the amount required.Ice cubesFill the ice tray to max. 3/4 since water expands as itfreezes. Release the ice cubes by twisting the icetray.If ice cubes are kept for a long time, they will dryout and the taste is affected. Thus, throw away oldice cubes and prepare new ones when needed.Hints and Tips GBSaving energy· Pay careful attention to where the cabinet isplaced. See the section "Installation". Wheninstalled correctly, the cabinet will consume lessenergy.· Try to avoid keeping the door open for longperiods, or opening the door to frequently aswarm air will enter the cabinet, and cause thecompressor to switch on unnecessarily often.· Ensure there are no obstructions prevending thedoor from cloosing properly.· Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This will ensuresafer defrosting of foods and reduce the work ofthe refridgeration unit· It is advisable to periodically clean therefrigeration systemat the back of the appliancewith a duster or vacuum cleaner.· Food which is to be frozen (when cool) shouldbe placed in the fridge before being transfered tothe freezer.· Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet bypacking all foodstuffs into airtight packagesbefore placing them in the freezer.· Do not set the temperature too low in the freezer.A suitable temperature is in the range of -18°Cto -20°C .· Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches athickness of 3-5 mm.· Make sure the door gasket is complete andalways clean.Food Storage· To obtain the best results from your appliance,neither hot foods nor liquids which may evaporate,should be placed in the larder compartment.· Avoid buying frozen food if you can not store itstraight away. The use of an isulated container isadvisable. When you arrive home place the frozenfood in the freezer immediately.· Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated andlabelled and used in date order to ensure that food isconsumed at its best.Remove suspect food from you refrigerator andclean, refer to cleaning and maintenance.Protect the environment· Hand over the cabinet packaging and discardedfridges and freezers to a recycling station.Contact your local city office or your closestdealer for more information.· Keep foodstuff in re-usable containers. Cut downon disposable material as much as possible.· When cleaning the cabinet, use a mildwashing-up detergent.· Follow the advice in the section "Saving energy"· The door gasket and coolant used in thiscabinet will not harm the ozone layer.· All parts in the packaging can be recycled.· The cabinet has been designed for easydismantling and subsequent recycling.