Zanussi Zrb 634 Fx User Manual

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Fridge Freezer
ZRB632FS
ZRB634FS
 
						

							Contents
Safety information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  2
Operation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  4
First use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  4
Daily use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  4
Helpful hints and tips _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  5Care and cleaning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  6
What to do if… _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  7
Technical data _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  9
Installation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  9
Environmental concerns _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  12
Subject to change without notice
 Safety information
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use,
before installing and first using the appliance, read this
user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings.
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is impor-
tant to ensure that all people using the appliance are thor-
oughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save
these instructions and make sure that they remain with the
appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it
through its life will be properly informed on appliance use
and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of
these users instructions as the manufacturer is not re-
sponsible for damages caused by omission.
Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (in-
cluding children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowl-
edge, unless they have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is
risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of
the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the
appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent
playing children to suffer electric shock or to close
themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to re-
place an older appliance having a spring lock (latch)
on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock un-
usable before you discard the old appliance. This will
prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.
General safety
Caution! Keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.
• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or
beverages in a normal household as explained in this
instruction booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means
to speed up the thawing process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice
cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, un-
less they are approved for this purpose by the manu-
facturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within
the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas
with a high level of environmental compatibility, which
is nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of the appliance,
be certain that none of the components of the refriger-
ant circuit become damaged.
If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of ignition
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appli-
ance is situated
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this
product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause
a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
Warning! Any electrical component (power cord,
plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified
service agent or qualified service personnel to avoid haz-
ard.
1. Power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or
damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed
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							or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a
fire.
3. Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of
the appliance.
4. Do not pull the mains cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the
power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
6. You must not operate the appliance without the
lamp cover
1) of interior lighting.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer com-
partment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could
cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct
sunlight.
•
Bulb lamps
2) used in this appliance are special pur-
pose lamps selected for household appliances use on-
ly. They are not suitable for household room illumina-
tion.
Daily Use
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance,
because they may explode.
• Do not place food products directly against the air out-
let on the rear wall.
3)
• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been
thawed out.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the
frozen food manufacturers instructions.
• Appliances manufacturers storage recommendations
should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instruc-
tions.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer
compartment as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to
the appliance.
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight
from the appliance.
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and dis-
connect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the ap-
pliance. Use a plastic scraper.
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for de-
frosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the drain
is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appli-
ance.
Installation
Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the
instructions given in specific paragraphs.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages
on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged.
Report possible damages immediately to the place you
bought it. In that case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before con-
necting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in
the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be around the appli-
ance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve suf-
ficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to in-
stallation.
• Wherever possible the back of the product should be
against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts
(compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.
• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or
cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the
installation of the appliance.
•
Connect to potable water supply only. 
4)
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the
appliance should be carried out by a qualified electri-
cian or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service
Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used.
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen.
2) If the lamp is foreseen.
3) If the appliance is Frost Free.
4) If a water connection is foreseen.
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							Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses which could
damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant cir-
cuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be
discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The
insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance
shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations
to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the
cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchang-
er. The materials used on this appliance marked by the
symbol 
 are recyclable.
Operation
Switching on
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium
setting.
Switching off
To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature regulator
to the O position.
Temperature regulation
The temperature is automatically regulated.
To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:
• turn the Temperature regulator toward lower settings to
obtain the minimum coldness.
• turn the Temperature regulator toward higher settings
to obtain the maximum coldness.
A medium setting is generally the most suitable.
However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in
mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends
on:
• room temperature
• how often the door is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance.
Important! If the ambient temperature is high or the
appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set to the
lowest temperatures, it may run continuously causing
frost to form on the rear wall. In this case the dial must be
set to a higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting
and therefore reduced energy consumption.
First use
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the inte-
rior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and
some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a
brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as
these will damage the finish.
Daily use
Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food
and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change the me-
dium setting.
However, for a faster freezing operation, turn the tempera-
ture regulator toward higher settings to obtain the maxi-
mum coldness.
Important! In this condition, the refrigerator compartment
temperature might drop below 0°C. If this occurs reset the
temperature regulator to a warmer setting.
Place the fresh food to be frozen on the top compartment.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before
putting the products in the compartment let the appliance
run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.
Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for
example due to a power failure, if the power has been off
for longer than the value shown in the technical
characteristics chart under rising time, the defrosted
food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately
and then re-frozen (after cooling).
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							Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be
thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temper-
ature, depending on the time available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly
from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigera-
tor are equipped with a
series of runners so that
the shelves can be posi-
tioned as desired.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food
packages of various sizes,
the door shelves can be
placed at different heights.
Gradually pull the shelf in
the direction of the arrows
until it comes free, then
reposition as required.
Bottle rack
Place the bottles (with the
opening facing front) in
the pre-positioned shelf.
Important! If the shelf is
positioned horizontally,
place only closed bottles.This bottle holder shelf
can be tilted in order to
store previously opened
bottles. To obtain this re-
sult, pull the shelf up so it
can rotate upwards and be
placed on the next higher
level.
Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer
The freezing baskets have a limit stop to prevent their ac-
cidental removal or falling out. At the time of its removal
from the freezer, pull the basket towards yourself and,
upon reaching the end point, remove the basket by tilting
its front upwards.
At the time of putting it back, slightly lift the front of the
basket to insert it into the freezer. Once you are over the
end points, push the baskets back in their position.
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Helpful hints and tips
Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer
than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature
Regulator is set to low temperature and the appliance is
fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously,
causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens,
set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings
to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in elec-
tricity consumption.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
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							• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the
refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong
flavour
• position food so that air can circulate freely around it
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on the
glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the
most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be covered
and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned
and placed in the special drawer(s) provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special air-
tight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene
bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stor-
ed in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must
not be kept in the refrigerator.
Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process, here
are some important hints:
• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in
24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to
be frozen should be added during this period;
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned,
foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly
and completely frozen and to make it possible subse-
quently to thaw only the quantity required;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and
make sure that the packages are airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which
is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of
the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt
reduces the storage life of food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from
the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to
be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each in-
dividual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage
time.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you
should:
• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were
adequately stored by the retailer;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the
foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time;
• not open the door frequently or leave it open longer
than absolutely necessary.
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be
refrozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food
manufacturer.
Care and cleaning
Caution! Unplug the appliance before carrying out
any maintenance operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore
only be carried out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water
and some neutral soap.
• regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure
they are clean and free from debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or
cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed
cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the interior as
this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at
the back of the appliance with a brush or a vacuum clean-
er. This operation will improve the performance of the ap-
pliance and save electricity consumption.
Important! Take care of not to damage the cooling system.
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							Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemi-
cals that can attack/damage the plastics used in this appli-
ance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer
casing of this appliance is only cleaned with warm water
with a little washing-up liquid added.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains sup-
ply.
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of
the refrigerator compartment every time the motor com-
pressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water
drains out through a trough into a special container at the
back of the appliance, over the motor compressor, where
it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain
hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment channel
to prevent the water overflowing and dripping onto the
food inside. Use the special cleaner provided, which you
will find already inserted into the drain hole.Defrosting of the freezer
The freezer compartment of this model, on the other hand,
is a no frost type. This means that there is no buildup of
frost when it is in operation, neither on the internal walls
nor on the foods.
The absence of frost is due to the continuous circulation
of cold air inside the compartment, driven by an automati-
cally controlled fan.
What to do if…
Caution! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the
power supply.
Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do
the troubleshooting that is not in this manual.Important! There are some sounds during normal use
(compressor, refrigerant circulation).
ProblemPossible causeSolution
The appliance is noisy.The appliance is not supported prop-
erly.Check if the appliance stands stable (all
the four feet should be on the floor).
The compressor operates contin-
ually.The Temperature regulator may be set
incorrectly.Set a warmer temperature.
 The door is not closed correctly.Refer to Closing the door.
 The door has been opened too fre-
quently.Do not keep the door open longer than
necessary.
 The product temperature is too high.Let the product temperature decrease to
room temperature before storage.
 The room temperature is too high.Decrease the room temperature.
Water flows on the rear plate of
the refrigerator.During the automatic defrosting proc-
ess, frost defrosts on the rear plate.This is correct.
Water flows into the refrigerator.The water outlet is clogged.Clean the water outlet.
 Products prevent that water flows into
the water collector.Make sure that products do not touch
the rear plate.
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							ProblemPossible causeSolution
Water flows on the ground.The melting water outlet does not flow
in the evaporative tray above the com-
pressor.Attach the melting water outlet to the
evaporative tray.
There is too much frost and ice.Products are not wrapped properly.Wrap the products better.
 The door is not closed correctly.Refer to Closing the door.
 The Temperature regulator may be set
incorrectly.Set a higher temperature.
The temperature in the appliance
is too low.The Temperature regulator may be set
incorrectly.Set a higher temperature.
The temperature in the appliance
is too high.The Temperature regulator may be set
incorrectly.Set a lower temperature.
 The door is not closed correctly.Refer to Closing the door.
 The product temperature is too high.Let the product temperature decrease to
room temperature before storage.
 Many products are stored at the same
time.Store less products at the same time.
The temperature in the refrigera-
tion is too high.There is no cold air circulation in the
appliance.Make sure that there is cold air circula-
tion in the appliance.
The temperature in the freezer is
too high.Products are too near to each other.Store products so that there is cold air
circulation.
The appliance does not operate.The appliance is switched off.Switch on the appliance.
 The mains plug is not connected to the
mains socket correctly.Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket correctly.
 The appliance has no power. There is
no voltage in the mains socket.Connect a different electrical appliance
to the mains socket. Contact a qualified
electrician.
The lamp does not work.The lamp is in stand-by.Close and open the door.
 The lamp is defective.Refer to Replacing the lamp.
If your appliance is still not working properly after making
the above checks, contact the After Sales Centre.
Replacing the lamp
1. Disconnect the appliance.
2. Push the movable part to unhook the lamp cover (1).
3. Remove the lamp cover (2).
4. Replace the lamp with one of the same power and
specifically designed for domestic appliances only.
5. Install the lamp cover.
6. Connect the appliance.
7. Open the door. Make sure that the lamp comes on.
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Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
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							2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to Installation.3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Con-
tact the Service Center.
Technical data
  ZRB632FSZRB634FS
Dimension   
 Height1750 mm1850 mm
 Width595 mm595 mm
 Depth658 mm658 mm
Rising Time 16 h18 h
Voltage 230 V230 V
Frequency 50 Hz50 Hz
The technical information are situated in the rating plate
on the internal left side of the appliance and in the energy
label.
Installation
Caution! Read the Safety Information carefully for
your safety and correct operation of the appliance
before installing the appliance.
Positioning
Install this appliance at a location where the ambient tem-
perature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the
rating plate of the appliance:
Climate
classAmbient temperature
SN+10°C to + 32°C
N+16°C to + 32°C
ST+16°C to + 38°C
T+16°C to + 43°C
Location
The appliance should be installed well away from sources
of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. En-
sure that air can circulate freely around the back of the
cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the appliance is
positioned below an overhanging wall unit, the minimum
distance between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit
must be at least 100 mm . Ideally, however, the appliance
should not be positioned below overhanging wall units.
Accurate levelling is ensured by one or more adjustable
feet at the base of the cabinet.
Warning! It must be possible to disconnect the
appliance from the mains power supply; the plug
must therefore be easily accessible after installation.
AB
min.100 mm 20 mm
Electrical Connection
Caution! Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
Warning! This appliance must be earthed.
The manufacturer declines any liability should these
safety measures not be observed.
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Important! The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
1Green and Yellow: Earth
3Brown: Live
5Blue: Neutral
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appli-
ance may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
1. Connect the wire coloured green and yellow to the
terminal marked either with the letter “E“ or by the
earth symbol 
 or coloured green and yellow.
2. Connect the wire coloured blue to the terminal either
marked with the letter “N“ or coloured black.
3. Connect the wire coloured brown to the terminal ei-
ther marked with the “L“ or coloured red.
4. Check that no cut, or stray strands of wire is present
and the cord clamp 
4 is secure over the outer
sheath.
5. Make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same
as that indicated on the appliance rating plate.
6. Switch on the appliance.
The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted 
2 .
In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug sup-
plied, a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be
used.
Warning! A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp
socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure
that it is disposed of safely.
Rear spacers
You can find the two spacers in the bag with documenta-
tion.
Do these steps to install the spacers:
1. Release the screw.
2. Engage the spacer below the screw.
3. Turn the spacer to the right position.
4. Tighten again the screws.
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Levelling
When placing the appli-
ance ensure that it stands
level. This can be achieved
by two adjustable feet at
the bottom in front.
Removing the shelf holders
Your appliance is equipped with shelf retainers that make
it possible to secure the shelves during transportation.
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