Zanussi ZFC 35 SI If Something Does Not Work, External Cleaning, How To Clean Your Freezer Inside

Do not try to speed up defrosting by using anything other than hot water, since this may damage the freezer. After defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer.

EXTERNAL CLEANING

Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT use abrasive products.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR FREEZER INSIDE

Remove the plug from the mains socket, and remove all loose accessories before cleaning the freezer.

The best time to clean your freezer is after defrosting and before the electricity supply is connected again.

Use a damp cloth to clean your freezer. Use hot water, and a mild, non-aromatic cleaning agent.

After cleaning the freezer, clean the basket/baskets before replacing them.

IMPORTANT

Never use strong cleaning agents, scouring powder or strongly aromatic cleaning agents to clean your freezer inside, since this will damage the inside and leave a strong smell.

WHEN NOT IN USE

Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.

Remove all goods from the freezer.

Clean the freezer as described above.

Leave the lid slightly open.

IF SOMETHING DOES NOT WORK

IF YOUR FREEZER DOES NOT

FUNCTION SATISFACTORILY

Check the following before calling for Service Force Agent:

Defect:	Check if:		Possible cause:	Action:
Freezer not	Temperature	of stored	Plug not connected correctly	Check plug and socket
cold enough	foods	increases	Defect in switch or fuse	Check fuse, call electrician
	(becomes hotter).		Power failure	Wait until current returns
Too much frost	Lid does not close		Lid in contact with goods in	Re-arrange goods, check that lid closes
formed	completely		freezer	correctly
	Lot of moisture in the		Moisture from washing machine,	Move freezer to a room with less
	room		tumble-dryer, etc.	moisture, or air regularly
	Goods packed poorly		Lot of moisture from goods	Re-pack goods, see under “How to use”

If you are still unable to solve the problem, Call your local Service Force Centre.

Do not take any other steps. Incorrect procedure may cause personal injury or lead to additional defects.

It is quite normal for the freezer to seem warm on the outside occasionally, owing to the heat generated by the freezing process. This heat also helps to prevent the formation of moisture on the outside of the appliance which could cause rust.

If the freezer has been switched off briefly, the compressor may not start immediately when the current is re-connected. This is quite normal.

IN THE CASE OF A POWER FAILURE OR BREAKDOWN

The hold-over period mentioned in the "Technical Specification" section of this book refers to an estimated time the freezer temperature will take to rise to an unacceptable level for keeping frozen foods.

Providing the period of power failure or breakdown does not exceed the hold-over period there will be no risk of damage to the frozen food, providing you do not open the lid during this period.

If the freezer is only half full or the lid is opened this will reduce the hold-over time.

After the breakdown period you are recommended to check the condition of food to ensure it has not started to thaw. Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has thawed out. The following guidelines should assist you.

Ice cream:	Once	thawed	should	be
	discarded.
Fruits & Vegetables:	If soft should be cooked and
	used up.
Breads & Cakes:	Can be re-frozen without
	danger.
Shellfish:	Should	be refrigerated		and
	used up quickly.
Cooked Dishes:	ie. casseroles		should	be
	refrigerated and used up.

Large Pieces of Meat: Can be re-frozen providing there are still ice crystals remaining within them.

Small Joints:Should be cooked and can then be re-frozen as cooked dishes.

Chicken:Should also be cooked and re- frozen as a cooked dish.

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