Zanussi ZVR 47 R manual Maintenance and Cleaning, Internal cleaning, External cleaning

Turn the thermostat control to a medium setting between 2 and 4 and push in the «fast freeze» control knob. After letting the appliance run for at least two hours in the «fast freeze» mode, replace the previously removed food into the compartments. Do not forget to release the «fast freeze» control knob when you replace the food in the freezer.

Important

A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during defrosting may shorten their storage life.

Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could dam- age the appliance beyond repair.

Important

In the event of a power failure causing the temperature within your freezer to rise, do not re-freeze the food without checking its condition.

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: i.e. 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.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.

Warning

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorised technicians.

Internal cleaning

Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.

NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG SMELL.

External cleaning

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

Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure.

You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched OFF. An accumulation of dust will affect the

performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption.

When the appliance is not in use

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.

CONDENSER

COMPRESSOR

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