IF SOMETHING DOES NOT WORK
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Check the following before calling for service staff:
Defect:Check if:Possible cause: Action:
Freezer not cold Green light not on Plug not connected correctly Check plug and socket
enough
Defect in switch or fuse Check fuse, call electrician
Power failure Wait until current returns
Green and red light on Fresh food recently placed in freezerWait a couple of hours
Lid open too longWait a couple of hours
Green light on, Thermostat set too warm Set thermostat colder
red light not on Lot of frost and ice formed Defrost freezer
Freezer too coldYellow light on ?Super? function active Press ?Super? button out
Yellow light not onThermostat set too coldSet thermostat warmer
Too much frostLid does not closeLid in contact with Re-arrange goods,
formedcompletelygoods in freezer check that lid closes correctly
Lot of moisture in the room Moisture from washing machine, Move freezer to a room with less
tumble-dryer, etc.moisture, or air regularly
Goods packed poorlyLot of moisture from goodsRe-pack goods, see under ?How to use?
The pressure equalisation Some pollution has got into the valve.The valve must be blown through from
valve does not close the airing outlet in the rear wall.
appropriately.
If you are still unable to solve the problem, summon theBreads & Cakes: Can be re-frozen without
assistance of authorised service staff.danger.
Do not take any other steps. Incorrect procedure mayShellfish:Should be refrigerated and
cause personal injury or lead to additional defects.used up quickly.
It is quite normal for the freezer to seem warm on theCooked Dishes:ie. casseroles should be
outside occasionally, owing to the heat generated by therefrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat: Can be re-frozen providing
freezing process. This heat also helps to prevent the
formation of moisture on the outside of the appliance whichthere are still ice crystals
remaining within them.
could cause rust.
If the freezer has been switched off briefly, the compressorSmall Joints: Should be cooked and can
then be re-frozen as cooked
may not start immediately when the current is re-dishes.
connected. This is quite normal.
Chicken: Should also be cooked and re-
frozen as a cooked dish.
IN THE CASE OF A POWER FAILURE OR
BREAKDOWNHOW TO CHANGE THE BULB
The hold-over period mentioned in the "TechnicalBefore changing the bulb, isolate the appliance from
Specification" section of this book refers to an estimatedthe electricity supply. Unscrew the bulb, and replace
time the freezer temperature will take to rise to anit with a new bulb (max. 15W). Then reconnect the
unacceptable level for keeping frozen foods.electricity supply. Extra bulbs are available from your
Providing the period of power failure or breakdown does notlocal Zanussi Service Force Centre.
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.
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