User manual Fridge-Freezer
ZRB632FW ZRB634FW ZRB638FW

Contents

Safety information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Operation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ First use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Daily use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Helpful hints and tips _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5 Care and cleaning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6 What to do if _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7 Technical data _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 9 Installation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 9 Environmental concerns _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11 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 important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly 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 user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

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, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer. 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 refrigerant circuit become damaged. If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged: avoid open flames and sources of ignition thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated
Children and vulnerable people safety
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction 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 replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.
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. 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 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 cover1) of interior lighting. This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment 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.
Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.

Care and cleaning

Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. If you cannot come to the mains socket, interrupt the power supply. Do not clean the appliance with metal objects. Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper. Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appliance.

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 connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor. Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation. 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.3)

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 outlet on the rear wall.2) Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out. Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions. Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions. 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.
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen 2) If the appliance is Frost Free 3) If a water connection is foreseen

Service

Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit 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 exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the are recyclable. symbol

Operation

Switching on
Insert the plug into the wall socket. Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium setting. 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.

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.

First use

Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior 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 medium setting. However, for a faster freezing operation, turn the temperature regulator toward higher settings to obtain the maximum coldness. Important! In this condition, the refrigerator compartment temperature might drop below 0C. If this occurs reset the temperature regulator to a warmer setting. 4 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).

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature, 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.
Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer
The freezing baskets have a limit stop to prevent their accidental 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.

Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned 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.

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, the Temperature Regulator is on the higher setting and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, turn the Temperature Regulator toward lower settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance: 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. 5
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 airtight 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 stored in the bottle rack on the door. Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.
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 individual 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.

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 subsequently to thaw only the quantity required; wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight;

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. 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 cleaner. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption. Important! Take care of not to damage the cooling system. Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the plastics used in this appliance. 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 supply.

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. 6
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor compressor 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 automatically 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. Problem The appliance is noisy. The compressor operates continually. Important! There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).

Possible cause The appliance is not supported properly.
Solution Check if the appliance stands stable (all the four feet should be on the floor).
The Temperature regulator may be set Set a warmer temperature. incorrectly. The door is not closed correctly. The door has been opened too frequently. The product temperature is too high. The room temperature is too high. Refer to "Closing the door". Do not keep the door open longer than necessary. Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage. Decrease the room temperature.
Water flows on the rear plate of the refrigerator.
During the automatic defrosting proc- This is correct. ess, frost defrosts on the rear plate. Clean the water outlet. Products prevent that water flows into Make sure that products do not touch the water collector. the rear plate. 7
Water flows into the refrigerator. The water outlet is clogged.
Problem Water flows on the ground.

Possible cause

Solution
The melting water outlet does not flow Attach the melting water outlet to the in the evaporative tray above the com- evaporative tray. pressor. Products are not wrapped properly. The door is not closed correctly. Wrap the products better. Refer to "Closing the door".
There is too much frost and ice.
The Temperature regulator may be set Set a higher temperature. incorrectly. The temperature in the appliance The Temperature regulator may be set Set a higher temperature. is too low. incorrectly. The temperature in the appliance The Temperature regulator may be set Set a lower temperature. is too high. incorrectly. The door is not closed correctly. The product temperature is too high. Refer to "Closing the door". Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage.
Many products are stored at the same Store less products at the same time. time. The temperature in the refrigera- There is no cold air circulation in the tion is too high. appliance. The temperature in the freezer is Products are too near to each other. too high. The appliance does not operate. The appliance is switched off. Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance. Store products so that there is cold air circulation. Switch on the appliance.

The mains plug is not connected to the Connect the mains plug to the mains mains socket correctly. socket correctly. The appliance has no power. There is Connect a different electrical appliance no voltage in the mains socket. to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician. The lamp does not work. The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp". 1. Remove the screw from the lamp cover. 1 2. Pull outwards the 2 hook of the lamp cover. 3 3. Remove the lamp cover. 4. Replace the lamp with one of the same power (the maximum power is shown on the light bulb cover). 5. Install the lamp cover. 6. Tighten the screw to the lamp cover.
If your appliance is still not working properly after making the above checks, contact the After Sales Centre.

Replacing the lamp

Caution! Disconnect the plug from the mains socket.
7. Connect the plug to the mains socket. 8. Open the door. Make sure that the light comes on.

Closing the door

1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "Installation". 3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Contact the Service Force Center.

Technical data

ZRB632FW Dimension Height Width Depth Rising Time 1750 mm 595 mm 632 mm 16 h 1850 mm 595 mm 632 mm 18 h 2010 mm 595 mm 632 mm 18 h ZRB634FW ZRB638FW
The technical information are situated in the rating plate on the internal left side of the appliance and in the energy label.
Caution! Read the "Safety Information" carefully for your safety and correct operation of the appliance before installing the appliance. 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.

min.100 mm

Positioning
Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance: Climate class SN N ST T Ambient temperature +10C to + 32C +16C to + 32C +16C to + 38C +16C to + 43C

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.

Location

The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure 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.

socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that it is disposed of safely.
Rear spacers and levelling
Important! The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
1 Green and Yellow: 3 Brown: 5 Blue:

Earth Live Neutral

In the bag with the documentation, there are two spacers which must be fitted as shown in the figure. Slacken the screws and insert the spacer under the screw head, then tighten again the screws.
When placing the appliance 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. To remove them proceed as follows: 1. Move the shelf holders in the direction of the arrow (A). 2. Raise the shelf from the rear and push it forward until it is freed (B). 3. Remove the retainers (C).
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance 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 or coloured green and yellow. earth symbol 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 either 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 supplied, a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used. Warning! A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp 10

Door reversibility

Warning! Before carrying out any operations, remove the plug from the power socket. Important! To carry out the following operations, we suggest that this be made with another person that will keep a firm hold on the doors of the appliance during the operations.

Open the doors. Unscrew the middle hinge (m2). Remove the plastic spacer (m1). Remove the doors. Remove the left-hand cover pin of the middle hinge (m3,m4) and move to the other side. Fit the pin of the middle hinge (m5) into the lefthand hole of the lower door.
Unscrew the lower hinge Remove the plugs (1) on (b1) the upper side of both doors and move them to Remove the left-hand the other side. cover pins (b4) and move to the other side. Re-insert the lower door on the lower hinge pivot Re-screw the lower (b2). hinge (b1) on the opposite side. Insert the middle hinge (m2) into the left drill of Unscrew the lower hinge the lower door. pivot (b2) and the spacer (b3) and place them on the opposite side.
Unscrew the upper hinge pivot and place it on the opposite side. Fit the upper door on the upper door pivot. Re-insert the upper door on the middle hinge pivot (m5) slightly tilting both doors. Re-screw the middle hinge (m2). Do not forget the plastic spacer (m1).
Do a final check to make sure that: All screws are tightened. The edges of the doors run parallel to the side edge of the appliance. The magnetic seal adheres to the cabinet. The door opens and closes correctly. If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that case,
wait for the natural fitting of the gasket or accelerate this process by heating up the part involved with a normal hair drier. In case you do not want to carry out the above mentioned operations, contact the nearest After Sales Service Force. The After Sales Service specialist will carry out the reversibility of the doors at your cost.

Environmental concerns

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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