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Freezer
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ZBF3124A
or damaged power plug may overheat and cause
a fire.
3. Make sure that you can come to the mains plug 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 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
sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to
installation.
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
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lamp cover 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.
• 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.
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.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the
installation of the appliance.
• Do not place food products directly against the air
3)
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2)
Connect to potable water supply only.
outlet on the rear wall.
• 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.
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the
appliance should be carried out by a qualified electri-
cian or competent person.
• Appliance's 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.
• ThisproductmustbeservicedbyanauthorizedService
Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used.
Environment Protection
Thisappliancedoesnot containgasseswhichcould
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
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight
from the appliance.
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and dis- cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchang-
connect the mains plug from the mains socket.
er. The materials used on this appliance marked by the
symbol are recyclable.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the ap-
pliance. Use a plastic scraper.
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen
2) If the appliance is Frost Free
3) If a water connection is foreseen
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Control panel
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Pilot light
However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in
mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends
on:
Temperature regulator
Fast Freeze light
Fast Freeze switch
Alarm light
• room temperature
• how often the door is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance.
Switching on
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
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.
Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium
setting.
The pilot light will light up.
Important! If the temperature inside the appliance is too
high the Alarm light will blink. Active the Fast Freeze
function.
Fast Freeze function
You can activate the Fast Freeze function by pressing the
Fast Freeze switch.
Switching off
To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature regulator
to the "O" position.
The Fast Freeze light will light up.
The pilot light will switch off.
This function stops automatically after 52 hours.
It is possible to deactivate the function at any time by
pressing Fast Freeze switch.
Temperature regulation
The temperature is automatically regulated.
To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:
The Fast Freeze light will switch off.
Excessive temperature alarm
• turn the Temperature regulator toward lower settings
to obtain the minimum coldness.
• turn the Temperature regulator toward higher settings
to obtain the maximum coldness.
An increase in the temperature in a compartment (for ex-
ample due to an power failure) is indicated by flashing of
the Alarm light.
When normal conditions are restored the Alarm light will
switch off automatically.
A medium setting is generally the most suitable.
First use
Cleaning the interior
Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders,
as these will damage the finish.
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.
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Daily use
The symbols show different types of frozen goods.
The numbers indicate storage times in months for the
appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or
lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends
on the quality of the foods and treating before freezing.
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 food activate the Fast Freeze function at
least 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen in the
freezer compartment.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the two top compart-
ments.
The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24
hours is specified on the rating plate , a label located on
the inside of the appliance.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period
do not add other food to be frozen.
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be
thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room tem-
perature, depending on the time available for this opera-
tion.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly
from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.
Ice-cube production
After 24 hours, when the freezing process is completed,
return to the required temperature (see "Temperature reg-
ulation").
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the
production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with water, then
put them in the freezer compartment.
Storage of frozen food
Important! Do not use metallic instruments to remove the
trays from the freezer.
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).
Freezing Calendar
Helpful Hints and Tips
• 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;
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;
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• 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;
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;
• 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;
• waterices,ifconsumedimmediatelyafterremovalfrom
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.
• 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
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.
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.
Defrosting the freezer
A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer
shelves and around the top compartment.
Defrost the freezer whenthe frostlayerreachesathickness
of about 3-5 mm.
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 cleantoensure
they are clean and free from debris.
Important! About 12 hours prior to defrosting, set the
Temperature regulator toward higher settings , in order to
build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in
operation.
• 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.
To remove the frost, follow the instructions below:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of
newspaper and put it in a cool place.
Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands.
Hands can freeze to the goods.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at
thebackoftheappliancewithabrushoravacuumcleaner.
This operation will improve the performance of the ap-
pliance and save electricity consumption.
Important! Take care of not to damage thecooling system.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chem-
icals that can attack/damage the plastics used in this ap-
pliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer
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3. Leave the door
open and insert the
plastic scraper in
the appropriate
Warning! Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off
frost from the evaporator as you could damage it.
Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to
speed up the thawing process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during
defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.
seating at the bot-
tom centre, placing
a basin underneath
to collect the de-
frost water
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take
the following precautions:
• disconnect the appliance from electricity supply
In order to speed up the defrosting process, place
a pot of warm water in the freezer compartment. In
addition, remove pieces of ice that break away before de-
frosting is complete.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thor-
oughly and keep the scraper for future use.
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. After two or three hours, reload the previously re-
moved food into the compartment.
• remove all food
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defrost and clean the appliance and all accessories
• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent unpleasantsmells.
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it
once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling
in case of a power failure.
What to do if…
Warning! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the
mains plug from the mains socket.
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).
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The appliance does not operate. The appliance is switched off.
The Pilot light does not flash.
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 Pilot light flashes.
The Alarm light flashes.
The appliance is not working properly. Contact a qualified electrician.
The temperature in the freezer is too Refer to "Excessive Temperature Alarm"
high.
The compressor operates con- The temperature is not set correctly. Set a higher temperature.
tinually.
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.
4) If foreseen.
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Problem
Possible cause
Solution
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.
The Fast Freeze function is switched Refer to "Fast Freeze function".
on.
The temperature in the freezer is The temperature regulator is not set
Set a higher temperature.
Refer to" Fast Freeze function".
Set a lower temperature.
too low.
correctly.
TheFast Freeze function is switched
on.
The temperature in the freezer is The temperature regulator is not set
too high.
correctly.
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 Store less products at the same time.
time.
Products are too near to each other.
Store products so that there is cold air
circulation.
There is too much frost.
Food is not wrapped correctly.
The door is not closed correctly.
Wrap the food correctly.
Refer to "Closing the door".
Set a higher temperature.
The temperature regulator is not set
correctly.
3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Con-
tact the Service Center.
Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "Installation".
Technical data
Dimension of the recess
Height
880 mm
560 mm
550 mm
20 h
Width
Depth
Rising Time
The technical information are situated in the rating plate
on the internal left side of the appliance and in the energy
label.
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Installation
Electrical connection
Caution! Read the "Safety Information" carefully for
your safety and correct operation of the appliance
before installing the appliance.
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency
shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic
power supply.
The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable
plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the
domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the
appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current
regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above
safety precautions are not observed.
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
class
Ambient temperature
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.
SN
+10°C to + 32°C
N
+16°C to + 32°C
+16°C to + 38°C
+16°C to + 43°C
ST
T
Door reversibility
The door of the appliance
opens to the right. If you
want to open the door to the
left, do these steps before
you install the appliance:
On the opposite side:
• Install the lower pin.
• Install the door.
• Tighten the spacer and
tighten the upper pin.
• Loosen the upper pin
and remove the spacer.
• Remove the door.
• Loosen the lower pin.
• Remove the upper pin
and the door.
Ventilation requirements
Installing the appliance
Caution! Make sure that the mains cable can move
freely.
The airflow behind the ap-
pliance must be sufficient.
min.
50 mm
200 cm2
Do the following steps:
min.
200 cm2
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2
1
4mm
44mm
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Install the appliance in the Adjust the appliance in the Attach the appliance to the Push the sealing strip be-
niche.
niche.
niche with 4 screws.
tween the appliance and the
adjacent cabinet.
Push the appliance in the The lower hinge cover (in
direction of the arrows (1) the accessories bag)makes
until the upper gap cover sure that the distance be-
stops against the kitchen tween the appliance and the
furniture. Make sure that
the distance between the
appliance and the cup-
kitchen furniture is correct.
Open the door. Put the low-
er hinge cover in position.
board front-edge is 44 mm.
Push the appliance in the
direction of the arrows (2)
againstthecupboardonthe
opposite side of the hinge.
Make sure that the clear-
ance between the appliance
and the cupboard is 4 mm.
ca. 50 mm
90°
Ha
Hb
C
D
21 mm
90°
E
Hc
Hd
E
ca. 50 mm
21 mm
Remove the correct part
from the hinge cover (E). the lugs and the hinge
Make sure to remove the holes.
Attach the covers (C, D) to Disconnect the parts (Ha),
(Hb), (Hc) and (Hd).
Install the part (Ha) on the
inner side of the kitchen
furniture.
part DX, in the case of right Attach the hinge covers (E)
hinge, SX in opposite case. to the hinge.
10
8 mm
8 mm
Hb
Ha
K
Ha
Hc
Ha
Hb
Push the part (Hc) on the Open the appliance door
Remove the brackets and Place the small square on
mark a distance of 8 mm the guide again and fix it
from the outer edge of the with the screws supplied.
part (Ha).
and the kitchen furniture
door at an angle of 90°.
Insert the small square(Hb) door where the nail must be Align the kitchen furniture
into guide (Ha).
fitted (K).
door and the appliance
door by adjusting the part
Hb.
Put together the appliance
door and the furniture door
and mark the holes.
Hb
Hd
Press the part (Hd) on the
part (Hb).
Do a final check to make sure that:
• All screws are tightened.
• The magnetic sealing strip is attached tightly to the
cabinet.
Important! If the ambient temperature is low (for example,
in the Winter), the size of the gasket decreases. The size
of the gasket increases when the ambient temperature
increases.
Environmental concerns
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
contactyourlocalcouncil,yourhouseholdwastedisposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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
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