Zanussi ZFC103 Notice D'utilisation page 6

Important! Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
as you could damage the appliance. 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.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemi-
cals that can attack/damage the plastics used in this appli-
ance. 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.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the
following precautions:
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 contin-
ually
There is too much frost and ice
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Possible cause
The appliance is not supported prop-
erly
The temperature is not set correctly.
The lid has been opened too frequently Do not leave the lid open longer than
The lid is not closed properly
Large quantities of food to be frozen
were put in at the same time
Food placed in the appliance was too
warm
The temperature of the room that con-
tains the appliance is too high for effi-
cient operation
Products are not wrapped properly
The lid is not shut properly or do not
close tightly
The temperature is not set correctly.
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
3. Remove all food.
4. Defrost and clean the appliance and all accessories.
5. Leave the lid open to prevent unpleasant smells.
Important! 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.
Important! There are some sounds during normal use
(compressor, refrigerant circulation).
Check if the appliance stands stable (all
the four feet should be on the floor)
Set a warmer temperature
necessary
Check if the lid closes well and the gas-
kets are undamaged and clean
Wait some hours and then check the
temperature again
Allow food to cool to room temperature
before storing
Try to reduce the temperature in the
room where the appliance stands
Wrap the products better
Check if the lid closes well and the gas-
kets are undamaged and clean
Set a warmer temperature
Solution