Frigidaire Freezer FCFH 103 BW User Manual

CHEST FREEZER  
CONGÉLATEURS  
FCFH 53 BW  
FCFH 103 BW  
FCFH 183 BW  
GB  
FR  
OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL  
NOTICE D’UTILISATION  
820 41 73 83  
 
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Do not place drinks in the freezer. Bottles and cans  
containing carbonic acid or sparkling drinks are  
particularly prone to explosion, which may damage  
the freezer.  
WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES  
These warnings are provided to improve safety, and should  
be read carefully before installing or using your freezer.  
IMPORTANT  
This freezer is heavy. Take care when moving it.  
It is vital that these instructions are kept with the  
freezer for future use. If the freezer is sold or given  
to another user, or if you move and leave the freezer  
behind, you must ensure that the instructions  
accompany the freezer to enable the next user to  
use the freezer correctly and read the relevant  
warnings.  
If the freezer is fitted with a lock to prevent tampering  
by children, the key must always be kept safely out of  
the reach of children, and far away from the freezer.  
Before disposing of an old freezer, make sure that the  
lock (if present) no longer works. This is to prevent  
accidents and avoid the danger of children getting  
locked inside.  
This freezer is only intended for the freezing and storage  
of food.  
Ice lollies can cause frostbite if eaten direct from the  
freezer.  
This freezer should only be operated by adults. Children  
must not be allowed to tamper with the control buttons or  
play with the freezer.  
Your appliance contains an environmental friendly  
natural gas, isobutane (R600a) as refrigerant, which  
is nevertheless flammable.  
Changes in the electrical mains system in connection  
with the installation of this freezer should always be  
carried out by an authorised electrician or competent  
person.  
During transportation and installation of the  
appliance, be sure that none of the components of  
the cooling circuit become damaged.  
If any part of the cooling circuit damaged:  
– avoid naked flames and sources of ignition;  
Do not under any circumstances attempt to repair the  
freezer yourself. Repairs carried out by untrained people  
may result in personal injury or serious malfunction of the  
freezer.  
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the  
appliance is installed.  
Service of the freezer should be carried out by an  
authorised service company, and only original spare  
parts should be used. See under “Guarantee Conditions  
and Service”.  
IN THE INTERESTS OF THE  
ENVIRONMENT:  
When disposing of your old fridge, freezer or  
fridge/freezer:  
It is dangerous to alter the freezer specifications, or to  
change the freezer in any other way.  
Check with your local Council or Environmental Health  
Officer to see if there are facilities in your area for  
collecting the gas from the appliance for recycling. This  
will help reduce the amount of CFC gas released into the  
atmosphere.  
Make sure that the freezer is not placed on top of the  
mains cable.  
Do not re-freeze food once it has been defrosted.  
Observe the recommendations for storage carefully. See  
under “Helpful Hints”.  
Help to keep your country tidy - when disposing of an old  
appliance or a CFC free appliance use an authorised  
disposal site.  
This freezer includes components that are heated during  
operation. Consequently, adequate ventilation must  
always be provided. If ventilation is insufficient defects  
may occur, resulting in the loss of food. See under  
“Installation”.  
The inside of the freezer contains pipes through which  
coolant flows. If these pipes are punctured the freezer  
may be damaged beyond repair, and food may be lost.  
Do not use sharp implements to remove frost or ice.  
Frost can be removed using the enclosed scraper. Do  
not knock ice off the sides of the freezer, but remove it  
by defrosting the freezer. See under “Maintenance”.  
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INSTALLATION  
POSITION  
Place the freezer horizontally on a firm surface, resting  
on all four plastic feet. Use a wooden block or similar  
object to compensate for any bumps/holes in the  
surface.  
The room should be dry and adequately ventilated.  
If the room temperature exceeds 32°C, or falls below  
freezing point, the freezer will not function as it should.  
Do not place the freezer close to sources of heat,  
radiators, chimneys, etc., and do not place the freezer in  
direct sunlight.  
If the freezer has been handled standing on end it should  
be allowed to stand in normal position for about 12 hours  
before switching it on.  
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is  
easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a  
breakdown.  
Appliance Description  
Control Panel  
1 temperature regulator  
2 green mains operating light  
3 fast freeze switch with amber light  
4 red temperature warning light  
Starting up  
Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories  
prior to initial start-up (see section: „Cleaning and  
Care”).  
Insert the mains plug of your chest freezer into the mains  
supply. Your appliance is then operational.  
The green mains operating light (2) and red  
temperature warning light (4) show, and the acoustic  
temperature warning sounds.  
The green mains operating light indicates operation and  
must continuously show.  
The red temperature warning light tells you that the storage  
temperature has not yet been attained.  
If you additionally operate the fast freeze switch (3), the  
amber pilot light in the switch (3) illuminates, and the  
refrigerating unit operates in continuous mode.  
When the fast freeze switch is pressed, the acoustic  
temperature warnin immediately stops.  
If you switch off the fast freeze switch (3) when the red  
temperature warning light (4) has gone out, the amber  
light goes out.  
The red temperature warning light (4) and acoustic  
temperature warning give an alarm if:  
the storage temperature has not yet been reached  
(starting up).  
the minimum storage temperature is no longer being  
maintained (fault).  
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INSTALLATION  
Please observe the indicated freezing capacity on the  
rating plate. The freezing capacity represents the  
maximum amount of fresh goods that can be frozen  
within 24 hours. If you freeze goods on several days, one  
after the other, freeze amounts equal to 2/3 to 3/4 of the  
capacity indicated on the rating plate.  
large quantities of fresh food have been placed inside.  
the chest lid has been open for too long.  
The red temperature warning light (4) and acoustic  
temperature warning give no warning:  
if the power supply is interrupted;  
if the thermostat is defective.  
Thawed foods which have not been  
Important: Check regularly on the red  
temperature warning light and on a thermometer  
placed inside whether the storage temperature is being  
maintained.  
processed further (cooked into  
meals) may not under any  
circumstances be frozen a second  
time.  
To freeze the maximum qantity of  
fresh food quoted on the rating plate  
TEMPERATURE CONTROL  
The thermostat ensures that the required temperature is  
maintained in the freezer. Adjust the temperature by turning  
the button with a coin that fits the groove. Turning the  
thermostat button towards no. MAX makes the temperature  
in the freezer colder, and turning the button towards no.  
MIN makes the temperature warmer. The correct setting  
can be found by measuring the temperature of the top  
package in the middle of the freezer. This should not have  
a temperature higher than -18°C.  
press the QUICK FREEZE button 24  
hours prior to freezing, or 4 to 6 hours for smaller  
quantities. The amber fast freeze light illuminates.  
The QUICK FREEZE button need not be pressed for  
freezing small quantities of up to 3 kg.  
All foods must be packed air tight prior to freezing, so  
that they do not dry out or lose their flavour, and so  
that no transfer of flavour to other frozen goods  
occurs.  
Caution! Do not touch the frozen foods with wet hands.  
Hands can freeze to the goods.  
Place the packed food products into the freezer.  
Ensure they come into contact with the side walls.  
Unfrozen goods may not come into contact with  
already frozen goods, otherwise the frozen goods  
may start to thaw.  
If more products have to be frozen, keep on the fast  
freeze switch - otherwise switch the fast freeze  
function off about 24 hours after inserting the food  
products, for smaller quantities earlier.  
Tips:  
The following are suited for the packaging of frozen  
goods:  
freezer bags and polyethylene wraps;  
special cans for frozen goods;  
extra-thick aluminium foil  
The following are suitable for closing bags and foil:  
plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive tape.  
Freezing  
Before closing press out the air from the bags and foil,  
as air makes the frozen products dry out more easily  
and wastes space.  
To freeze fresh foods use the small freezing compartment  
on the right of the dividing partition. This enables you to  
separate already frozen foods from fresh foods. Always  
make sure already frozen goods cannot defrost by coming  
into contact with fresh products. If the freezing  
compartment is too small you can freeze part of the  
products in the large storage section on the left of the  
dividing partition.  
Make flat packages, because these freeze more  
quickly.  
Do not fill cans for frozen goods to the brim with liquid  
or paste-like goods, because liquids expand during  
freezing.  
Attention!  
Before freezing food the temperature in the freezer must be  
-18 °C or colder.  
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HOW TO USE  
PACKAGING AND POSITIONING  
Food must be cold before freezing (no more than room  
temperature).  
Food must be packed in airtight and moisture-proof  
packaging to prevent it from drying out.  
Place fresh food for freezing close to the cold sides of  
the freezer, making sure that it is not in contact with the  
frozen food already in the freezer.  
Never fill the freezer to more than 5 mm below the top  
edge.  
See under “Helpful hints”.  
CAPACITY  
The freezing capacity of the freezer is stated in the data  
plate (kg/24 hours). Do not exceed the amount stated - if  
you do, the freezing time will be extended. The data plate is  
located inside the lid.  
FREEZING  
CAPACITY  
IMPORTANT  
The freezing capacity stated can be utilised to  
the full occasionally to freeze large amounts of  
fresh food. However, if the freezer is filled with  
large amounts of food for freezing every day, the  
capacity stated is reduced by about one-third.  
LOCK  
(Not a standard accessory for all models.) The lock works  
as shown in the drawings. Remember to keep the key out  
of the reach of children.  
BASKETS  
The baskets are designed for the storage of food which has  
already been frozen. The handles can be placed in two  
positions, as shown in the drawings.The baskets can either  
be placed inside the freezer or hung on the edge of the  
casing.  
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HELPFUL HINTS  
food several days in a row, the maximum freezing  
capacity stated per day is reduced by about one-third.  
STORAGE  
Frozen food can be stored anywhere inside the freezer, but  
should be kept at least 5 mm below the top edge.  
As far as possible, keep the lid closed during freezing. If  
you know nothing about home freezing, we recommend  
that you purchase a book containing advice and  
guidelines.  
Never exceed the maximum storage time for purchased  
frozen food.  
When you buy frozen food, make sure that it has been  
stored at the correct temperature. Do not buy products  
which have wet or damaged packaging.  
DEFROSTING  
In general food should not be defrosted at room  
temperature, since this increases the risk of bacteria  
growth. It is best to defrost large portions of meat or  
poultry in the refrigerator, and this also applies to food  
which is to be consumed as it is (e.g. fruit, butter and  
sliced meat).  
Place purchased products in your freezer as quickly as  
possible. We recommend using an insulated bag to bring  
such products home with you.  
Never place bottles, warm objects, or fizzy drinks in the  
freezer.  
Small portions of food can be cooked straight from the  
freezer. A good number of ready-to-cook dishes can also  
be cooked without defrosting. Always observe the  
instructions on product packaging.  
FREEZING  
Only use fresh food of the best quality. Cool hot dishes to  
room temperature as quickly as possible before placing  
them in the freezer.  
Bread tastes good when defrosted in a moderate oven.  
Microwave ovens can be used for the rapid defrosting of  
most frozen foods. Observe the instructions for use of  
the microwave oven concerned.  
Wrap food carefully in freezer foil, or use the special freezer  
boxes or bags which are on the market. Divide food into  
small portions before freezing - this ensures that freezing is  
more rapid, and means that you only need to defrost the  
amount needed for immediate consumption.  
ACCESSORIES  
Remember that defrosted food must not be re-frozen.  
Spare baskets can be obtained from your local Service  
Centre.  
However, dishes which have been made using defrosted  
food may be frozen.  
The illustrations on this page show how many baskets  
can be placed in the various freezer models.  
Mark the freezer packaging with the date of freezing. We  
recommend keeping a record of the contents of your  
freezer.  
Measure the length of your freezer and find the  
appropriate illustration. The number above each  
illustration indicates its length in millimetres.  
If freezing is too slow, the quality of the food being frozen  
deteriorates. Consequently, do not freeze larger amounts  
than stated in the freezer’s data plate. If you wish to freeze  
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MAINTENANCE  
DEFROSTING  
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR FREEZER INSIDE  
The formation of frost on the inside of freezers cannot be  
avoided. Frost is formed when moisture contained in the air  
comes into contact with the cold surfaces of the freezer.  
Remove the plug from the mains socket, and remove all  
loose accessories before cleaning the freezer.  
The best time to clean your freezer is after defrosting and  
before the electricity supply is connected again.  
Consequently, the lid should only be opened when  
necessary, and it should never be left open.  
Use a damp cloth to clean your freezer. Use hot water,  
and a mild, non-aromatic cleaning agent.  
A thin layer of ice or frost does not affect the function of the  
freezer adversely, and can be removed carefully using the  
scraper provided.  
After cleaning the freezer, clean the basket/baskets  
before replacing them.  
IMPORTANT  
IMPORTANT  
Never use strong cleaning agents, scouring  
powder or strongly aromatic cleaning agents to  
clean your freezer inside, since this will damage  
the inside and leave a strong smell.  
Never use a knife or any other sharp implement to  
remove frost.  
When the frost or ice layer is 10-15 mm thick, the freezer  
should be defrosted. We suggest that you defrost your  
freezer when there is little or no food inside.  
EXTERNAL CLEANING  
Switch off the current. Remove the contents of the freezer,  
wrap them in newspapers, and leave them in a cold place.  
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT  
use abrasive products.  
The speed of defrosting can be increased by placing one or  
more bowls of hot (not boiling) water inside the freezer and  
closing the lid. Open the lid after a while, and remove the  
layer of ice carefully.  
The defrost water can be collected in the partition wall as  
shown in the drawing.  
WHEN NOT IN USE  
Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.  
Remove all goods from the freezer.  
Clean the freezer as described above.  
Leave the lid slightly open.  
Do not try to speed up defrosting by using anything other  
than hot water, since this may damage the freezer. After  
defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer.  
IMPORTANT  
Remember to replace the plug in the drip water  
drain.  
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IF SOMETHING DOES NOT WORK  
IF YOUR FREEZER DOES NOT FUNCTION SATISFACTORILY  
Check the following before calling for service staff:  
Defect:  
Check if:  
Possible cause:  
Action:  
Freezer not cold  
enough  
Green light not on  
Plug not connected correctly  
Defect in switch or fuse  
Power failure  
Check plug and socket  
Check fuse, call electrician  
Wait until current returns  
Wait a couple of hours  
Wait a couple of hours  
Set thermostat colder  
Defrost freezer  
Green and red light on  
Fresh food recently placed in freezer  
Lid open too long  
Green light on,  
red light not on  
Yellow light on  
Yellow light not on  
Thermostat set too warm  
Lot of frost and ice formed  
“Super” function active  
Thermostat set too cold  
Freezer too cold  
Press “Super” button out  
Set thermostat warmer  
Too much frost  
formed  
Lid does not close  
completely  
Lid in contact with  
goods in freezer  
Re-arrange goods,  
check that lid closes correctly  
Lot of moisture in the room  
Moisture from washing machine,  
tumble-dryer, etc.  
Move freezer to a room with less  
moisture, or air regularly  
Goods packed poorly  
Lot of moisture from goods  
Re-pack goods, see under “How to use”  
The pressure equalisation  
valve does not close  
appropriately.  
Some pollution has got into the valve.  
The valve must be blown through from  
the airing outlet in the rear wall.  
If you are still unable to solve the problem, summon the  
assistance of authorised service staff.  
Breads & Cakes:  
Shellfish:  
Can be re-frozen without  
danger.  
Should be refrigerated and  
used up quickly.  
ie. casseroles should be  
refrigerated and used up.  
Do not take any other steps. Incorrect procedure may  
cause personal injury or lead to additional defects.  
Cooked Dishes:  
It is quite normal for the freezer to seem warm on the  
outside occasionally, owing to the heat generated by the  
freezing process. This heat also helps to prevent the  
formation of moisture on the outside of the appliance which  
could cause rust.  
Large Pieces of Meat: Can be re-frozen providing  
there are still ice crystals  
remaining within them.  
Small Joints:  
Chicken:  
Should be cooked and can  
then be re-frozen as cooked  
dishes.  
Should also be cooked and re-  
frozen as a cooked dish.  
If the freezer has been switched off briefly, the compressor  
may not start immediately when the current is re-  
connected. This is quite normal.  
IN THE CASE OF A POWER FAILURE OR  
BREAKDOWN  
HOW TO CHANGE THE BULB  
The hold-over period mentioned in the "Technical  
Specification" section of this book refers to an estimated  
time the freezer temperature will take to rise to an  
unacceptable level for keeping frozen foods.  
Before changing the bulb, isolate the appliance from  
the electricity supply. Unscrew the bulb, and replace  
it with a new bulb (max. 15W). Then reconnect the  
electricity supply. Extra bulbs are available from your  
local Zanussi Service Force Centre.  
Providing the period of power failure or breakdown does not  
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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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
Any electrical work required to install this appliance  
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or  
competent person.  
This appliance must be earthed.  
The manufacturer declines any liability should these  
safety measures not be observed.  
Electrical Requirements  
Before switching on, make sure the electricity Supply  
voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating  
plate.  
If the European plug is unsuitable for your sockets, the plug  
should be removed (cut-off in the case of a moulded-on  
plug) and an appropriate plug fitted.  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with  
the following code:  
Green and Yellow: Earth  
Blue:  
Neutral  
Live  
Brown:  
The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to  
the terminal marked with the letter "E" or by the earth  
symbol  
or coloured green and yellow.  
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal  
"N" or coloured black.  
The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal  
marked "L" or coloured red.  
Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of  
wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the  
outer sheath.  
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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS AND SERVICE  
ZANUSSI STANDARD GUARANTEE  
CONDITIONS  
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other  
legal rights which will not be excluded or in any way  
diminished by the return of this guarantee card.  
We, Zanussi Ltd., undertake that if within twelve months of  
the date of the purchase, this ZANUSSI appliance or any  
part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of  
faulty workmanship or materials, the company will, at its  
option repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE  
Subject to alterations  
for labour, materials or carriage on condition that:  
The appliance has been correctly installed and used only  
on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.  
The appliance has been used for normal domestic  
purposes only, and in accordance with the  
munufacturer’s operating and maintenance instructions.  
The appliance has not been serviced, maintained,  
repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not  
authorised by us.  
The appliance is still in the possession of the original  
purchaser.  
All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken  
by a Zanussi Service Force Centre.  
Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm  
Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these  
hours in which case a premium will be charged.  
Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the  
property of this company.  
EXCLUSIONS  
This guarantee does not cover:  
Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper  
use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or  
removable parts of glass or plastic.  
Costs incurred for calls to put right machines improperly  
installed or calls to machines outside the United  
Kingdom.  
Appliances found to be in use within a commercial  
environment, plus those which are the subject of rental  
agreements.  
Products of Zanussi manufacture which are NOT  
marketed by Zanussi Ltd.  
EEC Countries - the standard guarantee is applicable but  
is subject to the owner’s responsibility and cost to  
ensure the appliance meets the standards set by the  
country to which the product is taken. The Zanussi  
Company in the contry concerned will be pleased to  
advise further. Sight of your purchase receipt will be  
required by them.  
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