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User manual
Fridge Freezer
ZRT623W
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 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.
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and dis-
connect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the ap-
pliance. Use a plastic scraper.
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for de-
frosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the drain
is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appli-
ance.
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.
Bulb lamps2) used in this appliance are special pur-
pose lamps selected for household appliances use on-
ly. They are not suitable for household room illumina-
tion.
• 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 suf-
ficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to in-
stallation.
•
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 out-
let on the rear wall.3)
• 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.
• 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. 4)
•
• 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.
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the
appliance should be carried out by a qualified electri-
cian or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service
Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used.
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight
from the appliance.
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen.
2) If the lamp is foreseen.
3) If the appliance is Frost Free.
4) If a water connection is foreseen.
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Environment Protection
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 exchang-
er. The materials used on this appliance marked by the
This appliance does not contain gasses which could
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
symbol
are recyclable.
Operation
Switching on
A medium setting is generally the most suitable.
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium
setting.
However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in
mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends
on:
Switching off
• room temperature
To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature regulator
to the "O" position.
• how often the door is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance.
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.
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.
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 inte-
rior 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.
Daily use
Freezing fresh food
Storage of frozen food
The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food
and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.
When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before
putting the products in the compartment let the appliance
To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change the me- run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.
dium setting.
Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for
However, for a faster freezing operation, turn the tempera-
example due to a power failure, if the power has been off
ture regulator toward higher settings to obtain the maxi-
for longer than the value shown in the technical
mum coldness.
characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted
food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately
and then re-frozen (after cooling).
Important! In this condition, the refrigerator compartment
temperature might drop below 0°C. If this occurs reset the
temperature regulator to a warmer setting.
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Thawing
Positioning the door shelves
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be
thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temper-
ature, 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.
To permit storage of food
packages of various sizes,
the door shelves can be
placed at different heights.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator
are equipped with a series of
runners so that the shelves
can be positioned as de-
sired.
Some shelves must be lifted
up by the rear edge to enable
them to be removed.
Gradually pull the shelf in
the direction of the arrows
until it comes free, then
reposition as required.
Important! Do not move the glass shelf above the vegeta-
ble drawer to ensure correct air circulation.
Helpful hints and tips
Normal Operating Sounds
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the
refrigerator
• You may hear a faint gurgling and a bubbling sound
when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or
tubing. This is correct.
• When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being
pumped around and you will hear a whirring sound
and a pulsating noise from the compressor. This is
correct.
• The thermic dilatation might cause a sudden cracking
noise. It is natural, not dangerous physical phenomen-
on. This is correct.
• When the compressor switches on or switches off, you
will hear a faint "click" of the temperature regulator.
This is correct.
• 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.
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.
Hints for energy saving
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 air-
tight 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 stor-
ed in the bottle rack on the door.
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer
than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature
Regulator is set to low temperature and the appliance is
fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously,
causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens,
set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings
to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in elec-
tricity consumption.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must
not be kept in the refrigerator.
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• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from
the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to
be freeze burnt;
Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process, here
are some important hints:
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each in-
dividual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage
time.
• 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;
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you
should:
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned,
foodstuffs;
• 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.
• 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;
• 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;
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food
manufacturer.
Care and cleaning
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.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains sup-
ply.
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.
Periodic cleaning
Defrosting of the refrigerator
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of
the refrigerator compartment every time the motor com-
pressor 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.
• 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.
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. This operation will
improve the performance of the appliance and save elec-
tricity consumption.
Important! Take care of not to damage the cooling system.
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6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain the maximum
coldness and run the appliance for two or three hours
using this setting.
7. Reload the previously removed food into the compart-
ment.
Important! 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.
Defrosting the freezer
A certain amount of frost will always form on the
freezer shelves and around the top compartment.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the
following precautions:
• disconnect the appliance from electricity supply
• remove all food
Important! Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches
a thickness of about 3-5 mm.
To remove the frost, do these steps:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of
newspaper and put it in a cool place.
3. Leave the door open.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thor-
oughly and refit the plug.
defrost5) and clean the appliance and all accessories
•
• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
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.
5. Switch on the appliance.
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
The appliance is not supported prop-
erly
Solution
The appliance is noisy
Check if the appliance stands stable (all
the four feet should be on the floor)
The appliance does not operate.
The lamp does not operate.
The appliance is switched off.
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
no voltage in the mains socket.
Connect a different electrical appliance
to the mains socket.
Contact a qualified electrician.
The lamp does not work.
5) If foreseen.
The lamp is in stand-by.
The lamp is defective.
Close and open the door.
Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
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Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The compressor operates contin- The temperature is not set correctly.
ually.
Set a higher temperature.
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.
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.
Water flows on the rear plate of
the refrigerator.
During the automatic defrosting proc- This is correct.
ess, frost defrosts on the rear plate.
Water flows into the refrigerator. The water outlet is clogged.
Clean the water outlet.
Products prevent that water flows into Make sure that products do not touch
the water collector. the rear plate.
Water flows on the ground.
The melting water outlet does not flow Attach the melting water outlet to the
in the evaporative tray above the com- evaporative tray.
pressor.
The temperature in the appliance The temperature regulator is not set
is too low. correctly.
Set a higher temperature.
Set a lower temperature.
Refer to "Closing the door".
The temperature in the appliance The temperature regulator is not set
is too high.
correctly.
The door is not closed correctly.
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.
The temperature in the refrigera- There is no cold air circulation in the
tor is too high. appliance.
Make sure that there is cold air circula-
tion in the appliance.
The temperature in the freezer is Products are too near to each other.
too high.
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.
Replacing the lamp
Caution! Disconnect the plug from the mains
socket.
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1. Remove the screw
from the lamp cov-
er.
2. Remove the lamp
cover (refer to the
illustration).
4. Install the lamp cover.
5. Tighten the screw to the lamp cover.
6. Connect the plug to the mains socket.
7. Open the door. Make sure that the light comes on.
Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
3. Replace the used
lamp with a new
lamp of the same
power and specifically designed for household appli-
ances (the maximum power is shown on the lamp
cover).
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "Installation".
3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Con-
tact the Service Center.
Technical data
Dimension
Height
1404 mm
545 mm
604 mm
19 h
Width
Depth
Rising Time
Voltage
230 V
Frequency
50 Hz
The technical information are situated in the rating plate
on the internal left side of the appliance and in the energy
label.
Installation
Caution! Read the "Safety Information" carefully for
your safety and correct operation of the appliance
before installing the appliance.
Climate
class
Ambient temperature
+10°C to + 32°C
SN
Positioning
N
+16°C to + 32°C
+16°C to + 38°C
+16°C to + 43°C
This appliance can be installed in a dry, well ventilated in-
door (garage or cellar) also, but for optimum performance
install this appliance at a location where the ambient tem-
perature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the
rating plate of the appliance:
ST
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Rear spacers
In the bag with the documentation, there are two spacers
which must be fitted as shown in the figure.
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Levelling
1. Fit the spacers into
the holes. Make sure
that the arrow (A) is
positioned as shown
in the picture.
2. Turn counter-clock-
wise the spacers
When placing the appli-
ance ensure that it stands
level. This can be achieved
by two adjustable feet at
the bottom in front.
A
45˚
through 45° until they
lock into place.
Location
The appliance should be installed well away from sources
of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. En-
sure 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.
Accurate levelling is ensured by one or more adjustable
feet at the base of the cabinet.
Warning!
If the cabinet is placed in a corner and the side with the
hinges facing the wall, the distance between the wall and
the cabinet must be at least 10 mm to allow the door to
open enough so that the shelves can be removed.
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the
mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily ac-
cessible after installation.
Door reversibility
To change the opening direction of the door, do these
steps:
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.
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1. Remove the plug from
the power socket.
2. Open the door of the
freezer. Loosen the hinge.
3. Remove the doors by
pulling them slightly and
remove the hinge.
4. On the opposite side, re- 5. Unscrew both adjustable
move the hole covers.
feet and the screws of the
bottom door hinge. Remove
the bottom door hinge and
install it on the opposite
side.
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6. Unscrew the bottom far
side screw and install on
the opposite side.
7. Unscrew the top door
holding pin.
8. Screw the pin back on
the other side.
9. Fit the doors into the
pins and install the doors.
Install the hinge.
11. Tighten the hinge.
Make sure that the doors
are aligned.
12. Remove and install the 13. Reposition, level the
handle1)
appliance, wait for at least
four hours and then con-
nect it to the power socket.
10. On the opposite site,
install the hole covers.
1) If foreseen
Do a final check to make sure that:
• All screws are tightened.
• The door opens and closes correctly.
If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the gas-
ket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that case, wait
for the natural fitting of the gasket.
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 rever-
sibility of the doors at your cost.
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Electrical Connection
Caution! Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
Brown:
Blue:
Live
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Neutral
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appli-
ance 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
Warning! This appliance must be earthed.
The manufacturer declines any liability should these
safety measures not be observed.
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earth symbol
or coloured green and yellow.
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 ei-
ther marked with the “L“ or coloured red.
4. Check that no cut, or stray strands of wire is present
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and the cord clamp
sheath.
is secure over the outer
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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
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In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug sup-
plied, a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be
used.
Important! The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Warning! A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp
socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure
that it is disposed of safely.
Green and Yellow:
Earth
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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 contact
your local council, your household waste disposal 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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