First Use; Cleaning The Interior; Daily Use; Freezing Fresh Food - Zanussi ZFT11112WE User Manual

If the Fast Freeze Switch is
accidentally left on, the freezer will
not be damaged, but energy will be
wasted and it will be automatically
switched off 48 hours later. The Fast
Freeze Indicator Light will also go
out.

First use

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, the
interior and all internal accessories should be
washed with lukewarm water and some neutral
soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new
product, then dried thoroughly.

Daily use

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.

Freezing fresh food

The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this
period do not add other food to be frozen.
The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing
fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen
food for a long time.
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.
1. To freeze fresh food activate the Fast
Freeze function at least 24 hours before
placing the food to be frozen in the freezer
compartment.
2. Place the fresh food to be frozen in the
bottom compartment.

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of
use, before putting the products in the

Hints and tips

Normal operating sounds

The following sounds are normal during
operation:
• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from
coils sound when refrigerant is pumped.
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CAUTION!
Do not use detergents or abrasive
powders, as these will damage the
finish.
compartment let the appliance run at least 2
hours on the higher setting.
In the event of accidental defrosting,
for example due to a power failure, if
the power has been off for longer
that 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.
• A whirring and pulsating sound from the
compressor when refrigerant is pumped.
• A sudden cracking noise from inside
appliance caused by thermic dilatation (a
natural and not dangerous physical
phenomenon).
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