Zanussi ZI 8454 X - Manual (Page 8)

Useful hints for freezing
¥ Products to be frozen should be fresh and clean.
¥ Pack foods in suitable family portions which can
be used up all at once.
¥ Small packs allow fast and uniform freezing.
¥ Lean foods keep better and longer than fatty
foods. Salt reduces the storage life of food.
¥ Wrap foods closely in aluminium foil or plastic
bags or flim, and make sure they are properly
sealed.
¥ Attach a label to each pack, indicating the
contents and the date on which it was prepared.
¥ Never place hot foods, bottles or containers with
fizzy drinks in the freezer (they could explode).
¥ Do not fill containers with lids right to the brim.
¥ Do not add more food or open the doors during
the freezing process.
¥ Never place food to be frozen in contact with
already frozen food, as this would increase the
temperature of the latter.
Storing frozen foods
After having started up the freezer, select the fast
freeze function (knob F to position ÇSÈ) at least 3
hours before loading frozen food. Then return the
knob to the normal storage temperature (knob F to
the mid position).
There are no particular problema in storing frozen
foods. Packs may be placed next to or on top of
each other.
When buying frozen foods, get them home and into
your freezer as quickly as possible. Packs which are
damaged or show traces of moisture indicate that
the product has not been stored at the correct
temperature and that the food may trave lost its
original quality.
Partially defrosted foods must never be re-frozen
and must be consumed as quickly as possible.
Never consume products after the date shown on
the pack.
In the event of a short power cut, foods will not be
affected, but you should avoid opening the appliance
doors.
Important
If there is a power failure when food is in the
freezer, do not open the door of the freezer
compartment. The frozen food will not be
affected if the power cut is of short duration (up
to 6-8 hours) and the freezer compartment is full,
otherwise, it is recommended that the food
should be used within a short time (a
temperature increase of the frozen food shortens
its safe storage period).
Thawing food
Frozen food can be thawed in the fridge or at room
temperature depending on the time available. Small
food items may even be cooked from frozen; in this
case cooking will take longer.
Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw
accidentally should either be eaten as soon as
possible or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is
uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it
can be cooked and then refrozen.
Meat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the
refrigerator compartment and small pieces of meat
can even be cooked while still frozen, but you must
ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through.
Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling
water; ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in
the oven in their aluminium wrapping.
A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing
any type of frozen or deep-frozen food: follow the
oven instructions, particularly regarding the
placement of aluminium wrapping or containers in
the oven.
Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen.
Ice cube maker
Fill the ice cube trays to no more than 3/4 of their
depth, to allow for expansion of the ice.
To remove the ice cubes, simply turn the knob fully
as shown in Fig.
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Standard guarantee conditions
We, Zanussi, undertake that if within 24 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, we will, at our option repair
or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE 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 manufacturerÕs
instructions.
The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not
authorised by us.
All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Zanussi Service Force Centre. Any appliance or
defective part replaced shall become the CompanyÕs property.
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.
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.
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 an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the
European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.
Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are subject to rental
agreements.
Products of Zanussi manufacture which are not marketed by Zanussi.
European Guarantee
If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home
subject to the following qualifications:
The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.
The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country
of use for this brand or range of products.
This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.
Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.
The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a
normal household.
The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to give them details of your
new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look
after you and your appliances.
France
Senlis +33 (0)3 44 62 29 29
Germany NŸrnberg +49 (0)800 234 7378
Italy Pordenone +39 (0)0434 39 4700
Sweden Stockholm +46 (0)8 672 53 90
UK Slough +44 (0)1753 219 897