Zanussi ZQA12430DA - Manual (Page 17)

Defrosting the freezer
A certain amount of frost will always form around
the top compartment.
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. Open the door.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thor-
oughly.
5. Switch on the appliance.
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 com-
partment.
Warning! 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.
Cleaning the air channels
1. Remove the plinth
(1), then the ventila-
tion grille (2);
2. Clean the ventilation
grille.
3. Carefully pull the air
deflector out (3),
checking that there is
no water left from the
defrosting.
4. Clean the lower part
of the appliance with
a vacuum cleaner.
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Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the
following precautions:
1. disconnect the appliance from electricity supply
2. remove all food
3. defrost and clean the appliance and all accessories
4. leave the door/doors 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.
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 Solution
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
mains socket correctly.
Connect the mains plug to the mains
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. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.
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