Zanussi ZRD 18 JB, Instruction Book

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Handling the appliance
Putting it into use
Place the accessories into the appliance then plug to the
mains socket.
The thermostat knob is on the light box in the refrigerator.
You can switch the appliance on and set the temperature
with it by turning the knob clockwise.
The next paragraph will give instructions for setting.
Controlling the temperature, setting
The thermostat interrupts the operation of the appliance
automatically for more or less time depending on the set-
ting then restarts it assuring the required temperature.
The closer it is set to maximum position the more inten-
sive the refrigerating will be. When the thermostat knob is
set to a medium position (between minimum and maxi-
mum), in the freezer a temperature colder than -18 °C, in
the refrigerator 5 °C can be reached. Setting it
to a medium position is adequate for everyday use.
The temperature coming about in the refrigerator is
effected by not only the position of the thermostat but the
ambient temperature, frequency of door openings and
the quantity of food put into it newly, etc.
In the maximum position - in case of increased
demand e.g. during heatwaves - the compres-
sor may operate continually. This does not cause
damages to the appliance.
How to use the refrigerator
For adequate cooling developing interior air circu-
lation is necessary. For this reason you are asked
not to cover the air circulation gaps behind the shelves
(e.g. with tray etc.).
Do not put hot food into the refrigerator. Allow
it to reach room temperature naturally. In this
way the unnecessary frost building up can be avoid-
ed.
Foods can take over odours from each other.
So it is essential to put foods in closed dishes
or wrap them in cellophane, aluminium foil, grease-
proof paper or cling film before placing them into
the refrigerator. This way foods will keep their mois-
ture e.g. vegetables will not dry out after some days.
Storing in the refrigerator
When placing the different kinds of food take into consid-
eration the sketch below in figure:
1. Butter, cheese
2. Eggs
3. Tubes, cans, sour cream, small bottles
4. Drinks in big bottles, soda-water and mousse
siphon
5. Fruits, vegetables, salads
6. Fresh meat, cold cuts, sausages, etc.
7. Milk, dairy products
8. Ready-cooked foods, confectionery, foods in
dishes covered, opened cans, bottles laid, etc.
Storage time and temperature of
foods
The storage time chart at the end of the instruction book
gives information about storage time.
The storage time can not be determined exactly in
advance, as it depends on the freshness and handling of
the cooled food. That is why the storage time made
known is only informative.
If you do not want to use up deep-frozen foods bought
immediately they can be stored for about 1 day (until dis-
solving) in the refrigerator.
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How to use the freezer
Freezing
In the compartment various fresh food can be frozen at
home. Mind the following to get thorough result.
Freeze fresh and faultless food only.
Leave the thermostatic control knob in the same position
as it was before and put the wire shelf in the frozen food
compartment to the highest position. Then put in the
quantity to be frozen, directly on the wire shelf. Freezing
is completed in approx. 24 hours. It is practical to store
the frozen food on the cooling plate or on each other
under the wire shelf in the froozen food compartment.