Summary of OZ
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User instructions oz completo gb 19-05-1999 15:54 pagina 3.
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The formation of frost and/or water droplets on the back wall of the compartment is quite normal and occurs in all refrigerators; it is due to the presence of the rear-mounted evaporator. In oz , the phenomenon is more obvious because of the aquamarine colour of the compartment and because of the li...
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Congratulations! By buying oz, you have chosen a top quality product, designed to make your home life easier and more comfortable. Oz is covered by a guarantee: the guarantee certifica- te is attached. If it is missing, ask your retailer for it. Oz completo gb 19-05-1999 15:54 pagina 5.
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Invites you to read this instruction booklet carefully and to keep it in a safe place so that it is easily available for futu- re reference, if required. If, one day, you unfortunately have to part with , make sure that you give this booklet to the new owner, so that he has all the information neede...
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3 if oz is replacing a refrigerator with a mechanical locking catch, make sure that this device is rendered inoperable before discarding the appliance: this is to avoid the possibility of children accidentally shutting themselves in the appliance and thus endangering their lives. Oz has been designe...
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4 like all domestic refrigerators, oz is designed solely for the storage and freezing of foodstuffs. Oz ’s refrigerant circuit contains r 600 a isobutane hydrocarbon: maintenance work and any topping up must be carried out only by authorised personnel. In all refrigerators and freezers, some surface...
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5 in its refrigerant circuit and insulation layer, oz uses only r 600 a natural isobutane gas, which is totally free of cfc (chloro fluoro carbons). Do not dispose of oz at normal urban refuse or scrap disposal sites. Contact your local authorities for information on collection centres for pro- per ...
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Index installation • moving 9 • positioning 10 • cleaning the inside 12 • electrical connections 13 technical characteristics • rating plate 14 • eec directives 15 use and operation • operation and temperature adjustment 17 • refrigerating food and drinks 18 • movable shelves 19 • movable baskets 19...
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8 installation oz completo gb 19-05-1999 15:54 pagina 8.
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9 moving oz is easy to move, if handled correctly: with one hand placed in the rear recess, slightly tilt the appliance backwards, then slide it along on the roller located at the bottom. Oz completo gb 19-05-1999 15:54 pagina 9.
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10 to ensure correct operation, place oz in a suitable position, away from sources of heat such as radiators, stoves, direct sunlight, etc. Oz performs best at ambient temperatures between: + 16 °c and + 38 °c (class n - st) make sure that there is nothing to obstruct the free circulation of air rou...
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11 in order to ensure that oz is perfectly stable, screw the two feet in or out, by inserting the special key pro- vided into one of the holes and moving it to the right or left, as required. Check that oz is perfectly level, using the spirit level supplied. Place it on a perforated shelf inside the...
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12 before starting up oz for the first time and, therefo- re, before connecting to the power supply, clean the inside with warm water and neutral soap, then dry thoroughly. This simple operation will eliminate the characteristic “new” smell of appliances which have just been purchased. Do not use de...
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13 pull the electric cable out of the storage recess in the back of the appliance. Before inserting the plug into the power socket, carefully check that the voltage and frequency quoted on the rating plate correspond to your home electricity supply. Warning: this appliance must be earthed. The manuf...
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14 oz ’s technical data is given on the rating plate, loca- ted on the inside of the door, at the bottom. Power supply voltage and frequency 220-240 v/50 hz total power absorbed 90w average daily units electricity * 0,72 kwh gross capacity fridge 211 l freezer 19 l net capacity fridge 198 l freezer ...
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15 this appliance conforms to d.M. (ministerial decree) of 13th april 1989 and eec directive no. 87/308 of 2nd june 1987, relating to the suppression of radio-elec- trical interference. In addition, this appliance conforms to the following eec directives: • 73/23/eec of 19th february 1973 (low volta...
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16 the care with which oz has been designed is evident in the numerous features developed to make it easy and safe to use and enhance its performance. The temperature inside oz is kept constant due to the airtight door closure (achieved by means of the mechanical lock, located at the bottom of the a...
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17 to switch oz on, use a coin to turn the thermostat knob from the off position ‘o’ to a higher setting, based on the required temperature: low numbers 1-2-3: warmer high numbers 4-5-6: colder mid values (3-4) are usually the most suitable for nor- mal use. The numbers are also indicated on the the...
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18 for most efficient use of oz ’s refrigerator compart- ment: • do not place hot food or evaporating liquids in the compartment; • always wrap or cover foods, especially those which are strong-smelling (peeled garlic and onions should be wrapped in aluminium foil); • arrange food so that air can ci...
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19 shatterproof and durable, because they are made of lacquered steel, the three shelves can be removed for periodic cleaning or to divide up the available space to suit requirements. To remove the baskets from the door liner, push the side guides upwards and pull them out of their loca- tion. Movab...
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20 there is no need to alter the thermostat setting to freeze food. However, if you wish to speed up the free- zing process, set the thermostat to the highest value ‘6’. With the knob in this position, the temperature in the refrigerator compartment could also drop below 0°: if this happens, move th...
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21 • divide the food to be frozen into small portions: free- ze as fast as possible; when necessary, it is then easy to defrost the required quantity; • wrap food in aluminium foil or in plastic film, making sure that the wrap adheres closely to the food and that there are no openings; • do not plac...
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22 if you have only just purchased oz , or if you are swit- ching back on after a period out of use, run the appliance for at least 2 hours with the thermostat knob placed on the highest setting ‘6’ before putting any type of food in the compartment. After 2 hours, turn the knob down to the required...
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23 in the event of a power cut, do not open the freezer compartment flap, for any rea- son. If the power cut is brief (up to 12 hours), the frozen food will not be affec- ted. If the power cut lasts longer, consume the food as soon as possible: an increase in the temperature of frozen foods reduces ...
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24 before cooking frozen or deep-frozen foods, thaw them in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Small quantities of frozen or deep-frozen foods may be cooked straight from the freezer, remembering to increase the cooking time. Oz is supplied with a tray for making ice cubes. The tray should be ...
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25 remove frost from the freezer compartment whenever the layer of frost has reached a thickness of 3-4 mm. To remove the frost, use the special plastic scraper supplied with oz . There is no need to disconnect the power supply during this operation. If a thick layer of ice has built up in the freez...
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26 always remove the plug from the power socket before carrying out any maintenance. Maintenance oz completo gb 19-05-1999 15:54 pagina 26.
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27 periodically clean oz using warm water and bicar- bonate of soda. The movable baskets in the door liner may be washed in a basin using warm water (maxi- mum 30°c) and neutral soap. Dry the baskets thoroughly, away from a heat source, before fitting them back in the door liner. Periodic cleaning o...
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28 when oz is not in use, always remember to: • remove the plug from the power socket; • remove all food from the refrigerator and freezer compartments; • defrost and thoroughly clean the inside of the appliance and all accessories; • leave the door and freezer flap slightly ajar to avoid the format...
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29 oz has a 13 w interior fluorescent light inside the frid- ge compartment. If the fluorescent tube does not come on when the door is opened: • remove the plug from the power socket; • unscrew the two fixing screws and remove the pro- tection screen; • rotate the fluorescent tube 1/4 of a turn and ...
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30 if you notice that oz is malfunctioning, check that: • the plug is properly inserted in the power socket; • there is not a mains power cut; • the thermostat knob is turned to a setting higher than ‘1’. If the fault persists, contact your local zanussi service force centre by telephoning 0870 5 92...
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Genuine spare parts for oz are certified by the pro- duct manufacturer and bear the mark genuine spare parts for oz are only available from zanussi service force centres. 31 distri parts spare parts oz completo gb 19-05-1999 15:55 pagina 31.
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Standard guarantee conditions we, zanussi limited, undertake that if within 12 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 f...
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33 graphic design and illustrations: guido scarabottolo • 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 i...
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2222 004-13 1762 * oz completo gb 19-05-1999 15:54 pagina 2.