Zanussi ZFC51400WA User Manual page 8

Problem
There is too much frost
and ice.
The lid doesn't close com-
pletely.
The lid is difficult to open.
The lamp does not work.
It is too warm in the freez-
er.
It is too cold inside the
freezer.
The appliance does not
work at all. Neither cooling
nor lighting works.
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Possible cause
The cabinet has been recently
switched on and the temperature is
still too high.
Products are not wrapped properly.
The lid is not shut properly or do not
close tightly.
The temperature is not set correctly.
The water drainage plug is not cor-
rectly positioned.
There is excessive frost.
The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky.
Food packages are blocking the lid.
The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky.
The valve is blocked.
The lamp is defective.
The temperature is not set correctly.
The lid does not close tightly or it is
not shut properly.
Before freezing the appliance was
not precooled sufficiently.
Large quantities of food to be frozen
were put in at the same time.
Food placed in the appliance was
too warm.
Products to be frozen are placed
too closely to each other.
The lid has been opened often.
The lid has been opened for a long
time.
The temperature is not set correctly.
Plug is not connected to the mains
socket properly.
Power does not reach the appli-
ance.
The appliance is not switched on.
Solution
Refer to "High Temperature Alarm".
Wrap the products better.
Check if the lid closes well and the
gaskets are undamaged and clean.
Set a warmer temperature.
Position the water drainage plug in
the correct way.
Eliminate excess frost.
Clean the lid gaskets.
Arrange the packages in the right
way, see the sticker in the appliance.
Clean the lid gaskets.
Check the valve.
Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
Set a lower temperature.
Check if the lid closes well and the
gasket is undamaged and clean.
Pre-cool the appliance for enough
time.
Wait some hours and then check the
temperature again. Next time insert
smaller quantities of food to be frozen
at any one time.
Allow food to cool to room tempera-
ture before storing.
Place the products in a way so that
cold air could circulate among them.
Try to not open the lid often.
Do not leave the lid open longer than
necessary.
Set a warmer temperature.
Connect the mains plug properly.
Try connecting another electrical de-
vice to the power outlet.
Switch on the appliance.
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