Zanussi Freezer ZEC 30 User Manual

F RE E ZE R  
ZE C 30  
INSTRUCTION BOOKLE T  
2222 259-05  
 
 
 
WARNINGS  
IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT THIS INSTRUCTION  
BOOK SHOULD BE RETAINED WITH THE APPLIANCE  
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE APPLIANCE  
BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER OWNER, OR  
SHOULD YOU MOVE HOUSE AND LEAVE THE  
APPLIANCE, ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE BOOK IS  
SUPPLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE IN ORDER THAT  
THE NEW OWNER CAN GET TO KNOW THE  
FUNCTIONING OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE  
RELEVANT WARNINGS.  
ª The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves  
in this appliance contain channels through which  
the refrigerant passes. If these are punctured  
this would cause substantial damage to the  
appliance and result in food loss. DO NOT USE  
SHARP INSTRUME NTS to scrape off frost or  
ice. Under NO circumstances should solid ice be  
forced off the lining or shelves. Solid ice should be  
allowed to thaw, when defrosting the appliance.  
See Defrost instructions.  
THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST  
OF SAFETY. YOU MUST READ THEM CAREFULLY  
BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE APPLIANCE.  
ª The appliance should be left for 2 hours after  
installation before it is turned on in order to allow  
the refrigerant to settle.  
ª This appliance is designed to be operated by  
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper  
with the controls or play with the product.  
ª This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken  
when moving it.  
ª Do not remove items from the freezer if your  
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin  
abrasions or “frost/freezer burns”.  
ª Any electrical work required to install this  
appliance should be carried out by a qualified  
electrician or competent person.  
ª Ice lollies can cause “frost/freezer burns” if  
ª This product should be serviced by an authorised  
ZANUSSI Service F orce Centre, and only  
genuine spare parts should be used.  
consumed straight from the freezer.  
ª Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should  
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant  
instructions.  
ª It is dangerous to alter the specifications or  
modify this product in any way.  
ª Under no circumstances should you attempt to  
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out  
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or  
serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local  
ZANUSSI Service F orce Centre and always  
insist on genuine spare parts.  
ª Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance  
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.  
ª ZANUSSI domestic refrigerators, freezers and  
fridge/freezers are designed to be used  
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs  
only.  
ª There are working parts in this product which  
heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate  
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in  
possible food loss. See installation instructions.  
ª Parts which heat up should not be exposed.  
Wherever possible, the back of the appliance  
should be close to a wall but leaving the required  
distance for ventilation as stated in the  
installation instructions.  
ª Before defrosting, cleaning or maintenance work  
is carried out, be sure to switch off the appliance  
and unplug it.  
ª F rozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has  
thawed out.  
ª Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the  
freezer as it creates pressure on the container,  
which may cause it to explode, resulting in  
damage to the appliance.  
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CONSERVATION  
In the interests of the Environment:  
When disposing of your old fridge, freezer or  
fridge/freezer.  
Help to keep your country tidy – use authorised  
disposal sites for your old appliances.  
For maximum efficiency:  
Make sure that the appliance is cleaned properly.  
Make sure that the door is closed properly.  
Do not position the appliance near to sources of  
heat.  
Do not over-fill your appliance, air MUST be  
allowed to circulate.  
INSTALLATION  
Warning  
Before using  
IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD  
Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the  
APPLIANCE THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH  
ON THE DOOR, YOU MUST E NSURE THAT IT  
IS MADE UNUSABLE TO PRE VE NT YOUNG  
CHILDRE N BE ING TRAPPE D INSIDE .  
appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of  
soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or  
detergent as the smell may linger. Dry thoroughly.  
Positioning  
This appliance is designed to operate in ambient  
temperatures between 10°C (50°F ) and 32°C (90°F ).  
It should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of  
direct sunlight and away from extreme  
temperature e.g. not next to a cooker or other  
sources of direct heat, or in a very cold room e.g. an  
outhouse, where the temperatures may fall below  
10°C (50°F ). If these temperatures are exceeded i.e.  
colder or warmer, then the appliance may not  
operate correctly.  
F or building-in and door reversibility, if necessary,  
refer to the relevant instructions in the following  
pages.  
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A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from  
your local Zanussi Service F orce Centre whose  
address is listed in the Customer Care Booklet  
which accompanies your instruction manual.  
The electrical connections  
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.  
The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety  
measure not be observed.  
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive No. 87/308  
of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference suppression.  
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not  
suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and  
the appropriate plug fitted.  
This appliance complies with the following  
E .E .C. Directives:  
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and  
subsequent modifications;  
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (E lectromagnetic  
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent  
modifications.  
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.  
The cut off plug should then be disposed of to  
prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be  
plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of your  
home.  
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is  
easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a  
breakdown.  
Important  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in  
accordance with the following code:  
Green and Yellow  
Blue  
Brown  
- Earth  
- Neutral  
- Live  
If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in  
the mains lead of your appliance may not  
correspond with the markings identifying the  
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:  
Fig. 1  
GREEN & YELLOW  
13 AMP. FUSE  
BROWN  
BLUE  
CORD CLAMP  
D207  
Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the  
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter  
«E » or the earth symbol  
yellow.  
, or coloured green and  
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in  
the plug which is marked with the letter «N» or  
coloured black.  
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the  
plug which is marked with the letter «L» or  
coloured red.  
The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.  
F or replacement, use a 13amp BSI362 fuse. Only  
ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.  
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier  
is lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured  
insert at the base of the plug.  
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Location  
Door reversibility  
This appliance is designed to be built-in to a space  
having the dimensions given in F ig. 2.  
Remove the two screws which fix the upper hinge to  
the door.  
Carefully lean the appliance on its back and remove  
the plastic insert (F ig. 4).  
Fig. 2  
Fig. 4  
100-170  
D506  
The height of the appliance can be altered if  
required by means of adjustable feet situated at its  
base (F ig. 3).  
D447  
Remove the two screws which fix the lower hinge to  
the door.  
Fig. 3  
Remove the four screws which fix the lower hinge  
to the base of the appliance and remove the hinge  
itself; be very careful to recover all the screws.  
Remove the four screws that fix the upper hinge to  
the appliance and remove the hinge itself.  
Take the hinge removed from the upper part of the  
appliance on the opposite side (see F ig. 5), and,  
using the screws removed from the lower part, fix it  
to the base of the appliance itself.  
Remove and refit the other hinge on the upper part  
of the appliance on the opposite side.  
F ix the two front screws into the upper and lower  
hinges (F ig. 5).  
D507  
Fig. 5  
D510  
F inally, check the alignment of the door and make  
sure it closes properly.  
After having reversed the opening direction of the  
door, discard the original plastic insert removed and  
fit the insert supplied with the appliance on the  
opposite side.  
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Insert the adjusting pins (B-F ig. 8) into their  
locations in the door and screw them in.  
Fitting a decorative door panel  
Important: The components needed to fit the decorative  
panel have been pre-fitted on the appliance.  
The brackets are secured to the panel by means of the 7  
Ø 3.5x13 screws supplied.  
Before starting to fit the panel, remove the large top  
bracket by unscrewing the screws and adjusting pins  
pre-fitted on the appliance door. The small bottom  
bracket need not be removed.  
Fig. 8  
B
Place the appliance in the position where it is to be  
built in (F ig. 6).  
The appliance is fitted with adjustable feet; screw  
the front and rear feet in or out to adjust the height  
of the appliance to that of the recess.  
Keeping the appliance central in the recess, slide it  
in until its back touches the wall.  
With a tape measure (or similar instrument),  
measure distance (A) between the top edge of the  
door and the top edge of the decorative panel,  
placing it next to the recess.  
D532  
Hook the decorative panel onto the top part of the  
door, inserting the pins (B) (on the door) into the  
elongated holes (1) (in the top bracket fitted to the  
panel) (F ig. 9).  
Insert the securing screws (C) through elongated  
holes (2) and fix the panel without tightening the  
screws (F ig. 9).  
Fig. 6  
Fig. 9  
A
1
=
=
B
C
D467  
Lay the panel face down (F ig. 7). Position the top  
bracket on the panel, making sure that there is an  
equal distance between it and the sides and that its  
distance from the top edge is equal to distance (A)  
less 1 cm.  
2
D533  
Secure the bracket with the screws supplied.  
Take care not to damage the front face of the panel  
whilst working.  
Fig. 7  
=
=
A
-1cm  
D468  
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Once the top of the panel has been correctly  
positioned, fix it through the holes in the bottom  
bracket, without tightening the screws (F ig. 10).  
Once the door has ben correctly aligned, tighten the  
holding nuts on the fixing brackets and attach the  
appliance to the adjacent units and the bottom of  
the work surface (F ig. 12).  
Fig. 10  
Fig. 12  
D471  
D517  
Check the position again by slackening the screws  
and pins then, once the best position has been  
obtained, fully tighten all the fixings.  
Cover the visible part of the top bracket on the  
panel with plastic cover (D), inserting it in the  
locations provided in the bracket.  
F or a correct installation operation if the base plate  
is more than 100 mm (for cavity height 820 mm) or  
more than 150 mm (for cavity height 870 mm) you  
must cut out the plate as shown in F ig. 13.  
Fig. 13  
Fig. 11  
D
D593  
D472  
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YOUR APPLIANCE  
C
A
B
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A - F reezing fresh foods  
B - F rozen food storage  
C - F reezer calendar  
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OPERATION  
A
C
D
0
B
Fig. 14  
This 4-star (  
) freezer is suitable for the  
Frozen food storage  
storage of commercially frozen food marked with  
2 - 4 stars. The normal operating temperature of  
–18°C is suitable for long term storage of frozen  
food. Pre-packaged, commercially frozen food is  
normally suitable for storage of up to 3 months,  
Your appliance has the following frozen food net  
storage volume: 62 litres.  
Operate the fast freeze switch BE F ORE placing  
fresh food to be frozen in the freezer.  
unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer. This  
appliance is also suitable for freezing fresh food.  
Place fresh food to be frozen in the top basket; food  
is completely frozen 24 hours later.  
The top basket should be used to freeze fresh food.  
When the food is completely frozen it can be  
transferred to one of the other 2 baskets. If a very  
small quantity of fresh food is to be frozen, it is NOT  
necessary to adjust the thermostat control in  
advance. Always ensure that air can circulate  
around the food to be frozen; this will help it to  
freeze quicker.  
The controls (See F ig. 14)  
The control panel is situated at the base of the  
appliance, and can be seen under the door.  
A. Mains On button  
The green mains on button is illuminated  
continuously, to show that the appiiance is on.  
Do not allow fresh food which is to be frozen, touch  
food which is already frozen.  
B. Thermostat Control  
During the freezing process, please make sure that  
the door remains closed.  
Turn the thermostat control knob clockwise to the  
required setting, which is 3-4.  
Important  
C. Red temperature alarm indicator light  
If the temperature of frozen food rises because of:  
The red temperature alarm light will come on as  
soon as the freezer is plugged in, or when it has  
been filled with fresh food until it reaches the  
correct temperature. This light will come on when  
the temperature rises above normal in the cabinet.  
a) Non compliance with manufacturers  
recommendations,  
b) E lectric power failure,  
c) Defrosting,  
D. Fast freeze button  
then recommended storage life may be reduced and  
storage times may not apply.  
When you place fresh food in the appliance, you  
press the fast freeze button; the length of time you  
need to leave the appliance on fast freeze. depends  
on the weight of food.  
F rozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally  
should either be used immediately or thrown away.  
Alternatively if the food is uncooked and has not  
been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then  
refrozen.  
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Ice making  
Freezing fresh food  
F ill the ice tray with fresh drinking water to just  
below the top of each cube compartment and place  
in the top compartment where it will freeze quickly.  
The maximum quantity of food you can freeze in 24  
hours is 9 kg. Run for 3 - 4 hours before loading with  
food. After 24 hours the food will be fully frozen.  
To release the ice cubes. twist the ice tray along its  
length and the cubes will come out. They can then  
be stored in a container to use at a later date.  
Note  
Aim to check dates on packets and rotate food  
regularly. Although storage longer than  
recommended is not harmful, flavours and textures  
begin to deteriorate.  
Thawing  
Thaw frozen food in the fridge or at room  
Warning  
temperature, depending on the time available.  
Do NOT remove items from the freezer if your  
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin  
abrasions or "frost/freezer" burns.  
Some small items may be cooked from frozen, but  
please allow extra time for cooking.  
Any frozen food which has defrosted accidentally  
should either be consumed as soon as possible or  
thrown away. If the thawed food is uncooked and  
has not been completely defrosted, it can be cooked  
and refrozen.  
Helpful hints when buying food  
1. Always ensure that fresh food you purchase is of  
a good quality and in prime condition.  
DE F ROSTE D F OOD MUST NEVER BE  
RE F ROZE N  
2. Shop at a reliable source and buy the "freshest"  
looking packages; avoid shopworn labels or  
produce covered in dust.  
Importants points to remenber...  
DO...  
3. Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it  
straight away. The use of insulated containers is  
advisable. When you arrive home place the frozen  
food in the freezer immediately.  
* Label the food stored in your freezer, and use in  
date order, ensuring that you are consuming food  
at its best.  
* Leave the door ajar when the freezer is not in  
use.  
DO NOT...  
* Use a SHARP INSTRUME NT to remove ice and  
frost.  
Note  
1. Do not place sealed containers of carbonated  
liquids such as fizzy drinks into the freezer as it  
creates pressure on the container which may  
cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the  
freezer.  
2. Water ices and ice lollies should not be consumed  
immediately after removal from the freezer as it  
may result in low temperature skin abrasions.  
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Defrosting  
Starting  
The frost should be occasionally removed using  
either a stiff bristle brush or a plastic scraper.  
Before the appliance is installed into the recess plug  
into the mains and switch on. Check that the mains  
on light comes on and the control dial is correctly  
set. (See "The controls") .You will hear the  
compressor start up.  
Heavy frosting (about 1/4" thick) will reduce the  
freezer's efficiency and complete defrosting should  
be carried out at this stage.  
It is preferable to defrost the freezer when there is  
little or no food in it. The procedure is as follows:  
Normal sound  
It is quite normal for refrigerators and freezers to  
make a certain amount of noise. The noise level will  
vary according to where the cabinet is positioned.  
Any remaining frozen food should be placed in  
newspaper, wrapped in blankets and stored in a  
cardboard box which you should then put in a cool,  
dry place, or put the food in another freezer.  
Noise and vibration can arise if the cabinet is  
unsteady or is close up to some other fitment such as  
a sink unit or dishwasher.  
Then turn the mains on indicator light switch OF F.  
Defrosting can be speeded up by putting bowls of  
hot (NOT boiling) water on the shelves of the  
freezer.  
Refrigeration system. A faint gurgling or bubbling  
sound can be heard when the refrigerant is pumped  
through the coils of tubing at the rear or cooling  
system.  
When the ice has melted, remove the water  
collected in the base of the freezer.  
Compressor. When the refrigerant is pumped round, a  
whirring or pulsating noise may be heard from the  
compressor.  
After defrosting, clean and dry the interior of the  
freezer, plug the appliance in and turn on the mains  
on indicator light switch and the fast freeze switch.  
Thermostat. The compressor is started and stopped  
by the thermostat. A click can be heard when the  
thermostat cuts in and out.  
Replace the frozen food and check that the  
thermostat is at the correct setting.  
* Please note:  
Important notice  
If the temperature of the frozen food is allowed to  
rise during defrosting, its storage life may be  
shortened.  
In line with our continuing policy of research and  
development we reserve the right to alter models  
and specifications without prior notice.  
This instruction booklet is accurate at the date of  
printing but will be superseded and should be  
disregarded if specifications or appearance are  
changed.  
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HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES  
Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been  
removed from many pre-prepared foods. This together  
with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week  
shop, mean that safe handling and storage of food is  
even more important than ever.  
ª The best way to defrost food is to put it in the  
refrigerator to thaw slowly.  
ª E nsure that food placed in the freezer is dated  
and labelled and used in date order to ensure that  
food is consumed at its best.  
The following tips should help you to ensure that the  
food in your home is in as perfect condition as possible.  
ª It is important that food is used before its “best  
before” date.  
ª Keep the time between buying chilled food and  
placing it in your freezer as short as possible.  
Tests showed that the temperature of 1 litre of  
orange juice rose to 22°C in an hour between the  
supermarket and home. It then took 11 hours to  
get down to 7°C in the refrigerator.  
ª Always wash your hands with soapy water and  
dry them with a clean towel before handling food.  
ª Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross  
contamination by not using the same work  
surface or knife, without washing them  
thoroughly in between.  
ª Keep the freezer door closed as much as possible.  
Remember that warm air is flowing in as you are  
deciding what to have for tea!  
ª Use kitchen roll wherever possible for cleaning  
up food. If you use a dishcloth, be sure to boil it  
frequently.  
ª Do not push food together too much, try to allow  
air circulate around each item.  
ª Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do  
NOT place in the freezer until cool. (Leave food in  
a place as cool as possible in order that it can then  
be placed in the freezer as soon as possible).  
ª Do not store food uncovered.  
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING  
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried  
out, DISCONNE CT the appliance from the  
E LE CTRICITY supply.  
When the appliance is not in use  
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,  
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all  
foods and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar  
to prevent unpleasant smells.  
Internal cleaning  
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water  
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).  
Rinse and dry thoroughly.  
NEVER USE DE TE RGE NTS, ABRASIVE  
POWDE RS, HIGHLY PE RF UME D CLE ANING  
PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHE S, TO CLE AN  
THE INTE RIOR AS THE SE WILL DAMAGE  
THE SURFACE AND LE AVE A STRONG  
SME LL.  
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WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG?  
Before contacting your local Zanussi Service F orce  
Centre, check the following points:  
If, after the above checks, there is still a fault, call  
your local Zanussi Service F orce Centre, whose  
address can be found in the accompanying  
Customer Care Booklet, and can also be found in  
your local telephone directory under «Z».  
The appliance does not work...  
Check that:  
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above  
checks have been made as the engineer will make a  
charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical  
breakdown.  
ª There is power at the socket.  
ª E nsure that there is not a power cut by checking  
the household lights.  
ª The fuse has not blown.  
Please note that proof of purchase is required for any  
in-guarantee service calls.  
ª The air circulation passages are not covered.  
Before contacting your local Zanussi Service  
Centre, make a note of the model and serial number.  
This information can be found on the rating plate  
situated inside the cabinet behind the bottom  
fridge/freezer drawer.  
Vibration or abnormal noises...  
ª You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds  
when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils  
of tubing at the rear, to the cooling  
plate⁄evaporator or to the fixed freezer shelves.  
When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is  
being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring  
or pulsating noise from the compressor.  
A thermostat controls the compressor, and you  
will hear a faint “click” when the thermostat cuts  
in and out.  
SERVICE DETAILS - ADHESIVE LABEL  
When you return your guarantee card to Zanussi  
Ltd., you will receive an Appliance Guarantee and  
Maintenance Record Card together with an  
adhesive label. The label can be stuck to the  
machine or adjacent furniture.  
Other points to check...  
Check that:  
ª Have you turned the thermostat to the correct  
setting?  
ª Has the door been left open causing the  
temperature to rise?  
ª Sometimes the freezer door will be difficult to  
open shortly after you have closed it. Dont worry  
this is due to pressure difference which will  
quickly equalise and allow the door to open  
normally.  
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PEACE OF MIND FOR TWENTYFOUR MONTHS  
Zanussi standard guarantee conditions  
Exclusions  
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and  
other legal rights which will not be excluded or in  
any way diminished by the return of this guarantee  
card.  
This guarantee does not cover:  
ª Damage or calls resulting from transportation,  
improper use or neglect, the replacement of any  
light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.  
We, Zanussi Ltd., undertake that if, within twelve  
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 F RE E OF ANY CHARGE for labour,  
materials or carriage on condition that:  
ª Costs incurred for calls to put right machines  
improperly installed or calls to machines outside  
the United Kingdom.  
ª Appliances found to be in use within a commercial  
environment, plus those which are the subject of  
rental agreements.  
ª Products of Zanussi manufacture which are NOT  
ª The appliance has been correctly installed and  
used only on the electricity supply stated on the  
rating plate.  
marketed by Zanussi Ltd.  
ª E U Countries - The standard guarantee is  
applicable but is subject to the owners  
responsibility and cost to ensure the appliance  
meets the standards set by the country to which  
the product is taken. The Zanussi Company in the  
country concerned will be pleased to advise  
further. Sight of your purchase receipt will be  
required by them.  
ª The appliance has been used for normal domestic  
purposes only, and in accordance with the  
manufacturers operating and maintenance  
instructions.  
ª 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 Centre.  
Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm  
Monday to F riday. Visits may be available outside  
these hours in which case a premium will be charged.  
Any appliance or defective part replaced shall  
become our property.  
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