Brand: ZANUSSI
Category: Refrigerator
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for ZBB5284
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:14 p.m.
Warranty Information
Refer to your local dealer for warranty information.
First use
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.
Switching on
Insert the plug into the wall socket. Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium setting.
Switching off
To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature regulator to the "O" position.
Temperature regulation
The temperature is automatically regulated. Turn the Temperature regulator toward lower settings for minimum coldness and toward higher settings for maximum coldness. A medium setting is generally most suitable.
Daily use
Freezing fresh food: The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food. To freeze fresh foods, it is not necessary to change the medium setting. For faster freezing, turn the temperature regulator toward higher settings.
Storage of frozen food: When first starting-up or after a period out of use, let the appliance run at least 2 hours on higher settings. For large quantities of food, remove drawers and baskets and place food on cooling shelves.
Thawing: Deep-frozen or frozen food can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| 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. Refer to "Replacing the lamp". |
| The lamp is defective. | ||
| The compressor operates continually. | The temperature is not set correctly. | Set a higher temperature. |
| The door is not closed correctly. | Refer to "Closing the door". | |
| The door has been opened too frequently. | Do not keep the door open longer than necessary. | |
| The product temperature is too high. | Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage. | |
| Water flows on the rear plate of the refrigerator. | The room temperature is too high. | Decrease the room temperature. |
| During the automatic defrosting process, frost defrosts on the rear plate. | This is correct. | |
| Water flows into the refrigerator. | The water outlet is clogged. | Clean the water outlet. |
| Products prevent that water flows into the water collector. | Make sure that products do not touch the rear plate. | |
| Water flows on the ground. | The melting water outlet does not flow in the evaporative tray above the compressor. | Attach the melting water outlet to the evaporative tray. |
| The temperature in the appliance is too low. | The temperature regulator is not set correctly. | Set a higher temperature. |
| The temperature in the appliance is too high. | The temperature regulator is not set correctly. | Set a lower temperature. |
| The door is not closed correctly. | Refer to "Closing the door". | |
| The product temperature is too high. | Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage. | |
| Many products are stored at the same time. | Store less products at the same time. | |
| There is no cold air circulation in the appliance. | Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance. |