User manual WHIRLPOOL 600.497.77 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] The handbook contains a description of the appliance and useful tips for storing food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. After unpacking the appliance, make sure that the doors shut properly. Any damage must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance. [. . . ] • Storing vegetables with a high water content can result in condensation in the crisper drawer: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance. HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT • Turn the temperature selector (4) to the position shown on the product description sheet. • The red LED (8) remains lit (for about 1 hour), until the critical alarm temperature is reached. The red LED lights up when: - The appliance is connected to the power supply for the first time; - the door of the freezer is open too long; - the quantity of food loaded into the freezer exceeds that indicated on the data plate; - the freezer compartment temperature is too high. • The green LED (7) lights up when the freezer compartment is operating. After switching on, the freezer compartment takes approximately 3 hours to reach a suitable temperature for frozen food storage. To adjust the temperature, follow the instructions in the accompanying chart. To switch off the freezer compartment (and the refrigerator compartment in the models with 1 compressor): Turn the knob (4) to Off. 16 5gb33000. fm5 Page 17 Tuesday, January 29, 2002 9:24 AM HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT How to freeze fresh food You can use the freezer compartment to freeze food. The amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours, at an ambient temperature of +25°C, is indicated on the data plate. How to operate: • 24 hours before freezing fresh food, press the fast freeze button (6). The freezer compartment operation LED (7) turns from green to yellow and remains so while this function is selected (24 h). • Wrap and seal the food in: aluminium foil, cling film, watertight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or special freezer containers. • Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. • Pull out the defrost water drain from the base of the freezer compartment. • Leave the freezer compartment door open. Place the lower basket, which has a hole in the rear part, under the drain to collect the defrost water. Note: Do not use sharp or pointed metal instruments to scrape off ice; do not heat the freezer compartment artificially. Any damage to the appliance resulting from failure to observe these instructions is not covered by the guarantee. • Clean the freezer compartment using a sponge dampened in a solution of warm water and neutral detergent. • Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly. • Reconnect the appliance to the power supply. • Refit the drain in place and reposition the baskets. • Before putting the food back in the freezer compartment, press the fast freeze button (6). [. . . ] • Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?• Is the power cord in perfect condition?• Are the thermostat knobs set to OFF?Temperature inside the compartments is not low enough. [. . . ]