User manual WHIRLPOOL AFE 548/B INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous. This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. [. . . ] • Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or freezer containers suitable for freezing fresh food. • Food must be fresh, mature and of prime quality in order to obtain high quality frozen food. • Fresh vegetables and fruit should preferably be frozen as soon as they are picked to maintain the full original nutritional value, consistency, colour and flavour. Some meat, especially game, should be hung before it is frozen. Note: • Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the freezer. • Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately. Do not refreeze unless the food is cooked after it has thawed. Once cooked, the thawed food can be refrozen. Important: The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods. MONTHS FOOD 15 Classification of frozen foods Put the frozen products into the freezer and classify them. The storage date should be indicated on the packs, to allow use within expiry dates. Advice for storing frozen food When purchasing frozen food products: • Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun. • When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag. • Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the freezer. • If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it. • Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. Respect the best-before date on the package. • Always observe the storage information on the package. Fig. 1 Removing the baskets • Pull the baskets out fully, then lift them up slightly in order to remove. Important: To increase the freezer capacity and speed up the freezing process, the drawers (Fig. 1) can be removed, frozen food can be placed in the other drawers and fresh food can be placed directly on the refrigerator grid. Making ice cubes • Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the special freezer compartment. • Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it is stuck to the bottom of the freezer. • Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes. Note: The freezer door will not re-open easily immediately after closing. [. . . ] Specify: •the nature of the problem, •the model, •the Service number (the number after the word SERVICE on the data plate on the inside of the appliance), •your full address, •your telephone number and area code. Note: The direction of door opening can be changed. If this operation is performed by After-sales Service it is not covered by the warranty. 18 INSTALLATION • Install the freezer away from heat sources. Installation in a hot environment, direct exposure to the sun or installation near heat sources (heaters, radiators, cookers) will increase power consumption and should therefore be avoided. • If this is not possible, the following minimum distances must be respected: • 30 cm from coal or paraffin stoves; • 3 cm from electric and/or gas stoves. [. . . ]