User manual WHIRLPOOL FR 180/1 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring that this appliance is scrapped suitably, you can help prevent potentially damaging consequences for the environment and health. The symbol on the appliance, or on the accompanying documents, indicates that this appliance should not be treated as domestic waste but must be taken to a suitable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Before scrapping, make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cable and removing the doors and shelves so that children cannot easily climb inside the appliance. [. . . ] • The alarm signal activates, indicating that the freezer has not yet reached a sufficiently cold temperature for storage of foodstuffs. • Only place food in the freezer once the alarm signal has deactivated (for further details, see the enclosed product sheet). Adjusting the temperature For temperature adjustment, see the enclosed product sheet. Note: Ambient air temperature, the frequency of door opening and the position of the appliance can affect the freezer internal temperature. These factors must be taken into account when setting the thermostat. Freezing The amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance data plate. For optimum appliance performance, press the fast freeze button (until the yellow led lights up) 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer. After placing fresh food in the freezer, 24 hours on fast freeze function is generally sufficient; After 24 hours, deactivate the fast freeze function Important: In order to save energy, when freezing small amounts of food, the fast freeze function can be deactivated after a few hours. 16 60302013GB. fm Page 17 Tuesday, March 27, 2007 10:22 AM Tips for freezing and storing fresh food. • 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. Freezing and storing fresh food • Place foods to be frozen in the baskets. • Place the ice packs (if supplied) in the space provided (on the last grid) or above the food stored in the top compartment. Important: The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods. Declared performance refers to appliance operation without ice packs, with the exception of the rising time. MONTHS FOOD 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. [. . . ] • Do not use extension leads or adapters. Fig. 2 Disconnecting the appliance Electrical disconnection must be possible either by unplugging the appliance or by means of a double-pole switch located upline from the socket. 21 60302013GB. fm Page 22 Tuesday, March 27, 2007 10:22 AM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 1) For Great Britain only Warning - this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A. S. T. A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows: 1. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover. [. . . ]