User manual WHIRLPOOL PFVN 190W A INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By making sure this appliance is disposed of correctly, the user will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and the health of persons. 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). Temperature Adjustment 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. Take these factors into consideration when setting the thermostat knobs. “6th Sense” function The 6th Sense function, if present, is automatically activated in the following cases: Door opening The function activates when door opening causes the internal temperature to increase to values that do not ensure safe storage of food and remains active until optimal storage conditions have been restored. Placing fresh food in the freezer The function activates when fresh food is placed in the freezer and remains active until optimal freezing conditions are reached so as to ensure the best freezing quality with the lowest power consumption. NOTE: Besides the quantity of food loaded into the freezer, ambient temperature and the quantity of food already inside the freezer affect the duration of the 6th Sense function. Therefore significant duration variations are quite normal. 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 Attention: In order to save energy, when freezing small amounts of food, the fast freeze function can be deactivated after a few hours. If the 6th Sense function is present, appliance operation is controlled automatically and no operation is required (see chapter “6th Sense” function) 15 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) above the food stored in the top compartment. • In models with ice packs, in the event of a power failure, place the ice pack/s above the food stored in the top compartment, in order to optimise the rising time and therefore maintain correct food preservation. 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. [. . . ] • Do not use extension leads or multi-adapters. Electrical disconnection It must be possible to electrically disconnect the appliance by unplugging it or by means of a double-pole switch installed ahead of the socket. 19 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. [. . . ]