User manual WHIRLPOOL WBE 2311 A W INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 63702035GB. fm Page 13 Friday, February 18, 2011 10:32 AM INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION DOORS REVERSIBILITY TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 13 63702035GB. fm Page 14 Friday, February 18, 2011 10:32 AM BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed to be used in the household and similar applications such as: - kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments - farm houses - by clients in hotels, motels, residences, bed & breakfasts. To get the most out of your new appliance, read the user handbook carefully. It contains a description of the appliance as well as useful tips. Keep this handbook for future consultation. [. . . ] • Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. • Do not place hot food in the refrigerator. • Store liquids in closed containers. Important Storing vegetables with high water content can cause condensation to form on the glass shelf of the crisper drawer: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance. 16 63702035GB. fm Page 17 Friday, February 18, 2011 10:32 AM HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT The freezer compartment is . The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate. Note: In the event of a power cut, the low temperature compartment will maintain a sufficiently low temperature for food storage. However, it is advisable to avoid opening the compartment door during such periods. Freezing fresh food Important: 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. • Arrange the fresh food in the top compartment, leaving sufficient space around each pack for the air to circulate. • For optimum freezing, turn the thermostat down by half a point when placing fresh foods in the freezer compartment. • The food will be completely frozen in 24 hours. The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods. 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. • Place the items in the freezer compartment as soon as you get home. • 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. Making ice cubes • Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the low temperature compartment. • Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it is stuck to the compartment bottom. [. . . ] Temperature inside the refrigerator compartment is too low. Water collects at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment. Perform the checks for problem 1, then: • Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. To inspect the bulb, refer to the instructions and illustration on the attached table. [. . . ]