User manual WHIRLPOOL 345 370 10 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] z Wait two hours after unpacking before connecting the appliance to the power supply. z The appliance is made of recyclable material; dispose of it in accordance with local environmental regulations. z Installation of the appliance and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and local regulations. PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS z Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh food and beverages and use the freezer compartment only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. z Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the appliance. [. . . ] Bottles e Note: z Cover food to prevent it drying out. z Hot food must be allowed to cool properly before being placed in the refrigerator. z Ensure sufficient space is left for air to circulate around the food (leave sufficient space between packs). Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. 16 37093Gb. fm5 Page 17 Thursday, October 4, 2001 4:01 PM HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT f. Appliances with the symbol Only for appliances: can be used to store already frozen food. Important: Wrap and seal the food in: z Aluminium foil, cling film, watertight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or special freezer containers. When purchasing frozen food products: z 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. z Transport products in a thermally insulated cool bag. z When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last. z Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the freezer. z If food has thawed even partially, do not refreeze it. z Avoid subjecting foods to temperature variations. Observe the “best before” date on the package. z Always observe the storage information on the package. Making ice cubes z Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 with water and place it at the bottom of the freezer compartment. z Use the handle of a teaspoon to remove ice cube trays should they stick to the compartment. Do not use sharp or pointed instruments. f 17 37093Gb. fm5 Page 18 Thursday, October 4, 2001 4:01 PM HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE APPLIANCE Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning operations, unplug the appliance from the mains socket. Defrost the freezer compartment when the ice on the walls reaches a thickness of 3 mm. freezer and z Remove foodstuffs from the set the thermostat to z. z The frozen food must be wrapped in sheets of newspaper (or a cover) and kept in a cool place. z Clean the freezer compartment using a sponge dampened in a solution of lukewarm water and/ or neutral detergent. [. . . ] The Manufacturer declines all liabilities for injury to persons or animals or damage to property resulting from failure to observe these regulations. z If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the socket replaced by a qualified electrician. z Do not use extension cables, multiple sockets or adapters. 19 37093Gb. fm5 Page 20 Thursday, October 4, 2001 4:01 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION For Great Britain only The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE - “NEUTRAL” (“N”) BROWN - “LIVE” (“L”) GREEN AND YELLOW - “EARTH” (“E”) 1. The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter “E” or by the Earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. [. . . ]