User manual WHIRLPOOL 3HS9300W PRODUCT FICHE

[. . . ] Any functional fault must be reported to IKEA After Sales Service as soon as possible. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient. The electrical installation and the electrical connection must be carried out by a qualified technician according to the manufacturer's instructions and in compliance with the local safety regulations. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it. [. . . ] € When the freezer is used without the rack, place the ice packs above the food to be frozen at the front of the top drawer. The yellow LED indicates that the fast freeze function is activated. When it is selected, it also mutes the acoustic alarm (on some models only). Fast freeze operation To freeze the maximum amount of food, press the fast freeze button 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer. The recommended amount of food to be frozen is indicated on the data plate on the inside of the appliance. When putting food in to freeze, the red LED may light up until the ideal temperature is reached. After 24 hours deactivate the fast freeze function. Tips for freezing and storing fresh food • Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, plastic wrap, cling film, polyethylene containers with lids, and other containers provided they are suitable for freezing foods. € Foodstuffs (except meat, see below) 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. In this way the stored food will stay cold as long as possible. Do not refreeze partially thawed food, consume it within 24 hours. 1 ENGLISH 9 What to do if… Problem Possible cause Solution Check that: • there isn't a power supply failure • the power plug is correctly inserted in the power socket and the two-pole switch, if present, is in the correct position (on) • the electric circuit safety devices installed in the house are fully functional • the power supply cable is not broken Check that: • the doors are closed correctly • the appliance is not placed near a heat source • the temperature set is appropriate • air circulation through the ventilation grills at the bottom of the appliance is not obstructed Clean and defrost the appliance (see "Cleaning and maintenance"). The control panel is off There might be a problem with the and the appliance electric power supply to the does not operate appliance. The temperature inside There may be several causes the compartments is (see "Solutions"). There is water at the bottom of the freezer. Check if the appliance is connected and it is working properly. Check if the doors are closed correctly. It is part of the design to prevent the formation of condensation. The temperature alarm indicates that the freezer compartment temperature is not optimum . This can occur during first usage, after defrosting and or cleaning, when freezing big quantities of food or when the freezer door doesn’t close properly. [. . . ] • Accidental damage caused by foreign objects or substances and cleaning or unblocking of filters , drainage systems or soap drawers. ENGLISH 12 • Damage to the following parts: ceramic glass, accessories, crockery and cutlery baskets, feed and drainage pipes, seals, lamps and lamp covers, screens, knobs, casings and parts of casings. Unless such damages can be proved to have been caused by production faults. € Cases where no fault could be found during a technician’s visit. [. . . ]