User manual WHIRLPOOL AFB 601/1/IS INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cord. The appliance must be delivered to an authorised collection centre for the recovery of refrigerant gas. PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Only use the freezer for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. • Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the appliance. • Do not store liquids in glass containers in the freezer: risk of bursting. [. . . ] • 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. Important: The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods. 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. MONTHS FOOD 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. • Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly. • Put the food back into the freezer. Note: for electronic models, first insert the power plug into the mains socket, then turn the thermostat knob to the chosen position, and lastly switch on the appliance. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Periodically clean the condenser at the rear of the appliance with a vacuum cleaner or brush. Prolonged disuse • • • • Empty the freezer. Disconnect the freezer from the mains power supply. Leave the door open to prevent formation of unpleasant odours and to eliminate any dampness. 17 3gb33000. fm5 Page 18 Thursday, February 8, 2001 9:30 AM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. The appliance is not working. • Is there a power failure?• Is the thermostat setting correct?• Was the appliance switched on correctly? 3. The yellow, red and green leds do not light up. Perform the checks for point 1, and then: • Contact After-sales Service. Notes: • The front edge of the appliance may be hot. [. . . ] • If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the socket replaced by a qualified electrician. • Do not use extension leads or adaptors. Fig. 1 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. Fig. 3 19 3gb33000. fm5 Page 20 Thursday, February 8, 2001 9:30 AM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 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. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B). 2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover. [. . . ]