User manual WHIRLPOOL AFB 636 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 60202027GB. fm Page 3 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 9:30 AM INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT HOW TO USE THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT WHEN PRESENT HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ENERGY SAVING TIPS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION AND DOOR REVERSIBILITY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 3 60202027GB. fm Page 4 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 9:30 AM BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use. To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully read the operating instructions which contain a description of the product and useful advice. Keep these instructions for future reference. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged and that the door closes properly. [. . . ] • Do not use single/multi adapters or extension cables. • For the water connection, use the pipe supplied with the new appliance; do not reuse that of the previous appliance. • Power cable modification or replacement must only be carried out by qualified personnel. • It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the power supply by unplugging it or by means of a two-pole switch fitted upline of the socket. 60202027GB. fm Page 6 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 9:30 AM HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT This is an automatic refrigerator or refrigerator with star low temperature compartment. Refrigerator compartment defrosting is fully automatic. The refrigerator operates in an ambient temperature ranging from +16°C to +32°C. Switching on the refrigerator Insert the plug in the mains socket. The thermostat allows you to set the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment without altering the conditions inside the low temperature compartment. For correct operation and excellent storage results in both compartments, set the thermostat between positions 2 and 3. To set the temperature inside the compartments, turn the thermostat as follows: •2 - 3 for a WARMER TEMPERATURE. Thermostat set to 0: position: the appliance and lighting switch off. Note: Ambient temperature, the frequency with which the doors are opened and closed and the position of the appliance can affect the temperature inside the two compartments. Adjust the thermostat accordingly. How to store food in the refrigerator compartment 1. Store the food as shown in the adjacent illustration. A Cooked food B Fish and meat C Fruit and vegetables D Bottles E Eggs F Butter, cheese and other dairy products Notes: • Make sure the air circulates freely between the shelves and the back wall of the refrigerator. • Do not store food against the back wall of the compartment. • Store liquids in sealed containers. • Vegetables with a high water content (e. g. lettuce) may cause condensation to form in the bottom drawers and/ or on the middle shelves; this does not affect the correct operation of the appliance. Nevertheless, it is advisable to wrap vegetables before storing. 6 60202027GB. fm Page 7 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 9:30 AM HOW TO USE THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT WHEN PRESENT If installed, the star low temperature compartment may be used to store frozen products for the time indicated on the packaging. When purchasing deep-frozen foods, check the following: • That the packaging is intact, since the food may have deteriorated. If the package bulges or is marked by damp patches, the product has not been correctly stored and may have partially thawed. [. . . ] • Voltage and absorption rates are indicated on the rating plate. • The appliance must be earthed as prescribed by law. The manufacturer declines all liability for personal injury or damage to property or animals resulting from failure to comply with the above requirements. • If the appliance plug and wall socket are incompatible, the socket must be replaced by a qualified electrician. [. . . ]