User manual WHIRLPOOL AFE 590/H INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. 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. Information: This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a Isobutane). [. . . ] • 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 15 5gb33000. fm5 Page 16 Thursday, January 18, 2001 6:30 PM HOW TO USE THE FREEZER 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. When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag. Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the freezer. 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. • • • • • Removing the baskets • Pull the baskets out fully, then lift them up slightly in order to remove. Note: Drawers and runners may be removed in order to obtain increased storage space (Fig. Ensure that the load does not exceed the limit (if present) indicated on the side walls of the appliance. Making ice cubes • • Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the special freezer compartment. Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it is stuck to the bottom of the freezer. Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes. Fig. 1 • Note: The freezer door will not re-open easily immediately after closing. Wait a few minutes before opening again in order to allow for compensation of the vacuum created. 16 5gb33000. fm5 Page 17 Thursday, January 18, 2001 6:30 PM HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. For electronic models, turn the knob to OFF/z. Defrost the freezer once or twice a year, or when the formation of ice on the refrigeration grilles is excessive. It is perfectly normal for ice to form on the grilles. The amount of ice which forms and the rate at which it accumulates will depends on room temperature and humidity, and on the frequency with which the door is opened. [. . . ] If this is not possible, the following minimum distances must be respected: • 30 cm from coal or paraffin stoves; • 3 cm from electric and/or gas stoves. Install the freezer in a dry, well-ventilated place. Clean the interior (see “How To Defrost And Clean The Freezer”). Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations. [. . . ]