User manual WHIRLPOOL AFG 508-B/H PROGRAM CHART

[. . . ] For more details, refer to the rating plate fitted on the appliance. PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • • • • Use the freezer only for storing frozen foods, freezing fresh food and producing ice cubes. Do not cover or close the vents of the freezer. Do not store glass containers with liquids in the freezer since they may burst. Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after removing them from the freezer because they may cause "cold" burns. [. . . ] • The food to be stored must be fresh, ripe and of the best quality. • Fresh vegetables and fruit must be frozen immediately after purchase, so as to retain the nutritive value, structure, consistency, colour and flavour. Meat and game must be hung before freezing. • Note: • Always cool hot food before freezing. • Defrosted or partially defrosted food must be consumed immediately. Do not refreeze food unless you intend preparing individual servings. Once cooked, the defrosted food can be frozen again. Freezing and storing food • • Place the food to be frozen in the freezer compartments. Ice packs (if present) must be placed in the space provided (see enclosed product card). MONTHS FOOD Important: For information regarding periods of food storage, refer to the adjacent table. Classification of frozen foods Place the frozen products in the freezer and classify them. It is advisable to indicate the storage date on the package, in order to ensure consumption within the best before date. 14 40021bgb. fm5 Page 15 Friday, November 24, 2000 5:01 PM HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER Storage of frozen foods When buying frozen foods, make sure that: • The wrapping or the package is intact or the food may deteriorate. If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and thawing may have already begun. The appliance does not operate • Is there a power failure?• Is the thermostat knob setting correct?• Has the appliance been installed correctly?Abnormal frost build-up • Has the defrost water drain been refitted correctly?The yellow, red and green indicator lights do not work. First check point 1, then: • Contact Customer Service. Note: • If the front edge of the unit is hot, this is not a defect, but prevents formation of condensate. • Gurgling sounds and hissing due to expansion in the refrigerant circuit are normal. CUSTOMER SERVICE Before calling for Customer Service: 1. See if you can fix the problem yourself (with the help of the "TroubleShooting Guide"). Restart the appliance to see if the problem has cleared itself. If the result is negative, disconnect the appliance and repeat the operation after an hour. [. . . ] approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows: 3. The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter “L” or coloured red. For the Republic of Ireland only The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also used, the 2-pin, side earth type. In this case, the wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the EARTH contact, and the two wires to the two pins, irrespective of colour. The supply to the socket must be fitted with a 16 amp fuse. 1. [. . . ]