User manual WHIRLPOOL AM 146 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 33502008GB. fm Page 15 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:19 PM INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION DOOR REVERSIBILITY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 15 33502008GB. fm Page 16 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:19 PM BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed to be used in the household and similar applications such as: - kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments - farm houses - by clients in hotels, motels, residences, bed & breakfasts. 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 place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. • Do not place hot food in the refrigerator or freezer. • Store liquids in closed containers. • Storing vegetables with a high water content can result in condensation in the crisper drawer: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance. Important: Storing vegetables with high water content can cause condensation to form on the glass shelf of the crisper drawer: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance. On models with anti-condensation device Fig. G 18 33502008GB. fm Page 19 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:19 PM HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT The freezer is a star compartment. This compartment can be used to store frozen foods for the period of time indicated on packaging. The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate. Important: 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. • In the event of a power cut, the freezer compartment will maintain a sufficiently low temperature for food storage. However, it is advisable to avoid opening the compartment door during such periods. Important: The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods. 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. • Place the items in the freezer compartment as soon as you get home. • 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 guidelines on the frozen food packages. Making ice cubes • Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 with water and place it at the bottom of the freezer compartment. If the tray sticks to the bottom of the compartment, do not use pointed or sharp instruments to detach it. MONTHS FOOD 19 33502008GB. fm Page 20 Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:19 PM HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, always unplug the appliance or disconnect it from the power supply. [. . . ] Use the 8mm socket or spanner to remove the 2 hinge bolts. Remove the 2 bolts from the opposite side. Remove the bracket and plastic surround. Remove and replace the pin in the bracket. [. . . ]