User manual WHIRLPOOL AM 69 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Any damage must be reported to the dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on in order to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient. Installation and electrical connection must be carried out by a qualified technician according to the manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with local safety regulations. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it. SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 1. [. . . ] Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. Switching on the refrigerator for the first time Insert the plug into the mains socket. The thermostat is used to adjust the temperature of both compartments: refrigerator and freezer. How to adjust the temperature of the compartments: 1. For correct operation and optimum storage of food, follow instructions given in the enclosed product sheet for thermostat adjustment. To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, set the thermostat control knob to: • lowest/MIN numbers for the LEAST COLD internal temperatures; • highest/MAX numbers for the COLDEST internal temperatures. Thermostat set to 0: no operation, no light. G) to activate the anticondensation device. Note: The ambient air temperature, frequency of door opening and the position of the appliance can affect internal temperatures. These factors must be taken into account when setting the thermostat. How to use the refrigerator compartment Position the food as illustrated in the figure. 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. Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. Droplets of water on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost cycle is in progress. The defrost water is automatically routed to a drain outlet and into a container from which it evaporates. Clean the defrost water drain outlet regularly. Defrosting the low temperature compartment Defrost the low temperature compartment once or twice a year or when the ice formation is excessive. 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. Ice formation is concentrated at the top of the compartment and does not affect the efficiency of the appliance. If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty. • Remove the food from the freezer, wrap in newspaper and group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler. • Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt. [. . . ] Tools required • Phillips style screwdriver • Flat bladed screwdriver • 8 mm and 10 mm socket or spanner. Lay the fridge-freezer on its back in order to gain access to the base, being careful not to tip it back by more than 45º. Rest it on the soft foam packaging or similar material to avoid damaging the cooling pipes at the rear of the appliance. Remove the two screws on the rear of the fridge-freezer. [. . . ]