User manual WHIRLPOOL ARC2210 WH INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 63602000GB. fm Page 15 Monday, May 9, 2005 11:06 AM INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 15 63602000GB. fm Page 16 Monday, May 9, 2005 11:06 AM BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR • Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use To get the most out of your new appliance, read the user handbook thoroughly. The handbook contains a description of the appliance and useful tips for storing food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is undamaged and that the door closes properly. [. . . ] Butter, cheese and dairy products Notes: • The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed to allow circulation of air. • 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. 18 63602000GB. fm Page 19 Monday, May 9, 2005 11:06 AM 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 freezer can also be used to freeze fresh food by positioning it on the rack; place frozen food in the lower part of the compartment so that there is no contact with fresh food that has yet to be frozen. 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 information on the package. Making ice cubes • Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 with water and place it at the bottom of the freezer compartment. Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it is stuck to the compartment bottom. MONTHS FOOD 19 63602000GB. fm Page 20 Monday, May 9, 2005 11:06 AM HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER Defrost the freezer compartment once or twice a year, or when the ice on the walls reaches a thickness of about 3 mm. [. . . ] • Ensure that the appliance is level, using the front adjustment feet if necessary. 23 63602000GB. fm Page 24 Monday, May 9, 2005 11:06 AM Door reversibility 1. Unscrew the 2 fixing screws securing the central hinge and remove the 2 covers (Fig. Lift the doors off together with the central hinge by pulling them towards you (Fig. Lay the appliance on its left side, unscrew the fixing screws securing the 2 feet and remove them (Fig. [. . . ]