User manual WHIRLPOOL ARF 208 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 60202028GB. fm Page 3 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 9:31 AM INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ENERGY SAVING TIPS AFTER-SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION AND DOOR REVERSIBILITY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 3 60202028GB. fm Page 4 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 9:31 AM BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use. 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. [. . . ] Attention: Accessibility to the plug has to be guaranteed even after installation of the appliance to disconnect it, if required. Alternatively, connect the appliance to the mains by means of a two-pole switching device with contact separation of 3 mm situated in an accessible position. 6 60202028GB. fm Page 7 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 9:31 AM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND OPERATION Please check that the voltage indicated on the rating plate situated inside the compartment corresponds to the voltage in your home. The earthing of this appliace is compulsory by law. The manufacturer will accept no liability for injury to persons or damage to objects arising from the non observance of this requirement. When the appliance is plugged in, if the thermostat knob is not set to symbol 0, the green and the red lamps (1) and (2) (Fig. 1) light up and the temperature acoustic alarm sounds. The green control light always remains alight and indicates the operation of the appliance. The red control light remains alight until the set operation temperature has been attained. It lights up again when the temperature inside the freezer rises due to frequent or prolonged door opening, and when the appliance has been loaded with fresh food to be frozen. In this case, switch on the fast freeze facility until the red control light goes off. The acoustic signal indicates that the red control light is alight. It stops when the red control light goes off or when the fast freeze facility is switched on (yellow control light on). ADJUSTMENT OF THE TEMPERATURE The thermostat (Fig. 1) controls the temperature inside the appliance. Position 0 indicates that the operation of appliance is interrupted. The ideal storage temperature of frozen food for a long time is -18°C. In normal ambient conditions (temperature between +20°C and +25°C), we suggest you adjust the thermostat control knob to a middle position. To obtain colder or warmer temperatures than -18°C, turn the thermostat control knob to the highest or lowest setting respectively. We remind you that internal temperatures are affected by the location of the appliance, the temperature of the surrounding air, the frequency of the door opening. The setting of the thermostat may have to be varied to allow for these factors. To check the temperature of the food stored, place the thermometer (if delivered) under the food; if it is placed on the food it will indicate the temperature of the air which does not correspond to that of the food stored. USE OF THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT This appliance is equipped with an acoustic alarm which sounds when the door is left open. In case of prolonged door opening, to stop the alarm pull switch (6) (Fig. 1). 7 60202028GB. fm Page 8 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 9:31 AM FREEZING IN (Fig. 6) The amount of fresh food which can be frozen in a 24 hours period at an ambient temperature of +25° C is stated on the rating plate. [. . . ] ELECTRICAL CONNECTION • Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations. • Voltage and absorption rates are indicated on the rating plate. • The appliance must be earthed as prescribed by law. The manufacturer declines all liability for personal injury or damage to property or animals resulting from failure to comply with the above requirements. [. . . ]