User manual WHIRLPOOL ARG 974/G WP-F INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Do not cover or close the vents of the appliance. Do not place glass containers with liquids in the freezer since they may burst. Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer since they may cause “cold” burns. Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance, always unplug the appliance or switch the power supply off. [. . . ] 7. x We suggest to arrange food as shown in the figure on the side: Cooked food Dairy products, tinned products, cheese, butter Fish, meet Fruit and vegetables Small tins, eggs Tubes, small tins Bottles Notes: Do not store food in an open container since it would dry up. x Do not store food that is still warm in the refrigerator compartment. x Make sure that air circulates freely between stored food (leave some room between the stored items). . Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. 5 M 5 Y N C Only for appliances with compartment: 4 . In the freezing compartment it is possible to X store frozen food. Important: x Wrap and seal food in aluminium foil, cling film, air- and watertight plastic bags, polyethylene containers with lids, containers suitable for freezers. When buying frozen food, make sure that: x Wrapper or package is intact as the food may deteriorate. If it bulges or has spots of moisture on it, it means that it has not been stored in adequate conditions and that the contents may have started to thaw. x Always use thermal bags or cold boxes for transport. x Frozen food should always be purchased last. x When at home, immediately store it in the freezer. x Any food, even if partially thawed, cannot be re-frozen but must be eaten within 24 hours. x Any rise in temperature of frozen food should be avoided or kept as short as possible. Frozen food should not be kept beyond the date indicated on the package. x Always follow the instructions on how to store frozen food written on the packaging. Making ice cubes x Fill the ice cube trays (9) 3/4 full of water and place them on the bottom of the freezer compartment. x Use the handle of a spoon to free the ice cube trays if they are stuck. Do not use sharp or pointed tools. 3 3 HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT 4 X 6 M 6 Y N C HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE APPLIANCE Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance, always unplug the appliance. You should defrost the freezer compartment when frost build-up reaches 3 mm in thickness. x Remove all food from the compartment and turn the thermostat knob to x. x Remove all food from the freezer section, wrap it in paper or a blanket and put it in a cool place. x Periodically clean the inside of the appliance with a sponge dampened in a solution of warm water and neutral pH detergent. [. . . ] the rating plate (4) corresponds to the voltage in x x x Appliance earthing is compulsory by law. The Manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage to person or property arising from the failure to comply with this requirement. If the plug and the socket are not of the same type, have the socket replaced by a qualified technician. Do not use adapters, multiple sockets or extension cables. 8 M 8 Y N C Felicitations! [. . . ]