User manual WHIRLPOOL ARL 663/N INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Installation of the appliance and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and local regulations. SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 1. Packing The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and marked with the recycling symbol. Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous. Appliance The appliance is made using recyclable materials. [. . . ] To switch off the low temperature compartment (and the refrigerator compartment in the models with 1 compressor): Turn the knob (4) to Off. 7 6gb33014a. fm5 Page 8 Wednesday, June 5, 2002 10:10 AM HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT Freezing fresh food The low temperature compartment can be used for freezing fresh food. How to operate: • 24 hours before freezing fresh food, press the fast freeze button (6). The low temperature compartment operation LED (7) turns from green to yellow and remains so while this function is selected (24 h). • Wrap and seal the food in: aluminium foil, cling film, watertight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or special low temperature compartments containers. • Place food in the top compartment, leaving enough space for air to circulate around packs. To speed up the freezing process and increase the compartment capacity remove the top basket and the ice pack storage drawer (if provided). Put the already frozen food into the other drawers and the food still to be frozen directly onto the refrigerator grid. For more efficient freezing, use the fast freeze function for the next 24 hours by pressing the button (6) again when the yellow LED (7) turns back to green. ECO/ÖKO FUNCTION • When the low temperature compartment is only partially full and the food is already frozen, set the knob (4) to “Eco/Öko” for energy saving. Note: • In the event of a power failure, the low temperature compartment maintains the correct storage temperature for about 16 hours. • In models with one or two ice packs, this temperature can be maintained for about 25/30 hours. • Do not open the low temperature compartment door during a power failure. 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 low temperature 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. 8 6gb33014a. fm5 Page 9 Wednesday, June 5, 2002 10:10 AM HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT Making ice cubes • Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 with water and place it at the bottom of the low temperature compartment. To speed up the ice making process, place the tray on the bottom of the first drawer (as shown in the figure) and not on the ice pack rack (if provided). [. . . ] Otherwise, fit the spacers (if supplied) on the upper part of the condenser at the rear of the appliance. For models without spacer walls, the distance between the unit and the wall must be at least 4. 5 cm. • Clean the inside (see chapter “Care and Maintenance”). • Remove the compressor locking pin (according to the model). Electrical connection • Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations. [. . . ]