User manual WHIRLPOOL ARL 756/1 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Follow local waste disposal regulations when scrapping. Cut off the power cable to prevent connection to the mains. Dispose of the appliance at your local recycling plant for refrigerant gases. PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Only use the refrigerator compartment to store fresh foods only and the low temperature compartment to store deepfrozen foods and making ice-cubes. • Do not cover or close the air vents. [. . . ] Store the food as shown in the adjacent illustration. A Cooked food B Fish and meat C Fruit and vegetables D Bottles E Eggs F Butter, cheese and other dairy products Notes: • Make sure the air circulates freely between the shelves and the back wall of the refrigerator. • Do not store food against the back wall of the compartment. • Store liquids in sealed containers. • Vegetables with a high water content (e. g. lettuce) may cause condensation to form in the bottom drawers and/ or on the middle shelves; this does not affect the correct operation of the appliance. Nevertheless, it is advisable to wrap vegetables before storing. 5 6gb33033. fm Page 6 Thursday, June 10, 2004 2:34 PM HOW TO USE THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT If installed, the star low temperature compartment may be used to store frozen products for the time indicated on the packaging. When purchasing deep-frozen foods, check the following: • That the packaging is intact, since the food may have deteriorated. If the package bulges or is marked by damp patches, the product has not been correctly stored and may have partially thawed. • Purchase deep-frozen foods last and use insulated bags for transportation. • Place items in the low temperature compartment as soon as you get home. • Do not cover the vents or air outlets. • When thawing food items, place them in the refrigerator compartment to make use of the low temperature. • Keep the door open as little as possible. • Do not put food in the refrigerator when still hot. • Do not leave the low temperature compartment door open. 7 6gb33033. fm Page 8 Thursday, June 10, 2004 2:34 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. The appliance does not work. •Is there a power failure?•Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?•Is the thermostat set to z (Stop)?Temperature inside the compartments is not cold enough. •Is the appliance installed near a heat source?The temperature inside the refrigerator compartment is too cold. [. . . ] • Voltage and absorption rates are indicated on the rating plate. 8 • 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. • If the appliance plug and wall socket are incompatible, the socket must be replaced by a qualified electrician. [. . . ]