User manual WHIRLPOOL ART 355/G PROGRAM CHART

[. . . ] The handbook contains a description of the appliance and useful tips for storing food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. After unpacking the appliance, make sure that the doors shut properly. Any damage must be reported to your retailer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance. [. . . ] Storage of vegetables with high water contents can lead to the formation of condensation: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance. 69 79621-gb. fm5 Page 70 Friday, March 6, 1998 8:47 AM HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT The appliance has a 4 star freezer compartment in which food can be stored for the time indicated on the packaging. The freezer can also be used to freeze fresh food by positioning it on the racks; place frozen food in the lower basket 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. Temperature alarm function (control panel versions) When the appliance is running normally or when food is being frozen, the red led may switch on (in certain models this will be accompanied also by an audible signal) informing you that the temperature in the freezer compartment is too high. This may occur in the following situations: • when the appliance is switched on for the first time • when it is switched on following defrosting and cleaning • if you load too much food at room temperature • if the freezer door has been left ajar • if the "freezer thermostat knob" on the control panel is advanced towards the "MAX" setting (intense cold) To mute the acoustic alarm press the "Fast freeze" button. When temperature in the freezer compartment has fallen to acceptable levels, the red indicator LED will switch off automatically. At this point remember to switch off the " Fast freeze" function. Freezing fresh food If your appliance is equipped with a single compressor: • • Set the thermostat knob to 2-3. If the appliance is equipped with a freeze button, press it to activate the function (the yellow indicator light will switch on). Also the red indicator light (models with control panel) may switch on. The red indicator light will switch off when the freezer compartment has reached the optimum temperature. Note: The freeze function makes it possible to freeze fresh food while maintaining the temperature in the refrigerator compartment at the optimum level. Rapid freezing function If your appliance is equipped with two compressors, activate the rapid freezing function 6 hours before inserting fresh food to obtain the maximum freezing power as indicated on the rating plate. Ice formation is concentrated on the racks at the top of the freezer compartment. If possible, defrost the freezer compartment when it is nearly empty. • Remove the food from the freezer compartment, wrap in a newspaper and group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler. Leave the freezer door open so that the ice can thaw. Pull out the defrost water drain and place a tray below it. Clean the interior of the freezer compartment with a sponge and warm water and/or neutral detergent. Put the food back into the freezer compartment. Plug in the appliance / reconnect the electricity supply. Switch the appliance on. • • • • • • • • • HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT The refrigerator compartment must be cleaned periodically. Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. Droplets of water on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost cycle is in progress. [. . . ] • Is the mains power switch set to ON?• Is the power cord in perfect condition?• Is the thermostat knob on position l (Stop)?• Is the appliance installed next to a heat source? [. . . ]