User manual WHIRLPOOL ART 464/5 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 63733137GB. fm Page 67 Monday, March 14, 2005 2:48 PM INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT HOW TO DEFROST THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 67 63733137GB. fm Page 68 Monday, March 14, 2005 2:48 PM BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use To get the most out of your new appliance, read the user handbook thoroughly. The handbook contains a description of the appliance and useful tips for storing food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is undamaged and that the door closes properly. [. . . ] A Cooked food B Fish, meat C Fruit and vegetables D Bottles E Butter F Dairy products, cheese Notes: • The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed to allow air circulation. • Do not place the food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. • Do not place hot food in the refrigerator. • Store liquids in closed containers. • Storage of vegetables with high water contents can lead to the formation of condensation: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance. 70 63733137GB. fm Page 71 Monday, March 14, 2005 2:48 PM 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. 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. Important: • Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or special freezer containers. • Arrange the fresh food in the upper area of the freezer compartment, leaving sufficient space around each pack for the air to circulate. • The food will be completely frozen in 24 hours. • Press the rapid freezing button to switch off the function (yellow indicator light switches off). 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 does not shuts properly; • 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. 71 63733137GB. fm Page 72 Monday, March 14, 2005 2:48 PM HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT Note: The temperature in the freezer compartment is maintained at the ideal level for the storage of frozen food also during power failures of limited duration, although it is advisable to avoid opening the freezer compartment door during such periods. 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). [. . . ] • Gurgling and hissing noises due to expansion in the refrigerant circuit are normal. 74 63733137GB. fm Page 75 Monday, March 14, 2005 2:48 PM AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before calling After-sales Service: 1. See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the Troubleshooting Guide. Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem persists. If it does, switch off and wait for about an hour before switching on. [. . . ]