User manual WHIRLPOOL ART 764/A INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS INSTALLATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER OPERATION USING THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT USING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE 18 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use. To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully read the operating instructions which contain a description of the product and useful advice. Keep these instructions for future reference. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged and that the door closes properly. [. . . ] The function is automatically deactivated after 6 hours. In any case, the “Fast cooling” function can be manually deactivated by pressing the same button. Switching the refrigerator off (“Vacation”) Press the button (5) for more than 3 seconds. The temperature shown on the display (7) goes off and the green light (6) comes on. To reactivate the refrigerator operation, press the same button (5) for more than 3 seconds. Refrigerator compartment alarms The acoustic alarm is activated when the door has been left open for more than 1 minute. Important: For frozen fresh food storage times comply with the opposite table When purchasing frozen food products: • Make sure the packaging is not damaged, since food can deteriorate. If a packet is swollen or has damp patches, it has not been stored in optimum conditions and may have begun to thaw. • Purchase frozen food last and use thermal bags to carry it. • Place frozen foods in the freezer compartment as soon as you get home. • Do not refreeze partially thawed food: Consume it within 24 hours. • Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. • Respect the expiry date given on the package. • Always follow the instructions given on the package for storing frozen foods. F O O D MONTHS 2-6 4-8 6-12 24 USING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT (continuation) Freezer compartment alarms Freezer compartment temperature alarm When the appliance is working or during the freezing phase, the red warning light (10) may come on in conjunction with an acoustic signal, indicating that the freezer compartment temperature is not optimum for food storage. This can occur in the following cases: • during start-up; • when the appliance is switched on again after defrosting and cleaning; • when too much food is placed in the freezer; • when the freezer door does not close properly To deactivate the acoustic signal press the button (11). The red light (10) will automatically go off when optimum temperature conditions are reached. Power failure alarm If a temperature value flashes in the freezer display (4), the light (10) flashes, the acoustic signal sounds and the temperature adjustment keys are locked, it means that a power failure has occurred for a period long enough not to guarantee maintenance of the correct storage temperature. The value shown on the display gives the highest temperature reached by the freezer compartment. To eliminate the alarm and restore control panel operation, press the "Acoustic Alarm" button (11) and check the food, because the compartment temperature has risen above -9°C (temperature limit for correct food preservation). Note: The freezer compartment can maintain a suitable temperature for preserving food even in case of a power failure. In any case, it is advisable to avoid opening the compartment door during such periods. Removing the baskets Pull the drawers out as far as they go, then lift slightly and remove. 25 USING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT (continuation) Note: The freezer can also be used without drawers (except the bottom one), in order to obtain a larger space. [. . . ] The red light on the control panel remains on and/or the acoustic alarm is activated. The light and alarm are activated for the following reasons: 1. Temperature alarm (red light (10) flashing and acoustic signal activated) - Large amounts of fresh food have recently been placed in the freezer. - The freezer door does not close properly (see the section “Using the freezer compartment”) 2. [. . . ]