User manual WHIRLPOOL ART 868/G INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Light switch 14 BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE • After unpacking, please ensure that the appliance is undamaged and that the doors close tightly. Any damage must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours of receipt of the appliance. • Let the appliance stand for 1 hour prior to connecting it to the electricity supply. • The package is recyclable and is marked with the recycling symbol . [. . . ] Turn the thermostat knob (5): • toward low numbers if the temperature inside the compartement is too low. • towards high numbers to obtain colder internal temperatures How to freeze fresh food The appliance, marked by the symbol, allows freezing of fresh food. The quantity of fresh food which can be frozen at an ambient temperature of +25°C in 24 hours is stated on the rating plate. How to operate Adjust the thermostat knob (5) to position 2 - 3 ቢ If your appliance is provide with a yellow pilot lamp freeze button (4) press it (yellow lamp alight) to improve the freezing process and to ensure the max. Freezing capacity indicated on the rating plate, as well as to avoid a fall in temperature in the refrigerator compartment during the freezing process. Wrap and seal food in: • Aluminium foil, plastic-coated paper; non permeable plastic wraps, polyethylene containers with tight fitting lids, freezing jars. ቢ 17 HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT ቤ Place food in the top compartment, leaving enough space for air to circulate around packages. 24 hours later, at completion of freezing, press again the yellow freeze button (4) (if provided) to switch it off. Important: • To increase the capacity of the freezer compartment: 1. In this case food must be stored in line with the basket below. Note: • In case of a power failure, the freezer compartment maintains the correct storage temperature for 16 hours approx. • In models provided with one or two eutectics (cold packs) this time can reach more or less 25/30 hours. • Do not open the freezer compartment door during a power failure. ቤ Information on frozen food When buying frozen food, make sure that: 1. Wrapper or package is intact as the food may deteriorate. If it bulges, sags or has spots of moisture on it, it may not have been kept cold enough and the contents may have lost their original quality. Use thermical bags or cold boxes for transport. Frozen food should always be purchased last. When at home, store them immediately in the freezer . Important • Any food, even if partially thawed, cannot be refrozen but must be eaten within 24 hours. • Any appreciable rise in temperature of frozen foods may shorten the storage life indicated on the package. • Always follow instructions on the package to store frozen food. Production of ice cubes Fill 3/4 the ice cube trays with water and place them in the freezing compartment or on the tray (if provided). [. . . ] Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical store. 22 INSTALLATION CONNECTION TO A REWIREABLE PLUG If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, then it should be cut off and disposed of in order to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A socket elsewhere. A suitable alternative plug should then be fitted to the cable. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE "NEUTRAL" ("N") BROWN "LIVE" ("L") GREEN AND YELLOW "EARTH" ("E") 1. The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter "E" or by the Earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. [. . . ]