User manual WHIRLPOOL C24/01 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Any damage must be reported to the supplier within 24 hours. Following installation, wait at least 2 hours without moving the appliance before connecting it to the mains supply; this will allow the refrigerant circuit to reach optimum efficiency. Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, please refer to the chapter “Installation”. • • SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 1. Packing The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and marked with the recycling symbol . [. . . ] If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun. • When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag. • Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the freezer. • Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. Respect the best-before date on the package. • Always observe the storage information on the package. Note: Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately. Do not refreeze unless the food is cooked after it has thawed. If there is a long power failure: • do not open the freezer lid except to place ice packs (if available) over the frozen foods on the right and left of the freezer. This will slow down the temperature increase speed. 6 42007bGB. FM5 Page 7 Wednesday, September 27, 2000 3:28 PM DEFROSTING THE FREEZER The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of ice on the walls reaches 5-6 mm. Remove the packs of food from the freezer and wrap them close together in newspaper. Store in a very cool place or thermally insulated bag. Remove the internal defrost water drain plug (depending on model). Note: Gurgling noises from the refrigerating circuit after the compressor cuts out are perfectly normal. The green light is off and the appliance is not working. • Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?The green light is off and the appliance is working. Contact After Sales Service for a replacement. • Have hot foods been put in the freezer?• Has the freezer lid been open for a long time?• Is the appliance located in a room which is too hot or too close to a source of heat?• Is the thermostat setting correct?• Rapid freeze button pressed inadvertently?• Are the defrost water drainage plugs correctly positioned? [. . . ] If it has not, disconnect the appliance from the power supply and wait for about an hour before switching on again. If the problem persists, contact After Sales Service. Specify: • the nature of the problem, • the model, • the Service number (the number after the word SERVICE on the data plate on the rear of the appliance), • your full address, • your telephone number and area code. 8 42007bGB. FM5 Page 9 Wednesday, September 27, 2000 3:28 PM INSTALLATION • Unpack the appliance and ensure that the various elements (plastic bags, polystyrene pieces, etc. ) are well out of the reach of children. Remove the 4 protection pieces inserted between lid and appliance (A). [. . . ]