User manual WHIRLPOOL CZE 310A/AL INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 83633001GB. fm Page 74 Monday, April 4, 2005 2:53 PM INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ENERGY SAVING TIPS HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT HOW TO DEFROST THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 74 83633001GB. fm Page 75 Monday, April 4, 2005 2:53 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. [. . . ] To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, set the thermostat control knob to: •the lowest numbers 1-2 for the LEAST COLD internal temperatures; •numbers 3-4 for a MEDIUM internal temperature; •the highest numbers 5-7 for the COLDEST internal temperatures. Thermostat set to ●: no operation, no light. Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. Note: The ambient air temperature, frequency of door opening and the position of the appliance can affect internal temperatures. These factors must be taken into account when setting the thermostat. How to use the refrigerator compartment Position the food as shown in the figure. A Cooked food B Fish, meat C Fruit and vegetables D Bottles E Eggs F Cheese Note: • The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed to allow circulation of air. • Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. • Do not place hot food in the refrigerator or freezer. • Store liquids in closed containers. Important: Storing vegetables with high water content can cause condensation to form on the glass shelf of the crisper drawer: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance. 77 83633001GB. fm Page 78 Monday, April 4, 2005 2:53 PM HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT The freezer is a star compartment. This compartment can be used to store frozen foods for the period of time indicated on packaging. The freezer can also be used to freeze fresh food by positioning it on the rack; place frozen food in the lower part of the compartment 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 indicated on the data plate (at the side of the crisper drawer). Note: In the event of a power cut, the freezer compartment will maintain a sufficiently low temperature for food storage. However, it is advisable to avoid opening the compartment door during such periods. Freezing fresh food • Press the freeze button (F), where provided, 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer in order to improve the freezing process. • Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or freezer containers suitable for freezing fresh food. • Arrange fresh food to be frozen in the top compartment leaving sufficient space around each pack for the air to circulate. The lower grid (if supplied) can be removed in order to increase the compartment capacity. • When putting food in to freeze, turn the thermostat control knob down half a position (e. g: from 3 to 2. 5). • The food will be completely frozen in 24 hours; the thermostat control knob can then be returned to the previous position (e. g. • The amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated in Kg on the data plate; this indication is based on an ambient temperature of 25°C. Important: The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods. MONTHS FOOD 78 83633001GB. fm Page 79 Monday, April 4, 2005 2:53 PM When purchasing frozen food products: • Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). [. . . ] See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the Trouble-shooting guide. Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem has been solved. 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 after this course of action, contact After-sales Service. [. . . ]