User manual WHIRLPOOL DPA 25 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Packing The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and marked with the recycling symbol. Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous. Appliance The appliance is made using recyclable materials. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. [. . . ] 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. • 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 Freezing fresh food 18 3gb33009. fm Page 19 Monday, January 27, 2003 9:23 AM When purchasing frozen food products: • Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). 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. • Place the items in the freezer compartment as soon as you get home. • If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it. • Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. Respect the best-before date on the package. • Always observe the storage information on the package. Making ice cubes • Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the freezer compartment • Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it is stuck to the bottom of the freezer compartment. • Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes. HOW TO DEFROST THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. • Droplets of water on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost cycle is in progress. • The defrost water is automatically routed to a drain outlet and into a container from which it evaporates. • Clean the defrost water drain outlet regularly using the tool supplied with the appliance in order to ensure defrost water is removed correctly. • See the “Care and Maintenance” chapter. 19 3gb33009. fm Page 20 Monday, January 27, 2003 9:23 AM HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER Defrost the freezer compartment once or twice a year or when ice formation is excessive. [. . . ] • If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the socket replaced by a qualified electrician. • Do not use extension leads or adapters. Disconnecting the appliance It must be possible to disconnect the appliance by unplugging it or by means of a two-pole switch fitted upline of the socket. 23 3gb33009. fm Page 24 Monday, January 27, 2003 9:23 AM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 1) For Great Britain only Warning - this appliance must be earthed If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A. S. T. A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows: 1. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover. [. . . ]