User manual WHIRLPOOL FFA540900 INSTALLATION

[. . . ] Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Before scrapping, make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cable and removing the doors and shelves so that children cannot easily climb inside the appliance. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. Deliver the appliance immediately to an authorized dump; do not leave it unattended even for a few days, since it is potentially dangerous for children. [. . . ] (°F) From 50 to 90 From 61 to 90 From 64 to 100 From 64 to 110 • Be careful not to damage the floors when you move the appliance (e. g. • Do not use mechanical devices or any means other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process. • Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. • Do not use electrical appliances inside the freezer compartments, unless such appliances are specifically recommended by the manufacturer. • This appliance is not designed for use by young children or the infirm. • To avoid the risk of children being trapped and therefore suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the appliance. • The power cable may only be replaced by an authorized person. • Do not use extension leads or adapters. • It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains by unplugging it or by means of a two-pole switch fitted upline of the socket. • Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance data plate corresponds to the domestic supply voltage • Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the ice packs (if provided). 14 60833048GB. fm Page 15 Thursday, March 24, 2005 9:10 AM HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT This is an automatic refrigerator or refrigerator with star low temperature compartment. Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. • Always observe the storage information on the package. Making ice cubes • Fill the ice-tray 3/4 full of water and place it in the bottom of the low temperaturecompartment. If the ice-tray sticks to the bottom, do not use pointed or sharp instruments to detach it. HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT For optimum performance, we recommend to defrost the low temperature compartment twice a year, or when the ice on the walls reaches a thickness of about 3 mm If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty. Remove the food from the freezer, wrap in newspaper and group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler. Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. Leave the door open to allow the frost/ice to melt. Clean the freezer compartment using a sponge dampened in a solution of warm water and neutral detergent. • Note: Do not use sharp or pointed metal instruments to scrape off ice; do not heat the low temperature compartment artificially. 16 60833048GB. fm Page 17 Thursday, March 24, 2005 9:10 AM HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Periodically clean the inside of 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. [. . . ] •Is the defrost water drain blocked?Perform the checks for problem 4 and then: •Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. •To inspect the bulb, refer to the instructions and illustration on the attached product description sheet •Check the bulb and, if necessary, replace it with one of the same type (E14 type, 15W max). Excessive formation of frost/ice in the low temperature compartment. [. . . ]