User manual WHIRLPOOL FIC-57NF INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS INSTALLATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER OPERATION USING THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT USING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND ONLY 18 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use. To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully read the operating instructions which contain a description of the product and useful advice. Keep these instructions for future reference. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged and that the door closes properly. [. . . ] These factors should be taken into account when setting the thermostat position. • The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the refrigerator ensures the free 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 compartments. • Store liquids in closed containers. • Storing vegetables with high water content can cause condensation to form: this does not affect correct appliance operation. Storing food in the refrigerator compartment Place the food as shown in the figure. Dairy products, cheese Temperature adjustment The temperature is factory set to +5°C (display 7). To change the temperature setting, press the buttons (8) or (9) on the control panel, until the required value is obtained. Settable temperature limit: • +2 °C coldest temperature • +8 °C warmest temperature 22 USING THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT (continuation) Switching the refrigerator off (Vacation) Press the button (5) for more than 3 seconds. The temperature shown on the display (7) goes off and the green light (6) comes on. To reactivate the refrigerator operation, press the same button (5) for more than 3 seconds. Refrigerator compartment alarms The acoustic alarm is activated when the door has been left open for more than 1 minute. If the door is left open for another minute, the inside light will start flashing and will switch off after the door has been open for 10 minutes, whereas the acoustic alarm will remain activated. Pressing the Acoustic Alarm button (11) will only silence the acoustic signal, whereas the inside light will continue to behave as described above. • Place frozen foods in the freezer compartment as soon as you get home. MONTHS 2-6 F O O D 4-8 6-12 24 USING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT (continuation) • Do not refreeze partially thawed food: Consume it within 24 hours. • Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. • Respect the expiry date given on the package. • Always follow the instructions given on the package for storing frozen foods. Freezer compartment alarms Freezer compartment temperature alarm When the appliance is working or during the freezing phase, the red warning light (10) may come on in conjunction with an acoustic signal, indicating that the freezer compartment temperature is not optimum for food storage. This can occur in the following cases: • during start-up; • when the appliance is switched on again after defrosting and cleaning; • when too much food is placed in the freezer; • when the freezer door does not close properly To deactivate the acoustic signal press the button (11). The red light (10) will automatically go off when optimum temperature conditions are reached. [. . . ] - Check the lamp and, if necessary, replace it with a new one (available only from the Customer Care Centre). The red light on the control panel remains on and/or the acoustic alarm is activated. The light and alarm are activated for the following reasons: 1. Temperature alarm (red light (10) flashing and acoustic signal activated) - Large amounts of fresh food have recently been placed in the freezer. [. . . ]