User manual WHIRLPOOL FR220A INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient. Installation of the appliance and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and local safety regulations 4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it. SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 1. Packing The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and marked with the recycling symbol. [. . . ] • 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 ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the ice packs (if provided). 16 60833047GB. fm Page 17 Saturday, March 5, 2005 4:54 PM HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT This appliance is a refrigerator with a star freezer compartment. Or it is a refrigerator with a star freezer compartment. Optimal appliance performance is obtained at ambient temperatures between +10°C and +38°C.  Switching on the appliance Once the power plug is inserted in the mains socket, unless the thermostat (1) is set to symbol z the inside light switches on each time the door is opened. Once the temperature has been set – see next chapter – the appliance is ready for use. To adjust the temperature: • • • • Thermostat (1) set to z: no refrigeration, no light. Thermostat (1) set to 1: minimum refrigeration. Thermostat (1) set to 3-4: medium refrigeration. Thermostat (1) set to 7: maximum refrigeration.  Important • Thermostat adjustment (1) will depend on where the appliance is installed, ambient temperature and frequency of door opening. How to use the refrigerator compartment: !Position the food as illustrated in the figure: 1. Dairy products, preserves, cheese, butter 3. Bottles Note: • Cover food to prevent it drying out. • Hot food must be allowed to cool properly before being placed in the refrigerator. • Make sure sufficient space is left for air to circulate around the food. Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. ! 17 60833047GB. fm Page 18 Saturday, March 5, 2005 4:54 PM HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT Only for appliances with or star compartments: " If the freezer compartment is marked , it can be used to store already frozen food. If the freezer compartment is marked , it can be used to store food for several months, and for freezing fresh food. The amount of fresh food (expressed in kg. ) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the rating plate (see paragraph “Product Description”, ref. Freezing fresh food • Set the thermostat (1) to 3-4. • Place the food to be frozen in the middle of the freezer compartment. • Frozen food must not come into contact with fresh food still to be frozen (leave around 20 mm). • After 24 hours, return the thermostat (1) to the normal position. [. . . ] • If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the socket replaced by a qualified electrician. • Do not use extension cables, multiple sockets or adapters. & 21 60833047GB. fm Page 22 Saturday, March 5, 2005 4:54 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 1) For Great Britain only Warning - this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement 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. [. . . ]