User manual WHIRLPOOL FW380IN INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Page BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING SERVICE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 12 12 13 14 17 17 18 11 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. [. . . ] Open door alarm switch (if present) B) Baskets (freezing - in and storage baskets) C) Storage basket only. Some models are supplied with containers filled with cooling liquid(eutectics): remove them from the back of the basket (C) and position them next to each other inside the basket. INSTALLATION Ensure that the appliance is not damaged. Transit damages must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours of receipt of the appliance. The appliance should not be installed close to heat sources such as cookers, central heating, boilers, sunlight, etc. It must however be located in a well ventilated dry space. If the following type of installation cannot be avoided, respect these side distances: a) between appliance and oil or coal stoves: 30 cm minimum. b) between appliance and gas or electric cooker: 3 cm minimum. The appliance must stand on a stable and level surface: install it following the instructions given on the rear of the template, delivered with the appliance. Leave the appliance to stand for two hours before connecting it to the electricity supply. We suggest that during this time the interior is cleaned with a sponge dampened in a solution of water and vinegar, after which the baskets can be fitted into the appliance. Attention: Accessibility to the plug has to be guaranteed even after installation of the appliance to disconnect it, if required. Alternatively, connect the appliance to the mains by means of a two-pole switching device with contact separation of 3 mm situated in an accessible position. 14 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND OPERATION Please check that the voltage indicated on the rating plate situated inside the compartment corresponds to the voltage in your home. The earthing of this appliace is compulsory by law. The manufacturer will accept no liability for injury to persons or damage to objects arising from the non observance of this requirement. When the appliance is plugged in, if the thermostat knob is not set to symbol •, the green and the red lamps (1) and (2) (Fig. 1) light up and the temperature acoustic alarm sounds. The green control light always remains alight and indicates the operation of the appliance. The red control light remains alight until the set operation temperature has been attained. It lights up again when the temperature inside the freezer rises due to frequent or prolonged door opening, and when the appliance has been loaded with fresh food to be frozen. In this case, switch on the fast freeze facility until the red control light goes off. The acoustic signal indicates that the red control light is alight. [. . . ] HINTS FOR HOLIDAYS If you plan to be away for a long time, disconnect the appliance from the mains, empty and clean the inside. Leave the door open to prevent the appliance from smelling musty. If you plan to be away for a short time, let the appliance operate normally. SERVICE The incorrect operation of the appliance is not always due to a fault but it may also result from poor installation or usage. To prevent unnecessary service calls for which you will be charged, we suggest you consult this trouble-shooting guide. [. . . ]