User manual WHIRLPOOL GKA 1502/1 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Scrapping The freezer is made of recyclable material. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cord. The appliance must be delivered to an authorised collection centre for the recovery of refrigerant gas. [. . . ] • Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately. Do not refreeze unless the food is cooked after it has thawed. Once cooked, the thawed food can be refrozen. Important: The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods. Classification of frozen foods Put the frozen products into the freezer and classify them. The storage date should be indicated on the packs, to allow use within expiry dates. MONTHS FOOD Advice for storing frozen food 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. • Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the freezer. • 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. 19 6gb33057. fm Page 20 Friday, June 11, 2004 5:31 PM Removing the baskets • Pull the baskets out fully, then lift them up slightly in order to remove. Note: Drawers and runners may be removed in order to obtain increased storage space (if provided) (Fig. Ensure that the load does not exceed the limit (if present) indicated on the side walls of the appliance. Making ice cubes • Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the special freezer compartment. • Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it is stuck to the bottom of the freezer. • Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes. Note: The freezer door will not re-open easily immediately after closing. Wait a few minutes before opening again in order to allow for compensation of the vacuum created. Fig. 1 20 6gb33057. fm Page 21 Friday, June 11, 2004 5:31 PM HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. For electronic models, turn the knob to OFF/●. Defrost the freezer once or twice a year, or when the formation of ice on the refrigeration grilles is excessive. It is perfectly normal for ice to form on the grilles. [. . . ] 1, 2, or 3, depending on the model) Electrical Connection • Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations. • Voltage and power consumption are indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows: 1. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover. [. . . ]