User manual WHIRLPOOL GKB 1100 PROGRAM CHART

[. . . ] For more information, refer to the identification data plate affixed to the appliance. Precautions and general recommendations • Only use the freezer for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the appliance. Do not store liquids in glass containers in the freezer: risk of bursting. Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer: risk of "cold" burns. [. . . ] • Food must be fresh, mature and of prime quality in order to obtain high quality frozen food. • Fresh vegetables and fruit should preferably be frozen as soon as they are picked to maintain the full original nutritional value, consistency, colour and flavour. Some meat, especially game, should be hung before it is frozen. Note: • Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the freezer. • 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. Tips for freezing and storing fresh food. Important: The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods. MONTHS FOOD 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. 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. • Disconnect the freezer from the mains power supply. • Leave the door open to prevent formation of unpleasant odours and to eliminate any dampness. Prolonged disuse 17 4gb33000. fm5 Page 18 Thursday, October 4, 2001 12:51 PM Troubleshooting guide 1. • Was the appliance switched on correctly?• Has the defrost water drain been positioned correctly?The yellow, red and green leds do not light up. Perform the checks for point 1, and then: • Contact After-sales Service. Notes: • The front edge of the appliance may be hot. This prevents the formation of condensation and is not a defect. • Gurgling and hissing noises due to expansion in the refrigerant circuit are normal. After-Sales Service Before contacting AfterSales Service: 1. See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the “Troubleshooting guide”. Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem has been solved. [. . . ] Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover. Important: The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a correct replacement is fitted. Correct replacement are identified by the colour insert or the colour embossed in words on the base of the plug. Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical store. [. . . ]