User manual WHIRLPOOL GKI 1041/B INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] A suitable alternative plug should then be fitted to the cable. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION “WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED” (For Great Britain only) Fuse replacement. If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13 amp 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: KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE The appliance you have just bought, marked , allows the perfect freezing-in of fresh and cooked foods, the production of ice cubes and the storage of deep frozen foods. Please read these instructions carefully; you will find the description of your appliance and the useful hints to obtain the best performance to store foods. < DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE (Fig. [. . . ] − Place the packets in the storage compartments, leaving the freezing-in compartment empty. − The maximum available volume to store foods is obtained by removing the drawer and the baskets, except the bottom baskets. In any case, packets can be placed directly on the refrigerated plates, following the limit load marked on the liner sides. You freezer maintains the correct storage temperature, even if case of power failure, for  hours approx. in the freezing-in compartment, and for 6 hours approx. in the storage baskets; however, we suggest you leave the freezer door closed, during the power failure. Note: Due to the effectiveness of the door seal, it is not always possible to open the door immediately after closing it. Wait some minutes before attempting to open it again. THAWING Here are some basic suggestions: Raw vegetables: Do not thaw - put straight into boiling water and cook normally. Meat (large cuts): Thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapping them. Before cooking, leave at room temperature for some hours. If you have a microwave the meat can be defrosted following the manufacturers instructions. (small cuts): Thaw at room temperature or cook directly. Fish: Thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapping or cook directly before being completely thawed. Previously cooked food: Re-heat in the oven without removing from its aluminium container. Fruit: Thaw in the refrigerator compartment. DEFROSTING The quantity of frost which builds-up inside the freezer depends on the frequency of door opening. The frost must be removed when it reaches a 3 mm thickness. Generally defrosting is carried out twice a year, and when the quantity of food stored in the freezer is low. To defrost, proceed as follows: − 24 hours prior defrosting, switch on the fast freeze facility so that the food stored is at the lowest temperature before taking it out from the freezer. − Disconnect the appliance from the mains (Fig. 8). BLUE (“N”) Connection to a typical 13 amp plug For the Republic of Ireland only The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also used, the 2-pin, side earth type. [. . . ] Defrosting has to be carried out as quickly as possible. When the red pilot lamp goes off, replace the food in the freezer. blown − the supply cable is broken. For Great Britain only Check the plug fuse, if fitted. [. . . ]