User manual WHIRLPOOL GKIC 9056/3 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 40058-gb. fm5 Page 11 Monday, October 9, 2000 5:54 PM CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE FREEZER SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS HOW TO USE THE FREEZER HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION PAGE GB 12 12 PAGE PAGE 12 13 16 17 17 18 19 PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE 11 40058-gb. fm5 Page 12 Monday, October 9, 2000 5:54 PM BEFORE USING THE FREEZER • Your new appliance is a freezer designed exclusively for domestic use. To get the most out of your appliance, please read the instructions carefully. These contain a description of your appliance and useful tips for storing food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. [. . . ] • Foodstuffs (except meat, see below) must be fresh, mature and of prime quality in order to obtain high quality frozen food. • Fresh vegetables and fruit should 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 food can then be refrozen. Freezing and storing food • • Place food to be frozen in the two top baskets. If the freezer is to be used without the tray, arrange the ice packs on top of the food to be frozen at the front of the top basket. Important: The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods. Classification of frozen foods Put the frozen foods into the drawers (baskets) and classify them. Use the storage calendar to ensure foods are used before their expiry dates. Checking frozen foods Insert a freezer thermometer between frozen packs of food to check the temperature. Placing the thermometer directly on the frozen food only gives the air temperature, which does not correspond to the actual product temperature. MONTHS FOOD 14 40058-gb. fm5 Page 15 Monday, October 9, 2000 5:54 PM HOW TO USE THE FREEZER 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 thawing 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 refreeze it. • Avoid subjecting foods to temperature variations. Observe the “best before” date on the package. • Always observe the storage information on the package. Removing the baskets • • Pull the baskets out as far as they come, then lift up slightly and remove. Pull the bottom basket out as far as it comes, turn it slightly to the right and then remove. Note on storage capacity Storage capacity is calculated without the tray and without the three upper baskets. For increased storage space, the freezer can also be used without the baskets, for example for freezing poultry or similar products. Making ice cubes • • Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it on the tray or in a basket. Use the handle of a teaspoon handle to remove ice cube trays should they stick to the bottom of the compartment. Do not use sharp or pointed instruments. [. . . ] Temperature inside the freezer is too low. • Is the thermostat setting correct?Water collects at the bottom of the freezer. • Was the freezer cleaned properly before being switched on? [. . . ]