User manual WHIRLPOOL GTE 260 A PRODUCT FICHE

[. . . ] Yellow LED: indicates that the fast freeze function is active. Green LEDS: they indicate that the appliance is in operation, and the temperature has been set. Temperature setting button: to adjust the set temperature and to activate/deactivate the fast freezing operations. Switching on the appliance • Plug in the appliance. [. . . ] • Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. Respect the best-before date on the package. • Always observe the storage information on the package. Note: 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. If there is a long power failure: • Do not open the appliance lid except to place ice packs (if provided) over the frozen foods on the right and left of the appliance. This will slow down the rise in temperature. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE PRECAUTIONS AND ADVICE • After installation, make sure the appliance is not resting on the power cable. • Do not store glass containers with liquids in the appliance, as they could burst. • Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the appliance, since they could cause cold burns. • Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect the electrical power supply. • Remove the packs of food from the appliance and wrap them close together in newspaper and store in a very cool place or thermally insulated bag. • Remove the internal defrost water drain plug (depending on model). • Remove the external defrost water drain plug (depending on model) and reposition it as shown in the figure. • Place a bowl beneath the drainage channel to collect the residual water. • Speed up defrosting by using a spatula to detach the ice from the appliance walls. • Remove the ice from the bottom of the appliance. • In order to avoid permanent damage to the appliance interior, do not use pointed or sharp metal instruments for removing the ice. • Do not use abrasive products or heat up the interior artificially. • Dry the interior of the appliance thoroughly. • On completion of the defrosting, refit the plug. CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Remove the ice from the upper edge (see the Troubleshooting Guide). [. . . ] All LEDs are off and the product is working. • Have hot foods been put in the appliance?• Has the appliance lid been left open for a long time?• Is the appliance placed in a very warm room or near heat sources? [. . . ]