User manual WHIRLPOOL GTE PLATINUM 27 A INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] (Fig 4) • Insert the accessories (if provided). STARTING THE PRODUCT • Connect the product to the power supply. • The green light ("Min") comes on. • The red light (1) blinks, since the temperature inside the product is not yet low enough for loading food. [. . . ] FREEZING FOOD Preparing fresh food for freezing • Wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags, polyethylene containers with lids, provided they are suitable for freezing foods. • Food must be fresh, mature and prime quality. • 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. • Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the appliance. Freezing fresh food • Place foods to be frozen in direct contact with the walls of the appliance: A) - food to be frozen, B) - food already frozen. • Avoid placing foods to be frozen in direct contact with food already frozen. • For better and faster freezing, foods should be split into small portions; this will also be useful when the frozen items are to be used. At least 24 hours before storing fresh food in the appliance, activate fast freezing ("Shopping") by repeatedly pressing button (4) until both green indicator lights (3) flash. Place the food to be frozen inside the appliance and keep the lid closed for 24 hours. Food will be fully frozen after this period of time. The fast freezing function ("Shopping") can be deactivated by pressing button (4) and selecting a different temperature setting. • Install the appliance in a perfectly horizontal position, on a floor strong enough to take its weight and in an area suitable for its size and use. • Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place. The appliance is set for operation at specific ambient temperature ranges, according to the climatic class indicated on the data plate located at the rear of the product (Fig. The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long time at a temperature outside the specified range. • It is advisable to leave the appliance connected if left empty even for short periods. • Be careful not to damage the floors when you move the appliance (e. g. To facilitate product handling, it is advisable to empty it beforehand, if possible. Note: The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons. • Do not use mechanical devices or any means other than those recommended and/or supplied by the manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process. • Do not use electrical appliances inside the product, unless such appliances are specifically recommended by the manufacturer. • This appliance must not be used by children under 8 years of age, or by people with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or without experience and knowledge of it, unless instructed in its use by those responsible for their safety. [. . . ] HANGING THE LID LIGHT BULB (if provided) • Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. • Remove the diffuser by following the sequence of steps shown in the figure. The layer of frost on the internal walls of the product is not uniform. • Make sure the hole of the STOP FROST, located in the outer rear edge of the lid, is not obstructed. [. . . ]