User manual WHIRLPOOL GTEA 255 OPTIMA INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 4Gb33000. fm5 Page 16 Wednesday, February 14, 2001 6:18 PM Instructions for use Before using the freezer Safeguarding the environment Precautions and general recommendations Installation Appliance operation guide Food storage Freezing food How to defrost the freezer Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting guide After-Sales Service Electrical connection 16 4Gb33000. fm5 Page 17 Wednesday, February 14, 2001 6:18 PM Before using the freezer The appliance is designed to operate at limited ambient temperatures, dictated by the appliance climatic category specified on the data plate: SN, N up to 32°C ST up to 38°C T up to 43°C Only use the freezer for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. To get the most out of your new appliance, please read the user handbook carefully. The handbook contains a description of your appliance and useful tips for storing food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. [. . . ] NOTE: in the event of a power failure, settings remain stored in memory. The time required for the freezer to reach the set temperature depends on climatic conditions and the temperature setting selected. ECO setting ECONOMY mode should be used when the appliance is only partially filled, in particular when food does not reach above the level indicated by the "e" on the separator. To select ECONOMY mode, proceed as follows: • Press one of the temperature adjustment buttons (3 ; 4) once. • The digital display (2) flashes, showing the previous temperature setting. • Press button (4) as required to increase the temperature until the display shows EC. NOTE: if ECO mode is selected while the fast freeze function is in operation, the fast freeze function is automatically deactivated. 21 4Gb33000. fm5 Page 22 Wednesday, February 14, 2001 6:18 PM Appliance operation guide Control panel lock function • This function prevents inadvertent altering of operating parameters following accidental contact with the buttons. Repeat this procedure to unlock the control panel: when the yellow led switches off, the control panel is no longer locked. • Once this function has been selected, even if a button is pressed the corresponding function is not activated. • To lock the control panel, press buttons (8) and (4) simultaneously for about 3 seconds until the yellow led (7) lights up. • Alarms • Temperature alarm Indicates that the internal temperature is above -12°C. The acoustic alarm is activated and the red led (9) flashes. Press button (8) to mute the acoustic alarm, then immediately select the fast freeze function and check for any faults. Prolonged power failure Indicates that the internal temperature has risen above -8°C alarm following a prolonged power failure. The acoustic alarm is activated, the red led (9) flashes and the digital display (2) flashes, showing the highest temperature reached during the power failure. Press button (8); the digital display shows the current internal temperature. Temperature sensor Indicates a temperature sensor malfunction. alarm The acoustic alarm activates, the red led (9) flashes and the digital display shows "SF". NOTE: the temperature alarm may activate following introduction of fresh food; however this does not affect the storage of already frozen food in any way. A power failure, on the other hand, may compromise the correct storage of frozen food; in the event of a power failure, check that food is still thoroughly frozen. • • Energy saving tips • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not install the appliance in places exposed to direct sunlight or near heat sources. Do not obstruct the ventilation grille or the air circulation openings. Remove accumulated dust from the rear of the appliance at least once a year. Do not place hot food in the refrigerator. Restrict the number of times you open the lid. [. . . ] It is normal for condensation to form under certain atmospheric conditions (humidity above 85%) or if the appliance is located in a damp or poorly ventilated room. However, this in no way affects the performance of the freezer. This phenomenon is quite normal. Too much ice forms on the upper edge Condensation forms on the external walls of the freezer The layer of ice on the internal walls of the freezer is not uniform 26 4Gb33000. fm5 Page 27 Wednesday, February 14, 2001 6:18 PM After-Sales Service Before contacting After-Sales Service 1. See if you can solve the problem yourself (see "Before contacting AfterSales Service"). [. . . ]