User manual WHIRLPOOL KD2178AUU/A04 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; - bed and breakfast type environments; To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully read the operating instructions which contain a description of the product and useful advice. Keep these instructions for future reference. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged and that the door closes properly. Any damage must be reported to the dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance. [. . . ] The refrigerator compartment temperature is factory-set to the intermediate position Refrigerator temperature settings To change the refrigerator compartment temperature, press button (C) to select the temperature displayed in a loop (see product sheet) Note: Ambient air temperature, the frequency of door opening, the introduction of hot food and unsuitable appliance positioning can all affect the internal temperature of the refrigerator, which may differ from that shown on the display Switching off the appliance If the appliance is not to be used for a prolonged period, it can be switched off by pressing button B (Stand-by), or by unplugging it Refrigerator door open alarm The appliance issues a warning if the door is accidentally left open: an acoustic signal sounds and the inside light flashes. The alarm is activated when the door is left open for 2 minutes and deactivates automatically when the door is closed. If the door needs to be kept open for more than 2 minutes, the alarm can be muted by pressing button (F); the alarm will activate again after 2 minutes if the door still remains open Control panel lock In order to avoid inadvertent selections (buttons being pressed by contact with packets and/or food, or by children) the control panel can be locked by pressing button (F) and (D) at the same time for approx. The letter L flashes on the display for approx. 5 seconds to indicate the panel has been locked successfully. With the control panel locked, no selections can be made. If any button is pressed in these circumstances, the letter L flashes on the display for 5 seconds. To unlock the control panel, press buttons (F) and (D) at the same time for approx. 3 seconds. B A C F G H E D 32 How to use the refrigerator compartment: Position the food as shown in the figure. A Cooked food B Vegetables C Fish, meat D Fruit and vegetables E Bottles F Cheese Note: • Cover food to prevent it drying out • The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed to allow circulation of air • Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. • Do not place hot food in the refrigerator • Store liquids in closed containers Important: Storing vegetables with a high water content can cause condensation to form on the glass shelves; this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance. 33 HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT (if present) The freezer compartment can also be used for freezing fresh food. The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate. Freezing fresh food • The recommended position for fresh food is that indicated in Fig. 1, if a wire shelf is present, or that in Fig. • Place food in the middle of the compartment, making sure it does not touch already frozen food, but is placed at a distance of approx. • For appliance with a compartment, press button (D) to activate the Fast Freeze function: the yellow led (E) lights up and remains lit for the duration of freezing. 26h the function switches off automatically and the yellow led (E) switches off. To cancel the function manually, press button (D) again. The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods. When purchasing frozen food products: • Make sure the packaging is not damaged, since the product quality may have deteriorated. If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun. • When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag. [. . . ] If it has not, switch off the appliance again and repeat the operation after one hour. If the problem persists after this course of action, contact After-sales Service. Specify: • the type of fault • the appliance model • The Service number (the number after the word SERVICE on the rating plate inside the appliance) • Your full address • Your telephone number and area code Note: The direction of door opening can be changed. If this operation is performed by After-sales Service it is not covered by the warranty. INSTALLATION • Install the appliance away from heat sources. [. . . ]