User manual WHIRLPOOL KGIF 3258/2 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient. Installation of the appliance and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and local safety regulations. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it. SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 1. Packing The packaging material is 100% recyclable and carries the recycling symbol. [. . . ] • Store liquids in closed containers. • Storing vegetables with a high water content can cause condensation to form: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance. 19 60802020aGB. fm Page 20 Wednesday, July 26, 2006 5:21 PM How to use the refrigerator compartment Position the food as shown in the figure. A Cooked food B Fish, meat C Fruit and vegetables D Bottles E Butter F Dairy products, cheese Temperature Adjustment The temperature is factory-set at +5 °C (display 7). To change the temperature setting, press the buttons (8) or (9) on the control panel until obtaining the required value. Temperature selection limit: • +2 °C coldest temperature • +8 °C warmest temperature Switching off the refrigerator Press the button (5) for more than 2 seconds. The temperature shown on the display (7) turns off, the green light (6) comes on and the yellow light (14) of the Meat & Fish box turns off (if the Meat & Fish function has been activated). To reactivate refrigerator operation, press the same button (5) again for more than 2 seconds. Refrigerator compartment alarms The acoustic alarm is activated when the door has been left open for more than 1 minute. If the door open condition continues for another minute, the inside light will start blinking, and goes off 10 minutes after door opening, whereas the acoustic alarm stays on. Pressing the Acoustic Alarm button (11) will mute the sound, whereas the inside light will continue as described above. To cancel the door open alarm completely, close the refrigerator door. Although connected to the power supply, the appliance is effectively deactivated, with the interior light switched off and all LEDs off except the Vacation LED (6) and displays (4) and (7) that will show “- -” “- -”. To reactivate appliance operation, press the same button again for 3 seconds. 22 60802020aGB. fm Page 23 Wednesday, July 26, 2006 5:21 PM Freezer compartment alarms Freezer compartment temperature alarm When the appliance is working or during the freezing phase the red warning light (10) may come on at the same as an acoustic signal indicating that the freezer compartment temperature is not optimum for preserving food. This can occur in the following cases: • after switching on the appliance; • when the appliance is switched on again after defrosting and cleaning; • when too much food is placed in the freezer; • when the freezer door does not close perfectly. To deactivate the acoustic signal press button (11). The red light (10) will automatically go off when optimum temperature conditions are reached. Power failure alarm If a blinking temperature value appears on the freezer display (4), the acoustic signal is active and the temperature adjustment buttons are locked, this means a power failure has occurred for a period long enough not to guarantee maintaining of the correct preservation temperature. The value shown on the display gives the highest temperature reached by the freezer compartment. To disable the alarm and unlock the temperature adjustment buttons, press the Acoustic Alarm button (11) and check the state of the food because the internal temperature has risen above -9 °C (temperature limit for optimum food preservation). Note: The freezer compartment can maintain the appropriate temperature for preserving food, even in case of a power failure. However, it is advisable to avoid opening the compartment door during such periods. Important: The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods. [. . . ] • Is the defrost water drain blocked?(see “Appliance periodical maintenance and cleaning”) 4. - Perform the checks for problem 1, and then: • Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. To inspect the bulb, refer to the instructions and illustration on the attached product description sheet. [. . . ]