User manual WHIRLPOOL KVB 1200/1 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Packing The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and marked with the recycling symbol. Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous. Appliance: The appliance is made using recyclable materials. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. [. . . ] When purchasing frozen food products: • Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging 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. _ • Place the items in the low temperature compartment as soon as you get home. • If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it. • Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. Respect the best-before date on the package. • Always observe the storage information on the package. Making ice cubes • Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the low temperature compartment. • Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it is stuck to the low temperature compartment bottom. • Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes. MONTHS FOOD How to defrost and clean the refrigerator Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. Droplets of water on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost cycle is in progress. The defrost water is automatically routed to a drain outlet and into a container from which it evaporates. Clean the defrost water drain outlet regularly using the tool supplied with the appliance in order to ensure defrost water is removed correctly. Defrosting the low temperature compartment Defrost the low temperature compartment once or twice a year or when the ice formation is excessive. The amount of ice which forms and the rate at which it accumulates will depend on room temperature and humidity, and on the frequency with which the door is opened. Ice formation is concentrated at the top of the compartment and does not affect the efficiency of the appliance. If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty. • Remove the food from the freezer, wrap in a newspaper and group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler. • Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt. • Clean the interior with a sponge soaked in warm water and/or neutral detergent. • Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly. • Switch the appliance on. 13 4gb33002. fm5 Page 14 Wednesday, January 31, 2001 11:36 AM Care and maintenance • Periodically clean air vents and the condenser at the rear of the appliance with a vacuum cleaner or a brush. • Clean the outside using a soft cloth. • Clean the inside of the low temperature compartment (where fitted) when defrosting. [. . . ] • If this is not possible, the following minimum distances must be respected: • 30 cm from coal or paraffin stoves; • 3 cm from electric and/or gas stoves. • Fit the spacers (if supplied) on the rear of the condenser positioned at the back of the appliance (see figure). • To optimize appliance efficiency, leave a 5 cm gap above the appliance and make sure that adjacent kitchen units are sufficiently distanced to allow air circulation. • Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place, and ensure it is level, using the front adjustment feet if necessary. [. . . ]