User manual WHIRLPOOL KVC 3750/2 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Packaging The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and is 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 from recyclable materials. Dispose of the appliance in conformity with local environmental regulations. [. . . ] (positioned at the side of the crisper drawer). Note: The temperature in the freezer compartment is maintained at the ideal level for the storage of frozen food also during power failures. However, it is advisable to avoid opening the freezer compartment door during such periods. Making ice cubes • • Pour water into the ice tray up to 2/3 full and place it in the freezer compartment. Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it is stuck to the freezer bottom. Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes. • Freezing fresh food • Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or special freezer containers. • Arrange the fresh food in the upper area of the compartment leaving sufficient space around each pack for the air to circulate. • The food will be completely frozen in 24 hours. • The amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours, at an ambient temperature of +25°C, is indicated on the rating plate. Important: The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods. 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 thawing may have already begun. • When shopping, leave frozen food purchases till last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag. • Place the items in the freezer compartment as soon as you get home. • If food has thawed, even partially, do not refreeze 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. MONTHS FOOD 15 33029-gb. fm5 Page 16 Friday, January 15, 1999 10:40 AM HOW TO DEFROST THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT 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 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. This precaution ensures that defrost water is removed correctly from the interior of the refrigerator compartment. Also see “Maintenance and Cleaning”. • • • HOW TO CLEAN AND DEFROST THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT Defrost the freezer compartment at least twice a year and whenever the formation of ice is excessive. [. . . ] • Is the defrost water drain blocked?Ice forms on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. • Is food directly touching the wall?Excessive frost build-up in the freezer compartment. [. . . ]