User manual WHIRLPOOL KVE2530/A LH 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 4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it. SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 1. Packing The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and marked with the recycling symbol. [. . . ] • Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit pipes. • Do not use or place electrical appliances inside the product if they are not of the type expressly authorised by the Manufacturer. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they don't play with the appliance. • Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the ice packs (if provided). • Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh food and the freezer compartment only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. • Do not store liquids in glass containers in the freezer compartment since they may burst. • Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer since they may cause cold burns. • Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect the power supply. • All appliances equipped with an ice-maker and water dispenser must be connected to a water supply that delivers drinking water only (with mains water pressure of between 0. 17 and 0. 81 Mpascals (1. 7 and 8. 1 bar)). Ice-makers and/or water dispensers not directly connected to the water supply must be filled with drinking water only. • The Manufacturer declines any liability if the above advice and precautions are not respected. 16 60802047GB. fm Page 17 Friday, November 9, 2007 12:04 PM HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT This appliance is a refrigerator with a star freezer compartment. Or it is a refrigerator with a star freezer compartment. Optimal appliance performance is obtained at ambient temperatures between +10°C and +38°C.  Switching on the appliance Once the power plug is inserted in the mains socket, unless the thermostat (1) is set to symbol z the inside light switches on each time the door is opened. Once the temperature has been set – see next chapter – the appliance is ready for use. To adjust the temperature: • • • • Thermostat (1) set to z: no refrigeration, no light. Thermostat (1) set to 1: minimum refrigeration. Thermostat (1) set to 3-4: medium refrigeration. Thermostat (1) set to 7: maximum refrigeration.  Important • Thermostat adjustment (1) will depend on where the appliance is installed, ambient temperature and frequency of door opening. How to use the refrigerator compartment: !Position the food as illustrated in the figure: 1. Dairy products, preserves, cheese, butter 3. Bottles Note: • Cover food to prevent it drying out. • Hot food must be allowed to cool properly before being placed in the refrigerator. • Make sure sufficient space is left for air to circulate around the food. [. . . ] • If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the socket replaced by a qualified electrician. • Do not use extension cables, multiple sockets or adapters. & 21 60802047GB. fm Page 22 Friday, November 9, 2007 12:04 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 1) For Great Britain only Warning - this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A. S. T. A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows: 1. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover. [. . . ]