User manual WHIRLPOOL KVIE 2000/A INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 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. Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cord. [. . . ] • After approximately 24 hours the function switches off automatically and the yellow LED for button (D) switches off. To cancel the function, press button (D) again. The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods. 2 15 HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT 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. Making ice cubes Fill the ice cube tray 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. • HOW TO DEFROST THE APPLIANCE Before defrosting, 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. This precaution ensures that defrost water is removed correctly (Fig. Defrosting the compartment Defrost the freezer compartment once or twice a year or when the formation of ice on the walls is excessive. The amount and speed at which the ice forms depends on ambient conditions and 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. [. . . ] • the service code (number after the word Service on the rating plate inside the appliance). • 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. Installation in a hot environment, direct exposure to the sun or installation near heat sources (heaters, radiators, cookers) will increase power consumption and should therefore be avoided. [. . . ]