User manual WHIRLPOOL KVIF 3095/A PRODUCT FICHE

[. . . ] The handbook contains a description of the appliance and useful tips for storing food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. After unpacking the appliance, make sure that the door shuts properly. Any damage must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance. [. . . ] If any button is pressed in these circumstances an acoustic alarm and the flashing of button j will indicate that the lock function is activated. Note: Button (F) 4 is excluded from the control panel lock. To unlock the control panel press button (A) j for 3 seconds until the light switches off. Using the refrigerator compartment Position the food as shown in the figure: A Cooked food B Vegetables (if provided) C Fish, meat D Fruit and vegetables E Bottles F Cheese Notes: • The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed to allow circulation of air. • Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. • Do not place hot food in the refrigerator. • Store liquids in closed containers. Important: Storing vegetables with high water content can cause condensation to form in the crisper; this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance. 18 HOW TO USE THE FRESHBOX The appliance is equipped with a separate box for optimum storage of Meat and Fish. The temperature inside the box is approximately 3-5° C lower than in other parts of the refrigerator compartment. This enables considerably prolonged storage of fresh food (meat and fish) without the need to freeze. Furthermore, food retains its original freshness and nutritional properties. Do not store fruit or vegetables in this box, since the temperature may drop below 0° C, causing water contained in the food to freeze. Temperature indicator • • The temperature inside the box is displayed on an indicator on the box door (Fig. 1). 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 freezer compartment as soon as you get home. If food has defrozen even partially, do not refreeze it. reduce temperature variations to the minimum. Respect the best-before date on the package. Power failure alarm The function activates automatically in the event of a prolonged power failure; the temperatures in the compartments increase to values that do not ensure safe storage of food. In this case the acoustic alarm activates and the red led associated with the button (F) flashes. In these circumstances, it is necessary to evaluate the state of the food stored in the refrigerator and freezer before using it. The alarm can be muted by pressing the button (F). In any case, the selections and operating conditions set beforehand are reinstated automatically after the power failure. • • • • Always observe the storage information on the package. Making ice cubes • • Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place i tin the freezer compartment . Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it is stuck to the freezer bottom. [. . . ] Adjustments and selections valid before switching off will automatically be restored. • • • • • CARE AND MAINTENANCE Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. • Periodically clean the inside of the refrigerator compartment with a sponge dampened in warm water and/or neutral detergent. Rinse the interior and dry with a soft cloth. • The separators must not be washed with water but cleaned with a slightly damp sponge. [. . . ]