User manual WHIRLPOOL LPR273 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] E. Thermostat knob Light switch Thermostat control reference Light bulb (max 15 W) 14 60802015GB. fm Page 15 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 12:11 PM BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use To get the most out of your new appliance, read the user handbook thoroughly. The handbook contains a description of the appliance and useful tips for storing food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is undamaged and that the door closes perfectly tight. [. . . ] Before scrapping, make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cable and removing the doors and shelves so that children cannot easily climb inside the appliance. Ice makers and/ or water dispensers not directly connected to a mains water supply must be filled with potable water only. • Install and level the appliance on a floor strong enough to take its weight and in an area suitable for its size and use. • For the water connection, use the pipe supplied with the new appliance and do not use that of the previous appliance. • The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons. • Place the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated place. The appliance is set for operation at specific ambient temperature ranges, according to the climatic class indicated on the data plate: The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long period at a temperature above or below the indicated range. Climatic class SN N ST T Amb. (°C) From 10 to 32 From 16 to 32 From 18 to 38 From 18 to 43 Amb. (°F) From 50 to 90 From 61 to 90 From 64 to 100 From 64 to 110 • Be careful not to damage the floors when you move the appliance (e. g. • Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical means other than those recommended by the Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process. • Do not damage the refrigerator’s refrigerant circuit pipes. Freezing food • Set the thermostat knob (A) to 3-4. • Arrange the food to be frozen centrally in the freezer compartment. • Avoid contact between already frozen food and food that has yet to be frozen (approx. • After 24 hours turn the thermostat knob (A) back to the normal position Attention: Wrap and seal the food in: • Aluminium foil, cling film, watertight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or special freezer containers. 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. • Transport products in a thermally insulated cool bag. • When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last. • Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the freezer. • If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it. • Avoid subjecting foods to temperature variations. [. . . ] # Clean the defrost water drain outlet regularly in order to ensure that defrost water is removed correctly. After cleaning, reconnect the appliance to the power supply. Do not use abrasive products. Long vacation. • Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. • Leave the doors open to prevent formation of unpleasant odours. # 19 60802015GB. fm Page 20 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 12:11 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE When you hear these noises . . your appliance is alive!!! 1. [. . . ]