User manual WHIRLPOOL P1GCM10V40 PRODUCT FICHE

[. . . ] Any damage must be reported to the supplier within 24 hours. Following installation, wait at least 2 hours without moving the appliance before connecting it to the mains supply. Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, please refer to the chapter “Installation”. After connecting the appliance to the mains supply, ensure that the rapid freeze button is not pressed. • • • SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 1. [. . . ] Green LED: Illuminates when the appliance is on. 1 2 3 4 5 4. Yellow LED: Indicates that the fast freeze function is active. Fast Freeze button: Press to activate the fast freeze function. The exact configuration of the controls may vary according to the model. Notes: For correct operation of the appliance and to allow the lid to open freely without damage, leave at least 7 cm clearance at the sides and rear. After installation, wait for at least two hours without moving the appliance before connecting it to the power supply. If the freezer is left empty for short periods, it is preferable not to switch it off. Frost formation on the upper edges and interior walls of the appliance is a natural phenomenon and will not affect the performance of the freezer. 6 42035A_gb. fm5 Page 7 Wednesday, May 3, 2000 10:54 AM PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SHEET Switching on the freezer for the first time • • • • In order to maintain optimum temperature, select a thermostat setting between “e” and “1”. Also the red LED will switch on because the temperature inside the freezer is not yet sufficiently low for food storage. The red LED will normally switch off within the first six hours after the appliance is switched on. Place food inside the freezer only when the red LED has switched off. It will prove difficult to open the lid immediately after closing it because the hermetic seal means there is a partial vacuum inside the freezer. Wait a few minutes before re-opening the lid. • • After connecting the freezer to the power supply make sure the fast freeze button is not pressed. Temperature adjustment You can adjust freezer temperature as follows: • Turn the thermostat knob x to position e to set the highest (least cold) storage temperature. Observe the maximum freeing capacity specified on the rating plate. Keep the lid of the appliance closed for 24 hours. At the end of this period, switch off the rapid freeze button. To freeze the maximum amount of food specified on the rating plate (see figure D in the chapter “Installation”), extend the prefreezing period from 48 hours. • • • • • • • Attention: • Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the freezer. 8 42035A_gb. fm5 Page 9 Wednesday, May 3, 2000 10:54 AM FREEZING FOOD FREEZING OF FRESH FOODS • Place foods to be frozen in direct contact with the walls of the freezer, as shown in the adjacent figure: A) – foods to be frozen, B) – foods already frozen. Avoid placing foods to be frozen in direct contact with food already frozen. For best and fastest freezing, foods should be split into small portions; this will also be useful when the frozen items are to be used. . • • A B FOOD STORAGE For storing fresh frozen foods, refer to the adjacent table. MONTHS FOOD CLASSIFICATION OF FROZEN FOODS Put the frozen products into the freezer and classify them. The storage date should be indicated on the packs, to allow use within expiry dates. ADVICE FOR STORING FROZEN FOOD When you purchase frozen food: • Make sure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). Ensure also that the package is not swollen and that there are no liquid stains indicating that the product may have thawed partially during its period of storage. When shopping, leave frozen food purchases till last and transport the products in a thermally insulated bag. [. . . ] Remove the ice from the bottom of the freezer. In order to avoid permanent damage to the freezer interior, do not use pointed or sharp metal instruments for removing the ice. Do not use abrasive products or heat up the interior artificially. Dry the interior of the freezer compartment thoroughly. [. . . ]