User manual WHIRLPOOL PL106D INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] • Before operating the appliance, please read the following instructions carefully, as they cover the basic information for safety of installation, operation and maintenance. • Before using the freezer for the first time it is recommended that you clean both the inside and outside. Use luke warm water and a little bicarbonate of soda. • This appliance must only be used for its intended purpose i. e. [. . . ] Dispose of the appliance in conformity with local environmental regulations. Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the mains lead. The appliance must be delivered to an authorised collection centre for the recovery of the refrigerant gas. This appliance does not contain CFC's but R600a Isobutane. Isobutane is a natural gas having low environmental impact. Caution is required, however, since Isobutane is flammable. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged. PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Only use the freezer for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and production of ice cubes. • Do not cover or obstruct the condenser which is situated on the rear of the appliance. • Do not freeze / store liquids in glass containers in the freezer as there is a risk of bursting. • Do not consume ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer as there is a risk of freeze burn and they should be allowed to warm slightly before consumption. • Do not store effervescent drinks in the freezer. Remove all dislodged frost from the cabinet floor. For the removal of light frosting it is not necessary to switch off the freezer. For the removal of heavy ice deposits disconnect the freezer from the power supply and empty the contents into cardboard boxes and wrap in thick blankets or layers of paper to keep them cold. Defrosting will be most effective if carried out when the freezer is nearly empty, and it should be carried out as quickly as possible to prevent undue increase in temperature of the contents. Do not use metal or sharp scrapers, mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process. Increase in temperature of frozen food packages during defrosting may shorten the storage life. Provided that the contents are well wrapped and placed in a cool area they should keep for several hours. Examine the contents when replacing them in the freezer and if some of the packages have thawed out it should be eaten within 24 hours or be cooked and re-frozen. Clean the inside with a solution of warm water with a little bicarbonate of soda and then dry thoroughly. Wash all removable parts in the same way and reassemble. Reconnect the freezer to the power supply and allow to run for 30 minutes before reloading with produce. [. . . ] If after defrosting, the freezer is not going to be used for a long period of time, then it must be cleaned and dried and the lid propped ajar. 11 6gb33000. fm5 Page 12 Thursday, March 22, 2001 3:20 PM FREEZER BREAKDOWN In the event of the freezer failing to operate because of a power failure, do not worry unduly. Providing care is taken to ensure that the lid is kept closed, frozen food will keep within the freezer for at least 24 hours. Extra protection can be given by covering the freezer with two or three thick blankets. If a long breakdown is anticipated, try to get the produce into another freezer or cold store, if possible, a supply of Dry Ice to place within the cabinet. [. . . ]