User manual WHIRLPOOL PL46 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] • 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. • Wait at least two hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient. • Installation of the appliance and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and local regulations. SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 1. [. . . ] Bottles, canned produce: use the door trays in the inner door. Eggs: use the special compartment in the inner door. 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. 14 6GB33063. fm Page 15 Monday, April 14, 2003 3:06 PM HOW TO DEFROST THE REFRIGERATOR Defrost the appliance when the ice on the walls reaches a thickness of about 3 mm. Ensure the water collection tray is empty and properly positioned below the low temperature compartment. Semi-automatic defrost (Fig. 2) • Press the button (A) in the middle of the thermostat knob and close the door. Once all the ice has melted, the button will return to its original position and the refrigerator will automatically start functioning again. (Fig. 3) For appliances without defrost button: • Turn the thermostat knob to the defrost position. • After defrosting, turn the knob back to its original position. It is not necessary to empty the rest of the refrigerator. Do not use sharp objects or metal instruments to remove ice. (Fig. 3) CARE AND MAINTENANCE Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. • Clean the interior periodically with a sponge soaked in warm water and/or neutral detergent. • Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly. • Clean the inside of the low temperature compartment when defrosting. Do not use abrasive products, scourers, stain-removers (e. g. • Periodically clean air vents and the condenser at the rear of the appliance with a vacuum cleaner or a brush. Prolonged disuse 1. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. In the event of prolonged disuse, leave the door open to prevent the formation of mould, odours and oxidation. Clean the appliance. 15 6GB33063. fm Page 16 Monday, April 14, 2003 3:06 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. The appliance is not working. • • • • Is there a power failure?Is the plug properly inserted in the socket? [. . . ] • If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the socket replaced by a qualified electrician. • Do not use extension leads or adapters. 17 6GB33063. fm Page 18 Monday, April 14, 2003 3:06 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 1) For Great Britain only Warning - this appliance must be earthed If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A. S. T. A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows: 1. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover. [. . . ]