User manual WHIRLPOOL PLC215A-E INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] GB THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS PROLINE PRODUCT This booklet contains the information you will require to install and operate your new appliance. It is important and worthwhile spending time to fully read this booklet so you will understand how to operate the appliance safely and efficiently. Please keep this booklet in a safe place so that you can refer to it when required. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (UK ONLY) For your safety please read the following information. [. . . ] fOOD Note: Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately. Do not refreeze unless the food is cooked after it has thawed. Once cooked, the thawed food can be refrozen. If there is a long power failure: • Do not open the appliance lid except to place ice packs (if provided) over the frozen foods on the right and left of the appliance. This will slow down the rise in temperature. BASKET The basket sits in the top of the freezer cavity which can be moved along the cavity top to enable access to both sides of the freezer, it can also be removed if larger items of food need to be accessed. Smaller items of frozen food, such as vegetables are stored here. FREEZING FRESH FOOD See the technical data sheet at the rear of this booklet for the maximum permissible amount in kilograms of fresh food that can be frozen in any 24-hour period with a room temperature of 25°C. Never freeze more than the maximum permissible. Set the temperature control to "Super" 24 hours before introducing the fresh food. The compressor will work continuously whilst on the "Super" setting. Return the temperature setting to normal after a further 24 hours. Never freeze more than the maximum permissible. Set the temperature control to "Super" 24 hours before introducing the fresh food. The compressor will work continuously whilst on the "Super" setting. Return the temperature setting to normal after a further 24 hours. It is not necessary to use this setting when introducing ready frozen food. PROLONGED OFF PERIODS If the freezer is not in use for a long period of time, proceed as follows: Disconnect the freezer from the mains supply by removing the plug from the socket. Clean and dry the inside as instructed under the heading of cleaning the appliance. Leave the door open to prevent any unpleasant smells from building up while the appliance is not in use. POWER FAILURE If there is a power failure for a short time, less than 12 hours, keep the door closed. Frozen food should not be affected if the power failure lasts less than 12 hours. [. . . ] Do- Wrap all food in aluminium foil or food quality polythene bags and make sure any air is excluded. Do- Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure clear of obstruction. Do- ensure that frozen food does not rise in temperature while defrosting, a rise in temperature during defrosting may shorten the storage life of your food. Don't- Cover the shelves with any protective materials which may obstruct air circulation. [. . . ]