User manual WHIRLPOOL PLC215A-U INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] warning: This appliance must be earthed. The appliance must be connected to a 240 volts 50 cycle AC supply by means of a three pin socket, suitably earthed and should be protected by a 13 amp fuse in the plug. The appliance is supplied with a standard 13 amp 3pin plug fitted with a 13-amp fuse. Should the fuse require replacement, it must be replaced with a fuse rated at 13 amp and approved to BS1362. [. . . ] Packing materials are 100% recyclable, dispose of them at you local recycling point, keep packaging out of reach of children to avoid injury or asphyxiation. FREEZING FOOD • 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. At least 24 hours before storing fresh food in the appliance, press the fast freeze button. For appliances without this button, turn the thermostat to . Place the food to be frozen and keep the lid of the appliance closed for 24 hours. At the end of this period, switch off the fast freeze button (if provided). FOOD STORAGE Classification of frozen foods Put the frozen products into MONTHS the appliance and classify them; The storage date should be indicated on the packs, to allow use within expiry dates. 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. € When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag. € Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the appliance. • Avoid , or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. Respect the best-before date on the package. € Always observe the storage information on the package. THAWING FROZEN VEGETABLES For some foods, thawing before cooking is unnecessary. vegetables and pasta can be added directly to boiling water or steam cooked. Frozen sauces and soups can be put into a saucepan and heated gently until thawed. oVEN THAWING FROZEN FOODS Many microwaves and ovens have thaw settings. To avoid bacterial build up, only use these if you intend to cook the food immediately afterwards. SAFETY TIPS Never re-freeze anything that has thawed out unless you cook it again, to kill off harmful bacteria. [. . . ] do- Check contents of the low temp compartment every so often. Do- Keep food for as short a time as possible and adhere to "Best before" and "Use by" etc. Do- Store commercially prepared food in accordance with the instructions given on the packets. Do- Always choose high quality fresh food and be sure it is thoroughly clean before Storing it. [. . . ]