User manual WHIRLPOOL PLC215B-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. [. . . ] 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]