User manual WHIRLPOOL WCF 42/1 T PRODUCT FICHE

[. . . ] Any damage must be reported to the supplier within 24 hours. • Following installation, wait at least 2 hours without moving the appliance before connecting it to the mains supply; this will allow the refrigerant circuit to reach optimum efficiency. Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, please refer to the chapter “Installation”. • SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 1. Packing The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and marked with the recycling symbol . Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous. [. . . ] • Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the freezer. • Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. Respect the best-before date on the package. • Always observe the storage information on the package. Note: Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately. Do not refreeze unless the food is cooked after it has thawed. If there is a long power failure: • do not open the freezer lid except to place ice packs (if available) over the frozen foods on the right and left of the freezer. This will slow down the temperature increase speed. MONTHS FOOD 14 3Gb33001. fm5 Page 15 Tuesday, May 8, 2001 6:22 PM DEFROSTING THE FREEZER The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of ice on the walls reaches 5-6 mm. • Remove the packs of food from the freezer and wrap them close together in newspaper. Store in a very cool place or thermally insulated bag. • Has the packaging been removed from under the freezer?Note: Gurgling noises from the refrigerating circuit after the compressor cuts out are perfectly normal. The green light is off and the appliance is not working. • Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?The green light is off and the appliance is working. Contact After Sales Service for a replacement. • Have hot foods been put in the freezer?• Has the freezer lid been open for a long time?• Is the appliance located in a room which is too hot or too close to a source of heat?• Is the thermostat setting correct?• Rapid freeze button pressed inadvertently? [. . . ] • Important: place two of the four protection pieces (A), used to protect the lid during transport, in the capacitor plastic holder recess on the rear of the appliance (E). This operation is necessary in order to ensure the proper distance of the appliance from the wall. • Remove the packaging from the bottom (B) of the freezer. • After connecting the appliance to the mains, when the right temperature has been reached (about an hour), ensure that the fast freeze function is inactive (yellow LED is off). [. . . ]