User manual WHIRLPOOL WTE 5243 A NFPW INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 63602044GB. fm Page 27 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 28 SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 28 PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 29 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 30 DISPLAY PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 31 REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 37 FREEZER COMPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 40 GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING OF FOOD . . . . . . PAGE 42 CARE AND MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 44 INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 44 VACATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 47 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / AFTER-SALES SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 48 AFTER SALES SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 49 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 50 27 63602044GB. fm Page 28 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use. To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully read the operating instructions which contain a description of the product and useful advice. Keep these instructions for future reference. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged and that the door closes properly. [. . . ] For ease of use and optimum food storage, you can move the drawer to the right or left. Furthermore, you can easily remove the drawer if necessary. Note: close the drawer lids to prevent food from drying out and odours from mixing. BOTTLE RACK (depending on the model) Designed to hold bottles in the horizontal position. The shelf beneath the bottle rack can be easily fitted by simply moving the rack to the right or left. The bottle rack is easy to remove: simply pull the glass shelf outwards, slide the bottle rack to the right or left and remove it. The bottle rack can be fitted on any glass shelf. Note: make sure bottles are tightly closed to avoid spills. 38 63602044GB. fm Page 39 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM MOISTURE CONTROL (depending on the model) The fruit and vegetables drawer is provided with a moisture control that allows you to control the necessary amount of air that goes into the drawer. • We recommend to keep the control closed to preserve leafy vegetables and open to preserve fruit. CRISPER DRAWER Foods such as fruit and vegetables dehydrate when stored in direct contact with cold and dry air. The crisper drawer keeps the temperature and humidity adequate for storage of fruits and vegetables, preserving their natural characteristics. Furthermore, this drawer is equipped with a filter that eliminates unpleasant odours. TO REMOVE THE CRISPER DRAWER LID First step: removing the crisper drawers • The drawer slides out easily thanks to the wheels. • Slide the drawer out as far as it comes, then lift the front end and pull the drawer out completely. Second step: removing the central divider located between the drawers • Tilt the divider to the left starting from the back. Third step: removing the crisper drawer lid • Slide the crisper drawer lid outwards. • Remove the lid. Crisper drawer Crisper drawer divider Crisper drawer lid 39 63602044GB. fm Page 40 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM TO REPLACE THE CRISPER DRAWER LID First step: replacing the crisper drawer lid • Insert the back of the lid into the runners. • Push the lid back into place. Second step: replacing the crisper drawer divider • Refit the divider in the specific slots located on the bottom of the compartment and crisper drawer wall as shown in the figure. Third step: replacing the crisper drawers • Replace the drawer on the wheels. • Push it back into place. Crisper drawer lid Crisper drawer central divider Crisper drawer FREEZER COMPARTMENT After switching on the appliance, the freezer compartment takes approximately 3 hours to reach a suitable temperature for frozen food storage. The freezer compartment, marked with the symbol , is used for storing frozen food and freezing fresh or cooked food. The inner door of the freezer is especially suitable for storing ice cream or frozen food with a short storage time. The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in a 24 hour period is stated on the rating plate, inside the refrigerator compartment. 40 63602044GB. fm Page 41 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM ICE CUBES • Take out the ice cube tray. • Fill it with water to the indicated level. [. . . ] • Check that the door trays, shelves and drawers are all positioned correctly. • Check that the door seals are not dirty or sticky. • Ensure the appliance is level. Always disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply before replacing any light bulbs. [. . . ]