User manual WHIRLPOOL WTH4714A+M

[. . . ] In order to avoid instability hazards, position or secure the appliance according to the manufacturer's instructions. wARNING: Keep the ventilation slots of the appliance free from obstructions. wARNING: Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit pipes. wARNING: Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical means other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the defrost process. [. . . ] The life of frozen foods depends on the ambient To have optimum appliance performance and to reach Temperature, thermostat setting, how often the door is The maximum freezing capacity, turn the freezer Opened, the type of food and the time required to Transport the product from the shop to your home. Before placing fresh food in the freezer. Always follow the instructions printed on the packaging For saving energy, after 48 hours the thermostat setting And never keep it beyond its expiration date. IMPORTANT: the thermostat physical position not PREPARING FRESH FOOD FOR FREEZING Make sure to wrap food so that no water, moisture or condensate can enter; this will prevent odours or aromas going from one part to another in the refrigerator, allowing better preservation of frozen foods. Use plastic containers with tight fitting lids, aluminium trays, aluminium foil, cling film and waterproof plastic wrappings. important: · When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally As soon as you get home, put them into the freezer immediately. Observe the expiry date on the packaging. Always observe the storage guidelines on the frozen food packages SEALING When sealing food in bags, squeeze out the air first. Put the label inside transparent bags; use self-adhesive labels for applying on the outside of opaque bags. Fasten the top of the bag with a string. Raw vegetables: place directly in boiling water without thawing and cook normally. Meat (large cuts): thaw in the refrigerator compartment without removing the wrapping. Before cooking, leave at room temperature for a couple of hours. Meat (small cuts): thaw at room temperature or cook directly. Fish: thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapping or cook directly before completely thawed. In case of a power failure, the freezer compartment will maintain an adequate storage temperature for about 12 hours; during this period, it is advisable to keep the compartment door closed. Already cooked food: heat in the oven without removing it from the aluminium containers. Fruit: thaw in the refrigerator compartment NOTE: never put hot food in the freezer, but allow it to cool to room temperature for 30 minutes, then wrap it in the package and freeze it. Allow food to cool before freezing it permits saving energy and extending the life of the appliance. FOOD STORAGE CHART Storage time will vary according to the quality of the food, the type of packaging or wrap used (moisture and vapour proof), and the storage temperature (which should be -18°C). 12 months 8 to 12 months Citrus fruit and fresh fruit juice 4 to 6 months 8 months 8 to 12 months 4 weeks or less Hamburgers Beef, veal, lamb Roasts Beef Lamb and veal Pork Fresh sausages STEAK AND CHOPS Beef Lamb, veal, pork Fish Cod, flounder, sole Salmon Mackerel, perch Dressed fish (purchased) Clams, oysters Boiled fish, crabs Raw prawns Poultry Chicken or turkey (whole or in pieces) Duck and goose Offal Poultry cooked in a sauce Sliced meat (no sauce) Stews Meat, poultry and fish 1 month 2 to 3 months 6 to 12 months 6 to 12 months 4 to 8 months 1 to 2 months 8 to 12 months 2 to 4 months 6 months 2 to 3 months 2 to 3 months 3 months 3 to 4 months 3 to 4 months 12 months 12 months 6 months 2 to 3 months 6 months 1 month (freezing may affect its texture) 6 to 9 months 12 months 3 months do not freeze 6 to 8 months Ice cream, fruit juices, milk 12 months Eggs (add sugar or salt to yolks or whole beaten eggs) PASTRY AND BREAD Leavened bread and rolls Unbaked bread Croissants Cakes (not iced) Cakes (iced) and biscuits Fruit pie Biscuit pastry Pie pastry 3 months 1 month 3 months 2 to 4 months 6 to 12 months 12 months 3 months 4 to 6 months Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning operations, unplug the appliance from the mains socket. Periodically clean the refrigerator and freezer compartments with a sponge dampened in a solution of lukewarm water and special detergent for refrigerator interiors. [. . . ] Noise of bubbles and splashes: This noise is caused by the refrigerant flowing in the system's piping. Noise of water flowing: Noise of normal flow of water running into the evaporation container during the defrosting process. This noise is heard during the defrosting process. Noise of air blowing (normal fan noise): This noise is heard in No-Frost refrigerators during normal system operation due to the airflow. [. . . ]