User manual WHIRLPOOL WVDI 169 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; - bed and breakfast type environments; 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. Any damage must be reported to the dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance. [. . . ] • Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit pipes. • Do not use or place electrical appliances inside the product if they are not of the type expressly authorised by the Manufacturer. 5 HOW TO USE THE FREEZER The freezer can be used for storing already frozen food and for freezing fresh food. Switching on the freezer for the first time • There is no need to set the freezer temperature on the thermostat because the appliance is already factory set. • The alarm signal activates, indicating that the freezer has not yet reached a sufficiently cold temperature for storage of foodstuffs. • Only place food in the freezer once the alarm signal has deactivated (for further details, see the enclosed product sheet). Adjusting the temperature • For temperature adjustment, see the enclosed product sheet. Note: • Ambient air temperature, the frequency of door opening and the position of the appliance can affect the freezer internal temperature. These factors must be taken into account when setting the thermostat. Freezing The amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance data plate. For optimum appliance performance, press the fast freeze button (until the yellow LED lights up) 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer. After placing fresh food in the freezer, 24 hours on fast freeze function is generally sufficient; After 24 hours, deactivate the fast freeze function. Important: In order to save energy, when freezing small amounts of food, the fast freeze function can be deactivated after a few hours. Tips for freezing and storing fresh food. • Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or freezer containers suitable for freezing fresh food. • Food must be fresh, mature and of prime quality in order to obtain high quality frozen food. • Fresh vegetables and fruit should preferably be frozen as soon as they are picked to maintain the full original nutritional value, consistency, colour and flavour. Some meat, especially game, should be hung before it is frozen. Note: • Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the freezer. • 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. Freezing and storing fresh food • Place foods to be frozen in the baskets. [. . . ] If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty. • Remove the food from the freezer, wrap in a newspaper and group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler. • Leave the freezer door open to allow the frost to melt. If this operation is performed by After-sales Service it is not covered by the warranty. [. . . ]