User manual WHIRLPOOL GKMN 3249/0 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] The packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) can be a source of danger, so keep them out of reach of children. When disposing of the appliance, follow the local regulations for waste disposal. Dispose of the appliance at an authorised collection centre for the recovery of refrigerant gases. Information This appliance is free of CFCs (refrigerant circuit contains R134 a)or FCs (refrigerant circuit contains R600a- Isobutane). [. . . ] The thermostat setting must be changed depending on these factors. Activation of fast freezing The quantity in kilos of fresh food that can be frozen within 24 hours is indicated on the appliance rating plate. For optimal freezing, press the fast freeze button (until the yellow pilot lamp comes on) 24 hours before placing food inside the freezer. About 24 hours of fast freezing are usually sufficient; after this period switch off the fast freeze function (for electronic models, refer to the attached product chart. ) Warning: For small quantities of food, the fast freeze function can be switched off after a few hours, to avoid unnecessary power consumption. 12 HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER How to freeze food and store fresh food. Wrap and seal the fresh food in: aluminium foil, clear film, impermeable plastic bags, polyethylene containers with lids, special freezer containers. • The food to be stored must be fresh, ripe and of the best quality. • Fresh vegetables and fruit must be frozen immediately after purchase, so as to retain the nutritive value, structure, consistency, colour and flavour. • Defrosted or partially defrosted food must be consumed immediately. Do not refreeze food unless you cook it and prepare individual servings first. Once cooked, the defrosted food can be frozen again. Freezing and storing food • • Place the food to be frozen in the freezer compartments (see enclosed product chart). Ice packs (if present) must be placed in the space provided (see enclosed product chart). Important: For information regarding periods of food storage, refer to the adjacent table. Classification of frozen foods. Place the frozen products in the freezer and classify them. It is advisable to indicate the storage date on the package, in order to ensure consumption within the "best before" date. 13 HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER Storage of frozen foods. When buying frozen foods, make sure that: • The wrapping or the package is intact or the food may deteriorate. If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and thawing may have already begun. Frozen foods should always be purchased last and thermal bags must be used for transport. Follow the instructions regarding the "best before" date on the pack. Always follow the instructions on the pack regarding storage of frozen foods. • • • • • Removal of the drawers • Pull the drawer outwards as far as it will go, lift slightly and extract it. Note: The freezer can also be used without the drawers, in order to obtain greater volume. Check that the load does not exceed the limitations indicated. Making ice cubes • • • Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full of water and place it in the freezer compartment. If the tray is stuck to the freezer bottom, do not use pointed or sharp objects to remove it. In order to order to remove the ice cubes with ease, bend the tray slightly. Note: Reopening the freezer door will be difficult immediately after it has been shut. Wait for two or three minutes, so that the slight vacuum in the freezer is eliminated. 14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 0. Periodically clean the condenser on the rear of the appliance, using a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush. Prolonged disuse (holidays, etc. ) • • • • Empty the freezer. Leave the door open in order to prevent the formation of odours and eliminate internal humidity. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 1. [. . . ] If the plug and the socket are not of the same type, have the socket replaced by a qualified technician. Do not use extension leads or multiple adaptors. • • • 16 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION “Warning - this appliance must be earthed” Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A. S. T. A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows: Connection to a rewirable plug If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, then it should be cut off and disposed of in order to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A socket elsewhere. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE - “NEUTRAL” (“N”) BROWN - “LIVE” (“L”) GREEN AND YELLOW - “EARTH” (“E”) 1. [. . . ]