Whirlpool AFG 346NF AP, AFG 346 AP, AFG 073/1/G, WH3200 A, AFG 512-C/AL User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1.Lid handle.

2.Lock (if provided).

3.Seal.

4.Defrost water drain plug (depending on model).

5.Control panel.

6.Basket (depending on model).

7.Condenser (located at the rear).

Climatic Class	Amb. T. (°C)	Amb. T. (°F)
SN	From 10 to 32	From 50 to 90
N	From 16 to 32	From 61 to 90
ST	From 16 to 38	From 61 to 100
T	From 16 to 43	From 61 to 110

INSTALLATION

•Refer to chapter “Before using the appliance”.

•Unpack the appliance.

•Remove the 4 protection pieces inserted between lid and appliance.

•Warning: two of the four protection pieces must be fitted in the seat of the condenser plastic supports, located at the rear of the product.

This is necessary to ensure the correct distance from the wall.

•Ensure that the defrosting water drainage plug (if provided) is correctly positioned (5).

•For best operation of the appliance and in order to avoid damage when the lid is opened, leave a space of at least 7 cm from the rear wall and 7 cm at the sides.

•Fit the accessories (if provided).

1.Thermostat: Temperature adjustment.

2.Red LED (if provided): indicates that the appliance temperature is not sufficiently low.

3.Green LED (if provided): indicates that the appliance is on.

4.Yellow LED (if provided): indicates that the fast freeze function is active.

5.Fast freeze button (if provided): press to activate the fast freeze function.

Switching on the appliance

•The appliance is factory set for optimum operation at a temperature of -18°C.

•Plug in the appliance.

•The green LED lights up (if provided).

•Also the red LED (if provided) will switch on because the temperature inside the appliance is not yet sufficiently low for food storage. The red LED will normally switch off within the first six hours after the appliance is switched on.

•After connecting the appliance to the mains supply and when the optimal temperature has been reached (this phase takes about 1 hour during which the lid will not open), ensure that the fast freeze button is not pressed (the yellow LED, if provided, is off)

•Place food inside the product only when the red LED (if provided) has switched off.

•Thanks to the efficient lid seal, the appliance lid will not re-open easily immediately after closing.

Wait a few minutes before re-opening the lid of the appliance.

Temperature Adjustment

Use the thermostat to select the ideal storage temperature. To adjust the internal temperature, proceed as follows:

•Turn the thermostat knob to 1 for a storage temperature that is less cold.

•Turn the thermostat knob to 6 / for a colder storage temperature.

•When the appliance is only partially full, it is advisable to set the thermostat to lower positions (towards “E”, if indicated on the thermostat scale).

	BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE	2. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance
	Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use	on in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully
		efficient.
	and for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making
	ice cubes.	3. Installation of the appliance and electrical connections
	Regulations require that the appliance is earthed.	must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in
		accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and
	The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to
		local safety regulations.
	persons or animals and for damage to property
		4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
	resulting from failure to observe the above procedures
	and reminders.	• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply,
	1. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is	ensure that the voltage corresponds to that given on the
		rating plate located on the rear of the appliance.
	undamaged and that the lid closes perfectly tight.
		• Electrical connections must be made in accordance
	Any damage must be reported to your dealer within
		with local regulations.
	24 hours after delivery of the appliance.

FREEZING FOOD

Preparation of fresh food for freezing

•Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags, polyethylene containers with lids, provided they are suitable for freezing foods.

•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.

•Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the appliance.

Freezing fresh food

• Place foods to be frozen in direct

contact with the walls of
appliance:
A) - foods to be frozen,
B) - foods already frozen.
• Avoid placing foods to be frozen	A
in direct contact with food
already frozen.	B
• For best and fastest freezing,
foods should be split into small
portions; this will also be useful
when the frozen items are to be
used.
1. At least 24 hours before storing fresh food in the

appliance, press the fast freeze button. For appliances without this button, turn the thermostat to .

2.Place the food to be frozen and keep the lid of the appliance closed for 24 hours. At the end of this period, switch off the fast freeze button (if provided).

FOOD STORAGE

Refer to the table on the appliance (if provided). Classification of frozen foods

Put the frozen	MONTHS	FOOD
products into the
appliance and classify
them; The storage
date should be
indicated on the packs,
to allow use within
expiry dates.

Advice for storing frozen food

When purchasing frozen food products:

•Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun.

•When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.

•Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the appliance.

•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. Once cooked, the thawed food can be refrozen.

If there is a long power failure:

•Do not open the appliance lid except to place ice packs (if provided) over the frozen foods on the right and left of the appliance. This will slow down the rise in temperature.