Whirlpool AFG 663 DGT, AFG 673 DGT, AFG 689 DGT, AFG 664 DGT, AFG 665 DGT User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE FREEZER
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS
INSTALLATION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STORING FOOD
FREEZING FOOD
DEFROSTING THE FREEZER
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING THE FREEZER

The appliance is set for optimum operation at
specific ambient temperatures, according to the
climatic class indicated on the data plate:

SN,N up to 32°C
ST up to 38°C
T up to 43°C
Only use the freezer for storing frozen food,
freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.

To get the most out of your freezer, please
read the instructions carefully. These contain
a description of your appliance as well as
useful tips for storing food.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing

The packaging material is entirely recyclable,

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and marked with the recycling symbol .
Follow local regulations for scrapping.
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,

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polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children,
as they are potentially dangerous.

2. Appliance

The freezer is made of recyclable material.

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Disposal must be carried out in accordance
with local environmental regulations for waste
disposal.
Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the

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power cord. The appliance must be delivered
to an authorised collection centre for the
recovery of refrigerant gas.

Keep this handbook for future consultation.

After unpacking the appliance, check for

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damage. Any damage must be reported to your
dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the
appliance.

• Following installation, wait at least 2 hours
without moving the appliance before
connecting it to the mains supply.

Before connecting the appliance to the mains

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supply, please refer to chapter “Installation”.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced
with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a ­Isobutane). For further details, refer to the rating
plate located on the rear of the appliance.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the

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appliance.
Do not store liquids in glass containers in the

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freezer: risk of bursting.
Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately

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after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.
Do not allow children to play or hide inside the

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freezer: risk of becoming trapped inside and
suffocating.
Keep the keys (if provided) in a separate place

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and out of reach of children: risk of children
becoming locked inside the appliance.
Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the

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ice packs (if provided).
Before servicing or cleaning the appliance,

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unplug it from the mains or disconnect the
electrical power supply.
The power cable may only be replaced by an

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authorised person.

• If the freezer is left empty for short
periods, it is preferable not to switch it off.

• Frost formation on the upper edges and
interior walls of the appliance is a natural
phenomenon and will not affect the
performance of the freezer.

Declaration of conformity

This appliance is intended to come into contact

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with foodstuffs and conforms to D.L. 108 of

25.01.1992 (European Directive 89/109/EEC).

Appliances with Isobutane (R600a)

Isobutane is a natural gas with low environmental
impact. Caution is required, however, since
isobutane is flammable. Therefore, it is essential to
ensure that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.

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INSTALLATION

Unpack the appliance and ensure that the various elements

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(plastic bags, polystyrene pieces, etc.) are well out of the reach
of children.

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

• Warning:
protect the lid during transport, must be fitted in the
seat of the condenser plastic supports, located at the
rear of the product (E).

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

• During the cooling phase, the lid of the appliance will
not open until the optimal temperature is reached (for
about 1 hour).

Ensure that the defrosting water drainage plug is correctly

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positioned
Ensure that the lid seal is not damaged: to remove any

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deformation, warm the seal with a hair dryer.
Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, ensure that

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the voltage corresponds to that given on the rating plate
After the freezer has been installed, check that it is not resting

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on the mains cable.
Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room. Avoid

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locations near a source of heat or in direct sunlight.

• 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.

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Electrical Connection

• Electrical connections must be made in accordance w ith
local regulations.

Data regarding voltage and absorbed power are given on the

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rating plate on the rear of the appliance

• Regulations require that the appliance is earthed. The
manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons
or animals and for damage to property resulting from
failure to observe the above procedures and reminders.

If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the socket

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replaced by a qualified electrician.
Do not use extension leads or adapters.

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Disconnecting the appliance

It must be possible to disconnect the appliance by unplugging

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it or by means of a two-pole switch fitted upline of the socket.

two of the four protection pieces (A), used to

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(C)

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(D)

(D)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Lid handle

1.

Electronic control panel

2.

Lock

3.

Divider

4.

Defrost water drain plug

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Motor cooling grille

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Upper edge

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Seal

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Ice packs

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(if supplied)
Basket

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Control panel

1. Temperature digital display:

temperature (blinking display).

2. Increase temperature button:

3. Decrease temperature button:

4. “Fast freezing” button:

5. Fast freezing LED (yellow):

6. Control panel lock LED (yellow):

paragraph “Control panel lock function”).

7. Alarm reset button:

“Alarms”).

8. Alarm LED (red):

activates/deactivates the fast freeze function.

indicates that the fast freeze function has been selected.

stops the acoustic alarm and the power failure alarm LED (see paragraph

blinks when an alarm condition occurs (see paragraph “Alarms”).

indicates the temperature inside the freezer (fixed display) or the set

this button lowers the temperature.

this button increases the temperature.

indicates that the control panel lock function is active (see

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