Whirlpool AFG 7000/IX User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE FREEZER
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO USE THE FREEZER
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING THE FREEZER

• Your new appliance is a freezer designed

exclusively for domestic use.

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.

Keep this handbook for future consultation.

1. After unpacking the freezer, make sure that the

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

2. Wait at least two hours before switching the
appliance on in order to ensure the refrigerant
circuit is fully efficient.

3. Installation of the appliance and electrical
connections must be carried out by a qualified
electrician, in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and local regulations.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing

The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and
marked with the recycling symbol. Follow local
regulations for scrapping.

Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, as
they are potentially dangerous.

2. Appliance

The freezer is made of recyclable material. Disposal
must be carried out in accordance with local
environmental regulations for waste disposal.

Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the
power cord. The appliance must be delivered to an
authorised collection centre for the recovery of
refrigerant gas.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced
with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a ­Isobutane). For more information, refer to the
identification data plate affixed to the appliance.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

• Only use the freezer for storing frozen food,

freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.

• Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the
appliance.

• Do not store liquids in glass containers in the
freezer: risk of bursting.

• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.

• Do not allow children to play or hide inside the
freezer: risk of becoming trapped inside and
suffocating.

• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the
ice packs.

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• Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug
it from the mains or disconnect the electrical
power supply.

• The power cable may only be replaced by an
authorised person.

Declaration of conformity

• This appliance is intended to come into contact

with foodstuffs and conforms to D.L. 108 of

25.01.1992 (European Directive 89/109/EEC).

Information

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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HOW TO USE THE FREEZER

The freezer can be used for storing already frozen food and
for freezing fresh food.

The freezer can operate at ambient temperatures between
+16° C and +32° C.

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.

• Plug in the appliance.

• 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.

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