Whirlpool CBI 658 W, GKIC 9059/3, AFB 820/3-LH, CBI 608 W, GKI 9051/4 User Manual

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CONTENTS			GB
BEFORE USING THE FREEZER	PAGE 12
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT	PAGE 12
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS	PAGE 12
HOW TO USE THE FREEZER	PAGE 13
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER	PAGE 16
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE	PAGE 17
AFTER-SALES SERVICE	PAGE 17
INSTALLATION	PAGE 18
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION	PAGE 19

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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 appliance, please read the instructions carefully. These contain a description of your appliance and useful tips for storing food.

Keep this handbook for future consultation.

1.After unpacking the appliance, check for damage and make sure that the doors shut properly. Any damage must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance.

2.Wait at least two hours without moving the appliance before switching on. This will give the refrigerant circuit time to settle and operate efficiently.

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 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 compartment: danger of bursting.

•Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer: risk of “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 of the ice packs.

•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 naturally occurring, low environmental impact gas. 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

This freezer can be used to store already frozen food and to freeze fresh food. The appliance data plate indicates the amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours. The freezer operates at ambient temperatures between +10° C and +32° C. Optimal performance is obtained at temperatures between +16° C and +32° C.

Switching on the freezer for the first time

•There is no need to set the freezer temperature using the thermostat because the appliance is factory set.

•Plug in the appliance. The green power-on indicator and the red temperature indicator leds will both light up. In some models an acoustic alarm (if supplied) will also sound after approximately 1 minute to indicate that the temperature inside the freezer is not yet sufficiently low for food storage.

•To silence the acoustic alarm switch the fast freeze function on; the yellow indicator led will light up.

•Switch the fast freeze function off again once the red led switches off.

Setting the thermostat

Set the freezer compartment temperature by turning the knob:

1 = Minimum freezing power

4 = Maximum freezing power

Thermostat settings can vary depending on ambient temperature, on how often the door is opened, and on the amount of food to be frozen.

The recommended initial thermostat setting is 2 - 3.

Function of leds and acoustic alarm (if supplied)

The green led indicates that the appliance is on. The red led (and in certain models the acoustic alarm) indicates that the temperature inside the appliance is not sufficiently low for storing food.

This occurs:

•When the appliance is switched on for the first time.

•When switching on again after defrosting and cleaning the compartment.

•When too much food is put in to be frozen.

•When the door is not properly shut.

•When there is a fault in the cooling system (see “Troubleshooting Guide”).

•When the thermostat is adjusted to a higher setting (lower temperature).

The yellow led indicates that the fast freeze function is in operation. When alight, it also silences the acoustic alarm (if supplied).

Freezers with door contact pin

The acoustic alarm sounds if the freezer door is left open for more than 1 minute. The alarm stops when the door is closed. If the freezer door needs to be left open for more than 1 minute (e.g. to rearrange food in the drawers) the alarm can be silenced temporarily by pulling the pin (see figure).

Selection of fast freeze function

To freeze the maximum amount of food possible, press the fast freeze button 24 hours before placing unfrozen food in the freezer. The maximum recommended quantity of unfrozen food is shown on the data plate inside the appliance. When putting in food to be frozen, the red indicator led may light up until the temperature inside the compartment is sufficiently low.

Once the 24 hours are up, switch the fast freeze function off.

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