Whirlpool CH 250, CH 310, CF390A1, CH 380 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

DIAGRAM OF THE APPLIANCE (Fig. 1)
A. Handle.
B. Safety lock (if provided).
C. Gasket.
D. Separator (if provided).
E. Defrost water drain plug.
F. Control panel.
G. Side motor cooling grille.

DIAGRAM OF THE CONTROL PANEL
(Fig. 2)

1. Temperature adjustment thermostat.

2. Red light (if provided): indicates that the temperature

inside the product is not low enough.

3. Green LED (if provided): when lit, indicates that the

appliance is running.

4. Yellow/orange illuminated button (if provided):

activates/deactivates the fast freeze function.

When lit, it indicates that the fast freeze function is active.

The exact configuration of the control panel may
vary according to the model.

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

Your new appliance is designed to be used in the household
and similar applications such as:

- kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments

- farm houses

- by clients in hotels, motels, residences, bed & breakfasts.

The product must only be used to store frozen food, to
freeze fresh food and to make ice.

Regulations require the appliance to be 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.

1. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is

undamaged and that the door closes perfectly, with the
gasket remaining intact. Any damage must be reported
to your retailer 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 and electrical connection must be carried out
by a qualified technician, according to the manufacturer's
instructions and local safety regulations.

4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply,
ensure that the voltage corresponds to that given on the
rating plate located on the rear of the appliance.

• Electrical connections must be made in accordance
with local regulations.

• Make sure the defrost water drain plug (if provided) is
correctly positioned (E).

• For optimum appliance operation and to avoid damage
when the door is opened, leave a space of at least 7 cm
from the rear wall and 7 cm at the sides. (Fig 4)

• Fit the accessories (if provided).

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.

• For partial loads, or when the load indicator is below
the "e" symbol inside the appliance, it is advisable to
move the thermostat to the lower position (on "e", if
present on the thermostat scale)

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.

INSTALLATION

• Unpack the appliance.

• Remove the 4 spacers inserted between the door
and the appliance. (Fig 3)

Freezing fresh food

• Place foods to be frozen in direct contact with the walls
of appliance (Fig. 5):
A) - foods to be frozen,

B) - foods already frozen.

• Avoid placing foods to be frozen in direct contact with
food already frozen.

• 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.
Classification of frozen foods

Load and classify the frozen foods; it is advisable to indicate
the storage date on the packs, to ensure consumption
before the expiry dates listed in months in Fig. 6 for each
type of food.

Advice for storing frozen food

When buying frozen food, make sure that:

• The packaging is intact (food in damaged containers may
have deteriorated). If a package is swollen or has damp
patches, the product may not have been stored in
optimum conditions and therefore undergone partial
defrosting.

• When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last
and carry them in a thermally insulated bag.

• On arriving home, immediately place the frozen food in
the appliance.

• Avoid or minimise temperature variations. Observe the
expiry date on the packaging.

• Always follow the storage instructions on frozen food
packages.

Note:

• Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately.
Do not refreeze unless the food is cooked after it
has thawed. Once cooked, the food can be
refrozen.

• In case of a prolonged power failure: Do not open
the appliance door, except to place ice packs (if
provided) over the frozen foods on the right and
left side of the appliance. This will slow down the
rise in temperature.

PRECAUTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS

• During installation, make sure the appliance does

not damage the power cable.

• Do not store glass containers with liquids inside the

product as they may break.

• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after

taking them out of the appliance as they may cause cold
burns.

• Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning, always

unplug the appliance or disconnect the power supply.

• Do not install the appliance in places exposed to direct

sunlight or near heat sources in order to avoid
increasing power consumption.

• Do not put aerosol spray cans or recipients containing

propellants or flammable substances in the appliance.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids

and gases in the vicinity of this or any other domestic
appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.

• Install the appliance in a perfectly horizontal position,
on a floor strong enough to take its weight and in an
area suitable for its size and use.

• Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place. The
appliance is set for operation at specific ambient
temperature ranges, according to the climatic class
indicated on the data plate located at the rear of the
product (Fig. 7). The appliance may not work properly
if it is left for a long time at a temperature outside the
specified range.

• It is advisable to leave the appliance connected if left
empty even for short periods.

• Be careful not to damage the floors when you move the
appliance (e.g. parquet). To facilitate product handling, it
is advisable to empty it beforehand, if possible.

Note: The appliance must be handled and installed by two
or more persons.

• Do not use mechanical devices or any means other than
those recommended and/or supplied by the
manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the product,
unless such appliances are specifically recommended by
the manufacturer.

• This appliance must not be used by children
under 8 years of age, or by people with limited
physical, sensory or mental abilities or without
experience and knowledge of it, unless instructed
in its use by those responsible for their safety.

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

• Power cable modification or replacement must
only be carried out by qualified personnel or
After-sales Service.

• Do not use extension leads or adapters.

• Electrical disconnection must be possible either by
unplugging the appliance or by means of a double­pole switch located upline from the socket.

• Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance
data plate corresponds to the domestic supply
voltage.

• Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the ice
packs (if provided).

• Restrict the number of times you open the door.

• This appliance features "skin condenser"
technology: the condensing unit is integrated into
the walls of the freezer. For this reason the side
and front walls of the product may become hot
while the product is running. This is entirely
normal and also reduces the risk of condensation
forming in particularly critical environmental
conditions (see paragraph "Troubleshooting
guide").

APPLIANCE DEFROSTING

The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of
ice on the walls reaches 5-6 mm.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

• Remove food from the appliance and put it in a very