Whirlpool GTL 2844/2, GTM 3048/2, 4235 SI, GTA 3001 OPTIMA, GTM 3058/2 User Manual

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GB CONTENTS

BEFORE USING THE FREEZER
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS
FREEZING FOOD
FOOD STORAGE
DEFROSTING THE FREEZER
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING THE FREEZER

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

Keep the instruction booklet and product
description sheets carefully for future use.

• After unpacking the appliance, check for

damage. Any damage must be reported to
the supplier within 24 hours.

• Following installation, wait at least 2
hours without moving the appliance
before connecting it to the mains supply;
this will allow the refrigerant circuit to
reach optimum efficiency.

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains

supply, please refer to the chapter
“Installation”.

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.
Dispose of the appliance in conformity wit h local
environmental regulations.

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 further details, refer to the rating
plate located on the rear of the appliance.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

• Do not cover or obstruct the air vent 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: risk of
“cold” burns.

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

• Keep the keys (if supplied) in a separate
place and out of reach of children: risk of
children becoming locked inside the
appliance.

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

• 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.

FREEZING FOOD

Only use the freezer for storing frozen food,
freezing fresh food and production of ice
cubes.

FREEZING FOOD

• Defrost the appliance when ice build-up on

the freezer walls is excessive (see “Care and
Maintenance”).

• At least 24 hours before storing fresh food in
the freezer, switch the rapid freeze button on.
For freezers without this button, turn the
thermostat to maximum position.

• Observe the maximum freezing capacity
specified on the rating plate.

• Place the food you wish to freeze and keep
the lid of the appliance closed for 24 hours.
At the end of this period, switch OFF the
rapid freezing function.

• To freeze the maximum amount of food
specified on the rating plate (see figure D
in the chapter “Installation”), extend the
prefreezing period to 48 hours.

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).

Appliances with Isobutane (R600a)

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

PREPARATION OF FRESH FOOD FOR
FREEZING

• Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in:

aluminium foil, cling film, watertight 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,
texture, colour and flavour.

• Some meat, especially game, should be
hung before it is frozen.

Note:

• Always leave hot food to cool before placing

in the freezer.

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