Whirlpool CO 405 N INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL HINTS
FREEZING FOOD
FOOD STORAGE
DEFROSTING THE FREEZER
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

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.

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains

supply, please refer to the chapter
“Installation”.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packaging

The packaging material is 100% recyclable and
carries the recycling symbol . Disposal must
be carried out in accordance with local
regulations for waste disposal.

Packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene
parts, etc.) is potentially dangerous and must be
kept out of the reach of children.

2. Product

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

Render the appliance unusable by cutting off the
power cord. Dispose of this appliance in
accordance with local regulations. Take it to an
authorised collection centre for the recovery of
refrigerant gas.

Information:

This equipment does not use CFC (replaced with
R134a) or HFC (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 HINTS

• 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 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.

• Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance,
always unplug the appliance or switch off the
power supply.

• The power cable must only be replaced by
authorised personnel.

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 freeing capacity
specified on the rating plate.

• Keep the lid of the appliance closed for
24 hours. At th e end of this p eriod, switch off
the rapid freeze button.

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

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

• This appliance is designed to come into

contact with foodstuffs and conforms to D.L.
108 of 25.01.1992 (European Directive 89/
109/EEC).

This appliance is designed, built and sold in
compliance with:

• the safety provisions of the “Low Voltage”

Directive 73/23/EEC;

• the safety provisions of the “EMC”
Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by Directive
93/68/EEC.

Appliances with isobutane (R600a)

Isobutane is a natural gas having low
environmental impact. Caution is required,
however, since isobutane is inflammable.
Therefore, ensure that the pipelines of the
refrigerant circuit do not get damaged.

PREPARATION OF FRESH FOOD FOR
FREEZING

• Wrap and seal the fresh food in: aluminium

foil, plastic wrap, cling film, 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.

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

Attention:

• Always leave hot food to cool before placing

in the freezer.

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