Whirlpool GKA 1502/1, GKA 1502, AFB 6341, TF 154, AFB 6331 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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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

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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 appliance, check for
damage and make sure that the door shuts
properly. Any damage must be reported to
your retailer within 24 hours after delivery of
the appliance.

2.

Wait at least three 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. Scrapping

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.

Declaration of conformity

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This appliance is designed to store food and is
manufactured in conformity with European
directive No. 89/109/EEC, 90/128/CEE,
02/72/CE.

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This appliance is designed, manufactured, and
retailed in compliance with:

- the safety objectives of the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC

- the protection requirements of the “EMC”
89/336/CEE amended by Directive 93/68/CEE

- The electrical safety of the appliance can only
be guaranteed if the product is connected to an
approved earth connection.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced
with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a ­Isobutane).

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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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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Do not use electrical appliances inside the
freezer.

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After installation, make sure that the freezer is
not standing on the power supply cable.

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Make sure that your freezer is not near a heat
source.

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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapours and liquids in the vicinity of the freezer.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

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

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

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Do not place hot containers (hotter than
50 - 60 °C) on top of the appliance.

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HOW TO USE THE FREEZER

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

Switching on the freezer for the first time

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There is no need to set the freezer temperature on the
thermostat because the appliance is already factory set.

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Plug in the appliance.

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The alarm signal, if present, activates, indicating that the freezer
has not yet reached a sufficiently cold temperature for storage
of foodstuffs.

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Only place food in the freezer 2 hours after switching on.

Adjusting the temperature

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Position 0: the appliance is switched off

Positions 1 to 3: make the internal temperature colder

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Thermostat setting:
1 - for storing food for short periods;
2 - for storing food for long periods;
3 - for storing food for long periods and freezing fresh food.

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

Place the amount of fresh food indicated on the rating plate
in the middle compartment. Take care not to place the food
directly in contact with food already frozen.

For optimum appliance performance, turn the thermostat knob to
position 3, then place the food in the freezer and after 24 hours
turn the knob back to position 2.

After placing fresh food in the freezer, 24 hours on fast freeze
function is generally sufficient; after 24 hours, deactivate the fast
freeze function (if provided).

Important:

When freezing only small amounts of food, the food can be placed
in any compartment, with the exception of the bottom drawer.
Furthermore, in order to save energy, when freezing small
amounts of food the fast freeze function (if provided) need not
necessarily be activated.

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