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

•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.

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.

Declaration of conformity

•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.

•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.

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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: risk of bursting.

•Do not eat ice cubes immediately after taking them out of the freezer since they may cause 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 (non-toxic) of the ice packs (if provided).

•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 damage the refrigerant circuit.

•Do not use electrical appliances inside the freezer.

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

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

•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.

•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.

•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

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

•Plug in the appliance.

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

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

Adjusting the temperature

• Position 0: the appliance is switched off

Positions 1 to 3: make the internal temperature colder

• 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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