Whirlpool GKA 1710, AFB 6650, GKA 1401, GKA 1411, AFG 4600 User Manual

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 freezer, make sure that the door shuts properly. Any damage must be reported to your dealer 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 of the appliance and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and local regulations.

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

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. 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). For more information, refer to the identification data plate affixed to the appliance.

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 or ice lollies 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.

•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.

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).

Information

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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HOW TO USE THE FREEZER

The freezer can be used for storing frozen food and 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 once the alarm signal has deactivated or, in the absence of an alarm, 2 hours after switching on (for further details, see the enclosed product sheet).

Adjusting the temperature

For temperature adjustment, see the enclosed product sheet.

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

The amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance date plate.

For optimum appliance performance, press the fast freeze button, if present, (until the yellow led light up) 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer.

Place food to be frozen in the compartments for freezing (see enclosed product sheet).

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

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 need not necessarily be activated.

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