Whirlpool GKC 2043/0, CVT 2130, AFG 352/H, AFG 351/H, GKC 2443/0 User Manual

GB			TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR FREEZER				PAGE 9
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT				PAGE 9
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS PAGE 9
HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER				PAGE 11
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER				PAGE 13
CARE AND MAINTENANCE				PAGE 13
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE				PAGE 14
CUSTOMER SERVICE				PAGE 14
INSTALLATION				PAGE 14
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION				PAGE 15

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BEFORE USING YOUR FREEZER

•This product is a freezer exclusively for domestic use.

To make the best use of your freezer, please read the instruction booklet carefully for a description of the appliance and useful tips regarding storage of food.

Keep this booklet for further consultation.

1.After unpacking the freezer, make sure that the doors shut perfectly. Any damage must be reported to your retailer within 24 hours.

2.Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, wait for two hours, to allow the cooling circuit to become perfectly effective.

3.The installation and electrical connection must be carried out by a qualified technician according to the Manufacturer's instructions and local safety regulations.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing

The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears the recycle symbol. Follow the local regulations for disposal.

The packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) can be a source of danger, so keep these out of reach of children.

2.Product

The freezer is built using reusable materials. When scrapping, follow the local regulations for waste disposal.

Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cable. Dispose of the appliance at an authorised collection centre for the recovery of refrigerant gases.

Information

This appliance is free of CFCs (refrigerant circuit contains R134 a)or FCs (refrigerant circuit contains R600aIsobutane). For more details, refer to the rating plate fitted on the appliance.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

•Use the freezer only for storing frozen foods, freezing fresh food and producing ice cubes.

•Do not cover or close the vents of the freezer.

•Do not store glass containers with liquids in the freezer since they may burst.

•Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after removing them from the freezer because they may cause "cold" burns.

•To avoid the risk of children being trapped and therefore suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the freezer.

•Do not eat or drink the contents (atoxic) of the ice blocks.

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

•The power cable can only be replaced by an authorized electrician.

Declaration of conformity

•This appliance is intended to come into contact with foodstuffs and conforms to D.L. 108 of 25.01.1992(Directive 89/109/CE).

CEThis product is designed, built and marketed in compliance with:

•the safety objectives of the "Low voltage" Directive 73/23 CE;

•the protection requirements of the "EMC" Directive 89/336 CE amended by Directive 93/68 CE.

Information

For appliances with R600-a Isobutane

Isobutane is a natural gas having high environmental compatibility but is inflammable. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that the refrigerant circuit tubes do not get damaged.

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HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER

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

The freezer is designed to operate at room temperatures between +16ºC and +32ºC

Starting up the freezer

•There is no need to set the freezer temperature

using the thermostat knob because it has already been preset in the factory.

• Plug in the appliance.

•The alarm is activated, since the temperature

inside the freezer is not low enough for inserting the foodstuff.

•Place the foodstuff inside only when the alarm is deactivated (for more details consult the enclosed product chart).

Temperature regulation

For temperature regulation, consult the enclosed product chart.

Note

Internal freezer temperatures are affected by room temperature, frequency of opening of the door and the position of the freezer.

The thermostat setting must be changed depending on these factors.

Activation of rapid freezing

The quantity in kilos of fresh food that can be frozen within 24 hours is indicated on the appliance rating plate.

For optimal freezing, press the rapid freeze button (until the yellow pilot lamp comes on) 24 hours before placing food inside the freezer.

About 24 hours of rapid freezing are usually sufficient; after this period switch off the rapid freeze function.

Warning:

For small quantities of food, the rapid freeze function can be disconnected after a few hours, in order to save power consumption.

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