Whirlpool GKEA 291 OPTIMA PLUS 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

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BEFORE USING THE FREEZER

•Your new appliance is a freezer designed exclusively for domestic use.

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 this handbook for future consultation.

1.After unpacking the appliance, 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 2 hours before connecting the freezer to the mains supply, 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. Appliance

The freezer is made of recyclable material. Dispose of the appliance in conformity with local environmental regulations.

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 production of ice cubes.

•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.

•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).

-This 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

Appliances with Isobutane (R600a)

Isobutane is a natural gas having 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

This freezer can be used to store already frozen food and to freeze fresh food.

The freezer can operate at ambient temperatures between +18°C and +43°C.

Switching on the freezer for the first time

•There is no need to set the freezer temperature on the thermostat because it has already been factory-set.

•Plug in the appliance.

•The alarm signal will switch on, indicating that temperature inside the freezer is not yet sufficiently low for food storage.

•Place food inside the freezer only when the acoustic alarm stops (for more details see product sheet supplied).

Temperature adjustment

For temperature adjustments, refer to the product description sheet supplied.

Note:

The ambient air temperature, the frequency of door opening and the position of the appliance can affect the internal temperatures of the freezer.

These factors must be taken into account when setting the thermostat.

Freezing

The maximum amount of fresh food that can be frozen over a period of 24 hours is shown on the rating plate.

To obtain the best performance from the appliance, push the fast freeze button (until the yellow light comes on) 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer.

Food must be stored in the special freezing compartments (see product description sheet supplied). In appliances with more than 5 compartments, remove food from the compartment below those used for freezing, and place the ice packs (if supplied) in the empty compartment.

Generally, 24 hours on fast freeze is sufficient after placing foodstuffs in the freezer; after this time, deselect the fast freeze function.

Important:

When freezing small amounts of food, use any compartment except the bottom drawer. To avoid wasting energy, the fast freeze function can also not be selected.

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