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

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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

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

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Do not cover or obstruct the air vent 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 or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer: risk of 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.

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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.

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).

- T his product i s d esigned, bui lt 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
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There is no need to set the freezer temperature on the
thermostat because it has already been factory-set.

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Plug in the appliance.

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

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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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