Whirlpool GSM 316 A, CVT 5200, AFG 3140, AFG 3150, CVT 140 User Manual

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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 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.

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: 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).

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 already frozen food and

for freezing fresh food.

The freezer can operate at ambient temperatures between

+10° C and +32° C.

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.

For models featuring a control panel at the rear of the appliance,

turn the thermostat knob to 3, 24 hours before placing 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, or turn the knob back to its original position.

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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