Whirlpool GTE 300 A, GTEA365OPTIMA /1, GTEA287OPTIMA /1, GTE 190 A, GTE 255 A User Manual

1. Lid handle.

2. Lock (if provided).

3. Seal.

4. Defrost water drain plug (depending on model).

5. Control panel.

6. Basket (depending on model).

7. Condenser (located at the rear).

INSTALLATION

• Refer to chapter “Before using the appliance”.

• Unpack the appliance.

• Remove the 4 protection pieces inserted between
lid and appliance.

• Warning: two of the four protection pieces must
be fitted in the seat of the condenser plastic
supports, located at the rear of the product.

This is necessary to ensure the correct distance from the
wall.

• Ensure that the defrosting water drainage plug
(if provided) is correctly positioned (4).

• For best operation of the appliance and in order to avoid
damage when the lid is opened, leave a space of at least
7 cm from the rear wall and 7 cm at the sides.

• Fit the accessories (if provided).

1. Red LED: when flashing, it indicates that an alarm

condition is present (see "TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE"

2. Yellow LED: indicates that the fast freeze function is

active.

3. Green LEDS: they indicate that the appliance is in

operation, and the temperature has been set.

4. Temperature setting button: to adjust the set

temperature and to activate/deactivate the fast freezing
operations.

Switching on the appliance

• Plug in the appliance.

• The green LED lights up ("Min").

• The red LED (if present) flashes to indicate that the
temperature inside the appliance is not yet sufficiently
low for food storage. The red LED will normally switch
off within the first six hours after the appliance is
switched on.

• Place food inside the product only when the red LED
has switched off.

Note:

Thanks to the efficient lid seal, the appliance lid will not re­open easily immediately after closing. Wait a few minutes
before re-opening the lid of the appliance.

Temperature adjustment

Use the key (4) to select the desired temperature.
To adjust the internal temperature, proceed as follows:

• Repeatedly press the key (4). Each time the key is
pressed, the set temperature is updated, displaying the
"Min", "Optimum" and "Max" values in succession.

• Select "Max" for a colder storage temperature.

• With partial loads "Optimum" is recommended: this
setting will optimize energy consumption.

Note:

The settings will be saved in the memory even if a power
cut occurs. The time needed for the temperature inside
the freezer to reach the set value, can vary depending on
climatic conditions and the set temperature itself.

Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)

SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90

N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90

ST From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100

T From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use
and for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making
ice cubes.

Regulations require that the appliance is earthed. The
manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons
or animals and for damage to property resulting from
failure to observe the above procedures and
reminders.

1. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is

undamaged and that the lid closes perfectly tight. 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
safety regulations.

4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply,
ensure that the voltage corresponds to that given on the
rating plate located on the rear of the appliance.

• Electrical connections must be made in accordance

with local regulations.

FREEZING FOOD
Preparation of fresh food for freezing

• Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium
foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags,
polyethylene containers with lids, provided they are
suitable for freezing foods.

• Food must be fresh, mature and of prime quality in order
to obtain high quality frozen food.

• Fresh vegetables and fruit should preferably be frozen as
soon as they are picked to maintain the full original
nutritional value, consistency, colour and flavour.

• Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the
appliance.

Freezing fresh food

• Place foods to be frozen in direct contact with the walls
of appliance:

A) - foods to be frozen,
B) - foods already frozen.

• Avoid placing foods to be frozen in direct contact with
food already frozen.

• For best and fastest freezing, foods should be split into

small portions; this will also be
useful when the frozen items
are to be used.

1.At least 24 hours before

storing fresh foods inside the
product for freezing, activate
the fast freezing function by
pressing (4) for approximately
3 seconds. The yellow LED (2)
comes on.

2.Introduce the food to freeze

inside the appliance, and keep
the door of the appliance
closed for 24 hours. After this
period the food will be frozen. The fast freezing function
can be deactivated pressing (4) for approximately 3

seconds.
If the fast freeze function is not manually deactivated, it will
be automatically deactivated by the appliance after 50
hours.

FOOD STORAGE
Refer to the table on the appliance.
Classification of frozen
foods

Put the frozen products
into the appliance and
classify them; The storage
date should be indicated on
the packs, to allow use
within expiry dates.

Advice for storing frozen food

When purchasing frozen food products:

• Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in
damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the
package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have
been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may
have already begun.

• When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and
transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.

• Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the
appliance.

• Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum.
Respect the best-before date on the package.

• Always observe the storage information on the package.

Note:
Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately.
Do not refreeze unless the food is cooked after it has
thawed. Once cooked, the thawed food can be
refrozen. If there is a long power failure:

• Do not open the appliance lid except to place ice
packs (if provided) over the frozen foods on the right
and left of the appliance. This will slow down the rise
in temperature.

MONTHS

FOOD