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

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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).

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

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.

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 MONTHS FOOD 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.