Whirlpool GTL 2844/2, GTM 3048/2, 4235 SI, GTA 3001 OPTIMA, GTM 3058/2 User Manual

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GB			CONTENTS
BEFORE USING THE FREEZER				PAGE 11
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT				PAGE 11
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS				PAGE 12
FREEZING FOOD				PAGE 12
FOOD STORAGE				PAGE 13
DEFROSTING THE FREEZER				PAGE 14
CARE AND MAINTENANCE				PAGE 14
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE				PAGE 15
AFTER-SALES SERVICE				PAGE 15
INSTALLATION				PAGE 16
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION				PAGE 17

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BEFORE USING THE FREEZER

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 the instruction booklet and product description sheets carefully for future use.

•After unpacking the appliance, check for damage. Any damage must be reported to the supplier within 24 hours.

•Following installation, wait at least 2 hours without moving the appliance before connecting it to the mains supply; this will allow the refrigerant circuit to reach optimum efficiency.

•Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, please refer to the chapter “Installation”.

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 further details, refer to the rating plate located on the rear of the appliance.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

•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.

•Keep the keys (if supplied) in a separate place and out of reach of children: risk of children becoming locked inside the appliance.

•Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the ice packs (if provided).

•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).

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.

FREEZING FOOD

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

FREEZING FOOD

•Defrost the appliance when ice build-up on the freezer walls is excessive (see “Care and Maintenance”).

•At least 24 hours before storing fresh food in the freezer, switch the rapid freeze button on. For freezers without this button, turn the thermostat to maximum position.

•Observe the maximum freezing capacity specified on the rating plate.

•Place the food you wish to freeze and keep the lid of the appliance closed for 24 hours. At the end of this period, switch OFF the rapid freezing function.

•To freeze the maximum amount of food specified on the rating plate (see figure D in the chapter “Installation”), extend the prefreezing period to 48 hours.

PREPARATION OF FRESH FOOD FOR FREEZING

•Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling film, watertight 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, texture, colour and flavour.

•Some meat, especially game, should be hung before it is frozen.

Note:

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

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