Whirlpool KVIE 2230/A /LH, KVIE 2230/A INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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Switching on the appliance

1. Plug in the appliance

2. When the appliance is plugged in, it is normally

factory set to a temperature of 5°C. If the
display A shows only an illuminated dot (stand­by mode), press On/Off button B.

Adjusting the temperature

For temperature adjustment, see the enclosed
product sheet.

Note:

Ambient air temperature, the frequency of door
opening, the introduction of hot food and
unsuitable appliance positioning can all affect the
internal temperature of the refrigerator, which may
differ from that shown on the display.

Storing food the refrigerator compartment:

Place the food as shown in the figure:

A Cooked food
B Vegetables
C Fish, Meat
D Fruit and Vegetables
E Bottles
F Cheese

Note:

• Cover food to prevent it drying out

• The distance between the shelves and the rear
wall inside the refrigerator ensures the free
circulation of air

• Do not place food in direct contact with the
rear wall of the refrigerator compartment

• Do not place hot food in the refrigerator

• Store liquids in closed containers

Important:
Storing vegetables with a high water content
can cause condensation to form on the glass
shelves; this will not affect the correct
operation of the appliance.

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT

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The freezer compartment can also be
used for freezing fresh food. The quantity of
fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is
shown on the rating plate.

Freezing fresh food

• The recommended position for fresh food is

that indicated in Fig. 1, if a wire shelf is present,
or that in Fig. 2 for models with no wire shelf.

• Place food in the middle of the compartment,

making sure it does not touch already
frozen food, but is placed at a distance of
approx. 20 mm (fig. 1 and 2).

• For appliance with a compartment,
press button (D) to activate the Fast Freeze
function: the yellow led (E) lights up and
remains lit for the duration of freezing.

• After approx. 26h the function switches off
automatically and the yellow led (E) switches
off. To cancel the function manually, press
button (D) again.

The table alongside shows the recommended
maximum storage time for frozen fresh
foods.
When purchasing frozen food products:

• Make sure the packaging is not damaged, since
the product quality 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.

• Place the items in the compartment as soon as
you get home.

• If food has defrosted even partially, do not re­freeze it. Consume within 24 hours.

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

• Always follow the storage instructions on the
frozen food packages.

Making ice cubes

• Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the
compartment .

• Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to
detach the tray if it is stuck to the bottom of the

compartment.

• Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes.

HOW TO USE THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT

(if present)

Fig. 2

Fig. 1

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Before defrosting the appliance, unplug it or
switch off the power at the mains.
Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is
completely automatic. Droplets of water on
the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment
indicate that the periodic automatic defrost
cycle is in progress. The defrost water is
automatically routed to a drain outlet and
into a container from which it evaporates.

Clean the defrost water drain outlet regularly using
the tool supplied with the appliance in order to
ensure defrost water is removed correctly. (Fig. 1)

Defrosting the compartment
(if present)

Defrost the compartment once or twice a
year or when ice formation is excessive.
It is perfectly normal for ice to form. The amount
of ice which forms and the rate at which it
accumulates will vary depending on
ambient conditions and the frequency with which
the freezer door is opened. Ice formation is
concentrated at the top of the compartment and
does not affect the efficiency of the appliance.
If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly
empty.

• Remove the food from the freezer compartment
and group together in a cool place or in a cool
bag.

• Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt.

• Clean the interior of the freezer with a sponge
and warm water and/or neutral detergent. Do
not use abrasive substances.

• Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly.

• Put the food back into the freezer.

• Close the door.

Plug the appliance back in and switch on, following
the instructions in chapter "How to operate the
refrigerator compartment". The settings and
selections made prior to switching off will be
restored.

HOW TO DEFROST THE APPLIANCE

Fig. 1