Whirlpool PLC218W INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
BEFORE USING THE FREEZER
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT AND

CHILDREN
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
DEFROSTING
FREEZER BREAKDOWN
FAILURES
TECHNICAL DATA

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INSTALLATION

The freezer should be installed on a good firm
level surface and providing adequate air
circulation at the sides and rear of the cabinet.

The freezer should be connected to a 220-240
volts 50 cycle A.C. supply by means of a three

pin socket, suitably earthed.
Any floor unevenness should be corrected at
the time of installation.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Warning this appliance must be earthed

This appliance operates from a 13 amp 3 pin plug.
The voltage rating is 230 volts and should be
protected by a 13 amp fuse either in the plug or
distribution board.
The appliance is supplied with a moulded 13 amp 3
pin mains plug fitted with a 13 amp fuse. Should the
fuse require replacement, it must be replaced with
a fuse rated at 13 amps and approved to BS 1362.
The plug contains a removable fuse cover that must
be refitted when the fuse is replaced. In the event
of the fuse cover being lost or damaged, the plug
must not be used until a replacement cover has
been obtained.
If the moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the
socket outlet in your home or is removed for any
other reason, then the fuse should be removed and
the cut off plug disposed of safely to prevent the
hazard of electric shock.
There is a danger of electric shock if the cut off plug
is inserted into any 13 amp socket outlet.

How to wire a 13 amp plug.

Important:

The wires in the mains lead on this appliance are
coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE - “NEUTRAL” (“N”)

BROWN - “LIVE” (“L”)

GREEN AND YELLOW - “EARTH” (“E”)

As the colours may not correspond with the

markings identifying the terminals in your plug

proceed as follows:

1.

The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter “E” or by the Earth

symbol or coloured green and yellow.

2.

The BLUE wire must be connected to the
terminal marked “N” or coloured black.

3.

The BROWN wire must be connected to the
terminal marked “L” or coloured red.

BEFORE USING THE FREEZER

This information is provided in the interest of your
safety.

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Before operating the appliance, please read the
following instructions carefully, as they cover the
basic information for safety of installation,
operation and maintenance.

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Before using the freezer for the first time it is
recommended that you clean both the inside and
outside. Use luke warm water and a little
bicarbonate of soda. 1 teaspoon to 1.2 litres of
water.

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This appliance must only be used for its intended
purpose i.e. the storing and freezing of domestic
edible foodstuffs.