Whirlpool WHE3133, WHE25332, WHE31332, WHE2534, WHE3933 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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DIAGRAM OF THE APPLIANCE (Fig. 1)
A. Handle.
B. Safety lock (if provided).
C. Gasket.
D. Separator (if provided).
E. Defrost water drain plug.
F. Control panel.
G. Side motor cooling grille.

DIAGRAM OF THE CONTROL PANEL (Fig. 2)

1. Red light: when flashing, indicates an alarm condition

(see paragraph "TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE").

2. Blue light: when lit, indicates that the "6th Sense"

function is active (see paragraph "6th Sense function").

3. Green lights: indicate that the product is running and

the temperature has been set.

4. Set temperature button: to adjust the set

temperature and to activate/deactivate fast freeze
procedures.

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

Your new appliance is designed to be used in the
household and similar applications such as:

- kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments

- farm houses

- by clients in hotels, motels, residences, bed &
breakfasts.

The product must only be used to store frozen food, to
freeze fresh food and to make ice.

Regulations require the appliance to be 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 door closes perfectly, with the
gasket remaining intact. Any damage must be reported
to your retailer 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 and electrical connection must be carried
out by a qualified technician, according to 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.

INSTALLATION

• Unpack the appliance.

• Remove the 4 spacers inserted between the door
and the appliance. (Fig 3)

• Make sure the defrost water drain plug (if provided) is

correctly positioned (E).

• For optimum appliance operation and to avoid damage

when the door is opened, leave a space of at least 7 cm
from the rear wall and 7 cm at the sides. (Fig 4)

• Fit the accessories (if provided).

SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE

• Plug in the appliance.

• The green LED lights up ("Normal").

• The blu LED lights up (6th Sense).

• The red LED 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.

• The blue LED, "6th Sense" (2), stays on until the set
temperature is reached.

Note: Thanks to the efficient lid seal, the appliance lid will
not re-open 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
"Normal", "Eco" and "Plus" values in succession.

• Select " Plus" for a colder storage temperature.

• With partial loads "Eco" 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.

'6TH SENSE' FUNCTION

This function will activate automatically in the following
cases:

• door opening

This function activates every time the opening of the
door changes the internal temperature of the appliance.
The function remains active for the time needed to
reinstate optimum operating conditions.

• storing food inside the freezer

This function activates every time significant quantities
of food are introduced. It remains active for the time
needed to reinstate optimum freezing conditions of the
food introduced, ensuring the best compromise
between the quality of the freezing process and energy
consumption.

Note: The duration of the "6th Sense" function is set
automatically, and may vary depending on the way the
product is used.

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.

• If minimum quantities of food are introduced (up to 1/4
of the maximum freezing power stated on the rating
plate), the operation of the appliance will be controlled
automatically by the "6th Sense" function without any
need for intervention from the user.

• When freezing higher quantities of food, up to the
maximum freezing capacity of the appliance, indicated
on the rating plated, proceed as follows:

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 green LEDS (3) flash in sequence.

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 manually by
pressing (4).
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

Load and classify the frozen foods; it is advisable to
indicate the storage date on the packs, to ensure
consumption before the expiry dates listed in months in

fig. 6 for each type of food.

Advice for storing frozen food

When buying frozen food, make sure that:

• The packaging is intact (food in damaged containers

may have deteriorated). If a package is swollen or has
damp patches, the product may not have been stored
in optimum conditions and therefore undergone partial
defrosting.

• When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last

and carry them in a thermally insulated bag.

• On arriving home, immediately place the frozen food in

the appliance.

• Avoid or minimise temperature variations. Observe the

expiry date on the packaging.

• Always follow the storage instructions on frozen food

packages.

Note:
Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately.

Do not refreeze unless the food is cooked after it
has thawed. Once cooked, the food can be refrozen.
In case of a prolonged power failure:

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

rise in temperature.

PRECAUTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS

• During installation, make sure the appliance does
not damage the power cable.

• Do not store glass containers with liquids inside the
product as they may break.

• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after
taking them out of the appliance as they may cause cold
burns.

• Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning,
always unplug the appliance or disconnect the power
supply.

• Do not install the appliance in places exposed to direct
sunlight or near heat sources in order to avoid
increasing power consumption.

• Do not put aerosol spray cans or recipients containing
propellants or flammable substances in the appliance.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids
and gases in the vicinity of this or any other domestic
appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.

• Install the appliance in a perfectly horizontal position,
on a floor strong enough to take its weight and in an
area suitable for its size and use.

• Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place. The
appliance is set for operation at specific ambient
temperature ranges, according to the climatic class
indicated on the data plate located at the rear of the
product (Fig. 7). The appliance may not work properly
if it is left for a long time at a temperature outside the
specified range.

• It is advisable to leave the appliance connected if left
empty even for short periods.

• Be careful not to damage the floors when you move
the appliance (e.g. parquet). To facilitate product
handling, it is advisable to empty it beforehand, if
possible.

Note: The appliance must be handled and installed by
two or more persons.

• Do not use mechanical devices or any means other
than those recommended and/or supplied by the
manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the product,
unless such appliances are specifically recommended by
the manufacturer.

• This appliance must not be used by children

under 8 years of age, or by people with limited
physical, sensory or mental abilities or without
experience and knowledge of it, unless instructed
in its use by those responsible for their safety.

• Do not allow children to play or hide inside the
product: risk of becoming trapped inside and
suffocating.

• Power cable modification or replacement must
only be carried out by qualified personnel or