Whirlpool WME1730 A W, WME1832 A W, WME16102 A W, WME1410 A W, WME14002 A W User Manual

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Switching the appliance on

Starting the appliance

Insert the plug.

• The light, located under the control panel or inside the product (depending on model) comes on when
the door is opened.

• The green light comes on, indicating that the appliance is working (if present).

Note:

For mechanical products, the inside light comes on when the fridge door is opened if the thermostat knob
is not turned to the symbol

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Adjusting the temperature

• For temperature adjustment, see the enclosed product sheet

Note:

• Ambient air temperature, frequency of door opening and the position of the appliance can affect
internal temperatures. The temperature setting must be adjusted according to these factors.

Storing food the refrigerator compartment

Place the food as shown in the figure.

A Cooked food
B Fish, meat
C Fruit & vegetables
D Bottles
E Cheese

Notes:

• 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.

Attention
Storing vegetables with high water content can cause condensation to form on the glass shelf of
the crisper drawer: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance.

Gourmet box (if present)

Box with natural antibacterial substances suitable for contact with food products; they ensure better hygiene,
reducing unpleasant odours and keep ripe cheeses and charcuterie fresh longer.

"6th Sense" function

The 6th Sense function (if present) is automatically activated in the following case:

Door opening

The function is activated whenever door opening considerably alters the temperature inside the product
and remains active until optimum storage conditions are automatically reinstated.

NOTE: The duration of the 6th Sense function is calculated according to the amount of food present in
the product and the outside temperature. Therefore significant variations in these can affect the behaviour
of the product.

"Fresh Control" function (if present)

Enables optimum storage temperature and humidity conditions to be quickly reached inside the appliance.

USING THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT

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The low temperature compartment is , or .
Compartments marked or an be used to store frozen foods for the period of time
indicated on packaging. If the low temperature compartment is marked , it can also be
used to freeze fresh food.
The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate.
Note:

In the event of a power cut, the low temperature compartment will maintain a sufficiently low
temperature for food storage. However, it is advisable to avoid opening the compartment door during
such periods.

Freezing fresh food (only in compartments marked )
Important

• Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling
film, air and water-tight plastic bags, polythene containers with
lids or freezer containers suitable for freezing fresh food.

• Arrange the fresh food in the top compartment, leaving sufficient
space around each pack for the air to circulate.

• For optimum freezing, turn the thermostat down by half a point
when placing fresh foods in the freezer compartment.

• The food will be completely frozen in 24 hours.

For appliances with compartments marked
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 a package is swollen or has
damp stains it has not been perfectly conserved and may started
thawing.

• When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and
transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.

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

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

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

• Always observe the storage information on the package.

Making ice cubes

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

• Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it is stuck to the low temperature
compartment bottom.

• Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes.

HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW
TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT

MONTHS

FOOD