User manual WHIRLPOOL FROSTIG

[. . . ] For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of this appliance, contact your competent local authority, the collection service for household waste or the shop where you purchased the appliance. 4 Information: This appliance does not contain CFCs (the refrigerant circuit contains R134a) or HFCs (the refrigerant circuit contains R600a) (see the rating plate inside the appliance). Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a naturally occurring, low environmental impact gas. Therefore, ensure that the pipelines of the refrigerant circuit do not get damaged. [. . . ] · Install and level the appliance on a floor strong enough to take its weight and in an area suitable for its size and use. · For the water connection, use the pipe supplied with the new appliance and do not use that of the previous appliance. · The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons. The appliance is set for operation at specific ambient temperature ranges, according to the climatic class indicated on the data plate: The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long period at a temperature above or below the indicated range. Climatic Class SN N ST T Amb. (°F) From 50 to 90 From 61 to 90 From 64 to 100 From 64 to 110 · Be careful not to damage the floors when you move the appliance (e. g. · Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical means other than those recommended by the Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process. · Do not damage the refrigerator's refrigerant circuit pipes. · Do not use or place electrical appliances inside the compartments if they are not of the type expressly authorised by the Manufacturer. · This appliance is not designed for use by young children or the infirm without supervision. · To avoid the risk of children being trapped and therefore suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the appliance. · Power cable modification or replacement must only be carried out by qualified personnel. 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. · Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the freezer. · Always observe the storage information on the package. 7 30302005GB. fm Page 8 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:09 PM Removing the baskets · Pull the baskets out fully, then lift them up slightly in order to remove. Drawers (except the bottom drawer), runners and the white grid (if provided) may be removed in order to obtain increased storage space (Fig. 1) Ensure that the load does not exceed the limit (if present) indicated on the side walls of the appliance. 1 Compartment Use this compartment only for making ice cubes and storing ice packs, as shown in Fig. Always observe the storage times given on frozen food packaging. Making ice cubes · Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the special freezer compartment. · Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it is stuck to the bottom of the freezer. Note: The freezer door will not re-open easily immediately after closing (except for models featuring a special valve). Wait a few minutes before opening again in order to allow for compensation of the vacuum created. Fig. 3 8 30302005GB. fm Page 9 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:09 PM HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. [. . . ] Periodically clean the inside of the compartment with a sponge dampened in warm water and/or neutral detergent. Do not use abrasive products Prolonged disuse · Empty the freezer. · If this is not possible, the following minimum distances must be respected: · 30 cm from coal or paraffin stoves; · 3 cm from electric and/or gas stoves. · Clean the inside (see "How to defrost and clean the freezer"). [. . . ]