User manual WHIRLPOOL ART 836-2/G INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Take it to an authorised collection centre for the recovery of refrigerant gas. Information: This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a - Isobutane). For more information, refer to the rating plate affixed to the appliance. 13 33057-GB. fm5 Page 14 Monday, January 18, 1999 7:21 PM PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh food and beverages and use the freezer compartment only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. Do not store liquids in glass containers in the freezer compartment - danger of bursting. [. . . ] • The quantity of foods loaded into the freezer exceeds that indicated on the rating plate. Important: • There is no need to adjust the temperature using the thermostat knob or set the temperature using the button (in electronic models) as it has already been factory set (-18° for electronic models) to provide the correct storage temperature of frozen food in the freezer compartment at ambient temperatures between +20°C and +25°C. 3 hours to reach a suitable temperature for frozen food storage. To adjust the temperature, follow the instructions in the accompanying chart. To switch off the freezer compartment: Press the "ON" button (4) again. How to freeze fresh food You can use the freezer compartment to freeze ambient temperature food. The quantity of fresh food at an ambient temperature of +25°C that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the rating plate. 15 33057-GB. fm5 Page 16 Monday, January 18, 1999 7:21 PM HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT How to operate: 1. 24 hours before freezing fresh food, press the fast freeze button (7) (for about 2 seconds in electronic models). The yellow LED (8) switches on and remains switched on for the entire period (24h). Wrap and seal the food in: aluminium foil, cling film, non-permable plastic wraps, polythene containers with lids, freezer containers. Place food in the top compartment, leaving enough space for air to circulate around packages. To speed up the freezing process and increase the compartment capacity, remove the top basket and the ice pack storage drawer (if provided). Put the already frozen food into the other drawers and the food still to be frozen directly onto the refrigerator grid. For more efficient freezing use the fast freeze function for the next 24 hours by pressing the button (7) again when the yellow LED (8) switches off. When freezing is complete, press the fast freeze button (7) again to deactivate it. Electronic models only: The fast freeze function switches off automatically after 24 hours (yellow LED (8) switches off). Note: • In the event of a power failure, the freezer compartment maintains the correct storage temperature for about 16 hours. • In models with one or two ice packs, this temperature can be maintained for about 25/30 hours. • Do not open the freezer compartment door during a power failure. Important: For the periods of storage of frozen fresh foods, refer to the adjacent table. When purchasing frozen food products: • ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). Avoid packages that are swollen or show evidence of damp areas indicating that the food may have thawed partially during its period of storage. • When shopping, leave frozen food purchases till last and transport the products in a thermally insulated bag. • Place the items in the freezer compartment as soon as you get home. [. . . ] If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the socket replaced by a qualified electrician. • • Do not use extension cables, multiple sockets or adapters. 20 33057-GB. fm5 Page 21 Monday, January 18, 1999 7:21 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION For Great Britain only The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE - “NEUTRAL” (“N”) BROWN - “LIVE” (“L”) GREEN AND YELLOW - “EARTH” (“E”) 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 4 or coloured green or green and yellow. The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter “N” or coloured black. The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter “L” or coloured red. Warning - this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A. S. T. A. [. . . ]