Whirlpool Refrigarator, Instructions For Use Manual

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BLACK OUT ALARM
After a power blackout, your product is designed
to automatically monitor the temperature in
the freezer when electricity is resupplied. If the
temperature in the freezer rises above freezing
level, the Black Out indicator turns on, the
Alarm indicator blinks and the acoustical alarm
sounds when electricity is resupplied. To reset the
alarm press the Stop Alarm button just once.
In case of Black Out Alarm, the following actions
are recommended:
• If the food in the freezer is unfrozen but still
cold, all the food in the freezer should be eaten
within the next 24 hours.
• If the food in the freezer is frozen, this indicates
the food was thawed and then refrozen when
electricity was re-supplied which degrades
taste, quality and nutritional value and also
could be unsafe. It is recommended to not
consume the food but to dispose of the entire
content of the freezer. The Black Out Alarm is
designed to provide guidance on food quality in
the freezer in the event of electricity black out.
This system does not guarantee food quality
or safety and consumers are advised to use
their own judgment in evaluating food quality in
freezer compartment.
TEMPERATURE ALARM
The acoustic alarm sounds and temperature
indicator (°C) blinks. The alarm is activated when:
• The appliance is connected to the power
supply after prolonged disuse
• The freezer compartment temperature is too
high
• The quantity of foods loaded into the freezer
exceeds that indicated on the rating plate
• The freezer door has been left open for a long
time.
To mute the alarm buzzer press Stop Alarm
button just once. The Alarm indicator is
automatically turned-off as soon as the freezer
compartment reaches a temperature below
-10°C and the temperature set indicator (°C) stop
blinking and shows the chosen setting.
NOTE: The temperature alarm may even be
activated following prolonged opening of the door
or after fresh food products have been placed
in the freezing zone; the temporary increase in
temperature signaled does not affect the perfect
preservation of already frozen food.
DOOR OPEN ALARM
The Alarm icon lights up blinking and the
acoustic alarm sounds. The alarm is activated
when the door is left open for more than 2 minutes.
To disengage the door alarm close the door, or
press once Stop Alarm button to mute the
acoustic alarm.
KEY LOCK
This function prevents anyone from inadvertently
changing settings or switching off the appliance.
To lock the keys, press Stop Alarm button for
3 seconds until the display shows the Key Lock
indicator and an acoustic signal confirms the
function has been selected. After 3s. indicator
goes off. When activated, pressing the other
buttons (except Stop Alarm button) activates an
audible signal and on display flashes the Key Lock
indicator . Any alarm can be deactivated when
Key Lock function is active.
To unlock the keys, follow the same procedure
until the display shows the Key Lock indicator
and an acoustic signal confirms the function has
been disengaged. After 1s. indicator goes off.
SHOCK FREEZE
The “Shock Freeze” compartment is specifically
designed to freeze up to 2 kg of fresh food
extremely quickly. The ultra-fast “Shock Freeze”
function minimizes the formation of ice crystals
inside the food as it freezes, thus ensuring it is of
the best possible quality when defrosted prior to
consumption. When the “Shock Freeze” function
is not active, the compartment can be used as
normal for traditional freezing or for the storage of
already frozen foods.
NOTE: When the Shock Freeze function is active
you may hear a humming sound. This is absolutely
normal and is caused by airflow that permits
optimum cold distribution inside compartment.
Activating and deactivating the “Shock
Freeze” function:
1. Make sure at least 12 hours have passed since
the last time the “Shock Freeze” function was
activated (if at all). Do not activate the function
more frequently than once every 12 hours.
2. Make sure that the “Fast Freeze” function is
not active: “Shock Freeze” and “Fast Freeze”
functions cannot be active together at the same
time.
3. Empty the “Shock Freeze” compartment.
4. Activate the “Shock Freeze” function by briefly
touching the button on the control panel: the
icon lights up and the fans on the bottom of the
compartment come on, increasing the flow of
cold air and accelerating the freezing process
as a result.
5. Place the food to be frozen inside the
compartment, a few centimeters (min. 2
cm) away from the fans on the bottom of the
compartment, so that cold air can circulate.
6. To achieve maximum freezing speed, we
recommend not to deactivate the “Shock
Freeze” function until it is automatic
deactivation, keeping closed the door.