Whirlpool AFB 601 Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
USING THE FREEZER
DEFROSTING AND CLEANING THE FREEZER
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
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Your new appliance is designed exclusively for 
domestic use.
To ensure best use of your appliance, 
carefully read the instructions which contain 
a description of the appliance and advice on 
storing and preserving food.
Keep this handbook for future reference.1.
After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is 
not damaged and that the door closes 
properly. Any damage must be reported to the 
dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the...

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS

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

Make sure the appliance is not near a heat 
source.

To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a 
space on both sides and above the appliance 
and follow the installation instructions.

Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.

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

It must be possible to disconnect the 
appliance from...

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USING THE FREEZER
The freezer can be used for storing already frozen food and 
for freezing fresh food.
Switching on the freezer for the first time
The freezer temperature does not have to set with the 
thermostat because the appliance is already factory-set.

Plug in the appliance.

Only place food in the freezer 2 hours after switching on.
Temperature adjustment
Settings from MIN to MAX: increase the cooling temperature.

Thermostat setting:
MIN - storing food for short periods;
NORMAL - storing...

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Advice for freezing and storing fresh food.

Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: 
aluminium foil, transparent film, waterproof plastic bags, 
polyethylene containers with lids or freezer containers suitable 
for the food being frozen.

Food must be fresh and of prime quality.

If possible, fresh vegetables and fruit should be frozen 
immediately after being picked, to preserve the nutritional 
substances, structure, consistency, colour and flavour.
Note:

Always leave hot food to cool...

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Removing the drawers

Pull out the drawers as far as they go, then lift slightly and 
remove.
Note:
The drawers can be removed in order to obtain more space.
Make sure that the load does not exceed the limit (if present) 
indicated on the side walls of the appliance.
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.

Bend the ice tray slightly...

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DEFROSTING AND CLEANING THE FREEZER
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, always 
unplug the appliance or disconnect it from the power 
supply.
Defrost the freezer once or twice a year, or when the 
frost on the refrigeration grills is excessive.
It is perfectly normal for frost to form on the grills. The 
amount of frost and the speed at which it accumulates 
depend on room conditions how often the door is 
opened, and tends to accumulate more on the upper 
grills.
It...

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. The appliance does not work.

Is there a power failure?

Is the main switch turned on?

Are the household electrical system 
protection devices efficient?

Is the thermostat correctly set?

Was the appliance switched on correctly?
2. Excessive frost build-up.

Is the defrost water drain correctly 
positioned?

Was the door properly shut?Notes:
 If the front edge of the appliance is hot, this 
is not a defect but prevents the formation of 
condensate.
 Gurgling and...

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INSTALLATION

Install the freezer away from heat sources. Installation in a 
hot place, direct exposure to sunlight or placing it near a 
heat source (radiators, cookers) will increase energy 
consumption and should therefore be avoided.

If this is not possible, the following minimum distances must 
be respected:

30 cm from coal or oil stoves;

3 cm from electric and/or gas cookers.

Install in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Clean the inside (see “Defrosting and cleaning the 
freezer”).
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Installation requirements
To ensure correct appliance operation, it must not be exposed to 
temperatures below 16 °C or above 32 °C.
It is advisable to avoid the following places: kitchens without 
ventilation, outside rooms, greenhouses, garages. In order to 
operate correctly, the appliance must be installed:
in a dry place.
Away from direct sunlight.
Away from extreme temperatures (away from cookers or other 
heat sources).
When full, the appliance will be heavy, and therefore it must be 
placed on...