Whirlpool WBS 4345 A+NFX Manual

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After switching on the appliance, the freezer compartment takes approximately 3 hours to reach a suitable
temperature for frozen food storage.
The freezer compartment, is used for storing frozen food and freezing fresh or cooked food.
It can also be used for making ice cubes.
The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in a 24 hour period, at an ambient temperature of
25°C, is stated on the rating plate, inside the refrigerator compartment.
For more efficient freezing, press the menu button and...

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PREPARING FRESH FOOD FOR FREEZING
It is important to wrap food so that no water, moisture, or vapour may penetrate; this avoids the transfer
of odours and flavours throughout the refrigerator and allows better storage of frozen food. Use plastic
containers with tight fitting lids, aluminium trays, aluminium foil, cling film and waterproof plastic
wrappings.
Important:
 When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally
insulated cool bag.
 Place the items...

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GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING 
OF FOOD
FOOD STORAGE CHART
Storage time will vary according to the quality of the food, the type of packaging or wrap used (moisture
and vapour proof ), and the storage temperature (which should be -18°C).
FOODSTUFF AND STORAGE TIME DAIRY PRODUCTS
PASTRY AND BREAD
Fruit
Concentrated fruit juice12 months
Fruit (in general)8 to 12 months
Citrus fruit and fresh fruit juice4 to 6 months
Vegetables
Commercially frozen8 months
Home frozen8 to 12 months
Meat
Sausages4 weeks or...

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Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the
electrical power supply.
Periodically clean the refrigerator and freezer compartments with a sponge dampened in a solution of
lukewarm water and special detergent for refrigerator interiors. Rinse and dry. Never use abrasive
detergents. Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
 Clean with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive products, scourers,...

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Some noises are normal when the appliance is operating.
Before contacting After-sales Services…
Performance problems often result from simple things you can find and solve yourself without tools of any
kind.
The appliance is not working
 Is the power cord in perfect condition?
 Have you checked your home’s fuses?
Water collects at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment:
 Is the defrost water drain blocked?
If there is water in the defrost pan:
 This is normal in hot, damp weather. The pan can even...

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The appliance is excessively noisy:
 Is the appliance in contact with other furniture or objects?
 Are the pipes at the back touching or vibrating?
If the appliance door has been left open for a while or if large amounts of food have been stored, the
motor will run longer in order to cool down the interior of the appliance.
Remember
Motor running time depends on different things: number of door openings, amount of food stored,
temperature of the room, setting of the temperature controls.
If, after...

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Before contacting After-Sales Service:
1.See if you can solve the problem yourself (see
“Troubleshooting guide / after-sales service”).
2.Switch the appliance on again to see if the
problem has been solved. If it has not,
disconnect the appliance from the power
supply and wait for about an hour before
switching on again.
3.If the problem persists after this course of
action, contact After-sales Service.
Specify:
 The nature of the problem.
 The model.
 The Service number (the number after the
word...