Whirlpool Excellence GKA Owner's manual

Brand: Whirlpool

Model: Excellence GKA

Type: Owner's manual

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Instructions for use

Before using the freezer

Safeguarding the environment

Precautions and general recommendations

How to use the freezer

How to defrost and clean the freezer

Care and maintenance

Troubleshooting guide

After-sales service

Installation

Electrical connection

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Before using the freezer

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CONTAINADESCRIPTIONOF

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MUSTBECARRIEDOUTBYA

QUALIFIEDELECTRICIANIN

ACCORDANCEWITHTHE

MANUFACTURERSINSTRUCTIONS

ANDLOCALREGULATIONS

Safeguarding the environment

 0ACKING

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Precautions and general recommendations

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How to use the freezer

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How to defrost and clean the freezer

Care and maintenance

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