Whirlpool GTE 260 A++ Owner's manual

Brand: Whirlpool

Model: GTE 260 A++

Category: Fridge-freezers

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

GTE 260

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. Handle

2. Electronic control panel

3. Safety lock (if provided)

4. Separator (if provided)

5. Defrost water drain plug

6. Motor compartment vent

7. Upper edge

8. Seal

9. Ice packs (if provided)

10. Basket (if provided)

1. Digital temperature display: indicates the

temperature inside the freezer (fixed display) or the

set temperature (blinking display).

2. Temperature decrease button: press for a colder

temperature setting.

3. Temperature increase button: press for a warmer

temperature setting.

4. “Big load” button: press to activate/deactivate the

big load freeze function.

5 “Big load” LED (yellow): indicates activation of the

big load freeze function.

6. “Sensor” activation LED (blue): indicates

activation of the “Dynamic Intelligence” function (see

section “Dynamic Intelligence Function”).

7. Alarm reset button: deactivates the acoustic alarm

and the power failure alarm LED (see section

“Alarms”).

8. Alarm LED (red): blinks to indicate an alarm

condition (see section “Alarms”).

INSTALLATION

• Refer to the section “BEFORE USING THE

APPLIANCE”.

• Unpack the appliance.

• Remove the 4 spacers inserted between the

door and the appliance.

• Make sure the defrost water

drain plug (if provided) is

correctly positioned (5).

• For best appliance

operation and to avoid

damage when the door is

opened, leave a space of at

least 7 cm from the rear wall and 7

cm at the sides.

• Fit the accessories (if provided).

SWITCHING ON THE FREEZER

• Plug in the appliance.

• When the appliance is warm (internal

temperature above 0°C), two dashes

appear on the digital display (1).

• The red alarm LED (8) blinks and the acoustic alarm

sounds.

• The “Sensor” LED (6) is on.

• Press the reset button (7) to deactivate the acoustic

alarm.

• The acoustic alarm stops while the red alarm LED

continues to blink.

• When the appliance reaches a temperature of at least

-12°C the red LED (8) stops blinking.

• Food can now be placed in the freezer.

• The “Sensor” LED (6) stays on until the temperature

set on the display is reached.

NOTE: As the seal is tight, the freezer door cannot be

reopened immediately after closing. It is necessary to

wait a few minutes.

Freezer temperature adjustment

The appliance is normally factory-set for operation at

the recommended temperature of -18°C. The internal

temperature setting can be adjusted between -17°C and

-24°C and in ECONOMY mode (see section “ECO

function”), proceeding as follows:

• Press one of the two temperature adjustment buttons

once (2; 3).

• The digital display (I) will blink, showing the previous

temperature setting.

• Press the button (3) as required for a warmer

temperature setting. The value changes by 1°C with

each press of the button. During this operation the

value shown on the digital display blinks.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Press the button (2) as required for a colder

temperature setting. The value changes by 1°C with

each press of the button. During this operation the

value shown on the digital display blinks.

• About 5 seconds after the button has been pressed

for the last time, the set temperature is stored, the

digital display (1) stops blinking and shows the internal

temperature again.

• To check the appliance temperature setting at any

time, press one of the temperature adjustment

buttons once. The set value will blink for 5 seconds,

after which the temperature inside the freezer will be

displayed again.

NOTE: In case of a power failure, the settings

remain memorised. The time required for the

temperature inside the freezer to reach the set

value can vary according to the weather conditions

and the temperature setting; in any case,

temperature variations are displayed with some

delay.

ECO mode

The ECONOMY mode is advisable when the appliance

is only partly loaded, below the level of the “e” on the

separator. To set the ECONOMY mode:

•

Press one of the temperature adjustment buttons (2; 3).

• The digital display (1) will blink, showing the previous

temperature setting.

• Press the button (3) as required to increase the

temperature until the value EC appears on the digital

display.

NOTE: If the big load freeze function is activated

when the appliance is in ECO mode, the ECO

mode is automatically deactivated for the entire

duration of the function.

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

• This appliance is intended to be used in household

and similar applications such as:

- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other

working environments;

- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and

other residential type environments;

- bed and breakfast type environments.

To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully

read the operating instructions which contain a

description of the product and useful advice.

Keep these instructions 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 appliance.

2. Wait at least two hours before switching the

appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is

fully efficient.

3. Installation and the electrical connection must be

carried out by a qualified technician according to the

manufacturer's instructions and in compliance with

the local safety regulations.

4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

DYNAMIC INTELLIGENCE FUNCTION

• The Dynamic Intelligence function is automatically

activated in the following cases:

Door opening

• The function is activated whenever opening the door

considerably alters the temperature inside the

appliance, and remains active until optimum storage

conditions are restored.

Loading food to be frozen

• The function is activated whenever food is loaded,

and remains active until optimum freezing conditions

are reached to ensure the best freezing quality with

the most efficient energy consumption.

NOTE: The duration of the Dynamic Intelligence

function is calculated according to the amount of food

loaded in the freezer, the amount of food already inside

the freezer and the outside temperature. Therefore

significant duration variations are quite normal.

Control panel lock

• This function prevents the settings being changed by

accidental pressing of the buttons.

• In fact, once this function is activated, even if a button

is pressed the corresponding function is not activated.

• To lock the control panel, press buttons (2) and (7)

together for about 3 seconds until the display shows

the symbol before showing the set temperature

again.

• To unlock the control panel, follow the same

procedure: when the symbol disappears, the

control panel lock is deactivated.

FREEZING FOOD

Only use the freezer for storing frozen food,

freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.

Preparing fresh food for freezing

• Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in:

aluminium foil, transparent film, impermeable plastic

wraps, polythene containers with lids, suitable for the

food to be frozen.

• Food must be fresh, mature and prime quality.

• When possible, fresh fruit and vegetables should be

frozen immediately after picking, to preserve the

nutritional substances, consistency, colour and taste.

• It is best to ripen meat and game for a sufficient

amount of time before being frozen.

• Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the

freezer.

Freezing food

• Make sure the freezer walls are not covered with too

much frost. In this case, defrost the appliance (see

section “Defrosting the freezer”).

• If the amount of food placed in the freezer is less than

10-12 kg, appliance operation will be automatically

controlled by the “Dynamic Intelligence” function (see

section “Dynamic Intelligence Function”) and the user

is not required to perform any operation.

• To freeze larger amounts, exploiting the appliance's

maximum freezing capacity specified on the data plate

(see section “Installation”), it is necessary to activate

the big load freeze function 24 hours before loading

the food to be frozen.

• To activate the big load freeze function, press the

button (4). The yellow LED (5) lights up.

• Place the food to be frozen in

direct contact with the walls

of the freezer, as shown in the

figure opposite:

A) - food to be frozen

B) - food already frozen.

• Avoid placing foods to be

frozen in direct contact with

food already frozen.

• For better and faster freezing,

divide the food into small

packs; this will be useful also

when frozen foods are to be used.

• After placing the fresh food in the freezer, it is

advisable to keep the door of the appliance closed for

24 hours. After which the food will be frozen.

To deactivate the big load freeze function, press the

button (4); if this operation is not carried out, the

appliance will automatically deactivate the function

approx. 48 hours after activation.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

ALARMS

• Temperature alarm

Signals that the internal temperature is above -12°C.

The acoustic alarm sounds and the red LED (8) blinks.

To deactivate the acoustic alarm, press the button (7).

The LED (8) will continue to blink until the

temperature falls below -12°C.

Note: In these cases, the Sensor LED is automatically

activated until normal storage conditions are restored.

• Prolonged power failure alarm

Signals that the internal temperature has risen above -

8°C following a power failure.

The acoustic alarm sounds, the red LED (8) blinks

and the digital display (I) blinks, indicating the highest

temperature reached during the power failure. Press

button (7); the digital display shows the current

internal temperature again.

Note: In these cases, the Sensor LED is automatically

activated.

• Sensor alarm

Signals a temperature sensor fault.

The acoustic alarm sounds, the red LED (8) blinks

and the digital display shows “SF”. In this case,

contact the After-Sales Service.

NOTE: The temperature alarm may also be

activated after loading fresh food or prolonged

door opening; in any case, this does not affect the

perfect preservation of already frozen food.

A power failure, on the other hand, may

compromise the preservation of frozen food, in

which case make sure to check the food to avoid

any risk.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

PRECAUTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS

Installation

• The appliance must be handled and installed by two or

more people.

• Be careful not to damage floors (e.g. parquet flooring)

when moving the appliance.

• 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.

• Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit pipes.

• Install and level the appliance on a floor strong enough

to take its weight and in a place suitable for its size and

use.

• Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated place.

The appliance is arranged for operation in places with

temperatures inside the following ranges, according to

the climatic class given on the data plate. The appliance

may not work properly if left for a long time at a

temperature above or below the range provided for.

• It is advisable to leave the appliance connected if left

empty even for short periods.

• Do not use mechanical devices or any means other

than those recommended by the manufacturer to

speed up the defrosting process.

• Make sure the voltage given on data plate matches the

voltage in your home.

• Do not use single/multiple adapters or extension leads.

• For the water connection, use the pipe supplied with

the new appliance; do not reuse that of the previous

appliance.

• Power cable modification or replacement must only be

carried out by qualified personnel or the After-sales

Service.

• It must be possible to disconnect the power supply by

unplugging the appliance or by means of a double-pole

mains switch installed ahead of the socket.

Safety

• Do not put aerosol spray cans or recipients containing

propellants or flammable substances in the appliance.

• Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or gas in

the vicinity of this or other electrical appliances. The

vapours can cause fires or explosions.

• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical devices

other than those recommended by the Manufacturer

to speed up the defrost process.

• Do not use or place electrical devices inside the

appliance compartments if they are not of the type

expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.

• The appliance must not be used by people (including

children) with limited physical, sensory or mental

abilities or without experience and knowledge of it,

unless instructed in its use by those responsible for

their safety.

FOOD STORAGE

Refer to the table on the appliance (if provided).

Classification of frozen

foods

Load and classify the frozen

foods; It is advisable to

indicate the storage date on

the packs, to ensure

punctual use before the

expiry dates.

Advice for storing frozen food

When purchasing frozen food products, make sure:

• The packaging is intact (food in damaged containers

may have deteriorated). If a package is swollen or has

damp patches, the product may not have been stored

in optimum conditions and therefore undergone partial

defrosting.

• When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last

and carry them in a thermally insulated bag.

• On arriving home, immediately put the frozen food in

the appliance.

• Avoid or minimise temperature variations. Respect the

"best before" date on the package.

• Always follow the storage instructions on the frozen

food packages.

Note:

Consume completely or partly defrosted foods

immediately. Do not refreeze thawed food, unless

the food is used to prepare a dish requiring it to be

cooked. Once cooked, the food can be refrozen. In

case of a prolonged power failure:

• Do not open the appliance door except to place

ice packs (if provided) over the frozen foods on

the right and left side of the appliance. This will

slow down the rise in temperature.

Climatic class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)

SN from 10 to 32 from 50 to 90

N from 16 to 32 from 61 to 90

ST from 16 to 38 from 61 to 100

T from 16 to 43 from 61 to 110

MONTHS FOOD

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• To prevent the risk of children becoming trapped and

suffocating, do not allow them to play with the

appliance.

• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the ice

packs (in some models).

• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after

taking them out of the freezer, since they could cause

cold burns.

Use

• Before carrying out any maintenance operation or

cleaning, always unplug the appliance or disconnect the

power supply.

• Do not store glass containers with liquids in the

freezer, as they could burst.

• Limit the number of times the appliance door is

opened.

The Manufacturer declines any liability if the above

advice and precautions are not respected.

APPLIANCE DEFROSTING

It is advisable to carry out defrosting when the frost on

the walls is 5-6 mm thick.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

• Remove food from the

appliance, wrap it in newspaper

and put it in a very cool place

or a thermally insulated bag.

• Leave the appliance door open.

• Remove the inside drain plug

(if provided).

• Remove the outside drain plug

(if provided) and position it as

shown in the figure.

• Place a bowl under the drain to collect the residual

water. Use the separator if provided.

• Defrosting can be speeded up by using a spatula to

detach the frost from the appliance walls.

• Remove the frost from the bottom of the appliance.

• To avoid permanent damage to the

compartment, do not use pointed or sharp

metal implements to remove the frost.

• Do not use abrasive products or artificially heat

the compartment.

• Dry the inside of the appliance thoroughly.

• Refit the plug after defrosting.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Remove the frost from the upper edges (see

Troubleshooting Guide).

• After defrosting, clean the inside using a sponge

moistened with lukewarm water and/or neutral

detergent.

• Clean the side vent (if provided).

• Remove dust from the condenser on the back of the

appliance.

Unplug the appliance before carrying out

maintenance operations. Do not use abrasive

pastes, scouring pads or stain removers (e.g.

acetone, trichloroethylene) to clean the appliance.

To ensure optimum appliance operation, make sure

to carry out cleaning and maintenance operations

at least once a year.

REPLACING THE DOOR LIGHT BULB

• Unplug the appliance.

• Remove the diffuser by following the sequence of steps shown in the figure.

• Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a new one of the same wattage and voltage

• Refit the diffuser and plug in the appliance.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

1. The red LED blinks.

• Make sure the door is closed or that it has not been

left open for a long time.

• Make sure no fresh food has been recently placed in

the freezer.

• Make sure fresh food is properly arranged (see section

"Freezing food").

• Make sure the appliance is not positioned near a heat

source.

• Make sure the vent and condenser are clean.

2. The acoustic alarm is activated.

• See the section "User instructions", par. "Alarms".

3. The display is off, the inside light does not switch

on and the compressor is not working (appliance

warm).

• Check for a power failure.

• Make sure the appliance plug is correctly inserted in

the power socket.

• Unplug the appliance and check the integrity of the

power cable.

4. The display is off, the inside light switches on and

the compressor runs continuously.

• Contact the After-sales Service.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Before contacting the After-Sales Service:

1. See if you can solve the problem yourself.

2. Switch the appliance on again to check if the problem

has been eliminated. If not, switch the appliance off again

repeat the operation after one hour.

3. If the problem persists, contact the After-Sales Service.

Specify:

• the type of the fault,

• the model,

• the service number (the number after the word

SERVICE on the data plate on the back of the appliance)

• your full address,

• your telephone number and area code.

5. When a button is pressed, the corresponding

function is not activated.

• Make sure the control panel lock function is not

activated (see section “Control panel lock”).

6. The appliance is too noisy.

• Make sure the appliance is properly levelled.

• Make sure the appliance is properly installed (see

section “Installation”).

7. The compressor runs continuously.

• Check if the big load freeze function has been

activated.

• Check if fresh food has been recently placed in the

freezer.

• Make sure the door is closed properly and that it has

not been left open for a long time.

• Make sure the appliance is correctly installed away

from heat sources (see section “Installation”).

8. Too much frost on the upper edge.

• Make sure the defrost water drainage plugs are

correctly positioned.

• Make sure the door is closed properly and that it has

not been left open for a long time.

• Make sure the door seal is not deformed.

• Make sure the 4 door protectors have been removed

(see section “Installation”).

9. Condensate on the external walls of the freezer.

• It is normal for condensate to form in particular

weather conditions (humidity above 85%) or if the

appliance is located in a damp or poorly ventilated

room. However, this does not affect freezer efficiency.

10. The presence of frost on the internal walls of

the freezer is not uniform.

• This phenomenon is quite normal.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing

The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears the

recycling symbol. For disposal, comply with the local

regulations. Keep the packing materials (plastic bags,

polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of children, as they

are a potential source of danger.

2. Scrapping/Disposal

The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material.

This appliance is marked in compliance with European

Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring the correct disposal of this

appliance, you can help prevent potentially negative

consequences for the environment and the health of persons.

The symbol on the appliance, or on the accompanying

documents, indicates that this appliance should not be treated

as domestic waste but must be taken to a special collection

centre for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable by cutting off

the power cable and removing the doors and shelves so that

children cannot easily climb inside and become trapped.

Scrap the appliance in compliance with local regulations on

waste disposal, taking it to a special collection centre; do not

leave the appliance unattended even for a few days, since it is

a potential source of danger for children.

For further information on the treatment, recovery and

recycling of this product, contact your competent local office,

the household waste collection service or the shop where you

purchased the appliance.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs. The refrigerant circuit

contains R134a (HFC) or R600a (HC) (see the rating plate

inside the appliance).

Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a natural gas

without environmental impact, but is flammable. Therefore,

make sure the refrigerant circuit pipes are not damaged.

This product may contain Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases

covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the refrigerant gas is inside a

hermetically sealed system.

Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming Potential of

(GWP) 1300.

Declaration of conformity

• This appliance has been designed for preserving food and is

manufactured in compliance with Regulation (CE) No.

1935/2004.

• This appliance has been designed, manufactured and

marketed in compliance with:

- safety objectives of the “Low Voltage” Directive

2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE and subsequent

amendments);

- the protection requirements of Directive “EMC”

2004/108/EC.

• Electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed if it

is correctly connected to an approved earthing system.

Whirlpool GTE 260 A++ Owner's manual

Brand: Whirlpool

Model: GTE 260 A++

Category: Fridge-freezers

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

GTE 260

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