Whirlpool 20RU-D4L A, 20RU-D1L A, 20RI-D3L A, 20RU-D3L A, 20RU-D3J INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE 14

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 14

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 15
RECOMMENDATIONS

IF THE APPLIANCE IS NOT GOING TO BE USED 16

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 16

GUIDE TO THE INSIDE PARTS 17

USING THE ICE AND WATER DISPENSER

(if available) 18

USING THE AUTOMATIC ICE-MAKER

(if available) 18

STORING, FREEZING AND THAWING FOOD 19

“MULTIFLOW” AIR DISTRIBUTION

(if available) 19

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 19

CHANGING A WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE

(if available) 21

AFTER-SALES SERVICE 21

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR GREAT BRITAIN 22
AND IRELAND ONLY

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

• Your new appliance is designed exclusively for
domestic use.

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.

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” 89/336/EEC amended by Directive
93/68/EEC.

Electrical safety of the
appliance can only be
guaranteed if it is correctly
connected to an approved
earthing system.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

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INSTALLATION

• The appliance must be handled and installed by
two or more persons.

• Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g.
parquet) 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 where the temperature comes within the
following ranges, according to the climatic class
given on the rating plate. The appliance may not
work properly if it is left for a long time at a
temperature outside the specified range.

• Make sure the voltage specified on the rating
plate corresponds to that of your home.

• Do not use single/multi adapters or extension
cords.

• 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.

• It must be possible to disconnect the appliance
from the power supply by unplugging it or by
means of a mains two-pole switch installed
upstream of the socket.

SAFETY

• Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or
gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical
appliances. The fumes can cause fires or
explosions.

• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical
means 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.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.

• To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped
and suffocating, do not allow them to play or
hide inside 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
may cause cold burns.

USE

• Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning
operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect it
from the power supply.

• All appliances equipped with an automatic ice­maker and water dispenser must be connected
to a water supply that only delivers drinking
water (with mains water pressure of between

0.17 and 0.81 Mpa (1.7 and 8.1 bar)). Automatic
ice-makers and/or water dispensers not directly
connected to the water supply must be filled
with drinking water only.

• Use the refrigerator compartment only for
storing fresh food and the freezer compartment
only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food
and making ice cubes.

• Do not store glass containers with liquids in the
freezer since they may burst.

The Manufacturer declines any liability if the
above advice and precautions are not
respected.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

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