Whirlpool 3XARG458GD00, 3XARG496WP00, 3XARG496WP01, 3XARG458GD01, 3XARG496WP02 Repair Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER

USE OF THE ICE AND WATER DISPENSER

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER

1 COMMON ICE MAKER PROBLEMS

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

VACATION

GUIDE TO FOOD STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE/SERVICE

WATER CONNECTION

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLtANCE

The model you have purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the lllustratron exactly. This manual covers several models

Freezer Compartment

N - Bottle holder A - Quack freeze compartment (on some models) C -Automatic Ice maker D - lnsrde light E - Pull-out shelf (the number depends on

the model)

F - Deep shelves (the number depends on

the model)

G - Adjustable and pull-out shelves

X - Ice bin

0 - Frurt and vegetable drawer lid

P - Fruit and vegetable drawer with moisture

control Q - Adjustable and pull-out shelves R - Meat drawer 5 - Front grille

T - Defrost pan

U - Control panel

V - Inside lrght

Refrigerator Compartment

B - Rating plate H - Meat drawer temperature control I - Butter compartment L - Snack bin M - Adjustable shelf

Control panel

Temperature control slider - freezer compartment Temperature control slider - refrigerator compartment

DESCRtPTtON OF THE APPLIANCE

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Freezer Compartment

D - Inside light E - Shelf (the number depends on the model) F - Deep shelves (the number depends on

the model) G - Stationary freezer door shelves N - Ice cube trays (Ice maker optional)

Refrigerator Compartment

A - Control panel

B - Rating plate

C - Inside light H - Meat drawer temperature control I - Butter compartment L - Eggs container (on some models)

M - Adjustable shelf 0 - Fruit and vegetable drawer IId P - Fruit and vegetable drawer with

moisture control Q - Stationary door shelves R - Meat drawer 5 - Front grille T - Defrost pan

Control panel

Temperature control dial - freezer compartment Temperature control dial - refrrgerator compartment

BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR

After unpacking, make sure that the appliance IS undamaged and that the door closes perfectly tight. Any damage must be reported to your retailer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance. The packaglng box IS recyclable and IS marked with the recycling symbol L%. The appliance is built with reusable material When scrapping, follow the local environment

protection disposal regulations. To avoid the risk of children being trapped and therefore

suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide

inslde the refrigerator Render the refrigerator inoperative by removing the doors and cutting

the power cable off. Do not dump the

appliance Take It to the local disposal centre so that the refrigerant may be properly recovered and treated. Make sure that the installation and the electrlcal connectlon are carried out by a quailfled technician according to the manufacturer’s Instructions and local safety regulations.

Precautions and general suggestions

. Use the refrigerator compartment only for the

storage of fresh food and the freezer

compartment only for the storage of frozen food, the freezing of fresh food, and to make ice cubes. After Installation, make sure that the refrigerator does not stand on the power cable Do not store glass containers with llqulds In the freezer since they may burst. Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer since they

may cause “cold” burns.

Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning, always unplug the appliance or disconnect the power supply.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vlncirlty of this or any other appliance. The fumes can

create a fire hazard or explosion.

Installation

Make sure that your refrigerator IS not near a heat source. Place It In a dry and well ventilated room If the refrigerator is installed below a kitchen cabinet, leave a 50 mm gap abode the appliance. Clean the Inside of the refrigeralor before using it. Let the refrigerator stand (don’t move it) for at least one hour before connecting It to the power supply. The ice maker should be connected to a water supply that delivers drinkable or chemically purified water. Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and In an al-ea suitable for its size and use.

Do not use the refrigerator In ar area

where the room temperature will fall

below 13°C.

BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR

Declaration of conformity

This appliance is designed to store food and IS

manufactured in conformity with EEC directrve

No. 89/109

This appliance has been desrgned, built, and marketed in compliance with:

-the safety targets of the Low Voltage EEC Directive 73123;

- the protection requirements of the “EMC” EEC Directive 89/336 amended by EEC Drrectrve 93/68.

Thus appliance is free of CFC’s (refrigerant crrcurt contains RI 34a). For more details, please

refer to the rating plate on the appliance.

Levelling

If necessary, it

possible to level the appliance by turning the two levelling screws right behind the front grille on the refrigerator bottom, one on the

right and the other on the left, proceeding as

follows:

remove the front grille;

turn one screw or both, clockwrse to raise the appliance,

turn one screw or both, antrclockwise to lower the appliance;

check If the desired levellrng has been reached;

put the front grille back Into place.

Removal of the front grille

To remove the grille:

open both doors (refrigerator and freezer);

pull out the grille frontally to release it from the metal retainers.

At this point it

possible to reach the defrost pan for perrodrc cleaning, proceeding as follows.

remove the defrost pan;

wash the defrost pan wrth warm water and sodium btcarbonate;

rinse and dry,

put the defrost pan back Into place with the notched corner to the rear;

. make sure that the defrost drain tube IS

pointing Into the pan;

put the front grille back into place.

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER

1. Temperature control (sliders)

When the applrance IS used for the first time, set the refrigerator and freezer temperatures on the

Intermediate posrtron (small triangle); to change these values, move the sliders either left or right: to the

left

for a less

cold

temperature;

to the

right

for a

colder

temperature.

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Move the freezer temoerature control slider to

the

OFF/ON

position; this operation turns refrigeration off In both the freezer and the refrigerator compartments.

NOTE:

Remember that thus operation

does not

disconnect

the applrance from the power

supply.

2. Temperature control (thermostat knobs)

The knobs for refrigerator and freezer temperature control are inside the refrrgerator. When the appliance IS used for the first time:

set the refrigerator temperature control knob on positron 3. It is possible to set the refrigerator temperature from posItion 1 (less cold) to posrtion 5 (colder);

set the freezer temperature control knob on positron B. It IS possrble to set the freezer temperature from position A (less cold) to position C (colder) from the very beginning or whenever temperature needs to be changed.

The appliance needs time for the set temperatures to stabilize, so wart before putting food inside. The mid-range temperature setting recommended In this example is the right one for normal household purposes.

Removal of the shelves of either door

Take out the sides of the shelf from the inside tabs;

pull out the shelf frontally.

To reposrtron It:

align the shelf with the two side guides on the door;

push the shelf inside until it IS secured in positron.

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER

Rearrangement of the adjustable shelves

PosItIon the shelves according to your needs. To remove the shelf:

lift the shelf; . pull it out frontally. To reposition the shelf: . put the shelf above the chosen guides;

push the shelf on the guides and press

downwards.

Removal of the lower shelf on refrigerator door

To allow for easy cleaning, It is possible to

remove the toeboard Indicated in the drawing by llftlng the two ends of the toeboard.

To put the toeboard back:

align the two ends of the toeboard above the side pockets of the door;

9 press the toeboard down until It

secured in

Isosltion.

Removal of the snack bin and its lid

To remove the snack bin:

slide the snack bin out until it stops;

raise the front side of the bin;

slide the bin completely out.

To reposItIon It, carry out the above operations in

reverse order.

To remove the lid.

raise the front side of the Iid and then the back side;

pull outwards. To reposition, carry out the above operations in reverse order.

Use of the hanging bottle holder

This bottle holder can accommodate 1 bottle:

Hang it under the right or left side of any refrigerator shelf.

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