Whirlpool ACR, ARL 644/H, KDA 1900/2, ARC 2230, KDA 2400/3 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT

HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER

HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR

•Your new appliance is exclusively for domestic use.

The freezer compartment can be used for freezing fresh and cooked food, making ice cubes, and storing frozen and deepfrozen food; defrosting is a manual procedure.

The refrigerator compartment, which has an automatic defrost feature, is used for the storage of fresh food and beverages.

To get the most out of your new appliance, read the user handbook thoroughly. The handbook contains a description of the appliance and useful tips for storing food.

Keep this handbook for future consultation.

1.After unpacking the appliance, check for damage and make sure that the door shuts properly. Any damage must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance.

2.Wait at least two hours without moving the appliance before switching on. This will give the refrigerant circuit time to settle and operate efficiently.

3.Installation of the appliance and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and local regulations.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1.Packing

The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and marked with the recycling symbol. Follow local regulations for scrapping. Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous.

2.Appliance

The appliance is made using recyclable materials. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cord. The appliance must be delivered to an authorised collection centre for the recovery of refrigerant gas.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a – Isobutane). For more information, refer to the identification data plate affixed to the appliance.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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

•Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the appliance.

•Do not store liquids in glass containers in the freezer compartment - danger of bursting.

•Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer compartment - risk of “cold” burns.

•Do not allow children to play or hide inside the appliance - risk of becoming trapped and suffocating.

•Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply.

•The power cable may only be replaced by an authorised person.

Declaration of conformity

This appliance is intended to come into contact with foodstuffs and conforms to D.L. 108 of 25.01.1992 (European Directive 89/109/EEC).

Appliances with Isobutane (R600a)

Isobutane is a natural gas with low environmental impact. Caution is required, however, since isobutane is flammable. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.

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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

This appliance is a refrigerator with a start freezer compartment.

Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic.

The refrigerator can operate at ambient temperatures between +10°C and +38°C. Optimal performance is obtained at temperatures between +16°C and +32°C.

Switching on the refrigerator for the first time

Insert the plug into the mains socket.

The thermostat is used to adjust the temperature of both compartments: refrigerator and freezer.

How to adjust the temperature of the compartments:

1.For correct operation and optimum storage of food, follow instructions given in the enclosed product sheet for thermostat adjustment.

2.To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, turn the thermostat control knob:

•lowest/MIN numbers for the LEAST COLD internal temperatures;

•highest/MAX numbers for the COLDEST internal temperatures.

Thermostat set to ●: no operation, no light.

Note:

The ambient air temperature, frequency of door opening and the position of the appliance can affect internal temperatures. These factors must be taken into account when setting the thermostat.

How to use the refrigerator compartment

Position the food as illustrated in the figure.

A.Cooked food

B.Fish, meat

C.Fruit and vegetables

D.Bottles

E.Eggs

F.Butter, cheese and dairy products

Notes:

•The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed to allow circulation of air.

•Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment.

•Do not place hot food in the refrigerator or freezer.

•Store liquids in closed containers.

•Storing vegetables with a high water content can result in condensation in the crisper drawer: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance.

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