Whirlpool AFB 638, AFB 636, ARF 207, AFB 635, KUCFB INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT

HOW TO USE THE LOW TEMPERATURE
COMPARTMENT WHEN PRESENT

HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE LOW
TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT

HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

INSTALLATION AND DOOR REVERSIBILITY

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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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 electrical connection must be

carried out by a qualified technician according
to the manufacturer’s instructions and in
compliance with local safety regulations.

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

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packaging

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
human health.

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 sold 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/CE.

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

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

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 air vents unobstructed.

• 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, 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 left
for a prolonged period of time at a
temperature outside the specified range.

Climatic Class Amb. temp.

(°C)

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

• Make sure the voltage specified on the rating

plate corresponds to that of your home.

• Do not use single/multi adapters or extension

cables.

• 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 two-pole
switch fitted upline of the socket.

Amb. temp.

(°F)

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 defrosting
process.

• Do not use or place electrical devices inside

the appliance compartments unless such
appliances are specifically recommended 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 of the appliance,
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 mains water supply that
delivers potable water only (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.

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HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT

This is an automatic refrigerator or refrigerator with
star low temperature compartment.

Refrigerator compartment defrosting is fully
automatic.

The refrigerator operates in an ambient temperature ranging
from +16°C to +32°C.

Switching on the refrigerator

Insert the plug in the mains socket. The thermostat allows
you to set the temperature inside the refrigerator
compartment without altering the conditions inside the low
temperature compartment.

Setting the temperature:

1. For correct operation and excellent storage results in

both compartments, set the thermostat between
positions 2 and 3.

2. To set the temperature inside the compartments, turn

the thermostat as follows:

•2 - 3 for a WARMER TEMPERATURE.

•3 - 4 for a COLDER TEMPERATURE.

Thermostat set to 0: position: the appliance and lighting
switch off.

Note:

Ambient temperature, the frequency with which the doors
are opened and closed and the position of the appliance can
affect the temperature inside the two compartments. Adjust
the thermostat accordingly.

How to store food in the refrigerator
compartment

1. Store the food as shown in the adjacent illustration.

A Cooked food
B Fish and meat
C Fruit and vegetables
D Bottles
E Eggs
F Butter, cheese and other dairy products

Notes:

• Make sure the air circulates freely between the shelves

and the back wall of the refrigerator.

• Do not store food against the back wall of the

compartment.

• Store liquids in sealed containers.

• Vegetables with a high water content (e.g. lettuce) may

cause condensation to form in the bottom drawers and/
or on the middle shelves; this does not affect the correct
operation of the appliance. Nevertheless, it is advisable to
wrap vegetables before storing.

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