Whirlpool AFG 346NF AP, AFG 346 AP, AFG 073/1/G, WH3200 A, AFG 512-C/AL User Manual

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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

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use

and for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making

ice cubes.

Regulations require that the appliance is earthed.

The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to

persons or animals and for damage to property

resulting from failure to observe the above procedures

and reminders.

After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is

undamaged and that the lid closes perfectly tight.

Any damage must be reported to your dealer within

24 hours after delivery of the appliance.

Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance

on in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully

efficient.

Installation of the appliance and electrical connections

must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and

local safety regulations.4.Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

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Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply,

ensure that the voltage corresponds to that given on the

rating plate located on the rear of the appliance.•Electrical connections must be made in accordance

with local regulations.

FREEZING FOOD

Preparation of fresh food for freezing

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Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium

foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags, polyethylene

containers with lids, provided they are suitable for freezing

foods.•Food must be fresh, mature and of prime quality in order

to obtain high quality frozen food.

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Fresh vegetables and fruit should preferably be frozen as

soon as they are picked to maintain the full original

nutritional value, consistency, colour and flavour.•Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the

appliance.

Freezing fresh food

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Place foods to be frozen in direct

contact with the walls of

appliance:

A) - foods to be frozen,

B) - foods already frozen.•Avoid placing foods to be frozen

in direct contact with food

already frozen.•For best and fastest freezing,

foods should be split into small

portions; this will also be useful

when the frozen items are to be

used.

At least 24 hours before storing fresh food in the

appliance, press the fast freeze button. For appliances

without this button, turn the thermostat to .2.Place the food to be frozen and keep the lid of the

appliance closed for 24 hours. At the end of this period,

switch off the fast freeze button (if provided).

FOOD STORAGE

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

Classification of frozen foods

Put the frozen

products into the

appliance and classify

them; The storage

date should be

indicated on the packs,

to allow use within

expiry dates.

Advice for storing

frozen food

When purchasing frozen food products:

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Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in

damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package

is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been

stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have

already begun.

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When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and

transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.•Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the

appliance.

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Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum.

Respect the best-before date on the package.

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Always observe the storage information on the package.

Note:

Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately.

Do not refreeze unless the food is cooked after it has

thawed. Once cooked, the thawed food can be

refrozen.

If there is a long power failure:

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Do not open the appliance lid except to place ice

packs (if provided) over the frozen foods on the right

and left of the appliance. This will slow down the rise

in temperature.

FOOD

press to activate the

indicates that the appliance

indicates that the fast freeze

: indicates that the appliance

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Temperature adjustment.

MONTHS

to 1 for a storage temperature that

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Thermostat:

Red LED (if provided)

is on.

temperature is not sufficiently low.

Green LED (if provided)

Yellow LED (if provided):

function is active.

Fast freeze button (if provided):

fast freeze function.

Lid handle.

Lock (if provided).

Seal.4.Defrost water drain plug (depending on model).5.Control panel.

Basket (depending on model).

Condenser (located at the rear)

The appliance is factory set for optimum operation at a

temperature of -18°C.

Plug in the appliance.

The green LED lights up (if provided).

Also the red LED (if provided) will switch on because the

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Switching on the appliance

Refer to chapter “Before using the appliance”.

INSTALLATION

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Unpack the appliance.

Remove the 4 protection pieces inserted between lid

and appliance.•Warning: two of the four protection pieces must be

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temperature inside the appliance is not yet sufficiently low for

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fitted in the seat of the condenser plastic supports,

located at the rear of the product.

food storage. The red LED will normally switch off within the

first six hours after the appliance is switched on.•After connecting the appliance to the mains supply

and when the optimal temperature has been reached

(this phase takes about 1 hour during which the lid

This is necessary to ensure the correct distance from the

wall.

will not open), ensure that the fast freeze button is

not pressed (the yellow LED, if provided, is off)•Place food inside the product only when the red LED

(if provided) has switched off.

Thanks to the efficient lid seal, the appliance lid will not

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re-open easily immediately after closing.

Wait a few minutes before re-opening the lid of the

appliance.

Te m p e r a t u r e A d j u s t m e n t

Turn the thermostat knob

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Use the thermostat to select the ideal storage temperature.

To adjust the internal temperature, proceed as follows:

(5)

Ensure that the defrosting water drainage plug (if provided) is

correctly positioned

For best operation of the appliance and in order to avoid

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damage when the lid is opened, leave a space of at least 7

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Turn the thermostat knob to 6 / for a colder storage

temperature.•When the appliance is only partially full, it is advisable to set

is less cold.

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cm from the rear wall and 7 cm at the sides.•Fit the accessories (if provided).

the thermostat to lower positions (towards “E”, if indicated

on the thermostat scale).

2.Scrapping

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Before contacting After-Sales Service:

See if you can solve the problem yourself.2.Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem has

been solved. If it has not, disconnect the appliance from

the power supply and wait for about an hour before

switching on again.3.If the problem persists after this course of action, contact

After-Sales Service.

Specify:

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the nature of the fault,•the model,

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the service number (the number after the word SERVICE

on the rating plate on the rear of the appliance)•your full address,

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your telephone number and area code.

The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material .

This appliance is marked according to the European directive

2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

(WEEE).

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will

help prevent potential negative consequences for the

environment and human health, which could otherwise be

caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

The symbol on the product, or on the documents

accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may

not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed

over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of

electrical and electronic equipment.

Before scrapping, make the appliance unusable by cutting off

the power cable and removing the doors and shelves so that

children cannot easily climb inside the appliance.

Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local

environmental regulations for waste disposal. Deliver the

appliance immediately to an authorized dump; do not leave it

unattended even for a few days, since it is

potentiallydangerous for children. For more detailed

information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this

product, please contact your local city office, your household

waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the

product.

73/23/EEC;

This appliance is designed to store food and is

manufactured in conformity with European Directive

90/128/EEC, 02/72/EEC and Regulation (EC)

No. 1935/2004

Thisappliance is designed, manufactured, and retailed in

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced with R134a)

or HFCs (replaced with R600a).

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.

Declaration of conformity

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compliance with:

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

- the safety objectives of the Low Voltage Directive

- the protection requirements of the "EMC" Directive

The electrical safety of the appliance can only be

guaranteed if the product is connected to an approved

earth connection.

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Is there a power failure?•Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?•Is the electric cable intact?

not working.

3.The green LED (if provided) is off and the appliance is

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The green LED is not working. Contact the After Sales

Service for a replacement.

Have hot foods been put in the appliance?

Has the appliance lid been left open for a long time?•Is the appliance placed in a very warm room or near heat

working.

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4.The green LED (if provided) is off and the appliance is

5.The compressor runs continuously.

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sources?•Is the thermostat setting correct?

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Has the fast freeze function (depending on model) been

pressed by mistake?

Are the defrost water drainage plugs correctly positioned?

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Is the appliance lid properly closed?•Is the appliance lid seal damaged or deformed? (See chapter

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6.Too much ice on the upper edge.

“Installation”)

Have the 4 protection pieces been removed? (See chapter

“Installation”)

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7.Formation of condensate on the external walls of the

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Place a bowl beneath the

drainage channel to collect the

residual water. If available, use

the divider.

Speed up defrosting by using a

spatula to detach the ice from

the appliance walls.

Remove the ice from the bottom

of the appliance.•In order to avoid permanent damage to the appliance

interior, do not use pointed or sharp metal

instruments for removing the ice.•Do not use abrasive products or heat up the interior

artificially.

Dry the interior of the appliance thoroughly.

On completion of the defrosting, refit the plug.

Remove the ice from the upper edge (see the

Troubleshooting Guide).•Clean the inside after defrosting, using a sponge dampened

with warm water and/or mild detergent.

Clean the side motor cooling grille (depending on model).•Remove dust from the condenser on the rear of the

appliance.

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Before carrying out maintenance, unplug the appliance.

Do not use abrasive products, scourers or

stain-removers (e.g. acetone, trichloroethylene) to

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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appliance.

It is normal for condensation to form under certain

atmospheric conditions (humidity above 85%) or if the

appliance is located in a damp or poorly ventilated room.

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clean the appliance.

To obtain the best results from your appliance, carry

The performance of the appliance is in no way affected.

CHANGING THE LID

LIGHT BULB

out cleaning and maintenance at least once a year.

(IF PROVIDED)

This phenomenon is quite normal.

is not uniform.

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8.The layer of ice on the internal walls of the appliance

Disconnect the appliance from

the mains power supply.

Remove the diffuser by

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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.

following the sequence of steps

shown in the figure.•Unscrew the light bulb and

replace it with an identical bulb of the same wattage and

voltage.•Refit the diffuser and plug in the appliance.

Is there a power failure?•Is a defrosting operation in progress?•Is the appliance lid properly closed?

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

1.The red LED (if provided) remains alight.

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Is the appliance placed near a heat source?•Is the thermostat setting correct?

Are the ventilation grille and condenser clean?

Is the appliance perfectly horizontal?•Is the appliance in contact with other furniture or objects

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2.The appliance is too noisy.

that may cause vibrations?

Gurgling noises from the refrigerating circuit after the

Has the packaging been removed from under the appliance?

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Note:

compressor cuts out are perfectly normal.

After installation, make sure that the appliance is not

standing on the power supply cable.

Do not store glass containers with liquids in the appliance

since they may burst.•Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking

them out of the appliance since they may cause cold burns.

Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug it from

the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply.

Do not install the appliance in places exposed to direct

sunlight or near heat sources in order to avoid increasing

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS

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power consumption.•Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours

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and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The

fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.•Install the appliance in a perfectly horizontal position, on a floor

strong enough to take its weight and in an area suitable for its

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

The appliance is set for operation at specific ambient

temperature ranges, according to the climatic class indicated

on the data plate located at the rear of the product. The

appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long period

at a temperature above or below the indicated range.

If the appliance is left empty for short periods, it is

preferable not to switch it off.•Be careful not to damage the floors when you move the

appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).

Do not use mechanical devices or any means other than

those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the

defrosting process.•Do not use electrical appliances inside the product, unless

such appliances are specifically recommended by the

manufacturer.•This appliance is not designed for use by young children or

the infirm without supervision.

To avoid the risk of children being trapped and therefore

suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the

appliance.

The power cable may only be replaced by an authorized

person.•Do not use extension leads or adapters.

Electrical disconnection must be possible either by

unplugging the appliance or by means of a double-pole

switch located upline from the socket.•Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance data

plate corresponds to the domestic supply voltage.•Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the ice packs

(if provided).

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Restrict the number of times you open the lid.

Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.

Remove the packs of food from the appliance and wrap them

close together in newspaper and store in a very cool place or

thermally insulated bag.•Leave the appliance lid open.•Remove the internal defrost water drain plug (depending

on model).•Remove the external defrost

water drain plug (depending on

model) and reposition it as

DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE

The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of ice

on the walls reaches 5-6 mm.

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shown in the figure.