WHIRLPOOL AFG6406B User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Has the packaging been removed from under the appliance?
Note: gurgling noises from the refrigerating circuit after the
compressor cuts out are perfectly normal.

3. The green LED (if provided) is off and the appliance is
not working.

• Is there a power failure?

• Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?

• Is the electric cable intact?

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

• The green LED is not working. Contact the After Sales
Service for a replacement.

5. The compressor runs continuously.

• Have hot foods been put in the appliance?

• Has the appliance lid been left open for a long time?

• Is the appliance positioned in a very warm room or near heat
sources?

• Is the thermostat setting correct?

• Has the fast freeze function (depending on model) been
pressed by mistake?

6. Too much ice on the upper edge.

• Are the defrost water drainage plugs correctly positioned?

• Is the appliance lid properly closed?

• Is the appliance lid seal damaged or deformed? (See chapter
"Installation")

• Have the 4 protection pieces been removed? (See chapter
"Installation")

7. Condensation forms on the external walls of the
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. The
performance of the appliance is in no way affected.

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

not uniform.

• This phenomenon is quite normal.

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. Scrapping

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 potentially dangerous
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.

Information:

This appliance does not use CFC. The refrigerant system
contains either R134a (HFC) or R600 (HC). Refer to 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 is intended for storing food and is
manufactured in conformity with European regulation (EC)
No. 1935/2004.

• This product has been designed, manufactured and marketed
in compliance with:

- the safety objectives of Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
(replacing 73/23/EEC and subsequent amendments);

- the protection requirements of Directive "EMC"
2004/108/CE.

• The electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed if
the product is connected to an approved earth connection.

AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before contacting After-Sales Service:

1. 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:

• the nature of the fault,

• the model,

• the service number (the number after the word SERVICE on
the rating plate on the rear of the appliance)

• your full address,

• your telephone number and area code.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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1. Lid handle.

2. Lock (if provided).

3. Seal.

4. Divider (if provided).

5. Defrost water drain plug.

6. Control panel.

7. Side motor cooling grille.

8. Upper edge.

9. Condenser (located at the rear)

INSTALLATION

• Please refer to the chapter "BEFORE USING THE
APPLIANCE".

• Unpack the appliance.

• Remove the 4 protection pieces inserted between
lid and appliance.

• Ensure that the defrosting water drainage plug (if
provided) is correctly positioned (5).

• For best operation of the appliance and in order to
avoid damage when the lid is opened, leave a space of
at least 7 cm from the rear wall and 7 cm at the sides.

• Fit the accessories (if provided).

1. Temperature adjustment thermostat.

2. Red LED (if provided) : Indicates that the appliance

temperature is not sufficiently low.

3. Green LED (if provided): indicates that the appliance is on.

4. Yellow/orange illuminated button (if provided):

activates/deactivates the fast freeze function. It lights up
when the fast freeze function is active.

The exact configuration of the controls may vary
according to the model.

Switching on the appliance

• 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
temperature inside the appliance is not yet sufficiently low
for 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 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 re­open easily immediately after closing. Wait a few minutes
before re-opening the lid of the appliance.

Temperature Adjustment

Use the thermostat to select the ideal storage temperature. To
adjust the internal temperature, proceed as follows:

• Turn the thermostat knob to 1 for a storage temperature
that is less cold.

• Turn the thermostat knob to 6 / for a colder storage
temperature.

• For partial loads, or when the load indicator is below the "e"
symbol inside the appliance, it is advisable to move the
thermostat to the lower position (on "e", if present on the
thermostat scale)

CO Big

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

cod. 5019 613 01

124/B

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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.

1. 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.

2. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance

on in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully
efficient.

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 safety regulations.

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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

1. 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:

• 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.

• 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.

• Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the
minimum. Respect the best-before date on the package.

• 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:

• 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.

MONTHS

FOOD

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS

• 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
power consumption.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours
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 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 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 double­pole 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).

• Restrict the number of times you open the lid.

DEFROSTING THE
APPLIANCE

The appliance should be defrosted
when the thickness of ice on the
walls reaches 5-6 mm.

• 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 shown in the figure.

• 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.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• 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.

Before carrying out maintenance, unplug the appliance.
Do not use abrasive products, scourers or stain­removers (e.g. acetone, trichloroethylene) to clean the
appliance.
To obtain the best results from your appliance, carry
out cleaning and maintenance at least once a year.

CHANGING THE LID LIGHT
BULB (if provided)

• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains power supply.

• Remove the diffuser by 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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

• Is there a power failure?

• Is defrosting in progress?

• Is the appliance lid properly closed?

• Is the appliance positioned near a heat source?

• Is the thermostat setting correct?

• Are the ventilation grille and condenser clean?

2. The appliance is too noisy.

• Is the appliance perfectly horizontal?

• Is the appliance in contact with other furniture or objects that

may cause vibrations?