WHIRLPOOL AFG 6452 E-AP User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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.

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

4. All LEDs are off and the product is not working.

• Is there a power failure?

• Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?

• Is the electric cable intact?

5. All LEDs are off and the product is working.

• Contact the After-Sales Service.

6. 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 placed in a very warm room or near heat
sources?

• Has the fast freeze function been activated? (yellow LED on)

7. 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”)

8. Formation of condensate 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.

9. 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.

PRIMA DI USARE IL PRODOTTO

Il prodotto che avete acquistato è ad uso esclusivamente
domestico e per la conservazione di alimenti surgelati, il
congelamento di alimenti freschi e la produzione di
ghiaccio.

La messa a terra del prodotto è obbligatoria a
termini di legge. Il fabbricante declina ogni
responsabilità per eventuali danni subiti da persone,
animali o cose a causa della mancata osservanza
delle norme indicate.

1. Dopo aver disimballato il prodotto, assicurarsi che non

sia danneggiato e che la porta si chiuda perfettamente e
che la guarnizione non sia deformata. Eventuali danni
devono essere comunicati al rivenditore entro 24 ore
dalla consegna del prodotto.

2. Consigliamo di attendere almeno due ore prima di
mettere in funzione il prodotto, per dar modo al circuito
refrigerante di raggiungere una perfetta efficienza.

3. Accertarsi che l’installazione e il collegamento elettrico
siano effettuati da un tecnico qualificato secondo le
istruzioni del fabbricante e in conformità alle norme
locali sulla sicurezza.

4. Pulire l’interno del prodotto prima di utilizzarlo.

• Prima di collegare il prodotto alla rete elettrica,

assicurarsi che il voltaggio corrisponda alle indicazioni
fornite sulla targhetta matricola posta sul retro del
prodotto.

• I collegamenti elettrici devono essere conformi alle

normative locali.

CONGELAMENTO DEGLI ALIMENTI
Preparazione degli alimenti freschi da congelare

• Avvolgere e sigillare gli alimenti freschi da congelare in:
fogli di alluminio, pellicola trasparente, sacchetti
impermeabili di plastica, contenitori di polietilene con
coperchio, purchè idonei per alimenti da congelare.

• Gli alimenti devono essere freschi, maturi e della migliore
qualità.

• Frutta e verdura fresca devono essere congelate per
quanto possibile subito dopo la raccolta, per conservare
intatte le sostanze nutritive, la consistenza, il colore e il
gusto di tali alimenti.

• Lasciar sempre raffreddare gli alimenti caldi prima di
introdurli nel prodotto.

Congelamento degli alimenti freschi

• Collocare gli alimenti da congelare a diretto contatto con
le pareti verticali del prodotto:

A) - alimenti da congelare,
B) - alimenti già congelati.

• Evitare di sistemare gli alimenti da congelare a diretto
contatto con gli alimenti già congelati.

• Per ottenere un migliore e più
rapido congelamento, dividere
gli alimenti in piccole porzioni;
questo accorgimento sarà utile
anche al momento dell’utilizzo
dei cibi congelati.

1. Almeno 24 ore prima di
procedere al congelamento di
cibi freschi nel prodotto,
attivare il congelamento rapido
(fast freezing) premendo il
tasto (4) per circa 3 secondi.
La spia gialla (2) si accende.

2. Inserire il cibo da congelare e
tenere chiusa la porta del prodotto per 24 ore. Trascorso
tale periodo di tempo, gli alimenti possono considerarsi
congelati.

La funzione di congelamento rapido (fast freezing) può
essere disattivata premendo il tasto (4) per circa 3 secondi.
Qualora tale operazione non venga eseguita, il prodotto
provvede automaticamente alla disattivazione dalla funzione
dopo circa 50 ore dal suo ingaggio.

CONSERVAZIONE DEGLI ALIMENTI
Consultare la tabella sul prodotto.
Classificazione degli
alimenti congelati

Riporre e classificare gli
alimenti congelati; si
consiglia di indicare la data
di conservazione sulle
confezioni, per garantire
un consumo puntuale entro
la scadenza.

Consigli per la conservazione degli alimenti surgelati

Al momento dell’acquisto di alimenti surgelati, accertarsi che:

• La confezione sia intatta, poichè l’alimento in contenitori
danneggiati può essersi deteriorato. Se una confezione è
gonfia o presenta macchie di umidità, significa che il
prodotto non è stato conservato nelle condizioni ottimali
e può aver subito un inizio di scongelamento.

• Acquistare gli alimenti surgelati per ultimi e usare borse
termiche per il trasporto.

• Appena a casa, porre immediatamente gli alimenti
surgelati nel prodotto.

• Evitare o ridurre al minimo le variazioni di temperatura.
Rispettare la data di scadenza riportata sulla confezione.

• Seguire sempre le istruzioni sull’imballo per la
conservazione degli alimenti congelati.

Nota: Consumare immediatamente gli alimenti scongelati o
parzialmente scongelati. Non congelare di nuovo un
alimento scongelato, eccetto nel caso in cui tale alimento sia
utilizzato per preparare un piatto che ne preveda la cottura.
Una volta cotto, l’alimento può essere di nuovo congelato.
In caso di interruzione prolungata dell’elettricità:

• Non aprire la porta del prodotto se non per posizionare
gli accumulatori di freddo (ove previsti) sopra i cibi
congelati sul lato destro e sinistro del prodotto. In
questo modo, sarà possibile rallentare la velocità di
incremento della temperatura.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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1. Lid handle.

2. Lock (if provided).

3. Seal.

4. Defrost water drain plug (depending on model).

5. Control panel.

6. Basket (depending on model).

7. Condenser (located at the rear).

INSTALLATION

• Refer to chapter “Before using the appliance”.

• Unpack the appliance.

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

• Warning: two of the four protection pieces must
be fitted in the seat of the condenser plastic
supports, located at the rear of the product.

This is necessary to ensure the correct distance from the
wall.

• Ensure that the defrosting water drainage plug
(if provided) is correctly positioned (4).

• 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. Red LED: when flashing, it indicates that an alarm
condition is present (see "TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE"

2. Yellow LED: indicates that the fast freeze function is
active.

3. Green LEDS: they indicate that the appliance is in
operation, and the temperature has been set.

4. Temperature setting button: to adjust the set
temperature and to activate/deactivate the fast freezing
operations.

Switching on the appliance

• Plug in the appliance.

• The green LED lights up ("Normal").

• The red LED (if present) flashes to indicate that 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.

• Place food inside the product only when the red LED
has switched off.

Note:

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 key (4) to select the desired temperature.
To adjust the internal temperature, proceed as follows:

• Repeatedly press the key (4). Each time the key is
pressed, the set temperature is updated, displaying the
"Normal", "Eco" and "Plus" values in succession.

• Select " Plus" for a colder storage temperature.

• With partial loads "Eco" is recommended: this setting will
optimize energy consumption.

Note:

The settings will be saved in the memory even if a power
cut occurs. The time needed for the temperature inside
the freezer to reach the set value, can vary depending on
climatic conditions and the set temperature itself.

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 01183

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 foods inside the
product for freezing, activate
the fast freezing function by
pressing (4) for approximately
3 seconds. The yellow LED (2)
comes on.

2.Introduce the food to freeze
inside the appliance, and keep
the door of the appliance
closed for 24 hours. After this
period the food will be frozen. The fast freezing function
can be deactivated pressing (4) for approximately 3
seconds.

If the fast freeze function is not manually deactivated, it will
be automatically deactivated by the appliance after 50
hours.

FOOD STORAGE
Refer to the table on the appliance.
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

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 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).

• 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 stain-removers
(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 flashes.

• Is there a power failure?

• Is a defrosting operation in progress?

• Is the appliance lid properly closed?

• Is the appliance placed near a heat source?

• Are the ventilation grille and condenser clean?

2. All LEDs flash at the same time.

• Contact the After-Sales Service.

3. The appliance is too noisy.

• Is the appliance perfectly horizontal?

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

may cause vibrations?