Whirlpool AFG 8000/IX, AFG 8111, AFG 8148, AFG 8101/1, AFG 8131/1 User Manual
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO USE THE FREEZER
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE
FREEZER
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
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Your new appliance is designed exclusively for
domestic use
For best use of your appliance, carefully read
the user handbook which contains a
description of the appliance and advice on
storing and preserving food.
Keep this handbook for future consultation.
1.
After unpacking, make sure that the appliance
is undamaged and that the door closes
properly. 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.
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 that this appliance is scrapped
suitably, you can help prevent potentially
damaging consequences for the environment
and 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 suitable 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 further information
on the treatment, recovery and recycling of this
appliance, contact your competent local
authority, the collection service for household
waste or the shop where you purchased the
appliance.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs (the
refrigerant circuit contains R134a) or HFCs (the
refrigerant circuit contains R600a) (see the
rating plate inside the appliance).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a):
isobutane is a naturally occurring, low
environmental impact gas. Caution is required,
however, because isobutane is flammable.
Therefore, ensure that the pipelines of the
refrigerant circuit do not get damaged.
Declaration of conformity
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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
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This product has been designed, manufactured
and retailed in compliance with:
- the safety objectives of the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC;
- the protection requirements of the “EMC”
Directive 89/336/EEC,
amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
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The electrical safety of the appliance can only
be guaranteed if the product is connected to
an approved earth connection.
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
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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.
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During installation, make sure the appliance
does not damage the power cable.
•
Do not store glass containers with liquids in
the freezer since they may burst.
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Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.
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Before servicing or cleaning the appliance,
unplug it from the mains or disconnect the
electrical power supply.
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Make sure that the appliance is not near a heat
source.
•
Do not store or use petrol, gas or flammable
liquids in the vicinity of the appliance or other
electrical appliances. The fumes can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
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To ensure adequate ventilation, leave a space
on both sides and above the appliance and
follow the installation instructions.
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Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.
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All appliances equipped with an ice maker or
water dispenser must be connected to a
mains water supply that delivers potable
water only (with water pressure between 1.7
and 8.1 bar (25 and 117 PSI)). Ice makers and/
or water dispensers not directly connected to
a mains water supply must be filled with
potable water only.
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Install and level the appliance on a floor strong
enough to take its weight and in an area
suitable for its size and use.
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For the water connection, use the pipe
supplied with the new appliance and do not
use that of the previous appliance.
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The appliance must be handled and installed
by two or more persons.
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Place the appliance in a dry and wellventilated place. The appliance is set for
operation at specific ambient temperature
ranges, according to the climatic class
indicated on the data plate: The appliance may
not work properly if it is left for a long period
at a temperature above or below the
indicated range.
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 18 to 38 From 64 to 100
T From 18 to 43 From 64 to 110
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Be careful not to damage the floors when you
move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).
•
Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical
means other than those recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost
process.
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Do not damage the refrigerator’s refrigerant
circuit pipes.
•
Do not use or place electrical appliances
inside the compartments if they are not of the
type expressly authorised by the
Manufacturer.
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This appliance is not designed for use by
young children or the infirm without
supervision.
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To avoid the risk of children being trapped
and therefore suffocating, do not allow them
to play or hide inside the appliance.
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Power cable modification or replacement
must only be carried out by qualified
personnel.
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Do not use single/multiple adapters or
extension cables.
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It must be possible to disconnect the
appliance from the mains by unplugging it or
by means of a two-pole switch fitted upline of
the socket.
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Ensure that the voltage indicated on the
appliance data plate corresponds to the
domestic supply voltage
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Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of
the ice packs (if provided).
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The Manufacturer declines any liability if the
above recommendations and precautions are
not respected.
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