Whirlpool ARC 103, ARC 104/1/A, WMT 5300 A, WMT5500 A W User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT

HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

INSTALLATION

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 appliance and advice on storing and preserving food.

Keep this handbook 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, in order to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.

3.Make sure installation and the electrical connection are carried out by a qualified technician according to the manufacturer's instructions and in compliance with the local safety regulations.

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

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing

The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears the recycling symbol. Comply with the local regulations for disposal. 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 scrapping of this appliance, you can help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and the health of persons.

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 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.

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 appliance, contact your competent local office, the household waste collection service or the shop where you purchased the appliance.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFC (the refrigerant circuit contains R134a) or HFC (the refrigerant circuit contains R600a) (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

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 73/23/EEC;

-the protection requirements of “EMC” Directive 89/336/EEC,

amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.

• Electrical safety of the appliance is guaranteed

only if it is connected to an efficient and approved earthing system.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

•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 ventilation openings free.

•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 mains two-pole switch installed upstream of the socket.

•Make sure the voltage indicated on the appliance rating plate corresponds to that of your home.

•Install and level the appliance on a floor strong enough to take its weight and in a place suitable for its size and use.

•The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons.

•Be careful not to damage the floors when moving the appliance (e.g. parquet).

•Do not use single/multi-adapters or extension cords.

•Install the appliance in a dry and 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 it is left for a long period at a temperature outside the specified 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 16 to 38	From 61 to 100
T	From 16 to 43	From 61 to 110

•Do not store or use petrol, gas or flammable liquids 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 defrost process.

•Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit pipes.

•Do not use or place electrical appliances inside the product if they are not of the type expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.

•This appliance is not designed for use by young children or the infirm without supervision.

•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 (if provided).

•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 liquids in glass containers in the freezer compartment since they may burst.

•Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer since they may cause cold burns.

•Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect the power supply.

•The Manufacturer declines any liability if the above advice and precautions are not respected.

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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

Switching on the appliance

Starting up the appliance

The appliance features internal controls. Plug in the appliance.

When the appliance is connected to the mains, the inside light switches on each time the door is opened. The thermostat, located inside the refrigerator compartment, is used to adjust the temperature of both the refrigerator compartment and low temperature compartment (if fitted).

Appliance temperature adjustment:

The thermostat automatically adjusts the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment and the compartment.

The thermostat knob can be turned from position1 to 7 (coldest setting) to make the internal temperature colder.

When set to O the appliance is switched off.

To store food for a short period of time, set the thermostat between

1 (Min) and 3 (Med).

-To store food for long periods of time in the compartment, set the thermostat to 3 or 4.

Note:

The ambient air temperature, frequency of door opening and the position of the appliance can affect internal temperatures. These factors must be taken into account when setting the thermostat.

How to use the refrigerator compartment

Position the food as shown in the figure.

ACooked food

BFish, meat

CFruit and vegetables

DBottles

ECheese

Notes:

•The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed to allow circulation of air.

•Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment.

•Do not place hot food in the refrigerator.

•Store liquids in closed containers.

Important

Storing vegetables with high water content can cause condensation to form on the glass shelf of the crisper drawer: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance.

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