Whirlpool ARC 1411, ARC 1421, ARC 1671, ARC 1771, ARC 1370 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR

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 REFRIGERATOR

Your new appliance is exclusively for domestic use. Use the low temperature compartment, if fitted, for making ice cubes, storing frozen and deep-frozen foods and freezing fresh and cooked foods (only in the compartment marked ); defrosting is a manual procedure. The refrigerator compartment, which has an automatic defrost feature, is used for the storage of fresh food and beverages.

To get the most out of your new appliance, read the user handbook thoroughly. The handbook contains a description of the appliance and useful tips for storing food. Keep this handbook for future consultation.

1.After unpacking the appliance, make sure that the door shuts properly.

Any damage must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance.

2.Wait at least two hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply 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 regulations.

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. Appliance

The appliance is made using recyclable materials. Dispose of the appliance in conformity with local environmental regulations.

Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cord. The appliance must be delivered to an authorised collection centre for the recovery of refrigerant gas.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a - Isobutane). For more information, refer to the identification data plate affixed to the appliance.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

•Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh foods and the low temperature compartment only for making ice cubes, storing frozen foods and freezing fresh foods (only in the compartment marked ).

•Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the appliance.

•Do not store liquids in glass containers in the low temperature compartment - risk of bursting.

•Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the low temperature compartment - risk of “cold” burns.

•Do not allow children to play or hide inside the appliance - risk of becoming trapped and suffocating.

•Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply.

•The power cable may only be replaced by an authorised person.

Declaration of conformity

This appliance is intended to come into contact with foodstuffs and conforms to D.L. 108 of 25.01.1992 (European Directive 89/109/EEC).

Information

Appliances with Isobutane (R600a)

Isobutane is a natural gas having low environmental impact. Caution is required, however, since isobutane is flammable. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.

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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

Switching on the appliance

Starting up the appliance

Depending on the model, the appliance is equipped with external controls or internal controls.

Plug in the appliance.

For appliances featuring external controls:

•The light below the control panel switches on each time the door is opened.

•The green LED lights up, indicating the appliance is operating.

For appliances featuring internal controls, when the appliance is connected to the mains the inside light switches on each time the door is opened (provided the thermostat is not turned to z).

The thermostat, located inside the refrigerator compartment or on the front panel, is used to adjust the temperature of both the refrigerator compartment and low temperature compartment (if fitted).

Adjusting the temperature

1.For correct operation and optimum storage of food, follow instructions given in the enclosed product sheet for thermostat adjustment.

2.To adjust the temperature in the compartment, turn the thermostat control knob:

•lowest numbers 1-2/MIN for the LEAST COLD internal temperatures;

•numbers 3-4/MED for a MEDIUM internal temperature;

•highest numbers 5-7/MAX for the COLDEST internal temperatures.

Thermostat set to z: all functions, including the inside light, are switched off.

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. A Cooked food

B Fish, meat

C Fruit and vegetables D Bottles

E Cheese

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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