Whirlpool ARC 192/IX AQUA, ARC 190/IX AQUA, ARC 192 AQUA, ARC 185 AQUA 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 WATER DISPENSER

(IF FITTED) HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE

COMPARTMENT HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE

REFRIGERATOR CLEANING 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.

After unpacking the appliance, make sure that it is undamaged and that the doors close correctly. Any damage must be reported to the dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance.

Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.

Installation and the electrical connection must be carried out by a qualified technician, according to the manufacturer's instructions and local safety regulations.

Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1.Packaging

The packaging material is 100% recyclable and carries the recycling symbol. For disposal, comply with the local regulations. Keep 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 according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring that this appliance is disposed of correctly, you are helping to prevent potentially damaging consequences for the environment and for human 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 special 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 and become trapped. 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 product, contact your competent local office, the household waste collection service or the shop where you purchased the appliance.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs. The refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFCs) or R600a (HCs), see the rating plate inside the appliance. Appliances with isobutane (R600a): Isobutane is a natural gas of low environmental impact. Caution is required, however, since isobutane is flammable. Therefore, ensure that refrigerant circuit pipelines are not damaged.

Declaration of conformity

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This product has been designed for preserving food and is manufactured in compliance with Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004.

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

- the safety objectives prescribed in the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaced Directive 73/23/CEE as amended).

- the protection requirements of the “EMC” 89/336/CEE directive, amended by Directive 93/68/CEE.

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Electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed if it is correctly connected to an approved earthing system.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable.

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Make sure the appliance is not placed near a heat source.

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To guarantee 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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Power cable modification or replacement must only be carried out by qualified personnel.

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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.

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Make sure the voltage specified on the rating plate corresponds to that of your home

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For the water connection, use the pipe supplied with the new appliance; do not reuse the one from the previous appliance.

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

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

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Be careful not to damage the floors when you move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).

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Do not use single/multiple adapters or extension cords.

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Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place. The appliance has been configured for operation in places where the temperature falls within the following ranges, and within the climatic class given on the rating plate. The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long time at a temperature outside the specified range.

Climatic Class Amb. temp.

(°C)

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

Amb. temp.

(°F)

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Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical appliances. The vapours may cause fire or explosion.

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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 appliance refrigerant circuit pipes.

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Do not use or place electrical appliances inside the product 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 becoming trapped and suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the appliance.

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Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the ice packs (where provided).

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Use the refrigerator compartment to store fresh food only and the freezer compartment to store frozen food, to freeze fresh food, and to make ice cubes only.

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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 carrying out any maintenance or cleaning, unplug the appliance or disconnect it from the power supply.

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All appliances equipped with an ice-maker and water dispenser must be connected to a water supply that only delivers drinking water (with mains water pressure of between 0.17 and

0.81 Mpascals (1.7 and 8.1 bar)). Ice-makers and/or water dispensers not directly connected to the water supply must be filled with drinking water only.

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

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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

Starting the appliance up

Starting up the appliance

Depending on the model, the appliance has either

internal controls

or Plug in the appliance. For appliances with

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The light, positioned either below the control panel or inside the appliance (depending on model) switches on when the door is opened.

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Green LED lights up, indicating the appliance is running.

For appliances with connected to the mains, the inside light switches on when the refrigerator door is opened (as long as the thermostat knob is not turned to z. The thermostat, located inside the refrigerator compartment or on the front panel of the appliance, is used to adjust the temperature of both the refrigerator compartment and low temperature compartment (if fitted).

external controls

internal controls

,when the appliance is

Adjusting temperature

For correct operation and optimum storage of food,

follow instructions given in the enclosed product sheet for thermostat adjustment.

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

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lower numbers 1-2/MIN

to internal temperatures;

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3-4/MED

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5-7/MAX

Thermostat setting on z: no operation, no light.

Note:

The ambient air temperature, frequency of door opening and the position of the appliance can affect internal temperatures. Take these factors into consideration when setting the thermostat knobs.

for a

for the

MEDIUM

for the

temperature;

COLDEST

temperature.

How to store food in the refrigerator compartment

Position the food as shown in the figure. A Cooked food BFish, meat C Fruit and vegetables D Bottles E Cheese

Attention:

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

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

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Do not place hot food in the refrigerator.

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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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