Whirlpool ARC 2040W, ARC 2110W User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING YOUR WINE CELLAR
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS
INTRODUCTION TO WINE
HOW TO USE THE WINE CELLAR
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING YOUR WINE CELLAR

The appliance you have purchased is a wine cellar
(or wine-cooler), a professional product designed
exclusively for storing wine.

To get the most out of your new appliance,
read the user instructions thoroughly. They
describe the appliance in full and provide
useful wine storage tips.

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.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
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.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

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wine cellar

The
exclusively for storing wine; do not place any
type of food inside it.

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

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

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

Information
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a)

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

Important:

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If a large number of bottles are placed in the
cellar at the one time, it may take a few days
before a constant temperature is reached.

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Important! Storage temperature must never
drop below +6 °C

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When in operation, water droplets and frost
form on the walls of the cellar. These are part of
normal operation. You don't have to remove the
frost or dry the water droplets. The rear wall is
defrosted automatically. The defrost water is
automatically routed to a drain outlet and into a
container from which it evaporates.

must be used solely and

Bottle arrangement tips

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Place the bottles in the middle of the rack.

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On closing the door, make sure the bottles don't
touch the glass.

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Important: spirits and liqueurs should be airtight and
stored in the upright position.

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Do not use the appliance to store explosive
substances.

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The temperature may vary in different areas
inside the appliance due to the circulating air:
it is colder closest to the rear wall and warmer beside
the glass door.

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Remove bottles from packaging, do not store
them inside crates or boxes.

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Maximum holding capacities for classic 0.75l
bordolese bottles are as follows: h 1400 mm holds
111 bottles, h 1600 mm holds 131 bottles.

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