Whirlpool ARC 2170W, ARC 2150 WST 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

Your new appliance is a wine cellar, 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.

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.

Installation of the appliance and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the manufacturer regulations.

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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 this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable 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 more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

3. Declaration of conformity

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This appliance is 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. 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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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 authorized person.

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Do not use the appliance to store explosive substances.

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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 extension leads or adapters.

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This appliance is not designed for use by young children or the infirm.

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Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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Do not use electrical appliances inside the freezer compartments, unless such appliances are specifically recommended by the manufacturer.

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Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated 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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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 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.

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The bottles can be neatly stored on the wooden racks. Each rack should not be used to hol d more than 40 Kg.

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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 touch the glass.

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

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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.

Recommended holding capacities for classic

0.75 l Bordolese bottles are as follows:

- h 1400: holds 88 bottles;

- h 1600: holds 101 bottles;

- h 1800: holds 119 bottles. In any event, the maximum holding capacities are

as follows:

- h 1400: holds MAX 101 bottles;

- h 1600: holds MAX 121 bottles;

- h 1800: holds MAX 137 bottles.

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