Whirlpool ARC 2210, DPA 24, DPB 25, DPC 21 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 FREEZER

COMPARTMENT HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE

FREEZER HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR

COMPARTMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR

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Your new appliance is exclusively for domestic use.

freezer compartment

The used for freezing fresh and cooked food, making ice cubes, and storing frozen and deepfrozen food;

procedure The refrigerator compartment, which has an automatic defrost feature,

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.

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After unpacking the appliance, check for damage and 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 three hours without moving the appliance before switching on. This will give the refrigerant circuit time to settle and operate efficiently.

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

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 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 authorized collection centre for the recovery of refrigerant gas. Before scrapping, remove the door and shelves so that children cannot easily climb inside the appliance.

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.

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.

Declaration of conformity

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This appliance is intended to come into contact with foodstuffs and is manufactured in conformity with European Directives 89/109/EEC, 90/128/EEC, 02/72/EEC.

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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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Use the storing fresh foods and the

compartment

storing frozen foods and freezing fresh foods (only in the compartment marked ).

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

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

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

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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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After installation, make sure that the refrigerator is not standing on the power cable.

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Make sure that the refrigerator is not near a heat source.

refrigerator compartment

low temperature

only for making ice cubes,

only for

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To ensure proper ventilation leave a 1 cm space on both sides and above the refrigerator and do not obstruct or cover any air vents.

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Do not use mechanical devices or any means other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process.

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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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Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the ice packs (if provided).

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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 place hot containers (hotter than 50 - 60 °C) on top of the appliance.

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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

This appliance is a refrigerator with a star freezer compartment.

Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic.

Optimal performance is obtained at temperatures between +16°C and +32°C.

Switching on the refrigerator for the first time

Insert the plug into the mains socket. The thermostat is used to adjust the temperature of both compartments: refrigerator and freezer.

How to adjust the temperature of the compartments:

For correct operation and optimum storage of food,

advisable to set the thermostat to 2-3/MED.

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

•lowest/MIN

temperatures;

•highest/MAX

temperatures.

thermostat set to 0: no operation, no light.

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 illustrated in the figure. A. Cooked food B. Fish, meat

C. Fruit and vegetables D. Bottles E. Eggs F. Butter, cheese and dairy products

Notes:

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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 or freezer.

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Store liquids in closed containers.

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Storing vegetables with a high water content can result in condensation in the crisper drawer: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance.

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