Whirlpool ARC 2340 REFRIGERATORS INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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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 FREEZER
COMPARTMENT

HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE
FREEZER

HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE/AFTER-SALES
SERVICE

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

• Your new appliance is designed to be used in

the household and similar applications such as:

- kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments

- farm houses

- by clients in hotels, motels, residences, bed
& breakfasts.

To ensure best use of your appliance,
carefully read the operating instructions
which contain a description of the product
and useful advice.

Keep these instructions for future
reference.

1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is

not damaged and that the door closes properly.
Any damage must be reported to the dealer
within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance.

2. Wait at least two hours before switching the

appliance on in order to ensure that the
refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.

3. Installation and electrical connection must be

carried out by a qualified technician according
to the manufacturer’s instructions and in
compliance with local safety regulations.

4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packaging

The packing material is 100% recyclable and
bears the recycling symbol. For disposal, comply
with local regulations. Keep the 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 in compliance with
European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring the correct disposal of this
appliance, you can help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment and
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 (HFC) or
R600a (HC) (see the rating plate inside the
appliance).

Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is
a natural gas with low environmental. Caution is
required, however, since isobutane is
flammable. Therefore, it is essential to ensure
that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.

This product may contain Fluorinated
Greenhouse Gases covered by the Kyoto
Protocol; the refrigerant gas is inside a
hermetically sealed system.

Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming
Potential of (GWP) 1300.

Declaration of conformity

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

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

• safety objectives of the “Low Voltage”

Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaces
73/23/CEE and subsequent amendments);

• the protection requirements of Directive

“EMC” 2004/108/CE.
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

INSTALLATION

• The appliance must be handled and installed

by two or more persons.

• Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g.

parquet) when moving the appliance.

• During installation, make sure the appliance

does not damage the power cable.

• Make sure the appliance is not installed near a

heat source.

• To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a

space on both sides and above the appliance
and follow the installation instructions.

• Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.

• Do not damage the appliance refrigerant

circuit pipes.

• Install and level the appliance on a floor strong

enough to take its weight and in a place
suitable for its size and use.

• Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated

place. The appliance is designed to operate in
areas where the temperature comes within
the following ranges, according to 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

• Make sure the voltage specified on the rating

plate corresponds to that of your home.

• Do not use single/multi adapters or extension

cords.

• For the water connection, use the pipe

supplied with the new appliance; do not reuse
that of the previous appliance.

• Power cable modification or replacement

must only be carried out by qualified
personnel or After-sales Service.

• 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 upline of the socket.

Amb. temp.

(°F)

SAFETY

• Do not use the appliance to store aerosol cans

or receptacles containing propellants or
flammable substances.

• Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids

or gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical
appliances. The fumes can cause fires or
explosions.

• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical

means other than those recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process.

• Do not use or place electrical devices inside

the appliance compartments if they are not of
the type expressly authorised by the
Manufacturer.

• This appliance is not intended for use by

persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

• To avoid the risk of children becoming

trapped and suffocating, do not allow them to
play or hide inside the appliance.

• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of

the ice packs (in some models).

• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately

after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.

USE

• Before carrying out any maintenance or

cleaning operation, unplug the appliance or
disconnect it from the power supply.

• All appliances equipped with an automatic

icemaker 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 Mpa (1.7 and 8.1 bar)).
Automatic ice-makers and/or water dispensers
not directly connected to the water supply must
be filled with drinking water only.

• Use the refrigerator compartment only for

storing fresh food and the freezer
compartment only for storing frozen food,
freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.

• Do not store glass containers with liquids in

the freezer since they may burst.

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

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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.

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:

1. For correct operation and optimum storage of food, set the
thermostat to position 2-3/MED.

2. To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment,

set the thermostat control knob to:

• lowest numbers/MIN for the LEAST COLD internal

temperatures;

• highest numbers/MAX for the COLDEST internal

temperatures.

Thermostat set to 0: no operation, no light.

Note:

In order to ensure proper operation with an ambient temperature
below 16°C, press the button next to the thermostat (if available).
Press the button again to turn it off when the temperature is high
(above 16°C).

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:

• 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 or freezer.

• Store liquids in closed containers.

• 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.

Fan (depending on model):

Fan operation is automatic.
The fan gives more even temperature distribution inside the

refrigerator compartment, thus allowing better conservation of
stored food and a reduction of excess humidity.

Do not obstruct the fan intake zone with foods.

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