Whirlpool ARC 4030, ARC 4030/IX 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 “EXTRA-COLD” COMPARTMENT
HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
HABITUAL NOISES
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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FREEZER COMPARTMENT

1. Fast freezing compartment

2. Ice cube trays

3. Shelf

4. Freezer door trays (if fitted)

5. Freezer control panel

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

6. Extra-Cold Compartment

7. Refrigerator thermostat knob

8. Refrigerator inside light

9. Adjustable glass shelves

10. Crisper drawer

11. Air circulation system with anti-odour filter

12. Egg tray

13. Door trays

14. Bottle rack

15. Can holder (if provided)

16. Adjustable feet

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BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR

Your new appliance is a combined ventilated, no­frost fridge-freezer exclusively for domestic use.
The great advantage of this appliance is that the
refrigerator and freezer compartments are
ventilated, therefore there is no ice or frost
formation on the walls, thanks to the process
described below. The cold is produced by an
evaporator and distributed to the single
compartments by means of a fan.
The air, after circulating in the compartments, is
absorbed again by the evaporator, which also
retains any humidity in the air. This prevents frost
from forming on the compartment walls, as in
traditional appliances, therefore

to defrost the appliance.

The humidity absorbed by the evaporator is
transformed into water, which is automatically
routed to a container located on the compressor,
from where it evaporates. The ventilated
refrigeration system guarantees optimal food
storage, maintaining the original characteristics
longer.

there is no need

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

1.After unpacking the appliance, check for damage
and make sure that the doors shut properly. Any
damage must be reported to your dealer within
24 hours after delivery of the appliance.

2.Wait at least two hours without moving the
appliance before switching on. This will give
the refrigerant circuit time to settle and
operate efficiently.

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 R600a­Isobutane). For more information, refer to the
identification data plate affixed to the appliance.

for future consultation.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Use the

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storing fresh food and beverages and use the
freezer compartment only for storing frozen
food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.
Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the

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appliance.
Do not store liquids in glass containers in the

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freezer compartment - danger of bursting.
Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately

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after taking them out of the freezer
compartment - risk of “cold” burns.
Do not allow children to play or hide inside the

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appliance - risk of becoming trapped and
suffocating.
Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the ice

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packs (if provided).

refrigerator compartment

only for

• Before servicing or cleaning the appliance,
unplug it from the mains or disconnect the
electrical power supply.

The power cable may only be replaced by an

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authorised person.
After installation, make sure that the refrigerator

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is not standing on the power supply cable.

Declaration of conformity

This appliance is intended to come into contact with
foodstuffs and conforms to D.L. 108 of 25.01.1992
(European Directive 89/109/EEC).

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.

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT

The refrigerator compartment is designed for the storage of fresh food and beverages.
Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic.

The refrigerator can operate at ambient temperatures between +16°C and +43°C. Optimal performance is
obtained at temperatures between +18°C and +43°C.

Switching on the appliance

Plug in the appliance.

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The appliance will switch on automatically.

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The inside light switches on when the refrigerator door is opened.

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Using the refrigerator

Adjusting the temperature.

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For correct operation and optimum storage of food, adjust the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer
compartments separately.

Refrigerator thermostat

To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, turn the thermostat knob to the desired position.

TEMPERATURE TYPE OF USE
Minimum Small amounts of food stored.

Medium Normal use.
Maximum Large amounts of food stored.

After being switched on, the refrigerator needs approximately 2 hours to reach the correct temperature

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to store a typical volume of food in the refrigerator compartment.

Moisture control

Some foods, such as fruit and vegetables, lose moisture when
stored in cold, dry places. The crisper drawer maintains the right
temperature and moisture level for storing fruit and vegetables.
Using the Control Device, it is possible to adjust the airflow inside
the crisper drawer.

We recommend you keep the Control Device closed when storing

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vegetables and open when storing fruit.

The door is seldom opened.

The door is opened frequently.

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