Whirlpool ARC 4370 WH, ARC 4370/IX WH INSTRUCTION FOR USE
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
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GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING
OF FOOD
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
INSTALLATION
VACATION
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / AFTER-SALES
SERVICE
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AFTER SALES SERVICE
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
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Your new appliance is designed exclusively for
domestic use
For best use of your appliance, carefully read
the user's handbook which contains a
description of the appliance and advice on
how to store and preserve food.
Keep this handbook for future consultation.
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After unpacking, make sure that the appliance
is undamaged and that the door closes
perfectly tight. Any damage must be reported
to your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of
the appliance.
2.
Wait at least two hours before switching the
appliance on 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 safety
regulations
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Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
1.Packing
The packaging material is 100% recyclable and
carries 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 making sure this appliance is disposed of
correctly, the user will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment and
the health of persons.
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 suitable 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 information
regarding the treatment, recovery and recycling
of this appliance, contact your local office, the
domestic waste collection service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs (the
refrigerant circuit contains R134a) or HFCs (the
refrigerant circuit contains R600a) (see the
rating plate inside the appliance).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a):
isobutane is a naturally occurring, low
environmental impact gas. Caution is required,
however, because isobutane is flammable.
Therefore, ensure that the pipelines of the
refrigerant circuit do not get damaged.
Declaration of conformity
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This appliance is designed to store food and is
manufactured in conformity with European
Directive 90/128/EEC, 02/72/EEC and
Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004
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This product has been 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.
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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 refrigerator compartment only for
the storage of fresh food and the freezer
compartment only for the storage of frozen
food, the freezing of fresh food, and to make
ice cubes.
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During installation, make sure the appliance
does not damage the power cable.
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Do not store glass containers with liquids in
the freezer since they may burst.
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Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.
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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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Make sure that the appliance is not near a heat
source.
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Do not store or use petrol, gas or flammable
liquids in the vicinity of the appliance or other
electrical appliances. The fumes can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
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To ensure adequate ventilation, leave a space
on both sides and above the appliance and
follow the installation instructions.
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Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.
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All appliances equipped with an ice maker or
water dispenser must be connected to a
mains water supply that delivers potable
water only (with water pressure between 1.7
and 8.1 bar (25 and 117 PSI)). Ice makers and/
or water dispensers not directly connected to
a mains water supply must be filled with
potable water only.
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Install and level the appliance on a floor strong
enough to take its weight and in an area
suitable for its size and use.
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For the water connection, use the pipe
supplied with the new appliance and do not
use that of the previous appliance.
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The appliance must be handled and installed
by two or more persons.
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Place the appliance in a dry and wellventilated 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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Be careful not to damage the floors when you
move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).
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Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical
means other than those recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost
process.
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Do not damage the refrigerator's refrigerant
circuit pipes.
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Do not use or place electrical appliances
inside the compartments if they are not of the
type expressly authorised by the
Manufacturer.
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This appliance is not designed for use by
young children or the infirm without
supervision.
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To avoid the risk of children being trapped and
therefore suffocating, do not allow them to
play or hide inside the appliance.
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Power cable modification or replacement
must only be carried out by qualified
personnel.
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Do not use single/multiple adapters or
extension cables.
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It must be possible to disconnect the
appliance from the mains by unplugging it or
by means of a two-pole switch fitted upline of
the socket.
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Ensure that the voltage indicated on the
appliance data plate corresponds to the
domestic supply voltage
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Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of
the ice packs (if provided).
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The Manufacturer declines any liability if the
above recommendations and precautions are
not respected.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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Fast freezing compartment
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Ice cube tray
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Ice compartment
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Freezer thermostat
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Freezer shelf
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Fresh control compartment
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Refrigerator thermostat
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Note:
The number of shelves and shape of accessories may vary, depending on the model.
All shelves, door trays and racks are removable.
DO NOT obstruct the fan intake area with food.
Attention: refrigerator/freezer accessories must not be washed in a dishwasher.
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Refrigerator shelves
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Crisper drawer
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Freezer shelf
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Egg tray
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Top shelf
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Spice rack (*)
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Bottle rack
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Bottle holder
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REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
This appliance is equipped with a No Frost system that does not require manual defrosting.
The appliance is also provided with a ventilated system, thanks to which the internal temperature is to all
intents and purposes uniform.
Food can be arranged on any shelf inside the appliance. However, take care not to obstruct the air vents
in order to allow air to circulate freely.
Optimal performance is obtained at temperatures between +18°C and +43°C.
SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE
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The appliance will switch on automatically when it is plugged in.
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The inside light switches on when the refrigerator door is opened
USING THE REFRIGERATOR
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Temperature Adjustment
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
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Minimum
1-2
Medium
3-4
Maximum
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Small amounts of food stored
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The door is seldom opened
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Normal use
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Large amount of food stored
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The door is opened frequently
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After being switched on, the refrigerator needs approximately 2 hours to reach the correct
temperature to store a typical volume of food in the refrigerator compartment.
Storing food in the refrigerator compartment
Position the food as shown in the figure.
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Cooked food
B.
Fish, meat
C.
Fruit and vegetables
D.
Bottles
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Butter
F.
Dairy products, cheese
To maintain the vitamins, aroma, substance and
freshness of the food to be stored, it is advisable to
wrap food in aluminium foil, cling film or place it in
special freezer containers with lids. This will
prevent odours from mixing.
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The space between the shelves and the rear wall 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.
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.
Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic.
The refrigerator can operate at ambient temperatures between +16°C and +43°C.
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FRESH CONTROL COMPARTMENT
This sliding compartment stays colder than the rest of the refrigerator compartment to keep daily foods
fresh longer.
It is proper for keeping dairy products, cold cuts, sausage and meat.
If necessary, remove the fresh control compartment for cleaning.
DRAWER (depending on the model)
The drawer has four containers which can be used to store small food items.
For ease of use and optimum food storage, you can move the drawer to the right or left.
Furthermore, you can easily remove the drawer if necessary.
Note: close the drawer lids to prevent food from drying out and odours from mixing.
BOTTLE RACK (depending on the model)
Designed to hold bottles in the horizontal position.
The shelf beneath the bottle rack can be easily fitted by simply moving the rack to the right or left.
The bottle rack is easy to remove: simply pull the glass shelf outwards, slide the bottle rack to the right or
left and remove it.
The bottle rack can be fitted on any glass shelf.
Note: make sure bottles are tightly closed to avoid spills.
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