Whirlpool ARC 5000, ARC 5070, ARC 5270, ARC 5070/AL, ARC 5050/AL User Manual
...
6gb33033.fm5 Page 13 Friday, June 7, 2002 4:53 PM
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 THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
13
6gb33033.fm5 Page 14 Friday, June 7, 2002 4:53 PM
BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR
Your new appliance is a combined fridge-freezer
exclusively for domestic use.
The
freezer compartment
for freezing fresh and cooked food, making ice
cubes, and storing frozen and deep-frozen food;
defrosting is a manual procedure
refrigerator compartment
automatic defrost
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.
feature, is used for the storage
, which has an
can be used
. The
Keep this handbook for future consultation.
After unpacking the appliance, make sure that
1.
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 ap p lian c e befo r e swit c h i ng on . Th is wi l l
give the refrigerant circuit time to settle
and operate efficiently.
Installation of the appliance and electrical
3.
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 R600a - Isobutane).
For more information, refer to the identification data
plate affixed to the appliance.
14
6gb33033.fm5 Page 15 Friday, June 7, 2002 4:53 PM
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
Use the
storing fresh food and beverages and use the
freezer compartment
food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.
Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the
appliance.
Do not store liquids in glass containers in the
freezer compartment - danger of bursting.
Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer
compartment - risk of cold burns.
Do not allow children to play or hide inside the
appliance - risk of becoming trapped and
suffocating.
Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the
ice packs.
refrigerator compartment
only for storing frozen
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
authorised person.
After installation, make sure that the refrigerator
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
This appliance is a refrigerator with a
compartment.
Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely
automatic.
Optimal performance is obtained at temperatures between
+16°C and +32°C.
Starting up the appliance
Depending on the model, the appliance features external
controls
For appliances featuring
ON button
For appliances featuring
is con nec ted to t he m ain s, t he i nside l igh t sw itc hes on e ach tim e th e
door is opened (provided that the thermostat is not on
Important:
(A1-A2)
The i nside light switches on w hen the r efrigerator door is opened.
Green LED
There is no need to adjust the thermostat knob
temperature is factory set to ensure the correct storage
temperature for fresh foods at ambient temperatures
between +20°C and +25°C.
After being switched on, the refrigerator needs approximately
30 minutes to reach the correct temperature to store a typical
volume of food in the refrigerator compartment.
or internal controls
external controls (A1-A2)
.
(1)
lights up, indicating operation of the appliance.
(2)
internal controls (B)
(B)
star freezer
.
: press the
, w he n t he a pp liance
z
).
as the
(5)
A
A
B
1
2
15
Loading...