Whirlpool ARC 5770, ARC 5730 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE FRIDGE-FREEZER
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

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BEFORE USING THE FRIDGE-FREEZER

Your new appliance is a combined fridge-freezer
exclusively for domestic use.
The freezer compartment can be used
for freezing fresh and cooked food, making ice
cubes, and storing frozen and deep-frozen food;

defrosting is a manual procedure. The
refrigerator compartment, which has an
automatic defrost feature, is used for the 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.

1.After unpacking the appliance, 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 R600a ­Isobutane). For more information, refer to the
identification data plate affixed to the appliance.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

• Use the refrigerator compartment only for

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
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 ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the ice
packs (if provided).

• 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 appliance 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

Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely
automatic.

The refrigerator can operate at ambient temperatures between
+16° C and +32° C.

Switching on the appliance

• Turn the knob to the position shown on the product sheet

(recommended by the Manufacturer).

• In appliances with two compressors, the green indicator led
lights up to indicate operation of the refrigerator
compartment.

• Turn the knob to Off or 0 to switch off the refrigerator. When
the knob is turned to Off or 0, the light also switches off.

Important:

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

CLEANING FUNCTION

After setting the knob to Off or 0, the compartment can be
emptied and cleaned.

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