Whirlpool ARC 7820, ARC 7820/PB, ARC 7720/PB, ARC 7720/AL, ARC 7780 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 “COOL” COMPARTMENT (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT WHEN YOU HEAR THESE NOISES

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR

Your new appliance is a combined ventilated, no-frost 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 there is no need 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.

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, 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 authorized 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 any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance 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 does not stand on the power 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 +10°C and +38°C. Optimal performance is obtained at temperatures between +16°C and +32°C.

Switching on the appliance

•Plug in the appliance.

•The appliance will switch on automatically.

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

To adjust the temperature, follow the instructions in the accompanying chart.

Important:

•There is no need to adjust the thermostat knob as the 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 Fig. 1 approximately 2 hours to reach the correct temperature to

store a typical volume of food in the refrigerator compartment.

To switch off the appliance, turn the knob (2) to OFF.

•In models without the "COOL" compartment, air distribution in the lower part of the refrigerator can be adjusted by means of the regulator (4).

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