Whirlpool ARC 8310/DF User Manual
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR/
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
USE OF THE ICE DISPENSER
(ON SOME MODELS)
USE OF THE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
(ON SOME MODELS)
USE OF THE WATER DISPENSER
(ON SOME MODELS)
WATER FILTER MONITORING AND
REPLACEMENT FUNCTION (ON SOME MODELS)
GUIDE TO INTERNAL COMPONENTS
GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING OF FOOD
COMMON ICE MAKER PROBLEMS
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
VACATION
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / ASSISTANCE
AFTER SALES SERVICE
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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Freezer compartment
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Automatic ice maker
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Grids
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Bottom basket (in some models)
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Top basket
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Ice drawer
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Freezer inner door insert
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Freezer inner door door tray
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Top inside light (and bottom light only in some
models)
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Top freezer shelf
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Freezing zone
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Refrigerator compartment
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Inside light
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Intermediate light (in some models)
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Adjustable shelf
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Drawer lid
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Crisper
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Crisper drawer
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Meat drawer
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Meat drawer adjustment
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Compartment
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Door shelf (with bottle holder only in some
models)
N.
2-litre door shelf (with bottle holder only in
some models)
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0.75-litre door shelf
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Egg tray
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Water filter (on some models)
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
Your new appliance is designed exclusively for
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domestic use.
For best use of your appliance, carefully read
the user’s handbook which contains a
description of the appliance and advice on
storing and preserving food.
Keep this handbook for future consultation.
After unpacking, make sure that the appliance
1.
is undamaged and that the door closes
perfectly tight. Any damage must be reported
to your dealer within 24 hours after deli very of
the appliance.
Wait at least two hours before switching the
2.
appliance on in order to ensure the refrigerant
circuit is fully efficient.
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 safety
regulations
Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
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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 CFC (the
refrigerant circuit contains R134a) or HFC
(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
This appliance is designed to store food and is
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manufactured in conformity with European
Directive 90/128/EEC, 02/72/EEC and
Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004
This product has been designed, manufactured
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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.
The electrical safety of the appliance can only
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be guaranteed if the product is connected to
an approved earth connection.
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
Use the refrigerator compartment only for
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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.
During installation, make sure the appliance
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does not damage the power cable.
Do not store glass containers with liquids in
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the freezer since they may burst.
Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
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after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.
Before servicing or cleaning the appliance,
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unplug it from the mains or disconnect the
electrical power supply.
Make sure that the appliance is not near a heat
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source.
Do not store or use petrol, gas or flammable
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liquids in the vicinity of the appliance or other
electrical appliances. The fumes can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
To ensure adequate ventilation, leave a space
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on both sides and above the appliance and
follow the installation instructions.
Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.
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All appliances equipped with an ice maker or
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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.
Install and level the appliance on a floor strong
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enough to take its weight and in an area
suitable for its size and use.
For the water connection, use the pipe
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supplied with the new appliance and do not
use that of the previous appliance.
The appliance must be handled and installed
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by two or more persons.
Place the appliance in a dry and well-
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ventilated place. The appliance is arranged to
operate in places where the temperature
comes within the following ranges, according
to the climatic class indicated on the
dataplate: 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
Be careful not to damage the floors when you
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move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).
Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical
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means other than those recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost
process.
Do not damage the refrigerator’s refrigerant
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circuit pipes.
Do not use or place electrical appliances
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inside the compartments if they are not of the
type expressly authorised by the
Manufacturer.
This appliance is not designed for use by
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young children or the infirm without
supervision.
To avoid the risk of children being trapped and
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therefore suffocating, do not allow them to
play or hide inside the appliance.
Power cable modification or replacement
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must only be carried out by qualified
personnel.
Do not use single/multiple adapters or
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extension cables.
It must be possible to disconnect the
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appliance from the mains by unplugging it or
by means of a two-pole switch fitted upline of
the socket.
Ensure that the voltage indicated on the
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appliance data plate corresponds to the
domestic supply voltage
Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of
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the ice packs (if provided).
The Manufacturer declines any liability if the
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above recommendations and precautions are
not respected.
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Functions and settings for the freezer compartment
Freezer and/or refrigerator compartment door open
Freezer compartment temperature setting
Fast freeze function
Functions and settings for the refrigerator compartment
Refrigerator compartment temperature setting
Fast cooling function
Vacation function
Appliance, alarm and malfunction symbols
Control panel locked
Alarm symbol, generally in association with an acoustic alarm
Acoustic alarm reset button
Functions and settings for the ice maker and water filter
Selection of ice cubes or crushed ice
Indicates the state of the water filter
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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR/
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Connect the appliance to the mains water and power supply (see the Installation manual).
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When the appliance is connected to the power supply, the freezer display shows two hyphens until
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the optimum temperature is reached, whereas the refrigerator display shows a temperature of +5°C
(factory-set).
When the appliance is warm, the red alarm LED will blink and the acoustic alarm will sound, indic ating
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that the appliance has not yet reached the optimal temperature for storage of foodstuffs.
Press the Reset button to deactivate the acoustic alarm.
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The red light will stop flashing when the freezer compartment reaches a suitable temperature for
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preserving food. At this point food can be loaded into the freezer compartment.
After being switched on, the refrigerator needs 2/3 hours to reach the correct temperature to store
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a typical volume of food in the refrigerator compartment.
IMPORTANT:
If food is placed in the refrigerator before the appliance has reached a suitable temperature for storing
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food, it may deteriorate.
Turning the refrigerator and freezer controls to a cooler than recommended setting will not cool the
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compartments any faster.
Do not place food near the air vents in the refrigerator compartment.
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A built-in exterior moisture control continuously guards against moisture build-up on the front edges;
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Do not be alarmed if these edges sometimes feel warm to the touch.
The inside light comes on when any door is opened.
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Guide to selecting functions
Standby
This function turns off both the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
To activate the standby function, press the button .
Two green dots will appear on both displays, indicating that the appliance is on standby. To reactivate
the appliance carry out the same procedure until the previously set temperatures are displayed.
When the appliance is on standby the light inside the refrigerator compartment is off.
Remember that this operation does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Freezer compartment temperature
Shows the freezer compartment temperature setting.
The set temperature is stored and will automatically be restored even after a power failure or if the
appliance is switched off by pressing the standby button.
Freezer compartment temperature selection and control
To change the internal temperature press buttons until the desired value is reached and shown on the
display.
Fast freezing
This function must be activated before freezing fresh food. To activate the function press the specific
button (yellow LED lights up). The function switches off automatically after 24 hours or manually
by pressing the button again.
When the function is activated, bring the sliding shutter to the “closed” position, shifting the slider all
the way to the left.
Refrigerator compartment temperature
Shows the freezer compartment temperature setting.
The set temperature is stored and will automatically be restored even after a power failure or if the
appliance is switched off by pressing the standby button.
Refrigerator compartment temperature selection and control
To change the internal temperature press buttons until the desired value is reached and shown on the
display.
Fast cooling
Switches on and displays the status of the “Fast Cooling” function which is used to rapidly chill fresh
food placed in the refrigerator compartment. The function switches on when the button (yellow
LED) lights up and switches off automatically after 6 hours or manually by pressing the button again.
Vacation
This function turns off the refrigerator compartment if yo u ar e going away for some time. To activate
the function press button (yellow LED lights up).
The temperature disappears from the display and a green dot appears. To turn on the refrigerator
compartment, press button
Important:
After activating this function remove perishable food from the refrigerator compartment and keep the
door closed, so that the refrigerator maintains an adequate t emperature preventing the formation of
odours.
Control panel lock function
This function prevents anyone from inadvertently changing settings or switching off the appliance.
To activate keypad Lockout, press the fast freeze button on the left side of the control panel and
the fast cooling button on the right side of the control panel together for about 3 seconds until the
yellow light comes on and an acoustic signal sounds.
To unlock the control panel, carry out the same operation until the yellow LED turns off.
again.
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