Whirlpool ARG 576/4, FA90SF, FW420IN, ARL 537/1-LH, ARL 536/1-LH User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

CONTROLS

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS

HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT

HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE APPLIANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

A)Refrigerator compartment

(for storage of fresh food and beverages)

1.Shelves (partly height adjustable)

2.Crispers

3.Door trays

4.Pull-out defrost water drain

5.Rating plate

CONTROLS

B)Freezer compartment (if supplied)

(marked with the symbol for storing fresh food, frozen food and making ice cubes)

6.Grid (not shown in the figure, if available)

7.Freezer section

8.Ice cube trays

C) Controls

A.Thermostat knob

B.Light switch

D.Thermostat control reference

E.Light bulb (max 15 W)

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

•Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use

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, 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

4.Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packaging

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 ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable 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 detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal 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 preserve food products and is manufactured in conformity with European Directive 90/128/EEC, 02/72/EC and Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004

•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.

• The electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed if the product is connected to an approved earth connection.

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