Whirlpool ARG 590-A+ User manual

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

A. Refrigerator Compartment

1. Crisper drawer

2. Shelves / Shelf area

3. Thermostat control knob/light

4. Door trays

5. Bottle rack

6. Removable bottle restraint

7. Rating plate (at the side of crisper drawer)

8. Ice cube tray

9. Low Temperature compartment door

B. Low temperature compartment if
present

Coldest zone

Least cold zone

Note: The number of shelves and type of
accessories may vary, depending on the model.
All shelves, door trays and racks are removable.

Important: Refrigerator accessories must not
be washed in a dishwasher.

Important: Close the appliance door!

CONTROLS

A. Thermostat knob
B. Light switch
D. Thermostat control reference
E. Light bulb

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This appliance is an automatic refrigerator or a
refrigerator with a star low temperature
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 refrigerator for the first time

Insert the plug into the mains socket.
The thermostat knob is used to adjust the
temperature of the refrigerator compartment,
maintaining the temperature inside the low
temperature compartment.

Adjusting temperature

To adjust the temperature in the compartment, turn
the thermostat control knob:

• to lower numbers 1-2/MIN for the LEAST COLD
internal temperatures;

•to 3-4/MED for a MEDIUM temperature;

•to 5-7/MAX for the COLDEST temperature.

Thermostat set to •: no operation, no light.

Note:

The ambient temperature, frequency of door opening and position of the appliance can affect the
temperatures inside the two compartments.
Take these factors into consideration when setting the thermostat knob.

How to use the refrigerator compartment

Position the food as illustrated in the figure

A. Cooked food
B. Fish, meat
C. Fruit and vegetables
D. Bottles
E. Eggs
F. Butter, cheese and dairy products
Note:

• The space between the shelves and the rear wall of
the refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed
to allow circulation of air.

• Do not place food in direct contact with the rear
wall of the compartment.

• Store liquids in closed containers.

• Even under normal conditions, storing vegetables
with a high water content (e.g.: lettuce) can cause
condensation to form in the lower drawers and/or
on the middle shelves; this will not affect the
correct operation of the appliance. However, we recommend vegetables are wrapped in order to avoid
formation of condensation.

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT

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HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE
COMPARTMENT

The low temperature compartment, if present, is a

star compartment.
For recommended storage times for frozen foods, see
the packaging of individual food products.
When purchasing frozen food products:

• Make sure the packaging is not damaged, since the

product quality may have deteriorated. If the package is
swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored
under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already
begun.

• When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and

transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.

• Place the items in the low temperature compartment as

soon as you get home.

• If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it.

Consume within 24 hours.

• Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum.

Respect the best-before date on the package.

• Always follow the storage instructions on the frozen food

packages.

Making ice cubes

• Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 with water and place it on the

bottom of the low temperature compartment.
Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if
it is stuck to the low temperature compartment bottom.

For optimum performance, we recommend the low
temperature compartment is defrosted at least twice a
year, or when the ice on the walls reaches a thickness
of about 3mm.
If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty.

1. Remove the food from the freezer, wrap in newspaper and

group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler.

2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.

3. Leave the door open to allow the frost/ice to melt.

4. Remove the defrost water with a sponge.

5. Clean the compartment using a sponge dampened in a

solution of warm water and neutral detergent. Do not use
abrasive products.

6. Rinse and dry carefully.

• Note: Do not use sharp or pointed metal instruments to scrape off ice; do not heat the low

temperature compartment artificially.

HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE LOW
TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT