WHIRLPOOL ARG 645 A+ User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

HOW TO USE THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT WHEN PRESENT

HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT

HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

INSTALLATION AND DOOR REVERSIBILITY

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

• Your new appliance is designed to be used in

the household and similar applications such as:

- kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments

- farm houses

- by clients in hotels, motels, residences, bed & breakfasts.

To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully read the operating instructions which contain a description of the product and useful advice.

Keep these instructions for future reference.

1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is

not damaged and that the door closes properly. Any damage must be reported to the dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance.

2. Wait at least two hours before switching the

appliance on in order to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.

3. Installation and electrical connection must be

carried out by a qualified technician according to the manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with local safety regulations.

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

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packaging

The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears the recycling symbol. For disposal, comply with local regulations. Keep the packing materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of children, as they are a potential source of danger.

2. Scrapping/Disposal

The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material. This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring the correct disposal of this appliance, you can help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and health.

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 special collection centre for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable by cutting off the power cable and removing the doors and shelves so that children cannot easily climb inside and become trapped. Scrap the appliance in compliance with local regulations on waste disposal, taking it to a special collection centre; do not leave the appliance unattended even for a few days, since it is a potential source of danger for children. For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, contact your competent local office, the household waste collection service or the shop where you purchased the appliance.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs. The refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFC) or R600a (HC) (see the rating plate inside the appliance). Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a natural gas with low environmental. Caution is required, however, since isobutane is flammable. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged. This product may contain Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the refrigerant gas is inside a hermetically sealed system. Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming Potential of (GWP) 1300.

Declaration of conformity

This appliance has been designed for preserving food and is manufactured in compliance with Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004.

This appliance has been designed, manufactured and marketed in compliance with:

• safety objectives of the “Low Voltage”

Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE and subsequent amendments);

• the protection requirements of Directive

“EMC” 2004/108/CE. Electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed if it is correctly connected to an approved earthing system.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

INSTALLATION

• The appliance must be handled and installed

by two or more persons.

• Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g.

parquet) when moving the appliance.

• During installation, make sure the appliance

does not damage the power cable.

• Make sure the appliance is not installed near a

heat source.

• To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a

space on both sides and above the appliance and follow the installation instructions.

• Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.

• Do not damage the appliance refrigerant

circuit pipes.

• Install and level the appliance on a floor strong

enough to take its weight and in a place suitable for its size and use.

• Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated

place. The appliance is designed to operate in areas where the temperature comes within the following ranges, according to the climatic class given on the rating plate. The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long time at a temperature outside the specified range.

Climatic Class Amb. temp.

SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90

N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90

ST From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100

T From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110

• Make sure the voltage specified on the rating

plate corresponds to that of your home.

• Do not use single/multi adapters or extension

cords.

• For the water connection, use the pipe

supplied with the new appliance; do not reuse that of the previous appliance.

• Power cable modification or replacement

must only be carried out by qualified personnel or After-sales Service.

• It must be possible to disconnect the

appliance from the power supply by unplugging it or by means of a mains two-pole switch installed upline of the socket.

(°C)

Amb. temp.

(°F)

SAFETY

• Do not use the appliance to store aerosol cans

• Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids

• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical

• Do not use or place electrical devices inside

• This appliance is not intended for use by

• To avoid the risk of children becoming

• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of

• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately

USE

• Before carrying out any maintenance or

• All appliances equipped with an automatic

• Use the refrigerator compartment only for

• Do not store glass containers with liquids in

The Manufacturer declines any liability if the above advice and precautions are not respected.

or receptacles containing propellants or

flammable substances.

or gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical

appliances. The fumes can cause fires or

explosions.

means other than those recommended by the

Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process.

the appliance compartments if they are not of

the type expressly authorised by the

Manufacturer.

persons (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack

of experience and knowledge, unless they

have been given supervision or instruction

concerning use of the appliance by a person

responsible for their safety.

trapped and suffocating, do not allow them to

play or hide inside the appliance.

the ice packs (in some models).

after taking them out of the freezer since they

may cause cold burns.

cleaning operation, unplug the appliance or

disconnect it from the power supply.

icemaker and water dispenser must be

connected to a water supply that only delivers

drinking water (with mains water pressure of

between 0.17 and 0.81 Mpa (1.7 and 8.1 bar)).

Automatic ice-makers and/or water dispensers

not directly connected to the water supply must

be filled with drinking water only.

storing fresh food and the freezer

compartment only for storing frozen food,

freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.

the freezer since they may burst.

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HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

This is an automatic refrigerator or refrigerator with star low temperature compartment.

Refrigerator compartment defrosting is fully automatic.

The refrigerator operates in an ambient temperature ranging from +16°C to +32°C.

Switching on the refrigerator

Insert the plug in the mains socket. The thermostat allows you to set the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment without altering the conditions inside the low temperature compartment.

Setting the temperature:

1. For correct operation and excellent storage results in

both compartments, set the thermostat between positions 2 and 3.

2. To set the temperature inside the compartments, turn

the thermostat as follows:

•2 - 3 for a WARMER TEMPERATURE.

•3 - 4 for a COLDER TEMPERATURE.

Thermostat set to 0: position: the appliance and lighting switch off.

Note:

Ambient temperature, the frequency with which the doors are opened and closed and the position of the appliance can affect the temperature inside the two compartments. Adjust the thermostat accordingly.

How to store food in the refrigerator compartment

1. Store the food as shown in the adjacent illustration.

A Cooked food BFish and meat C Fruit and vegetables D Bottles E Eggs F Butter, cheese and other dairy products

Notes:

• Make sure the air circulates freely between the shelves

and the back wall of the refrigerator.

• Do not store food against the back wall of the

compartment.

• Store liquids in sealed containers.

• Vegetables with a high water content (e.g. lettuce) may

cause condensation to form in the bottom drawers and/ or on the middle shelves; this does not affect the correct operation of the appliance. Nevertheless, it is advisable to wrap vegetables before storing.

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