WHIRLPOOL ARG 8161 A++ Daily Reference Guide

Quick guide

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Before using the appliance carefully read the Safety Instruction.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

FIRST TIME USE

Wait at least two hours, after the installation, before connecting the appliance to the power supply. Connect the appliance to the

power supply it starts the operation automatically. The ideal storage temperatures for the food are preset in the factory.

After turning the appliance on, you must wait for 4-6 hours for the correct storage temperature to be reached for a normally filled appliance. Position the antibacterial anti-odour filter in the fan as demonstrated in the filter packaging (if available). If the audible signal sounds, it means that the temperature alarm has intervened: press the button to switch off the acoustic alarms.

CONTROL PANEL

2.	1.	LED Light
	2.	On/Stand-by
	3.	Freezer and refrigerator compartment
1.		temperature button

3.

  6TH SENSE

The appliance is automatically able to quickly reach the optimal internal preservation temperature.

  ON/STAND-BY

Press the button for 3 seconds to turn the appliance off. In Stand-by mode the light in the refrigerator compartment does not turn on. Press the button again briefly to reactivate the appliance.

Note: this does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

FAN*

The Fan improves temperature distribution inside the product, allowing better preservation of stored food and reduction of excess humidity. You can turn the fan on/off by pressing the button on the base (as shown in the figure). If the ambient temperature exceeds 27°C, or if drops of water are present on the glass shelves,

it is essential that the fan is on to ensure the proper preservation of the food. Deactivation of the fan allows energy consumption to be optimised.

FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR

COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

The three LED indicators indicate the refrigerator compartment set temperature. It is possible to set a different temperature of the appliance with the button.

The following adjustments are possible:

LEDs lit

Set temperature

High (less cold)

Medium-high

Medium

Medium-low

Low (colder)

Fast cool

HOW TO STORE FOOD AND BEVERAGE

** For models with "0 ° ZONE" COMPARTMENT * the "coolest

area" is the one highlighted in the legend

**

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Legend

TEMPERATE ZONE

Suggested for storage of tropical fruit, cans, drink, eggs, sauces, pickles, butter, jam

COOL ZONE

Suggested for storage of cheese, milk, daily food, delicatessen, yoghurt

COOLEST AREA

Suggested for storage of cold cuts, desserts, meat and fish

FRUIT & VEGETABLE DRAWER

* Available only on certain models

TROUBLESHOOTING

What to do if...	Possible reasons	Solutions

The control panel is switched off, the appliance does not work.

The inside light does not work.

The inside light flashes.

There may be an appliance power supply problem.

The appliance could be in On/stand by mode.

The light may need to be replace. Malfunction of a technical component.

Door alarm active.

It is activated when the refrigerator compartment door remains open for a prolonged period of time.

Check that:

•there is not a power outage;

•the plug is properly inserted in the socket and any bipolar power switch is in the correct position (this enables the power supply to the appliance);

•the household electrical system protection devices are efficient;

•the power cable is not damaged.

Turn the appliance on by briefly pressing the		button (see On/Stand-
by function).

Disconnect the appliance from the power supply and contact the Technical Assistance Service if you need a replacement.

To stop the alarm, close the refrigerator door.

On reopening the door, check the light works.

The temperature inside the compartments is not low enough.

There could be various causes (see	Check that:
“Solutions”).	•	the door closes properly;
	•	the appliance is not installed near a heat source;
	•	the set temperature is adequate;
	•	the circulation of air through the vents at the bottom of the
		appliance is not obstructed (see installation section).

There is water on the	The defrost water drain is blocked.
bottom of the refrigerator
compartment.

Clean the defrosting water drain (see section “Cleaning and Maintenance").

Excessive amount of frost in the freezer compartment.

The front edge of the appliance that the door gaskets seal against is hot.

One or more green symbols are flashing continuously and it is not possible to change the temperature set.

The door to the freezer compartment is	Check that there is nothing preventing the door from closing properly.
not closed properly.	•	Defrost the freezer compartment.
	•	Make sure the appliance has been correctly installed.
This is not a defect. It prevents	No solution is necessary.
condensation from forming.
Malfunction alarm.	Contact Technical Assistance Service.
The alarm indicates a fault in a technical
component.

The temperature of the refrigerator compartment is too cold.

•The set temperature is too cold.

•A large amount of fresh food may have been placed in the freezer compartment.

•Try to set a less cold temperature.

•If fresh food has been placed in the freezer compartment, wait until it has fully frozen.

•Turn off the fan (if present) following the procedure described in the paragraph “FAN”.

* Available only on certain models

You can download the Safety Instructions, User Manual, Product Fiche and Energy data by:

• Visiting our website docs.whirlpool.eu

•Using QR Code

•Alternatively, contact our After-sales Service (See phone number in the warranty booklet). When contacting our After-sales Service, please state the codes provided on your product's identification plate.

400011424397