Whirlpool ARL 492/G/1, ARL 492/G INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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GB TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT

HOW TO DEFROST THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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AFTER SALES SERVICE

INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

Your new appliance is a combined fridge-freezer exclusively for domestic use.

The

freezer compartment

used for freezing fresh and cooked food, making ice cubes, and storing frozen food.

Defrosting the freezer is a manual procedure

The

refrigerator compartment

automatic defrost

storage of fresh food and beverages.

To make optimum use of your new appliance, read this user handbook thoroughly, as it contains a description of the appliance and useful tips for storing food.

feature, is used for the

can be

, which has an

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing

The packaging material is 100% recyclable (marked with the recycle symbol). Follow local regulations for disposal.

The packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) is potentially dangerous and must be kept out of reach of children.

2. Product

The appliance is made using recyclable materials. When scrapping, follow local waste disposal regulations.

Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cord. Dispose of this appliance correctly. Take it to an authorised collection centre for the recovery of refrigerant gas.

Keep this handbook for future consultation.

After unpacking the appliance, make sure

that the doors shut properly. Any damage must be reported to your retailer within

24 hours after delivery of the appliance.

2. Wait at least two hours without moving the appliance before connecting it to the power supply.

Appliance installation and electrical

connections must be carried out by a qualified technician in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and local regulations.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a - Isobutane). For more information, refer to the rating plate affixed to the appliance.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Use the

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storing fresh food and beverages and use the

freezer compartment

food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the

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appliance. Do not store liquids in glass containers in the

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freezer compartment - danger of bursting. Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately

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after taking them out of the freezer compartment - risk of "cold" burns. To avoid the risk of children becoming

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trapped and therefore suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the appliance. Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic)

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of the ice packs (if provided).

• Before carrying out maintenance or cleaning, always unplug the appliance or switch the power supply off.

The power cable can only be replaced by an

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authorized person. After installation make sure that the applia nce

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is not resting on the su pply cable.

refrigerator compartment

only for storing frozen

only for

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR

COMPARTMENT

Declaration of conformity

This appliance is intended to come into

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contact with foodstuffs and conforms to D.L. 108 of 25.01.1992 (European Directive 89/109/EEC).

Information Appliances with isobutane (R600a)

Isobutane is a natural gas having low environmental impact. Caution is required, however, because Isobutane is inflammable. Therefore, ensure that the pipelines of the refrigerant circuit do not get damaged.

This appliance has two motors which allow independent operation and control of the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic.

The refrigerator can operate at ambient temperatures between +10°C and +38°C. Optimal peformance is obtained at temperatures between +16°C and +32°C.

Switching on the appliance

Press the refrigerator compartment "ON" button (1).

The inside light switches on when the

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refrigerator door is opened. An acoustic alarm (only available on

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electronic models) sounds when the door has been left open for more than 1 minute; it will switch off when the door is closed. Green LED (2) switches on, indicating

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operation of the refrigerator compartment.

Important:

There is no need to adjust the compartment

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temperature using the thermostat knob or set the temperature using the button (in electronic models), as the temperature is factory set (+5° for electronic models) to ensure the correct storage temperature for fresh foods at ambient temperatures between +20°C and +25°C. After being switched on, the refrigerator

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needs approx. 30 minutes to reach the correct temperature to store a typical volume of food in the refrigerator compartment.

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