WHIRLPOOL ART 315/R/ A+ User Manual

ENGLISH Instructions for use Page 3
DEUTSCH Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 9
FRANÇAIS Mode d’emploi Page 15

NEDERLANDS Gebruiksaanwijzing Pagina 21

ESPAÑOL Instrucciones para el uso Página 27

PORTUGUÊS Manual de utilização Página 33

ITALIANO Istruzioni per l’uso Pagina 39

ΕΛΛΑΣ Οδηγίες χρήοης

Σελίδα 45

SUOMI Käyttöohje Sivu 51
NORSK Bruksanvisning Side 57
DANSK Brugsanvisning Side 63

SVENSKA Bruksanvisning Sidan 70

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

INSTALLATION

CONNECTING THE MINI KITCHEN

USE OF THE ELECTRIC HOTPLATES

USE OF THE TIMER

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT

HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT

HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE
REFRIGERATOR

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

This appliance is intended to be used
in household and similar applications
such as

- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments;

- farm houses and by clients in
hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;

- bed and breakfast type
environments;

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.

In purchasing this new product you
have chosen a household appliance
capable of matching the highest
expectations from a technical
standpoint and affording an ease of
use compatible with practical
requirements.

Your appliance is particularly
economic in terms of energy
consumption and therefore
environment friendly, if used
responsibly. If treated properly, it
will give you dependable service for
many years. To get the most out of

your new appliance, read the user
handbook thoroughly. You will find a
full description of the various
components. Keep this handbook
for future consultation.

Important: In the past, the doors of
refrigerators and freezers were
often equipped with spring catch or
bolt type locks. If a product of this
type is to be scrapped and disposed
of, destroy the lock to ensure
children cannot trap themselves
inside thus running serious risks.

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, to
ensure that the refrigerant
circuit is fully efficient.

3. Installation and the electrical
connection must be carried out
by a qualified technician
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions and in compliance
with the local safety regulations.

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

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SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing
The packing material is 100%

recyclable and bears the recycling
symbol . For disposal, comply with
the 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 the health of
persons.

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 without environmental
impact, but is flammable. Therefore,
make sure the refrigerant circuit
pipes 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/EC.

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.

• To guarantee adequate
ventilation, follow the installation
instructions.

• WARNING: Keep the appliance
ventilation openings free.

• WARNING: 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 and
well-ventilated place. The
appliance is arranged for
operation in places 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

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

Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)

• Make sure the voltage specified on
the rating plate corresponds to
that of your home.

• Do not use single/multi adapters
or extension cords.

• Power cable modification or
replacement must only be carried
out by qualified personnel or by
After-sales Service.

• It must be possible to electrically

disconnect the appliance by
unplugging it or by means of a
multiple-pole switch installed
ahead of the socket in conformity
with national safety standards.

SAFETY

• Do not store explosive substances

such as aerosol cans with a
flammable propellant in this
appliance.

• Do not store or use petrol,

flammable liquids or gas in the
vicinity of this or other electrical
appliances. The fumes can cause
fires or explosions.

• WARNING: Do not use

mechanical, electric or chemical
means other than those
recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the
defrost process.

• WARNING: Do not use or place

electrical devices inside the
appliance compartments if they
are not of the type expressly
authorised by the Manufacturer.

• WARNING: Unattended cooking

on a hob with fat or oil can be
dangerous and may result in fire.

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