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	Amb. T. (°C)	Amb. T. (°F)
	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

•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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