Whirlpool ART 552/G, ART 583/G INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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CONTENTS			GB
BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR	PAGE 60
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT	PAGE 60
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS	PAGE 61
HOW TO OPERATE THE
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT	PAGE 62
HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW
TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT	PAGE 63
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE
REFRIGERATOR	PAGE 64
CARE AND MAINTENANCE	PAGE 65
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE	PAGE 65
AFTER-SALES SERVICE	PAGE 66
INSTALLATION	PAGE 66

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BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR

Your new appliance is exclusively for domestic use.

Use the low temperature compartment, if fitted, for making ice cubes, storing frozen and deep-frozen foods and freezing fresh and cooked foods (only in the compartment marked); defrosting is a manual procedure. The refrigerator compartment, which has an automatic defrost feature, is used for the storage of fresh food and beverages.

To get the most out of your new appliance, read the user handbook thoroughly. The handbook contains a description of the appliance and useful tips for storing food.

Keep this handbook for future consultation.

1.After unpacking the appliance, make sure that the door shuts properly.

Any damage must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance.

2.Wait at least two hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.

3.Installation of the appliance and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and local regulations.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing

The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and marked with the recycling symbol. Follow local regulations for scrapping.

Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous.

2. Appliance

The appliance is made using recyclable materials. Dispose of the appliance in conformity with local environmental regulations.

Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cord. The appliance must be delivered to an authorised collection centre for the recovery of refrigerant gas.

Information:

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

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

•Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh foods and the low temperature compartment only for making ice cubes, storing frozen foods and freezing fresh foods (only in the compartment marked ).

•Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the appliance.

•Do not store liquids in glass containers in the low temperature compartment - risk of bursting.

•Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the low temperature compartment - risk of "cold" burns.

•Do not allow children to play or hide inside the appliance - risk of becoming trapped and suffocating.

•Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply.

•The power cable may only be replaced by an authorised person.

Declaration of conformity

This appliance is intended to come into 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, since isobutane is flammable. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.

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