Whirlpool ART 692, ART 693, ARC 5750 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE FRIDGE-FREEZER

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

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING THE FRIDGE-FREEZER

Your new appliance is a combined fridge-freezer

exclusively for domestic use.

The

freezer compartment

can be used for

freezing fresh and cooked food, making ice cubes, and

storing frozen and deep-frozen food;

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

After unpacking the appliance, make sure that the

doors shut properly. Any damage must be reported

to your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the

appliance.

2. Wait at least two hours without moving the

appliance before switching on. This will give the

refrigerant circuit time to settle and operate

efficiently.

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.

Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local

environmental regulations for waste disposal.

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

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Use the

refrigerator compartment

only for

storing fresh food and beverages and use the

freezer compartment

only for storing frozen

food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.

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Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the

appliance.

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Do not store liquids in glass containers in the

freezer compartment - danger of bursting.

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Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately

after taking them out of the freezer

compartment - risk of "cold" burns.

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Do not allow children to play or hide inside the

appliance - risk of becoming trapped and

suffocating.

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Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the ice

packs (if provided).

 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.

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After installation, make sure that the appliance is

not standing on the power supply cable.

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 with low environmental

impact. Caution is required, however, since

isobutane is flammable. Therefore, it is essential to

ensure that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR

COMPARTMENT

Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely

automatic.

The refrigerator can operate at ambient temperatures between

+16° C and +32° C.

Switching on the appliance



Turn the knob to the position shown on the product sheet

(recommended by the Manufacturer).



In appliances with two compressors, the green indicator led

lights up to indicate operation of the refrigerator

compartment.



Turn the knob to Off or 0 to switch off the refrigerator. When

the knob is turned to Off or 0, the light also switches off.

Important:

After being switched on, the refrigerator needs approximately

30 minutes to reach the correct temperature to store a typical

volume of food in the refrigerator compartment

CLEANING FUNCTION

After setting the knob to Off or 0, the compartment can be

emptied and cleaned.

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