Whirlpool ART 817/G, ART 800-2/H, ART 791/G/1 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS GB

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL HINTS

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

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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.

the freezer is a manual procedure refrigerator compartment, automatic defrost feature

storage of fresh food and beverages.

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

which has

, is used for the

can be

Defrosting

. The

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing

The packaging material is 100% recyclable (marked with recycling 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 and must be scrapped in accordance with 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.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL HINTS

Use the

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storing fresh food and beverages and use the

freezer compartment

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 after

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taking them out of the freezer compartment - risk of “cold” burns.

To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped or

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suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the appliance.

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

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packs.

• Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, 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 appliance is

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not resting on the supply cable.

refrigerator compartment

only for storing frozen food,

Declaration of conformity

This appliance is intended to come into contact

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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.

only for

HOW TO OPERATE THE

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

This appliance is a refrigerator with a

Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic.

Optimal performance is obtained at temperatures between +16°C and +32°C.

Switching on the appliance

Depending on the model, the appliance has external (A) or internal (B) controls.

For appliances having press the startup button (A1).

The interior light switches on when the door

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is opened. Green LED (A2) switches on, indicating

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operation of the appliance.

In models having the appliance is connected, the interior light switches on when the door is opened if the thermostat knob is not set on symbol z.

Important:

There is no need to adjust the thermostat

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knob (5) as it has already been factory set to ensure the correct storage temperature of fresh food at ambient temperatures between +20°C and +25°C.

After being switched on, the appliance needs

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

Adjusting the temperature:

Turn the thermostat knob (5) setting:

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TEMPERATURES

to the

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TEMPERATURES.

To switch off the refrigerator compartment:

Press the ON/OFF button (A1) (if present; alternatively, disconnect the plug from the socket).

Using the refrigerator compartment

Position the food as shown in the figure. A Cooked food B Fish, meat C Fruit and vegetables D Bottles E Butter F Dairy products

star freezer compartment.

external controls (A)

internal controls (B)

lower numbers 1-2

in the compartments.

highest number - 5 -

if you require

for

LOWER

, when

HIGHER

Notes:

The space between the shelves and the rear

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wall of the refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed to allow air circulation.

Do not place the food in direct contact with the

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rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. Do not place hot food in the refrigerator or

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freezer compartments. Store liquids in closed containers.

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Storing vegetables with high water content

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can cause condensate formation in the crisper: this will not affect the appliance's efficiency.

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