Whirlpool ART 882/ST, ART 882/ST-LH INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR

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 REFRIGERATOR

Your new appliance is a combined fridge-freezer

exclusively for domestic use.

freezer compartment

The

for freezing fresh and cooked food, making ice

cubes, and storing frozen and deep-frozen food;

defrosting is a manual procedure

refrigerator compartment

automatic defrost

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.

, which has an

feature, is used for the storage

can be used

. The

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

storing fresh food and beverages and use the

freezer compartment

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 swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the

ice packs.

refrigerator compartment

only for storing frozen

only for

Before servicing or cleaning the appliance,

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unplug it from the mains or disconnect the

electrical power supply.

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The power cable may only be replaced by an

authorised person.

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After installation, make sure that the

refrigerator 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

, when the

star freezer

: press the

(5)

as the

This appliance is a refrigerator with a

compartment.

Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely

automatic.

Optimal performance is obtained at temperatures between

+16°C and +32°C.

Starting up the appliance

Depending on the model, the appliance features external

controls

For appliances featuring

ON button

 The inside light switches on when the refrigerator door is

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For appliances featuring

appliance is connected to the mains, the inside light switches on

each time the door is opened (provided that the thermostat is not

on l).

Important:

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(A1-A2)

opened.

Green LED

There is no need to adjust the thermostat knob

temperature is factory set to ensure the correct storage

temperature for fresh foods at ambient temperatures

between +20°C and +25°C.

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.

or internal controls

external controls (A1-A2)

(1)

(2)

lights up, indicating operation of the appliance.

internal controls (B)

(B)

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