Whirlpool CVT 163 AP, CVT 143 AP, WV1701 W, WV1701 X, CV S65 AP User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

HOW TO USE THE FREEZER

HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

•Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use.

To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully read the instructions which contain a description of the appliance and advice on storing and preserving food.

Keep this handbook for future reference.

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, in order to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.

3.Make sure installation and the electrical connection are 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.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing

The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears the recycling symbol. Comply with the local regulations for disposal. 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 scrapping 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 suitable 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.

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 (HFCs) or R600a (HCs), 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 contains Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol, the refrigerant gas being in a hermetically sealed system.

Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming Potential (GWP) 1300.

Declaration of conformity

•This appliance is intended for storing food and is manufactured in conformity with European regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004.

•This product has been designed,

manufactured and marketed in compliance with:

-the safety objectives prescribed in the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaced Directive 73/23/CEE as amended);

-the protection requirements of the “EMC” 89/336/CEE directive, amended by Directive 93/68/CEE.

• Electrical safety of the appliance is guaranteed

only if it is connected to an efficient and approved earthing system.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

•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.

•During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable.

•Do not store glass containers with liquids in the freezer since they may burst.

•Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer since they may cause cold burns.

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

•Make sure that the appliance is not near a heat source.

•Do not store or use petrol, gas or flammable liquids in the vicinity of the appliance or other electrical appliances. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

•To ensure adequate ventilation, leave a space on both sides and above the appliance and follow the installation instructions.

•Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.

•All appliances equipped with an ice maker or water dispenser must be connected to a mains water supply that delivers potable water only (with water pressure between 1.7 and 8.1 bar (25 and 117 PSI)). Ice makers and/ or water dispensers not directly connected to a mains water supply must be filled with potable water only.

•Install and level the appliance on a floor strong enough to take its weight and in an area suitable for its size and use.

•For the water connection, use the pipe supplied with the new appliance and do not use that of the previous appliance.

•The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons.

•Place the appliance in a dry and wellventilated place. The appliance is set for operation at specific ambient temperature ranges, according to the climatic class indicated on the data plate: The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long period at a temperature above or below the indicated range.

Climatic Class	Amb. T. (°C)	Amb. T. (°F)
SN	From 10 to 32	From 50 to 90
N	From 16 to 32	From 61 to 90
ST	From 18 to 38	From 64 to 100
T	From 18 to 43	From 64 to 110

•Be careful not to damage the floors when you move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).

•Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical means other than those recommended by the Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process.

•Do not damage the refrigerator’s refrigerant circuit pipes.

•Do not use or place electrical appliances inside the compartments if they are not of the type expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.

•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they don't play with the appliance.

•Power cable modification or replacement must only be carried out by qualified personnel.

•Do not use single/multiple adapters or extension cables.

•It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains by unplugging it or by means of a two-pole switch fitted upline of the socket.

•Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance data plate corresponds to the domestic supply voltage

•Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the ice packs (if provided).

•The Manufacturer declines any liability if the above recommendations and precautions are not respected.

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