Whirlpool FIC 67E, ART488/A, KGIE 3105/A -LH, KGIE 3200/A, BCB35DIA User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS
INSTALLATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF

REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER OPERATION
USING THE REFRIGERATOR

COMPARTMENT
USING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE

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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 operating instructions which contain
a description of the product and useful
advice.
Keep these instructions 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, to ensure that the refrigerant
circuit is fully efficient.

3. Installation and the electrical connection must
be 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 .
For disposal, comply with the local regulations.
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 disposal 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 special 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 and become trapped.
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 use CFC. The refrigerant
system contains either R134a (HFC) or R600 (HC).
Refer to 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.

Declaration of conformity

This appliance has been designed for preserving
food and is manufactured in compliance with
Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004.

This appliance has been designed, manufactured
and marketed in compliance with:

• the safety objectives of Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC (replacing 73/23/EEC and
subsequent amendments);

• the protection requirements of Directive
“EMC” 89/336/EEC amended by Directive
93/68/EEC.

Electrical safety of the appliance can only be
guaranteed if it is correctly connected to an
approved earthing system.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

INSTALLATION

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

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

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

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

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

• Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.

• Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit
pipes.

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

• Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated
place. The appliance is arranged for operation
in places where the temperature comes within
the following ranges, according to the climatic
class given on the rating plate. The appliance
may not work properly if it is left for a long
time at a temperature outside the specified
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 16 to 38

T from 16 to 43

• Make sure the voltage specified on the rating
plate corresponds to that of your home.

• Do not use single/multi adapters or extension
cords.

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

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

• t must be possible to disconnect the appliance
from the power supply by unplugging it or by
means of a mains two-pole switch installed
upstream of the socket.

from 61 to 100
from 61 to 110

SAFETY

• Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids
or gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical
appliances. The fumes can cause fires or
explosions.

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

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

• This appliance is not designed for use by young
children or the infirm without supervision.

• To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped
and suffocating, do not allow them to play or
hide inside the appliance.

• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the
ice packs (in some models).

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

USE

• Before carrying out any maintenance or
cleaning operation, unplug the appliance or
disconnect it from the power supply.

• All appliances equipped with an automatic ice­maker and water dispenser must be connected
to a water supply that only delivers drinking
water (with mains water pressure of between

0.17 and 0.81 Mpascals (1.7 and 8.1 bar)).
Automatic ice-makers and/or water dispensers
not directly connected to the water supply
must be filled with drinking water only.

• Use the refrigerator compartment only for
storing fresh food and the freezer compartment
only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food
and making ice cubes.

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

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

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INSTALLATION

• Install the appliance away from heat sources.
Direct exposure to sunlight or installation near
heat sources (radiators, cookers) will increase
energy consumption and should therefore be
avoided.

• If this is not possible, the following minimum

distances must be respected:

- 30 cm from coal or oil stoves;

- 3 cm from electric and/or gas cookers.

• Clean the inside (refer to “Maintenance and
cleaning”).

• Insert or install the accessories/parts supplied.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF
REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER OPERATION

This appliance is a refrigerator combined with a

star rating electronically controlled freezer.
It therefore allows separate adjustment of the
temperature in the refrigerator and freezer
compartment.
The freezer compartment enables
perfect freezing of fresh and cooked food, the
production of ice cubes and storing of frozen and
deep frozen food. Defrosting is manual.
The refrigerator compartment, equipped with
automatic defrost, enables the storage of fresh
food and beverages.
Optimum performance depends on the climatic
class indicated on the rating plate.

(4) will remain on. For technical reasons, the
freezer compartment cannot be switched off with
only the refrigerator compartment switched on.

Switching off the appliance (refrigerator and
freezer)

Press the button (1) for 3 seconds. In this way the
appliance switches off, although remaining
powered. The inside light and all the LEDs on the
control panel will go off, except for the Vacation
light (6) and the displays (4) and (7), which will
show: “- -” “- -”.
To reactivate the appliance operation, press the
same button again for 3 seconds.

Sensor Function (also called “Sixth sense” or
“Dynamic Intelligence”)

The appliance is fitted with an electronic control
system that works on both compartments to
minimize the times for the recovery of the correct
food preservation temperatures even in case of
opening of the door and introduction of new food.

“Vacation” Option

The electronic control allows the freezer
compartment to be left on with the refrigerator
compartment switched off.
To activate this function, with the appliance on,
press the button (5) for 3 seconds until the
refrigerator compartment display (7) goes off and
the green light (6) comes on; the freezer display

Control panel lock

To avoid accidental selections (keys pressed by
contact with packets and/or food, or by children),
the control panel can be locked by pressing the
keys (13) and (15) at the same time for 3 seconds.
An acoustic signal will indicate activation of the
function.
With the “Control Panel Lock” function activated,
the entire control panel will be locked except for
the Acoustic Alarm key (11). An acoustic signal will
sound and the message “CL” will appear on (4) and
(7) display whenever and for the entire time the
key is pressed.
To unlock the control panel, proceed as above,
pressing the same keys at the same time for 3
seconds.

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USING THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT

Switching the appliance on and temperature adjustment.

Switch the power to the appliance on.
If you have purchased a model with antibacterial filter, the filter
should be fitted in place now. (refer to “Maintenance and cleaning” of
the appliance). The ideal temperatures for preserving foods are
already factory set.
When the appliance is switched on for the first time, the acoustic
signal sounds and the red light (10) flashes, indicating that the
temperature inside the freezer is still not cold enough for introducing
food. The acoustic signal can be deactivated by pressing the button
(11) on the control panel. Place food in the freezer only when the
red alarm light has gone off.

Note:

4-5 hours are required for the refrigerator compartment to reach a
temperature suitable for storage.

• Ambient temperature, frequency of door opening and position of

the appliance can affect the temperature inside the two
compartments. These factors should be taken into account when
setting the thermostat position.

• The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the

refrigerator ensures the free circulation of air.

• Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the

refrigerator compartment.

• Do not place hot food in the compartments.

• Store liquids in closed containers.

• Storing vegetables with high water content can cause

condensation to form: this does not affect correct appliance
operation.

Storing food in the refrigerator compartment
Place the food as shown in the figure.

1. Cooked food

2. Fish, meat

3. Fruit & vegetables

4. Bottles

5. Butter

6. Dairy products, cheese

Temperature adjustment

The temperature is factory set to +5°C (display 7). To change
the temperature setting, press the buttons (8) or (9) on the
control panel, until the required value is obtained. Settable
temperature limit:

• +2 °C coldest temperature

• +8 °C warmest temperature

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