Whirlpool KD60122AFUU/A02, KVIP 2850/A, KVIP 2850/A /LH, KRIP 3450/A, KVIP 3420/A User notes

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

•This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as

-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

-farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

-bed and breakfast type environments;

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 contain CFCs. The refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFC) or R600a (HC) (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 may contain Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the refrigerant gas is inside a hermetically sealed system.

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

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:

-safety objectives of the “Low Voltage” Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE and subsequent amendments);

-the protection requirements of Directive “EMC” 2004/108/EC.

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

CLEANING, SANITIZATION AND MAINTENANCE

OF THE ICE AND/OR WATER DISPENSER (if present)

Failure to follow the instructions regarding sanitizing can compromise the hygienic safety of the water dispensed.

•When using the appliance for the first time, discard the first 9-14 litres of water, equivalent to 6-7 minutes of dispensing (not necessarily consecutive, but before initial consumption) and discard the ice produced in the first 24 hours.

•Reposition the removable water dispenser (if present), ensuring your hands are hygienically clean.

•Periodically clean the ice bucket or drawer under running water only.

•Every six months, sanitise the water and ice dispensing system with disinfectant solutions (sodium hypochlorite based) suitable for materials in contact with food and which do not alter the characteristics of the materials. Rinse under running water before use.

•Replacement of any parts of the ice and water dispenser must be carried out using original spare parts provided by the Manufacturer.

•Any work on the appliance must be carried out by a qualified technician or the After-sales Service.

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