Whirlpool KGC 3555/0, ART 836-2/G-KC INSTRUCTION FOR USE

TABLE OF CONTENTS GB

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

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

TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE

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AFTER SALES SERVICE

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.

Defrosting the freezer is a manual procedure

The

refrigerator compartment

automatic defrost

storage of fresh food and beverages.

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

feature, is used for the

can be

, which has an

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing

The packaging material is 100% recyclable
(marked with the recycle 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. When scrapping, follow 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

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that the doors shut properly. Any damage
must be reported to your retailer within

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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

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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.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Use the

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storing fresh food and beverages and use the

freezer compartment

food, 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

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after taking them out of the freezer
compartment - risk of "cold" burns.
To avoid the risk of children becoming

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trapped and therefore suffocating,
do not allow them to play or hide inside the
appliance.
Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic)

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of the ice packs (if provided).

• Before carrying out maintenance or
cleaning, 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 applia nce

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is not resting on the su pply cable.

refrigerator compartment

only for storing frozen

only for

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR

COMPARTMENT

Declaration of conformity

This appliance is intended to come into

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contact with foodstuffs and conforms
to D.L. 108 of 25.01.1992
(European Directive 89/109/EEC).

This appliance is designed, built and sold in
compliance with:

the safety requirements of the "Low Voltage"

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Directive 73/23/EEC;
the protection requirements of the "EMC"

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Directive 89/336/EEC, modified by
Directive 93/68/EEC;
the efficiency requirements of

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Directive 96/57/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.

This appliance has two motors which allow
independent operation and control of the
refrigerator and freezer compartments.

Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is
completely automatic.

The refrigerator can operate at ambient
temperatures between +10°C and +38°C.
Optimal peformance is obtained at temperatures
between +16°C and +32°C.

Switching on the appliance

Press the refrigerator compartment "ON"
button (1).

The inside light switches on when the

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refrigerator door is opened.
An acoustic alarm sounds when the door has

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been left open for more than 1 minute;
it will switch off when the door is closed.
Green LED (2) switches on, indicating

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operation of the refrigerator compartment.

Important:

There is no need to adjust the compartment

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temperature using the thermostat knob or set
the temperature using the button
(in electronic models), as the temperature is
factory set (+5° for electronic models)
to ensure the correct storage temperature for
fresh foods at ambient temperatures
between +20°C and +25°C.
After being switched on, the refrigerator

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

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