Whirlpool KGEA 3609 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.
The freezer compartment
can be used for
freezing fresh and cooked
food, making ice cubes, and
storing frozen and deep-
frozen food; defrosting is a
manual procedure. The
refrigerator compartment,
which has an automatic
defrost feature, is used for
the storage 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.
Keep this handbook for
future consultation.
1. 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.
3. 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.
Declared performance
refers to freestanding
appliances, not built-in.
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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.
Do not cover or obstruct the
air vents of the appliance.
Do not store liquids in glass
containers in the freezer
compartment - danger of
bursting.
Do not eat ice cubes or ice
lollies immediately after
taking them out of the
freezer compartment - risk
of cold burns.
Do not allow children to
play or hide inside the
appliance - risk of becoming
trapped and suffocating.
Do not ingest the contents
(non-toxic) of the ice packs
(if provided).
Before servicing or
cleaning the appliance,
unplug it from the mains
or disconnect the
electrical power supply.
The power cable may only
be replaced by an
authorised person.
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.
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How to operate the refrigerator compartment
Defrosting of the
refrigerator compartment
is completely automatic.
The refrigerator can operate at
ambient temperature
between +10°C and +38°C.
Optimal performance 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 refrigerator door
is opened.
An acoustic alarm (only
available on electronic
models) sounds when the
door has been left open for
more than 1 minute; it will
switch off when the door is
closed.
Green LED (2) lights up,
indicating operation of the
refrigerator compartment.
Important:
There is no need to adjust
the compartment
temperature using the
thermostat knob or set the
temperature using the
button (in electronic
models) as the temperature
is factory set (+5°C 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 needs
approximately 30 minutes
to reach the correct
temperature to store a
typical volume of food in
the refrigerator
compartment.
To adjust the temperature,
follow the instructions in
the accompanying chart.
To switch off the
refrigerator compartment:
Press the refrigerator
compartment ON button
again (1).
How to use the refrigerator
compartment
Position the food as shown in
the figure.
A Cooked food
B Fish, meat
C Fruit and vegetables
D Bottles
E Butter
F Dairy products, cheese
Notes:
The space between the
shelves and the rear wall of
the refrigerator
compartment must be
unobstructed to allow
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
refrigerator or freezer.
Store liquids in closed
containers.
Storing vegetables with a high
water content can result in
condensation in the crisper
drawer: this will not affect the
correct operation of the
appliance.
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