Whirlpool KGE PLATINUM3 A IO PRODCUT SHEET

A. Refrigerator Compartment

2. Lighting

3. Shelves / Shelf area

4. Cooler compartment

5. Rating plate with commercial name

7. Crisper divider

8. Reversibility kit

9. Egg tray

10. Separator

11. Door trays
B. Freezer Compartment

12. Upper basket (freezing zone)

13. Ice tray and/or cold accumulator

14. Storage basket for frozen food items

16. The freezer door trays for pizza or other frozen products with a short

storage time (depending on the model)
Depending on the model the number and type of accesories may vary.
The freezer compartment can be used without the two upper baskets to
increase storage for large products. The lower basket must not be
removed. Place the food products directly on the racks. After inserting
food, ensure that the freezer compartment door closes properly.

C. Control panel
Anti-bacterial protection :

1. Filter in fan (depending on the model)

6. Crisper with antibacterial additives (depending on the model)

15. Door seals

The crisper and the door seals are manufactured from materials that inhibit
bacterial growth.

Notes:

- In case of power failure the cold accumulator helps to keep
optimal storage temperature longer.

- All shelves and door trays are removable.

- The internal temperatures of the appliance depends on the ambient
temperature, frequency of opening the doors, as well as location of the
appliance. Temperature setting must consider these factors.

- The appliance accessories are not suitable for washing in dishwasher.

HOW TO START THE APPLIANCE

After plugging the appliance to the mains, the appliance starts operation
automatically. Particular control elements are activated:

• The indicator lamps on the control panels light up for 2 seconds.

• Activation of a beep for 1 second.

Note:

• If food is placed in the refrigerator before the appliance has cooled

completely, it may deteriorate.

CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

(1) Cavity selection "Fridge / Freezer" pushbutton
(2) Green lamp ON/OFF informing of:

- freezer cabinet temp. setting (green lamp light ON)

- fridge cabinet temp. setting - (green lamp light OFF)

(3) Temperature selection button "Temperature selection".
(4) (5) (6) Green lamps indicating temperature settings.
(7) "Stand-by"/ "Stop alarm" pushbutton.

Temperature Adjustment between cabinets is made
with the "Fridge / Freezer" button (1). When the
lamp (2) is OFF the user can select temperature in the
fridge.

The temperature in the refrigerator compartment may be set by the
temperature selection pushbutton (3) on the control panel.

- To set a lower temperature, press pushbutton to high.

- To set a higher temperature, press pushbutton to low.
Level 3 is the recommended temperature selection.

On the left there are described the 5 set points for the
fridge compartment.

To adjust the temperature in the freezer
compartment, use the "Fridge / Freezer" button (1)

to control the temperature in the freezer cabinet. The
green lamp (2) turns ON.

The temperature in the freezer compartment may be set by the
temperature selection pushbutton (3) on the control panel.

- To set a lower temperature, press pushbutton to high.

- To set a higher temperature, press pushbutton to low.
On the left are described the 5 set points for the

freezer compartment and super freezing. Each
consecutive pressing of the button sets a different
temperature:

After "Super Freezing" (automatically disabled after 24 hours) the freezer
temperature sets to level 3. When the product is disconnected from the
power supply and then reconnected, the control unit remembers
previously set temperatures for freezer and refrigerator.

FAN WITH A BUTTON

The fan gives more even temperature distribution inside the refrigerator
compartment, allowing better preservation of stored food.
To switch on the fan press the button (1a). It is advisable to activate the fan
when the ambient air temperature is over 27 ÷ 28°C or if you perceive
drops of water on the glass shelves or in the severe humidity conditions.

Note: Do not obstruct the air intake area with food items.
The fan will run ONLY when the compressor is in operation.
Remember to turn off the fan when there is a lower ambient air
temperature.

If the appliance has the fan it can be equipped with the antibacterial filter.
Remove it from the box (found in the crisper drawer (item 6) and insert
into the cover of fan (item 1b).
The replacement procedure is attached with the filter.

DEFROSTING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT

The freezer should be defrosted once or twice
a year or when excessive frost is present (3 mm
thickness). The formation of frost is normal.
The amount and rate at which frost
accumulates depends on room conditions and
how often the door is open. To defrost the unit,
switch off the freezer compartment or the whole
appliance, depending on the model, and remove
all food products. Leave the freezer door open
to allow the frost to melt. For appliances in figure only pull out the defrost
water drain and place a container under the drain. When the operation is
completed, put back the defrost water drain. Clean the inside of the freezer.
Rinse and dry thoroughly. Switch the freezer compartment, or the whole
appliance, back on and store the food inside.

PRODUCT SHEET

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DEFROSTING THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

Refrigerator compartment defrosting is completely automatic.

Droplets of water on the rear wall inside the refrigerator compartment
indicate that the automatic defrost phase is in progress. The defrost water
is automatically run into a drain hole and collected in a container, where it
evaporates.

REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB

Always disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply before replacing
any light bulb.
If the inside light is not working, it is necessary to:

1. Remove the light cover: put the fingers into the side ventilation holes (1),
stretch the cover gently and move it upwards.

2. Check the bulb. If necessary unscrew the broken bulb and replace it
with the new one (use maximum 15W bulb).

3. Put on the light cover.
Do not leave the bulb uncovered.

GUIDE TO SELECTING
FUNCTIONS

Functions and settings
Temperature selection button is used to

select the fridge/freezer temperature set­point from among 5 levels (level 1, level 2,
level 3, level 4, level 5) by consecutive pressing the button. Choices made
depend on lamp (2) state.
Alarm deactivation - the user has to press Stand-by / Stop alarm
pushbutton.
Super Freezing: for more efficient freezing activate this function 24 hours
before freezing fresh products.

- Select Freezer compartment by using button (1), lamp (2) shall turn ON.

- Press Temperature selection button until 3 green lamps light up
simultaneously (4) (5) (6).
After 24 hours place the food to be frozen in the upper basket of the
freezer compartment.
This function is automatically disabled after 24 hours. To deactivate it
earlier follow the procedure:

- Press the Temperature selection button again while the lamp (2)
remains ON - the temperature selection lights will return to the 1st
temperature level.

Stop alarm / Stand-by Mode

It allows the user to turn ON or to put in stand-by the product. This
function is enabled even if any alarm or failure appears.

• ON state: when the product is in the stand-by state to turn it ON, press
& hold stand-by pushbutton for 3 s.

• The product is turned ON;

• All functions shall be enabled.

• On/OFF stand-by state: when the product is ON and the stand-by
pushbutton is held for 3 s, the appliance goes OFF.

• The product is in stand-by mode loads are disabled.

• All functions shall be disabled;

• All indicators shall be turned OFF;

• Refrigerator internal light shall be turned OFF.

Notes: When two pushbuttons: stand-by and temperature setting are
pressed at once and held to check indication of the alarms (displayed by
lamps (4) (5) (6)) stand-by function is locked.

Door open alarm- when the refrigerator compartment door
remains open for more than 4 minutes:

• Light in the refrigerator compartment turns OFF

• Green lamps flash (4) (5) (6) .

• Beep is activated.

When the door is closed the product returns to normal operation.

• The beep will stop

• The green lamps (4) (5) (6) stop flashing

• Light in the refrigerator compartment turns ON when the fridge door is

opened again.
"Black-out alarm" (power supply failure) - in case of power failure,the
appliance automatically monitors the temperature changes in the freezer
compartment after the power supply returns. The "Black-out alarm" will
activate, if the temperature has risen above the admissible level. This is
indicated by:.

- Flashing of the green lamps (4) (5) (6)

- Activation of a beep.

When the "Black-out alarm" is active, it is recommended to proceed as
follows:

- If the food in the freezer is not frozen but is still cold, transfer it promptly to

the refrigerator compartment and consume within 24 hours.

- If the food in the freezer is frozen, it has re-frozen after thawing caused

by the power failure. The consumption of re-frozen food is not
recommended because it has lost its nutritive value and may be hazardous
to your health.
Note: the "Black-out alarm" does not guarantee the food quality and its
safety in case of consumption. It only indicates the necessity to assess the
quality of food in the freezer and refrigerator compartments.
To deactivate the alarm, press and hold Temperature selection
pushbutton & stand-by button and keep pressed until the flashing of the
green lamps (4) (5) (6) go off.

- The temperature will return to the normal operating cycle level and the

beep will stop.

"Dynamic Intelligence" function

The "Dynamic inteligence" function helps to maintain optimal conditions to
storage of food and is automatically activated when:

• a large amount of food is loaded into the refrigerator and/or freezer;

• the refrigerator and/or freezer door is left open for a long time;

• a prolonged power failure takes place, causing the internal temperature

of the appliance to increase to values that cannot guarantee safe storage of
food.

PRODUCT SHEET

GB

5019 437 01020/B

Printed in Poland 05/09

OTHER ABNORMAL APPLIANCE OPERATIONS DISPLAYED BY LAMPS

In case of abnormal appliance operation, all the temperature selection lamps will flash and a beep will sound. After pressing the
Stop alarm /stand-by mode button reset alarm , the beep will stop and the lamps will blink. To check the code alarm user have to press
and hold the Temperature selection & stand-by pushbuttons and alarm code will be showing on the temperature lamps (possible
alarm codes are explained in the table below).
When this operation is released, the lamps will flash until the fault is eliminated. If any alarm shown in the table occurs, the fridge/freezer
functions such as temperature adjustment, super freezing are not available until the fault is eliminated.
When several alarms occur simultaneously, the alarm with the highest priority is displayed (Number 1 being the highest priority)

Alarm Priority

Codification to be displayed by

temperature lamps

Action

Lamp 4 Lamp 5 Lamp 6

Evaporator Temperature Sensor Alarm - Freezer compartment 1 Contact the After-Sales Service and provide the alarm code.
Evaporator Temperatutre Sensor Alarm - Fridge compartment 2 Contact the After-Sales Service and provide the alarm code.
Ambient Temperature Sensor alarm - Fridge compartment 3 Contact the After-Sales Service and provide the alarm code.
Door open alarm 4 Close fridge door completely
Black -out alarm 5 The alarm deactivates when the minimum required temperature is reached.

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Description Lamp OFF Lamp ON Lamp Flashing