Whirlpool KRA 3800, KRA 3600 REFRIGERA, KV 205 PURE A WS, KR 355 PURE A IO, KR 205 PURE A WS User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR

COMPARTMENT
HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE

COMPARTMENT
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE

REFRIGERATOR
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

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Your new appliance is designed exclusively for
domestic use

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, make sure that the appliance
is undamaged and that the door closes
properly. Any damage must be reported to
your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of
the appliance.

2.

Wait at least two hours before switching the
appliance on in order to ensure the refrigerant
circuit is fully efficient.

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 safety
regulations

4.

Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

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.Scrapping

The appliance is manufactured using recyclable
material.
This appliance is marked according to the
European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product.

The symbol on the product, or on the
documents accompanying the product, indicates
that this appliance may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Before scrapping, make the appliance unusable
by cutting off the power cable and removing the
doors and shelves so that children cannot easily
climb inside the appliance.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
local environmental regulations for waste
disposal. Deliver the appliance immediately to
an authorized dump; do not leave it unattended
even for a few days, since it is potentially
dangerous for children. For more detailed
information about treatment, recovery and
recycling of this product, please contact your
local city office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.

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Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced
with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a):
isobutane is a naturally occurring, low
environmental impact gas. Caution is required,
however, because isobutane is flammable.
Therefore, it is essential to ensure that
refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.

Declaration of conformity

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This appliance is designed to store food and is
manufactured in conformity with
EEC directive No. 89/109/CEE, 90/128/CEE,
02/72/CEE.

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This appliance is designed, manufactured, and
retailed in compliance with:

- the safety objectives of the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC;

- the protection requirements of the “EMC”
Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by Directive
93/68/EEC;

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The electrical safety of the appliance can only
be guaranteed if the product is connected to
an approved earth connection.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

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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.

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After installation, make sure that the
appliance is not standing on the power supply
cable.

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

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

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Before carrying out any maintenance or
cleaning, always unplug the appliance or
disconnect the power supply.

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Make sure that your appliance is not near a
heat source.

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Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion.

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To ensure proper ventilation leave a 1 cm
space on both sides and above the appliance.

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Ensure that the vent outlets on the appliance
casing or housing unit are unobstructed in
order to allow correct air circulation.

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All appliances equipped with an ice maker or
water dispenser must be connected to a
mains water supply that delivers potable
water only (with water pressure between 1.7
and 8.1 bar (25 and 117 PSI)). Ice makers and/
or water dispensers not directly connected to
a mains water supply must be filled with
potable water only.

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

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Install the appliance in a dry and well­ventilated place The appliance is set for
operation at specific ambient temperature
ranges, according to the climatic class
indicated on the data plate: The appliance may
not work properly if it is left for a long period
at a temperature above or below the
indicated 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 18 to 38 From 64 to 100

T From 18 to 43 From 64 to 110

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Be careful not to damage the floors when you
move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).

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Do not use mechanical devices or any means
other than those recommended by the
manufacturer to speed up the defrosting
process.

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Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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Do not use electrical appliances inside the
freezer compartments, unless such appliances
are specifically recommended by the
manufacturer.

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This appliance is not designed for use by
young children or the infirm.

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

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The power cable may only be replaced by an
authorized person.

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Do not use extension leads or adapters.

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It must be possible to disconnect the
appliance from the mains by unplugging it or
by means of a two-pole switch fitted upline of
the socket.

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Ensure that the voltage indicated on the
appliance data plate corresponds to the
domestic supply voltage

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Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the
ice packs (if provided).

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