Whirlpool KVIE 3019/A-LH, KRIE 3410/A RE, KVIE 3009/A, KRIE 3010/A, KRIE 3010/A-LH 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 USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
HOW TO DEFROST THE APPLIANCE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / AFTER-SALES

SERVICE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

Your new appliance is designed exclusively for

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domestic use.

To ensure best use of your appliance,
carefully read the operating instructions
which contain a description of the appliance
and advice on storing and preserving food.

Keep this handbook for future reference.

After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is

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not damaged and that the door closes
properly. Any damage must be reported to the
dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the
appliance.
Wait at least two hours before switching the

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appliance on, in order to ensure that the
refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.
Make sure installation and the electrical

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connection are carried out by a qualified
technician according to the manufacturer's
instructions and in compliance with the local
safety regulations.
Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

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SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1.Packing

The packing material is 100% recyclable and
bears the recycling symbol. Comply with the
local regulations for disposal. 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 scrapping 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 suitable collection centr e
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.
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 appliance, contact your
competent local office, the household waste
collection service or the shop where you
purchased the appliance.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFC. The
refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFC) or
R600a (HC); see the rating plate inside the
appliance.
Appliances with isobutane (R600a): Isobutane i s
a natural gas without environmental impact but
is flammable. Therefore, make sure the
refrigerant circuit pipes are not damaged

Declaration of conformity

This appliance is intended for storing food and

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is manufactured in conformity with European
regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004.

This product has been designed, manufactured

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and marketed in compliance with:

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

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

Electrical safety of the appliance is guaranteed

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only if it is connected to an efficient and
approved earthing system

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

During installation, make sure the appliance

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does not damage the power cable.
Make sure the appliance is not near a heat

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source.
To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a

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space on both sides and above the appliance
and follow the installation instructions.
Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.

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Power cable modification or replacement

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must only be carried out by qualified
personnel.
It must be possible to disconnect the

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appliance from the power supply by
unplugging it or by means of a mains two-pole
switch installed upstream of the socket.
Make sure the voltage indicated on the

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appliance rating plate corresponds to that of
your home.
For the water connection, use the pipe

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supplied with the new appliance; do not reuse
that of the previous appliance.
Install and level the appliance on a fl oor strong

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enough to take its weight and in a place
suitable for its size and use.
The appliance must be handled and installed

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by two or more persons.
Be careful not to damage the floors when

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moving the appliance (e.g. parquet).
Do not use single/multi-adapters or extension

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cords.
Install the appliance in a dry and well-

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ventilated place. The appliance is arranged for
operation in places where the temperature
comes within the following ranges, according
to the climatic class given on the rating plate.
The appliance may not work properly if it is
left for a long period at a temperature outside
the specified 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 16 to 38 From 61 to 100

T F r o m 16 to 43 From 61 to 110

Do not store or use petrol, gas or flammable

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liquids in the vicinity of this or other electrical
appliances. The fumes can cause fires or
explosions.
Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical

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means other than those recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost
process.
Do not damage the appliance refrigerant

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circuit pipes.
Do not use or place electrical appliances

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inside the product if they are not of the type
expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.

This appliance is not designed for use by

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young children or the infirm without
supervision.
To avoid the risk of children becoming

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

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the ice packs (if provided).
Use the refrigerator compartment only for

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storing fresh food and the freezer
compartment only for storing frozen food,
freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.
Do not store liquids in glass containers in the

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freezer compartment since they may burst.
Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediat ely

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after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.
Before carrying out any maintenance or

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cleaning operation, unplug the appliance or
disconnect the power supply.

All appliances equipped with an ice-maker and

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water dispenser must be connected to a water
supply that delivers drinking water only (with
mains water pressure of between 0.17 and

0.81 Mpascals (1.7 and 8.1 bar)). Ice-makers
and/or water dispensers not directly
connected to the water supply must be filled
with drinking water only.

• The Manufacturer declines any liability if
the above advice and precautions are not
respected.

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