Whirlpool KRIF 2205/1/A, KRIE 3425/A, KVMF 9120/A, KRIE 3004/1/A, KRMF 9120/A User Manual

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

• This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as

- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other

working environments;

- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and

other residential type environments;

- bed and breakfast type environments;

To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully
read the operating instructions which contain a
description of the product and useful advice.
Keep these instructions for future reference.

1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not
damaged and that the door closes properly. Any
damage must be reported to the dealer within 24
hours of delivery of the appliance.

2. Wait at least two hours before switching the
appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit
is fully efficient.

3. Installation and the electrical connection must be
carried out by a qualified technician according to
the manufacturer's instructions and in compliance
with the local safety regulations.

4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

1. Packing

The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears
the recycling symbol . For disposal, comply with
the local regulations. 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 disposal 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 special collection centre 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
and become trapped.
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 product, contact your competent
local office, the household waste collection service or
the shop where you purchased the appliance.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs. The
refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFC) or R600a
(HC) (see the rating plate inside the appliance).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a
natural gas without environmental impact, but is
flammable. Therefore, make sure the refrigerant
circuit pipes are not damaged.
This product may contain Fluorinated Greenhouse
Gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the refrigerant
gas is inside a hermetically sealed system.
Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming Potential
of (GWP) 1300.

Declaration of conformity

• This appliance has been designed for preserving
food and is manufactured in compliance with
Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004.

• This appliance has been designed, manufactured
and marketed in compliance with:

- safety objectives of the “Low Voltage" Directive

2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE and
subsequent amendments);

- the protection requirements of Directive “EMC"

2004/108/EC.

Electrical safety of the appliance
can only be guaranteed if it is
correctly connected to an
approved earthing system.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

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INSTALLATION

• The appliance must be handled and installed by
two or more persons.

• Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g.
parquet) when moving the appliance.

• During installation, make sure the appliance
does not damage the power cable.

• Make sure the appliance is not near a heat
source.

• To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space
on both sides and above the appliance and
follow the installation instructions.

• Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.

• Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit
pipes.

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

• Install the appliance in a dry and well-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 time at a
temperature outside the specified range.

• Make sure the voltage specified on the rating
plate corresponds to that of your home.

• Do not use single/multi adapters or extension
cords.

• For the water connection, use the pipe supplied
with the new appliance; do not reuse that of the
previous appliance.

• Power cable modification or replacement must
only be carried out by qualified personnel or by
After-sales Service.

• It must be possible to disconnect the appliance
from the power supply by unplugging it or by
means of a mains two-pole switch installed
upstream of the socket.

SAFETY

• Do not store explosive substances such as
aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this
appliance.

• Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or
gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical
appliances. The fumes can cause fires or
explosions.

• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical
means other than those recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process.

• Do not use or place electrical devices inside the
appliance compartments if they are not of the
type expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.

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

• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the
ice packs (in some models).

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

USE

• Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning
operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect it
from the power supply.

• All appliances equipped with an automatic ice­maker and water dispenser must be connected
to a water supply that only delivers drinking
water (with mains water pressure of between

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

• Use the refrigerator compartment only for
storing fresh food and the freezer compartment
only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food
and making ice cubes.

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

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

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

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 From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110

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Starting up the appliance

1. Plug in the appliance

2. When the appliance is plugged in, it is normally

factory set to a temperature of 5°C. If the
display A shows only an illuminated dot (stand­by mode), press On/Off button B

3. The appliance switches on and the meat and

fish box operates. The refrigerator
compartment temperature is factory-set to the
intermediate position

Refrigerator temperature settings

To change the refrigerator compartment
temperature, press button (C) to select the
temperature displayed in a loop (see product
sheet)

Note:

Ambient air temperature, the frequency of door
opening, the introduction of hot food and
unsuitable appliance positioning can all affect the
internal temperature of the refrigerator, which may
differ from that shown on the display

Switching off the appliance

If the appliance is not to be used for a prolonged
period, it can be switched off by pressing button B
(Stand-by), or by unplugging it

Refrigerator door open alarm

The appliance issues a warning if the door is
accidentally left open: an acoustic signal sounds and
the inside light flashes. The alarm is activated when
the door is left open for 2 minutes and deactivates
automatically when the door is closed. If the door
needs to be kept open for more than 2 minutes,
the alarm can be muted by pressing button (F); the
alarm will activate again after 2 minutes if the door
still remains open

Control panel lock

In order to avoid inadvertent selections (buttons
being pressed by contact with packets and/or food,
or by children) the control panel can be locked by
pressing button (F) and (D) at the same time for
approx. 3 seconds. The letter L flashes on the
display for approx. 5 seconds to indicate the panel
has been locked successfully. With the control
panel locked, no selections can be made. If any
button is pressed in these circumstances, the letter
L flashes on the display for 5 seconds.

To unlock the control panel, press buttons (F)
and (D) at the same time for approx. 3 seconds.

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT

B A C

HG DEF

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How to use the refrigerator compartment:

Position the food as shown in the figure.

A Cooked food
B Vegetables
C Fish, meat
D Fruit and vegetables
E Bottles
F Cheese

Note:

• Cover food to prevent it drying out

• 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

• Store liquids in closed containers

Important:
Storing vegetables with a high water content
can cause condensation to form on the glass
shelves; this will not affect the correct
operation of the appliance.