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

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.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

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.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS

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.

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

•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.

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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

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.

B A C

F G H E D

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How to use the refrigerator compartment:

Position the food as shown in the figure.

ACooked food

BVegetables

CFish, meat

DFruit and vegetables

EBottles

FCheese

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.

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