Whirlpool KVA 1300/1, KRA 1408, KRA SYMPHONY 55, KVA 1409/1, KVA 1600 User Manual

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Instructions for use

Before using the refrigerator 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 refrigerator

Your new appliance is exclusively for domestic use.

Use the low temperature compartment, if fitted, for making ice cubes, storing frozen and deep-frozen foods and freezing fresh and cooked foods (only in the compartment marked ); defrosting is a manual procedure. The refrigerator compartment, which has an automatic defrost feature, is used for the storage of fresh food and beverages.

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 the appliance, make sure that the door shuts properly. Any damage must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours after

delivery of the appliance.

2.Wait at least two hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply 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 regulations.

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. Appliance

•The appliance is made using recyclable materials. Dispose of the appliance in conformity with local environmental regulations.

•Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cord. The appliance must be delivered to an authorised collection centre for the recovery of refrigerant gas.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a - Isobutane). For more information, refer to the identification data plate affixed to the appliance.

Declared performance refers to freestanding appliances, not built-in.

Precautions and general recommendations

• Use the refrigerator			• Do not eat ice cubes or ice
compartment only for			lollies immediately after
storing fresh foods and the			taking them out of the low
low temperature			temperature compartment -
compartment only for			risk of "cold" burns.
making ice cubes, storing			• Do not allow children to play
frozen foods and freezing			or hide inside the appliance -
fresh foods (only in the			risk of becoming trapped
compartment marked			and suffocating.
		).	• Before servicing or cleaning
•	Do not	cover or obstruct the	the appliance, unplug it from
air vents of the appliance.			the mains or disconnect the
• Do not store liquids in glass			electrical power supply.
containers in the low			• The power cable may only be
temperature compartment -			replaced by an authorised
risk of bursting.			person.

Declaration of conformity

This appliance is intended to come into contact with foodstuffs and conforms to D.L. 108 of 25.01.1992 (European Directive 89/109/EEC).

Information:

Appliances with Isobutane (R600a)

Isobutane is a natural gas having low environmental impact. Caution is required, however, since isobutane is flammable. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.

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How to operate the refrigerator compartment

Switching on the appliance

Starting up the appliance

Plug in the appliance. When the appliance is connected to the mains, the inside light switches on each time the door is opened (provided that the thermostat is set to z).

The thermostat is used to adjust the temperature of both the refrigerator compartment and low temperature compartment (if fitted).

Adjusting the temperature

1.For correct operation and optimum storage of food, follow instructions given in the enclosed product sheet for thermostat adjustment.

2.To adjust the temperature in the compartment, turn the thermostat control knob:

•lowest numbers 1-2/MIN for the LEAST COLD internal temperatures;

•numbers 3-4/MED for a MEDIUM internal temperature;

•highest numbers 5-7/ MAX for the COLDEST internal temperatures.

Thermostat set to z: no operation, no light.

Note:

The ambient air temperature, frequency of door opening and the position of the appliance can affect internal temperatures. These factors must be taken into account when setting the thermostat.

How to use the refrigerator compartment

Position the food as shown in the figure.

A)Cooked food

B)Fish, meat

C)Fruit and vegetables

D)Bottles

E)Cheese

Notes:

•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 high water content can cause condensation to form on the glass shelf of the crisper drawer: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance.

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