Whirlpool KRA 155 OPTIMA, KRA 1501, KVA 1501, KVA 155 OPTIMA 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,

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
refrigerator compartment
automatic defrost

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.

feature, is used for the storage

, which has an

if

. The

After unpacking the appliance, make sure that

1.

the door shuts properly.
Any damage must be reported to your dealer
within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance.
Wait at least two hours before connecting the

2.

appliance to the power supply in order to
ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.
Installation of the appliance and electrical

3.

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.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
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.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

Use the

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refrigerator compartment

storing fresh foods and the

compartment

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

only for making ice cubes,

low temperature

only for

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 with 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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