Whirlpool KVIF 2009/A BK, KVIE 2099/A, IK 2020, APM 6528, KVI 2049 User Manual

GB			CONTENTS
BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR				PAGE 15
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT				PAGE 15
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS				PAGE 16
HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT				PAGE 17
HOW TO USE THE FRESHBOX				PAGE 19
HOW TO USE THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT				PAGE 20
HOW TO DEFROST THE APPLIANCE				PAGE 21
CARE AND MAINTENANCE				PAGE 22
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE				PAGE 23
AFTER-SALES SERVICE				PAGE 24
INSTALLATION				PAGE 24

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BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR

Your new appliance is exclusively for domestic use.

The freezer compartment can be used to deep freeze fresh and cooked food, make ice cubes, and for the storage of frozen and deepfrozen food. 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 date plate affixed to the appliance.

Appliances with Isobutane (R600a)

Isobutane is a naturally occurring low environmental impact gas. Caution is required, however, because Isobutane is flammable. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

•Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh foods and the

freezer compartment

only for making ice cubes, storing frozen food and freezing fresh food.

•Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the appliance.

•Do not store liquids in glass containers in the

freezer compartment - danger of bursting.

•Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the

freezer 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.

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).

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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR

COMPARTMENT

Switching on the appliance

1.Plug in the appliance.

2.When the appliance is plugged in the intermittent red led lights up (F) 4 and the acoustic alarm sounds, thus warning that the correct temperature for storing food has not yet been reached inside the compartments.

3.Press the red led button (F) 4 to deactivate the acoustic alarm.

4.The appliance switches on, the “Freshbox” comes into operation (with button (G) alight). The refrigerator compartment temperature is factory set to 5° C.

An acoustic alarm sounds when the door has been left open for more than 2 minutes. Press button (F) again 4 to disable the alarm

(see paragraph “Refrigerator door open alarm 4” in this chapter).

Temperature adjustment for refrigerator compartment

To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, proceed as follows:

•press button (B) ° C to increase the temperature;

•press button (B) ° C to lower the temperature.

Note:

Room temperature, frequency of door opening, the introduction of hot food and incorrect positioning of the appliance can affect the internal temperature of the refrigerator, which may differ from that indicated on the panel.

Switching off the appliance

If the appliance is not to be used for a prolonged period, it can be

switched off by pressing button (D). Although connected to the power supply, the appliance is effectively deactivated, with the

interior light switched off and all leds off except the red led associated with button (D). To switch the appliance on again, press button (D).

Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic.

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