Whirlpool No Frost 390, No Frost 420 User Manual
Refrigerator
Refrigerador
No Frost
390/420
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SAFETY WARNINGS
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DISPOSAL ISNTRUCTIONS
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WHERE DO I START?
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Installing 3
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR REFRIGERATOR
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No Frost System 6
USING THE REFRIGERATOR
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How to Operate the
Temperature Controls 7
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Storing Food and Beverages 8
REFRIGERATOR COMPONENTS
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Vegetables Drawer 8
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Humidity Control 8
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Refrigerator Shelves 8
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Egg Tray 9
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Bottles Separator 9
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Fruit Bin 9
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Can Rack 9
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Freezer Compartment 9
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Mixed Goods Compartment 9
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Fast Freezing Compartment 9
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Defrosting Tray 9
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
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Cleaning 10
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When You are Away 10
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Light Bulb 11
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Normal Noises 11
TROUBLESHOOTING MINOR PROBLEMS
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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Congratulations
You have just acquired a
product which features both
safety and quality.
This product line represents
a true innovation in terms of
design and concept.
We prepared this manual for
your wellbeing and of your
family.
It contains simple, objective
instructions for you to take
maximum advantage of your
refrigerator, offering
comfort, safety, and power
economy, just as you
deserve.
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Contents
Start here
If you want to take
maximum advantage of the
technology incorporated by
this refrigerator, read the
entire manual.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove the ground wire.
Do not use an adapter (
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Do not use an extension cord.
Disconnect power before servicing or
cleaning the product.
After cleaning or servicing, replace all
components before turning the product
on.
Use non-flammable cleaning products.
Keep flammable materials such as
gasoline away from the refrigerator.
Use two or more people to move and
install the refrigerator.
2 prong outlet.
- Do not remove the ground wire.
- Connect the ground wire to an
effective ground.
Proper Disposal of
Your Old Refrigerator
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in
death or severe injuries.
The product should not be treated as
domestic residue. It shall be taken to a
collecting point for recycling of electric and
electronic equipment. This refrigerator has
not been designed to be used by children,
by disabled people or by people with
special needs. Do not allow children to play
or hide inside the unit as they can be
trapped and die of asphyxiation.
Before you throw away your old
refrigerator:
Cut the power supply cord
into pieces.
Take off the doors.
Leave the shelves in place so
that children may not easily climb inside.
Safety Warnings
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards
that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word
“DANGER” or “WARNING”. These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you
don’t immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you
don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce
the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN MIND
Junked or abandoned refrigerator are still
dangerous especially for children as they
may get stuck inside the product, running
the risk of suffocation. Proper disposal of
this product avoids negative consequences
to the environment and to your health.
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Before turning on:
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Remove base from packaging.
Remove wedges and tapes from the
internal components.
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Clean your product inside with a soft
cloth or sponge, lukewarm water and
mild soap.
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Do not use sharp objects or any other
item in an attempt to speed up the
defreezing process. Do not use sharp
objects, alcohol, flammable products or
abrasive cleaners.
They can damage the painting of your
refrigerator and/or refrigerant circuit.
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Do not damage the cooling circuit.
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Do not place nor use electrical
apparatuses within the product.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move
and install the refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back
or other injury.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground wire.
Do not use an adapter (*).
Do not use an extension cord.
2 prong outlet.
- Do not remove the ground wire.
- Connect the ground wire to an
effective ground.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death,
fire or electrical shock.
INSTALLING
Where do I Start?
Disposal Instructions
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This product uses insulating gas and refrigerant gas that do not harm the ozone layer.
They have reduced greenhouse potential. These gases are flammable.
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Insulation material gases require a special disposal procedure.
Contact local authorities to safely dispose of this product.
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Scrap the packing material to prevent potentially negative consequences for the
environment and the health of persons.
(*) Except by adaptors certified by the
manufacturer of this appliance and
provided by authorized dealer.
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Be sure that the voltage stabilizer can
withstand the oscillations in your
area.
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Do not use electric appliances inside
the food storage compartments
unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
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Your refrigerator is provided with a
ground wire for your safety.
Do not eliminate it by cutting it from
the outlet or by using adapters.
Your residence electrical connection
must be provided with a ground
wire. If there is no grounding, check
with a specialist for proper
installation.
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If the power supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced.
You can use a special set indicated
by the manufacturer or by the
authorized service shop.
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Once your refrigerator is connected,
prevent the power supply cord from
getting in touch with hot parts such
as the compressor or other elements
that generate high temperatures.
Power supply of your residence:
The electric wires of your residence shall be
of copper and have minimum sections of
2.5 mm
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Ground wire:
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Grounding is necessary in any voltage
(110 to 240V), and for any electric
electronic appliance.
The grounding wire shall not be
connected to the neutral conductor of
the power system, nor to cable tubing,
gas or water pipes, taps or faucets.
When grounding, follow the grounding
standards in force and call an authorized
electrician.
The incorrect installation of the ground
wire might result in accidents such as
fire, electrical shock or other personal
injuries.
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Check if the voltage
supplied is the same as
that on the tag attached
near the plug.
The refrigerator shall
be connected to a good wall outlet.
Important:
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Never connect your refrigerator to
double or triple extension cords
together with another appliance in
the same wall outlet.
Do not use an extension cord.
That may overload power supply,
impairing the
operation of your
refrigerator, and
resulting in
fire accidents.
Use an exclusive
wall outlet only.
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If you live in an area where there are
voltage oscillations greater than 10%
of the rated voltage, do not plug
your refrigerator directly into the wall
socket.
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Install an automatic voltage stabilizer
with a power output of at least
1000W, between the refrigerator
and the wall socket.
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Important:
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To assure better sealing of the doors
and to facilitate closing, turn the
leveling feet a little further, slightly
tilting the product backwards.
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Do not place the refrigerator on a
support or on a base; it may fall
down.
the front part of the product, are
touching the floor.
If they are not, turn
them as far as it
takes to level the
refrigerator.
The leveling feet are
provided in four
different sizes to
better stabilize the
product.
Fire Hazard
Never place lit candles or similar
products (oil lamp) on top of the
refrigerator.
Failure to follow this instruction
can result in life or fire risk.
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Heating on the sides:
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Heating of some refrigerator external
areas is normal.
That happens to avoid the formation
of sweat.
However, under critical conditions of
room temperature and humidity,
sweat may be observed.
Dry the product with a soft cloth.
Location:
The refrigerator shall
neither be installed near
heat sources (stove,
heater etc.) nor in a
location where it is
exposed to direct sunlight. Installation in an
inadequate location impairs the operation
of the refrigerator and increases power
consumption.
How to build in:
Consider the following minimum distances
to assure good air
circulation:
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10 cm at the sides.
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10 cm at the back.
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15 cm at the top.
By doing so you will ensure the good
performance of the product.
You will also prevent your refrigerator
components from touching walls, other
products or furniture avoiding unpleasant
noise.
Leveling:
Place the refrigerator in its final position,
and make sure the package base
(styrofoam) has been removed.
Check whether the leveling feet, located in
15 cm
10 cm
10 cm
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials such
as gasoline away from
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in
death, explosion, or fire.
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1 -Fast Freezing Compartment
2 -Ice Cube Trays
3 -Freezer Temperature Control
4 -Refrigerator Temperature Control
5 -Extra-cold Compartment
6 -Temperature Control
7 -Refrigerator Light Bulb
8 -Hardened Glass Shelves
(removable and adjustable)
9 - Vegetables Drawer Cover
10 - Humidity Control Vegetables Drawer
11 - Vegetables Drawer
12 - Leveling Feet
13 - Freezer Door Shelf
14 - Egg Tray
15 - Can Rack
16 - Multipurpose Drawers
17 - Fruit Bin
18 - Bottle Separator
19 - Bottle Shelf
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NO FROST SYSTEM
Your refrigerator uses the no frost system,
making defrosting unnecessary as it is
automatically done in the internal part of
the system.
There will be no ice formation in the freezer
compartment facilitating, thus, storage of
foods and cleaning of the compartment.
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When storing foods, avoid placing them
next to air openings not to impair the
good operation of the product.
Foods can freeze in that place.
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When opening the door, shelves may fog
up due to the entry of hot air inside the
product.
Getting to Know Your Refrigerator
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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Rear:
Your refrigerator is provided with a
condenser at the rear which exchanges heat
with the environment.
To assure the good performance of the
product, it is important that the condenser
is not obstructed in any way - for example,
hanging clothes behind the product to dry
them. In case that happens, heat exchange
will be impaired and power consumption
will be increased. In extreme situations, it
may cause irreversible damage to the
compressor.
Heating on the sides:
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Heating of some external areas of
the refrigerator is normal.
That happens to avoid the
formation of moisture. However,
under critical conditions of room
temperature and humidity,
moisture may be observed.
Dry the product with a soft cloth.
HOW TO OPERATE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
Freezer Control
Use this control to set the freezer temperature.
Keep the control in Med position.
Set it to Min when room temperature is below 18°C, and to Max when
room temperature is above 35°C.
Using the Refrigerator
Refrigerator Control
The temperature control can be set to better preserve foods, depending on the extent your
refrigerator is used.
The temperature is set by pressing the control key to
the position desired.
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In cold days, little food stored and few openings of
the door, avoid setting the temperature to a Fast Cooling setting.
Foods may get frozen.
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Set the temperature control to your actual needs.
Control Key
Position 1
Cold days.
Position 2 and 3
Normal usage conditions.
Position 4
Hot days. A lot of food stored.
Frequent door openings.
Position 5
- Fast Cooling (all lights on)
Intense use of the refrigerator such as when you put
your shopping away, parties or faster cooling of foods.
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STORING FOOD AND
BEVERAGES
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Food shall be stored in adequate packages
like plastic bags or containers with
hermetic lids.
This procedure avoids
the removal of natural
humidity from the
food, preserving
quality.
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Do not place hot foods inside the
Refrigerator. Allow them to cool down to
room temperature.
That helps saving
power consumption,
and assures the good
operation of the
product.
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Try to leave the doors
open only as long as it takes to place and
remove food and beverages.
You will, thus, reduce power consumption
and improve the performance of your
refrigerator.
Important:
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It is recommended to operate the
refrigerator for at least 2 hours before
storing food or beverages in it.
That time is necessary for temperature
to stabilize inside the product.
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Once defrosted, foods should not be
refrozen as they might lose their
natural characteristics.
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Liquids increase in volume when
frozen. Take care when storing bottles
or other closed containers in the
freezer and fast freezing compartment
for a long time.
Those containers may brake.
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Do not store toxic products in your
refrigerator as they may contaminate
foods.
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Your refrigerator is not adequate to
preserve medicines.
Refrigerator Components
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We recommend to keep
the control closed to
preserve vegetables like
lettuce, and open to
preserve fruits.
REFRIGERATOR SHELVES
Your refrigerator is provided with 3
removable tempered glass shelves. You can
change their place to your needs.
VEGETABLES DRAWER
Foods such as fruits and vegetables
dehydrate when stored in direct contact
with cold and dry air.
The vegetables drawer keeps the
temperature and humidity adequate for
storage of fruits and vegetables, preserving
their natural characteristics.
HUMIDITY CONTROL
The adequate use of the control allows you
to adjust the passage of air inside the
drawer according to your needs.
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