Whirlpool PCB230A, SC230A N, WBE 2311 A W, ARC 5570 A B, TGA 2300 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

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

INSTALLATION

DOORS REVERSIBILITY

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

• Your new appliance is designed to be used in the

household and similar applications such as:

- kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments

- farm houses

- by clients in hotels, motels, residences, bed &
breakfasts.

To get the most out of your new appliance, read
the user handbook carefully. It contains a
description of the appliance as well as useful tips.

Keep this handbook for future consultation.

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 local safety
regulations.

4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packaging

The packaging material is 100% recyclable
and carries 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 a potential source of danger.

2. Scrapping/Disposal

The appliance is manufactured using recyclable
material.
This appliance is marked according to the
European directive 2002/96/CE on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By
ensuring that this appliance is disposed of
correctly, you are helping to prevent potentially
damaging consequences for the environment and
for human health.

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, scrapping and recycling of this
product, contact your competent local office, the
household waste collection service or the shop
where you purchased the appliance.

Note:

this appliance does not contain CFCs. The
refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFCs) or
R600a (HCs), see the rating plate inside the
appliance.

Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): Isobutane is a
natural gas with low environmental impact.
Caution is required, however, since isobutane is
flammable. Therefore, ensure that refrigerant
circuit pipelines are not damaged.

This product mat contain fluorinated greenhouse
gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the refrigerant
gas is contained in a hermetically sealed system.
Refrigerant gas: R134a has a global warming potential
(GWP) of 1300.

Declaration of conformity

This product has been designed for preserving food
and is manufactured in compliance with Regulation
(CE) No. 1935/2004.

This product has been designed, manufactured
and marketed in compliance with:

• the safety objectives prescribed in the Low

Voltage Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaced
Directive 73/23/CEE as amended);

• the protection requirements of the “EMC”

Directive 2004/108/EC.

The electrical safety of the appliance can only be
guaranteed if the product is connected to an
approved earth connection.

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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 when you

move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).

• During installation, make sure the appliance

does not damage the power cable.

• Make sure the appliance is not placed 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, well-ventilated

place. The appliance has been configured for
operation in places where the temperature falls
within the following ranges, and within 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. temp.

(°C)

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

• Ensure that the voltage indicated on the

appliance data plate corresponds to the
domestic supply voltage.

• Do not use single/multiple adapters or

extension cables.

• For the water connection, use the pipe supplied

with the new appliance; do not reuse the one
from the previous appliance.

• Power cable modification or replacement must

only be carried out by qualified personnel or
After-sales Service.

• It must be possible to disconnect the appliance

from the mains by unplugging it or by means of
a two-pole switch fitted upline of the socket.

Amb. temp.

(°F)

SAFETY

• Do not use the appliance to store aerosol cans

or receptacles containing propellants or
flammable substances.

• Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or

gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical
appliances. The fumes can create a fire hazard
or explosion.

• 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 appliances inside

the product if they are not of the type expressly
authorised by the Manufacturer.

• The appliance is not intended for use by persons

(children included) with restricted physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or without
experience and knowledge of the appliance,
unless they are under the supervision or
instruction of 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 servicing or cleaning the appliance,

unplug it from the mains or disconnect the
electrical power supply.

• All appliances equipped with an ice-maker 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
Mpascals (1.7 and 8.1 bar)). Ice-makers and/or
water dispensers not directly connected to the
water supply must be filled with drinking water
only.

• Use the refrigerator compartment to store

fresh food only and the freezer compartment
to store frozen food, to freeze fresh food, and
to make ice cubes only.

• 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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