Whirlpool P MAX 188/1, P MAX 169/1 IS, P MAX 189/1, P MAX 169/1, P MAX 189/1 IS INSTRUCTION FOR USE

INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

• Your new appliance is designed exclusively for

domestic use.

To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully
read the operating instructions which contain
a description of the product and useful advice.

Keep these instructions for future reference.

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 in compliance
with the local safety regulations.

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

SAFEGUARDING THE
ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing

The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears
the recycling symbol. For disposal, comply with the
local regulations. Keep the packing materials
(plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the
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 in compliance with
European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring the correct disposal of this appliance,
you can help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and the health
of persons.

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

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs.
The refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFC) or
R600a (HC) (see the rating plate inside the
appliance).

Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a
natural gas without environmental impact, but is
flammable. Therefore, make sure the refrigerant
circuit pipes are not damaged.

This product may contain Fluorinated Greenhouse
Gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the
refrigerant gas is inside a hermetically sealed
system.

Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming
Potential of (GWP) 1300.

Declaration of conformity

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

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

• safety objectives of the “Low Voltage” Directive

2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE and
subsequent amendments);

• the protection requirements of Directive “EMC”

89/336/EEC amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.

Electrical safety of the appliance can only be
guaranteed if it is correctly connected to an
approved earthing system.

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

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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 (e.g. parquet)

when moving the appliance.

• During installation, make sure the appliance does

not damage the power cable.

• Make sure the appliance is not 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 and well ventilated

place. The appliance is arranged for operation in
places where the temperature comes within the
following ranges, according to 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

• Make sure the voltage specified on the rating

plate corresponds to that of your home.

• Do not use single/multi adapters or extension

cords.

• For the water connection, use the pipe supplied

with the new appliance; do not reuse that of the
previous appliance.

• Power cable modification or replacement must

only be carried out by qualified personnel.

• It must be possible to disconnect the appliance

from the power supply by unplugging it or by
means of a mains two-pole switch installed
upstream of the socket.

Amb. temp.

(°F)

SAFETY

• Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or

gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical
appliances. The fumes can cause fires or
explosions.

• 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 devices inside the

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

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by 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 carrying out any maintenance or cleaning

operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect it
from the power supply.

• All appliances equipped with an automatic

icemaker 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 Mpa (1.7 and 8.1 bar)).
Automatic ice-makers and/or water dispensers
not directly connected to the water supply must
be filled with drinking water only.

• Use the refrigerator compartment only for

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

• 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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