WHB42D1 - Freezer WHIRLPOOL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WHB42D1 WHIRLPOOL

(*) The models referenced by the manufacturer can be followed by letters k/d numbers that correspond to the country of sale of the product.

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Empiece por aquí

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Embutido:

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CÓMO OPERAR EL CONTROL DE TEMPERATURA

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Importante:

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√ Installing 16
√ General Characteristics 18

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√ How to Operate the Temperature Control 19
√ Super Cold 20
√ Changing the Functioning Mode 20
√ Storing Food 21

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MAINTENANCE AND CARE 22

√ Defrosting 22
√ Cleaning 23
√ When You are Away 23

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 24

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TROUBLESHOOTING MINOR PROBLEMSS 25

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.

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We prepared this manual for your wellbeing and of your family.

It contains simple, objective instructions for you to take maximum advantage of your freezer, offering comfort, safety, and power economy, just as you deserve.

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Start here

If you want to take maximum advantage of the technology incorporated by this freezer, read the entire manual.

FREEZER 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:

DANGER

You can be killed or seriously injured if you dont immediately follow instructions.

⚠ WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you dont 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your freezer, follow these basic precautions:

■ Do not remove the ground wire.
■ Connect the ground wire to an effective ground.
■ Do not use an adapter (* pg. 3).
■ 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 freezer.
■ Use two or more people to move and install the freezer.
■ This appliance must not be used by people with reduced physical, sensorial or mental capacity (including children) or who lack knowledge or experience unless they are supervised or instructed by the person responsible for their safety.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN MINDE

Proper disposal of your old freezer

WARNING

Suffocation Hazard

Remove doors from your old freezer.

Failure to do so can result in death or severe injuries.

Junked or abandoned freezers are still dangerous especially for children as they may get stuck inside the product, running the risk of suffocation.

Proper disposal of this product(s) avoids negative consequences to the environment and to your health.

The product should not be treated as

domestic residue. It shall be taken to a collecting point for recycling of electric and electronic equipment. 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 freezer:

√ Cut the power supply cord into pieces.

√ Take off the doors.

√ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

2 Where do I start?

INSTALLING

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install the freezer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Before turning on:

√ Remove base from packaging. Remove wedges and tapes from the internal components.

√ Clean your product inside with a soft cloth or sponge, lukewarm water and mild soap.

√ Do not use sharp objects or any other item in an attempt to speed up the defreezing process. Do not use alcohol, flammable products or abrasive cleaners. They can damage the painting of your freezer and/or refrigerant circuit.

√ Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

√ Do not place nor use electrical apparatuses within the product.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Connect the ground wire to an effective ground.

Do not remove ground wire.

Do not use an adapter (*).

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire or electrical shock.

(*) Except by adaptors certified by the manufacturer of this appliance and provided by authorized dealer.

Ground wire (grounding): (Plugs with 2 pins)

For your safety, properly connect the freezer ground wire (green wire beside the product). Improper connection of the ground wire may result in electrical shock or other injuries. If the installation site is not provided

with grounding, check with a reliable electrician to provide it.

√ Check if the voltage supplied is the

same as that on the tag attached near the plug. The freezer shall be connected to a good wall outlet.

VOLTAGE

Important:

√ Never connect your freezer 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 freezer, and resulting in fire accidents.
Use an exclusive wall outlet only.

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√ In case of voltage oscillation, install an automatic voltage stabilizer with power output of at least 1000 W between the freezer and the wall outlet.
√ If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by one of the same type or by a special set provided by the manufacturer or its authorized technical service.

Power supply of your residence:

The electric wires of your residence shall be of copper and have minimum sections of 2.5 mm ^4 .

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials such as gasoline away from freezer.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Place:

Make sure the floor where the freezer will be installed is level and that it holds the weight of the product fully loaded with food (see "Technical Characteristics").

The freezer shall neither be installed next to heat sources (stoves, heaters etc.) nor in a place that receives direct sun rays. The installation in an inadequate place impairs the operation of your freezer and increases power consumption.

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How to build in:

Consider the following minimum distances to assure adequate air

circulation:

√ 10 cm on the sides.

√ 10 cm at the rear.

70 cm 10 cm 10 cm

√ 70 cm on the top.

By doing so you will ensure the good performance of the product. You will also prevent freezer components from touching walls, other products or furniture avoiding unpleasant noise.

Important:

√ Do not move your product sideways.
It may damage casters and product base.
The casters slide front and backwards only.

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Never place lit candles or similar products (oil lamp) on top of the freezer.

Failure to follow this instruction can result in death or fire risk.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

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1 - Handle
2 - Divider (removable)
3 - Drain
4 - Casters
5 - Temperature control
6 - Temperature control key

7 - Refrigerator or Freezer mode (dual function)

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Your freezer has an external electronic control to facilitate the temperature adjustment and the function selection according to your needs.

Use the temperature key to adjust the product's cooling level according to your needs. This key is also used to change the operation mode. Press it for 2 seconds to change to the refrigerator or freezer mode.

Your product comes from the factory set as freezer (green light off). If the green light is on, it means that the refrigerator mode is functioning.

MODE / MODO

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Refrigerator Mode / Modo Refrigerador

• Freezer Mode / Modo Congelador

TEMPERATURE / TEMPERATURA

If the 3 lights are on, it means that the Super Cold function is on. This function must be used when you want to expedite your food cooling. Avoid using this function for more than 48 hours.

Freezer Mode
Use	Temperature	Conditions of use
To freeze food -18 °C a -25 °C	Maximum	√ Hot days
		√ A lot of food stored
	Minimum	√ Cold days
		√ Not much food stored

Refrigerator Mode
Use	Temperature	Conditions of use
To cool and preserve foods and drinks+1 °C a +5 °C	Maximum	√ Hot days
		√ A lot of food stored
	Minimum	√ Cold days
		√ Not much food stored

Temperature Control

To adjust the cooling level, press the temperature key until the desired level is presented on the display. See the following table:

MODE / MODO

TEMPERATURE / TEMPERATURA

Refrigerator Mode / Modo Refrigerador

Freezer Mode / Modo Congelador

Position	Cooling Use situations
	Minimum	Cold days. Few door openings.
	Minimum - Medium	Normal use conditions.
	Medium	Normal use conditions.
	Medium - Maximum	Normal use conditions.
	Maximum	Hot days.Many door openings.
	Super Cold	For intense use of the refrigerator, like parties or faster food cooling.

SUPER COLD

The Super Cold setting is an effective way to keep the natural characteristics of the food because it is cooled faster. Through a fast cooling, the ice crystallization stage, which happens between the temperatures of 0 °C (32 °F) to -5 °C (23 °F), happens faster, minimizing the food's water loss and, therefore, keeping its natural constitution.

CHANGING THE FUNCTIONING MODE

Your product comes from the factory set in the freezer mode.

To change to the refrigerator mode, press the temperature control key for 2 seconds.

The light will turn on, indicating that your product changed from the freezer mode to the refrigerator mode.

MODE / MODO

TEMPERATURE / TEMPERATURA

Refrigerator Mode / Modo Refrigerador

Freezer Mode / Modo Congelador

To change to the freezer mode, press the temperature control key for 2 seconds.

The light will turn off, indicating that your product changed from the refrigerator mode to the freezer mode.

MODE / MODO

TEMPERATURE / TEMPERATURA

Refrigerator Mode / Modo Refrigerador

Freezer Mode / Modo Congelador

Important:

√ Before you begin the operation mode change, remove all food and drinks that cannot be stored in the selected mode.

√ The change time of the operation mode may vary according to the room temperature.

Freezing capacity:

Each freezer can only freeze a maximum amount of food at every 24 hours. Avoid exceeding the freezing capacity of your product.

See, in the following table, what is your freezer's cooling capacity, with the "Super Cold" setting on:

Model	Freezing capacity
WHA22/CHA22*)	10 kg
WHA31/CHA31*)	14 kg
WHB42/CHB42/WHB17(*)	19 kg
WHB53/CHB53/WHB20(*)	24,5 kg

(*) Depends on the model

STORING FOOD

√ It is recommended to store food in adequate packages such as plastic

bags or containers with lids.

That avoids the removal of food natural humidity and preserves quality.

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Important:

√ It is recommended to keep the freezer operating for at least 2 hours before loading it with food. This time is necessary for the temperature to stabilize inside the product.

Heating:

√ Heating of the freezer doors divider is normal (models 420/530). That happens to avoid formation of sweat. Under critical temperature and humidity conditions, however, sweat may also occur. Dry it with a soft cloth.

√ When storing food in the freezer, prepare small portions to allow faster freezing and the entire use of each portion.

√ Do not place hot foods inside the freezer. 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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√ Always observe the expiration date of frozen food, indicated by the manufacturer.

Important:

√ Once defrosted, food shall not be refrozen because it loses its natural characteristics.

√ Liquids increase in volume when frozen.

Take care when storing bottles or other closed containers in the freezer.

Those containers may break.

√ Do not store toxic products in your freezer. They may contaminate foods.

√ The storage of liquids without a container may affect the product's performance.

4 Maintenance and Care

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing or cleaning.

Replace all components before turning on the product.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

⚠ WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

DEFROSTING

√ Excessive ice is harmful to the performance of the product and increases power consumption. It is recommended to defrost the product at least every 6 months. Defrosting shall preferably be done when there is not much food in the freezer. Follow the steps below:
√ Unplug the product.
√ Pack foods and place one packet next to the other in the coldest place of your freezer or in a thermal container.
√ Leave the door open to speed up defrosting.

Important:

√ Do not use sharp or cutting objects to remove the ice. They may damage the product.

√ Place a container to collect the defrosting water and open the drain cap.

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√ Remove the drain cap located at the bottom of the inside compartment of the freezer.
√ After defrosting, clean the inside of your freezer with a clean and dry cloth.
√ Replace the drain cap.
√ Plug the product in.
√ Replace the food in the freezer.

CLEANING

√ Keeping your freezer clean avoids the formation of smell and contamination of food.
√ Before cleaning the freezer unplug it.
√ Use a soft cloth or sponge soaked in water with mild detergent/soap. Rinse well and dry with a clean, dry cloth.
√ Remove the divider and the basket and wash them with lukewarm water and neutral soap.

Important:

√ Do not use toxic products (ammonia, alcohol or removers etc.), abrasive products (abrasive powders etc) and scouring

pads or brushes. These products may damage the freezer and leave an unpleasant smell.

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√ Do not move your product sideways. It may damage casters and product base. The casters slide front and backwards only.

√ Plug the product in.

WHEN YOU ARE AWAY

√ When you are away for a long time unplug the product, empty the freezer, defrost and clean it. Leave the doors open to avoid bad smell.
√ When you are away for a short time, you may leave your freezer on. Remember, however, that there may be a power supply failure for a long time and that defrosting of food may cause its degradation.

5 Technical Characteristics

Model	CHA22(*)WHA22(*)	CHA31(*)WHA31(*)	CHB42(*)WHB42(*)	CHB53(*)WHB53(*)
Dimensions without package	(mm)	(mm)	(mm)	(mm)
Height with door closed	943,05	943,05		943,05
Height with door open at 70°	1595	1595	1595	1595
Width	737,12			946,87
Depth	773,07			773,07
Gross capacity (liters)	221	311	417	536
Storage capacity (liters)	220	309	414	534
Storage maximum capacity (kg)	150		213	250
Cooling capacity (up to 24 hours with the Super Cold setting on) (kg)	10		14	19

The manufacturer reserves the right to alter the general, technical and aesthetic characteristics of their products without prior notice.

MODEL	CAPACITY	VOLTAGE	FREQUENCY
WHA22(*)	220 L	110 V - 127 V	60 Hz
CHA22(*)		220 V	50 Hz
WHA22D1(*)		220 V	50 Hz
WHA31(*)	309 L	110 V - 127 V	60 Hz
CHA31(*)		220 V	50 Hz
WHA31D1(*)		220 V	50 Hz
WHB42(*)	414 L	110 V - 127 V	60 Hz
CHB42(*)		220 V	50 Hz
WHB42D1(*)		220 V	50 Hz
WHB17(*)		220 V	50 Hz
WHB53(*)	534 L	110 V - 127 V	60 Hz
CHB53(*)		220 V	50 Hz
WHB53D1(*)		220 V	50 Hz
WHB20(*)		220 V	50 Hz

(*) Depends on model

Before calling your service shop or dealer, try the solutions in the following table.
PROBLEM	PROBABLE CAUSE	SOLUTION MORE INFORMATION ON PAGE
Freezer fails to go on	No electricity supplied.	Check the fuse and circuit breaker. Also check whether product is plugged in.
	Voltage excessively low/ high (observe oscillation of lamps in the house).	Install an automatic voltage stabilizer (min 1000 Watts). 17
	Defective wall outlet.	Check the wall outlet by plugging in another appliance. Replace if necessary.
	Product unplugged.	Plug it in.
	Power supply cord damaged.	Call the assistance shop or your dealer. 17
Weird noises	Installation in an inadequate place.	Refer to “Where do I start?” (Installing). 17
The freezer does not freeze adequately	Temperature control set to refrigerator or intermediary position.	Set to the freezer position (see item “How to Operate the Temperature Control”). 19/20
	Excessive opening of the doors.	Tell people to open the doors only when necessary.
	Poor distribution of food, blocking air circulation.	Rearrange food. (see item “Storing Food”). 21
	Too much food to be frozen.	Observe maximum freezing capacity (see item “Freezing Capacity”). 21
		Turn the Super Cold setting on. 20
Freezer freezes food and beverages when it should only cool them	The Super Cold setting is on.	Turn the Super Cold setting off. 20
	Temperature control set to freezer or at intermediary position.	Set to the refrigerator position (see item “How to Operate the Temperature Control”). 19/20
PROBLEM	PROBABLE CAUSE	SOLUTION MOREINFORMATIONON PAGE
Outside sweat	High air humidity (normal in certain climates and seasons).	Install your freezer in a ventilated place. Dry the product with asoft cloth. 17
Inside sweat	Excessive opening of the doors.	Tell people to open the doors only when necessary.
	Unpacked food and/or open containers with liquids (excessive humidity).	Pack food and/or close containers with liquids. 21
Frost formation on the top plastic finishing	Infiltration of humidity through the doors.	Check whether something is impairing the closing of the doors. If necessary, rearrange food in the freezer. Call the authorized service shop or consult your dealer.
	Product characteristic.	The frost formation happens due to the contact of the evaporator with the product's internal plate. Under critical temperature and humidity conditions, we recommend more frequent defrosting.

NORMAL NOISES

Some noises are considered normal to the operation of the freezer. Find below a table with such noises.

Cracks

Cracks are due to the normal operation of the temperature control (thermostat).

Compressor noise

This noise is characteristic of the motor. It means that the compressor is operating.

Gas expansion noise

This noise is characteristic of gas expansion in the refrigeration system. It is a noise similar to the one generated when we inflate a gas balloon.

Table des Matières

Félicitations

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AVERTISSEMENT DE SÉCURITÉ 28

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GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE 29

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