ART 351-LH - Fridge WHIRLPOOL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ART 351-LH WHIRLPOOL

PRECAUTIONSANDGENERALSUGGESTIONSPage11

HOWTOUSETHEREFRIGERATORCOMPARTMENTPage12

- Yournewfridge-freezerisdesignedexclusively foruseinthehome.

The * *** freezercompartmentmaybe usedtofreezefreshandcookedfoods,makeice cubesandstorebothdeep-frozenandfrozen products.Thefreezerisdefrostedmanually. Therefrigeratorcompartmentdefrosts automaticallyandisusedtostorefreshfood anddrinks.

Formaximumsatisfactionfromyour appliancecarefullyreadtheseuser instructionswhichcontainadescriptionof yourapplianceandusefulfoodstoragetips.

Keepthisbookletinasafeplaceforfuture consultation.

1. After unpacking, makes sure the appliance is undamaged and that the doord closes correctly. Any damagemust be communicated to your retailer within 24 hours of delivery.
2. Wait at least 2 hours before connecting the appliance to the powersupply.
3. Makesureapplianceinstallationandelectrical connectionsaremadebyaqualifiedtechnicianin compliancewiththemanufacturer'sinstructions andcurrentlocalsafetyregulations.

PROTECTINGTHEENVIRONMENT

1.Packing

The packing box may be fully recycl confirmed by the recyclings symbol.

Followlocaldisposalregulations.

Keeppotentiallyhazardouspackaging(plastic bags, polystyreneetc.) outofthereach of children.

2.Appliance

The appliance is built from reusable materials. If you decide to spread refrigerator, it must be disposed of in compliance with local waste disposals. Before scrapping, cutoff the powercables that the appliance cannot be connected to themains. Dispose of the appliance at an authorised collection centre for refrigerant.

Information

eThis appliance is free of CFC's (refrigerant circuit contains R134a) or free of HFC's (refrigerant circuit contains R600a–Isobutane). Formore details, pleaserefertotherating plate on the appliance.

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PRECAUTIONSANDGENERALRECOMMENDATIONS

• Only use the refrigerator compartment to storefreshfoodandthefreezercompartmentto storefrozenfood,freezefreshfoodandmake icecubes.
• Donotcoverorclosetheairvents.
• Donotstoreliquidsinglasscontainersinthe freezercompartmentsincetheymayexplode.
• Donoteaticecubesoricelolliesimmediately aftertakingthemoutofthefreezersincethey maycause"cold"burns.
• Donotallowchildrentoplayorhideinthe refrigeratorortopreventtheriskoftrappingand suffocation.
• Beforecleaningorservicingtheappliance, alwaysunplugitorswitchoffthemains powersupply.
  ●Themainspowercablemaybereplacedonlyby atrainedservicetechnician.

Declarationofconformity

●This appliance is designed to store food products and complies with ECDirective 89/109.

ForapplianceswithIsobutane(R600a)

TherefrigerantIsobutaneisanaturalgasofhigh environmentalcompatibilitybutwhichis inflammable.Therefore,itisessentialtoensurethat theductsoftherefrigerantcircuitdonotget damaged.

Thisrefrigeratorisequippedwitha freezercompartment.

Therefrigeratorcompartmentdefrosts automatically.

Therefrigeratorcanoperateinanambient temperaturerangingfrom+10 °C to +3°8 but functionsbestattemperaturesbetween+16 °C and +32°C.

Switchingontherefrigerator

Insertthepluginthemainsoutlet. Thethermostatsetsthetemperatureinboththe refrigeratorandfreezercompartments.

Settingthetemperature:

1. Forcorrectoperationandoptimumfood storageinbothcompartments. Referto enclosedproductsheetforthermostat settinginstructions.

2. If you wish to change the temperature setting in the compartments, turn the thermostat adjustment knob as required:

3. ForWARMERTEMPERATUREsturnthe thermostatknobdowntopositions1 or 2.

4. ForCOLDERTEMPERATUREsturnthe thermostatknobuptopositions5 to 7.

Whenthethermostatissetto andinternallightswitchoff. ● boththeappliance

Note:

Thetemperatureinsidethetwocompartmentsisin partdeterminedbythepositionoftheappliance,theroomtemperatureandfrequencywithwhich thedoorsareopened. Usethethermostattoadjustthetemperaturein relationtothesefactors.

Howtostorefoodintherefrigerator compartment

1. Filltherefrigeratorasillustratedinthead adjacent figure:

A.Cookedfood

B.Meatandfish

C.Fruitandvegetables

D.Bottles

E.Eggs

F. Butter, cheese etc.

Notes:

• Aircirculatesfreelybetweentheshelvesand backwalloftherefrigeratorinterior.
• Donotstorefoodagainstthebackwalloftherefrigeratorcompartment.
• Donotstorewarmfoodintherefrigerator compartment.
• Storeliquidsinclosedcontainers.
• Thestorageofgreenswithahighwatercontent maycausecondensationtoforminsidethe bottomdrawer.Thisisquitenormalhowever, andinnowayimpairsrefrigeratorperformance.

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Diagram illustrating the internal components of a refrigerator with labeled parts including oven, milk carton, and food items.

• Aluminiumfoil, clingfilm, airandwater-tight plasticbags, polythene containers with lids or specialfreezer containers.
• Thefreezercompartmentisabletomaintain correctstoragetemperatureseveninthecase ofpowerfailure.Ifthisisthecase,donot openthefreezerdooruntilpowerisrestored.

Important

Refertothead adjacent table for fresh food storagetimes (months).

When you purchase frozen food, make sure:

• Thepackagingisundamaged(frozenfoodin damagedpackagingmayhavedeteriorated). Ifthepackagebulgesorismarkedbyliquid stains,theproducthasnotbeencorrectly storedandmayhavepartiallythawed.
• Whenshopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport items in insulated bags.
• Placeitemsinthefreezerassoonasyouget home.
• Iffoodhaspartiallythawed, donotrefreeze. Consumewithin24hours.
• Avoidsubjectingfrozenfoodstotemperature variations. Observethe "Bestbeforedate" on the packaging.
• Alwaysobservethestorageinformationon packages.

Makingicecubes

- Filltheicecubetraythreequartersfullwith waterandplaceinthebottomofthefreezer compartment. Iftheicecubetraystickstothebottomofthe compartmentdonotusepointedorsharp instrumentstodetachthem.

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HOWTODEFROSTANDCLEANTHEFREEZERCOMPARTMENT

Werecommenddefrostingthefreezer compartmentonceortwiceayearwhen icehasbuiltuptoabout3mmonthe wallsandwhenthefreezercontentsarelow.

1. Open the door, remove the food from the freezer, wrap in paper and pack together in an insulated bag or cool part of the house.

2. Unplugtheappliance.

3.Leavethedooropentoallowtheiceonthe freezerwallstothaw.

1. Removethedefrostwaterfromthebottom ofthefreezercompartment.

2. Cleanwithaspongesoakedinasolutionof lukewarmwaterandneutraldetergent. Donotuseabrasiveproducts.

6.Rinseanddrythoroughly.

●Note: To avoid irreparable damage to the freezer compartment, donotuse pointedor sharp metal instrument to scrape office or heat the compartment artificially.

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HOWTOCLEANTHEREFRIGERATORCOMPARTMENT

Regularlycleantherefrigerator compartment.Therefrigerator compartmentdefrostsautomatically.

Theformationofwaterdropletsontheback walloftherefrigeratorcompartmentindicates thattheautomaticdefrostingcycleisunderway. Thedefrostwaterischannelledtoarun-offand collectedinacontainerwhereitevaporates. Keeptherun-offchannelcleanusingthespecial toolsupplied.Thisensuresthatdefrostwateris drainedefficiently.

Beforecleaningtheappliance,unplugitfrom themains.

●Cleantherefrigeratorinteriorwithasponge soakedinasolutionoflukewarmwaterand/orneutaldetergent.

●Rinseanddrythoroughlywithasoftcloth. Donotuseabrasiveproducts.

Illustration of a smiling refrigerator with water droplets inside, connected to an open refrigerator via a piping bag (no text or symbols)

CAREANDMAINTENANCE

Built-inappliances

●Regularlycleantheairventsusingavacuum cleanerorbrush(seefigure Ⓐ).
●Cleantheexteriorwithasoftcloth.

Free-standingappliances

●Regularlycleanthecondenserattherearof theapplianceusingavacuumcleaneror brush(seefigure ⑧).

PROLONGEDDISUSE

1. Emptytherefrigeratorandfreezer compartments.
   2.Unplugfromthemains.
2. Defrostthefreezercompartmentandclean anddrytheinteriorofbothcompartments.
   4.Leavethedoorsopentopreventthe formationofunpleasantodours.

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TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE

1. The appliance does not work

●lsthereapowerfailure?
●Istheplugproperlyinsertedinthesocket?
●Isthetwo-polecircuitbreakerconnected
●Hasthefuseblown?
●Isthepowercabledamaged?
●Isthethermostatsetonposition●?

2. Thetemperatureinsidethe compartmentsisnotcoldenough

●Dothedoorscloseproperly?
●Istheapplianceinstallednearaheatsource?
●Isthethermostatcorrectlyset?
●Isaircirculationinhibited?

3. Therefrigeratorcompartment temperatureistoocold

●Isthethermostatcorrectlyset?

4. Watercollectsinthebottomofthe refrigeratorcompartment

●Isthedefrostwaterrun-offclogged?

5.Theinternallightdoesnotwork

Refertopoint1 and then:
●Unplugtheappliancefromthemains.
●Followtheinstructionsanddrawinginthe enclosedtabletogainaccesstothebulb.
- Checkthebulband,ifnecessary,replace. Donotuseabulbwhichexceeds15W.

Note:

●Theedgeoftherefrigeratordoormay behot. Thisisnotafaultbutisintended topreventtheformation of condensation.
●Gurglingnoisesetc.insidethe refrigeratingcircuitarequitenormal.

AFTERSALESSERVICE

Beforecontactingouraftersalesservice:

1. Trytoremedytheproblem(see "Troubleshootingguide").

2.Restarttheappliancetoseeifthefault repeats. Ifthemalfunctionpersists,switchoffthe applianceandswitchonagainafteranhour.

1. If themalfunctionstill persists, contactour CustomerService, specifying:

●thenatureoftheproblem

●theappliancemodel

●TheServicenumber(thenumberafterthe wordSERVICEontheratingplatelocatedon thesideofthefruitandvegetabledrawer).

-Yourfulladdress

- Yourtelephonenumbercompletewitharea code.

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Note: Dooropeningdirectionchanges effected by your Customer Service are not covered by the terms of guarantee.

INSTALLATION

• Donotinstalltheapplianceinthevicinityofa heatsource.
  ●Installtheapplianceinadryandwell ventilatedroom.
  ●Makesurethereissufficientclearanceabove andbelowtherefrigeratortoensurefreeair circulation.
• Cleantheapplianceinterior(see"Howtoclean therefrigeratorcompartment").
  ●Mounttheaccessories.

ELECTRICALCONNECTION

●Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations.
●Voltageandpowerconsumptioninformationis shownontheratingplateonthesideofthe fruitandvegetabledrawer.
●Theappliancemustbeearthedas prescribedbylaw.Themanufacturer declinesallliabilityforinjurytopersons andanimalsordamagetoproperty resultingfromfailuretocomplywiththis requirement.
- If the appliance plug and wall socket are incompatible, the socket must be replaced by a qualified electrician.
- Donotuseextensionleadsormultiple adaptersetc.

FREE-STANDINGAPPLIANCES

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●Mountthespacers(ifprovided)ontheback ofthecondenserbehindtheappliance(see figure).
●Forbestperformance,leaveaclearanceofat least5cmabovetheapplianceandenough space between the appliance and adjacentfurnituretoallowairtocirculate.
●Makesuretheapplianceisperfectlylevel and if necessary, adjust the front

ELECTRICALDISCONNECTION

●Disconnecttheappliancefromthemainsby removingtheplugordisconnectingthetwo-polecircuitbreakerupstreamofthesocket.

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