Health & Safety, Use and Care and Installation guide www.whirlpool.
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EN ENGLISH HEALTH & SAFETY, USE & CARE and INSTALLATION GUIDE THANK YOU FOR BUYING A WHIRLPOOL PRODUCT. In order to receive a more complete assistance, please register your appliance on www.whirlpool.eu/register Index Health and Safety guide SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND OBSERVED Before using the appliance read these safety instructions. Keep them for future reference. These instructions and the appliance itself provide important safety warnings, to be observed at all times. The manufacturer declines any liability for failure to observe these safety instructions, for inapropriate use of the appliance or incorrect setting of controls.
Appliances could have special compartments (Fresh Food Compartment, Zero Degree Box,...). In case not differently specified in the specific booklet of product, they can be removed, maintaining equivalent performances. C-Pentane is used as blowing agent in the insulation foam and it is a flammable gas. INSTALLATION The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons. Use protective gloves to unpack and install the appliance.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING MATERIALS The packaging material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the recycle symbol . The various parts of the packaging must therefore be disposed of responsibility and in full compliance with local authority regulations governing waste disposal.
EN Use and Care Guide PRODUCT DESCRIPTION APPLIANCE 1 5 6 7 2 3 4 9 8 1. Control panel* 2. Fruit and vegetable compartment* 3. Food Care Zone 0°C / Safe Defrost* 4. Freezer and storage compartment 5. Movable shelves* 6. Temperature ındicator* 7. Bottle rack* 8. Bottle shelf* 9. Levelling feet * Varies by number and/or position, available only on certain models.
CONTROL PANEL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
EN DOOR DOOR REVERSIBILITY Note: The direction of door opening can be changed. If this operation is performed by After-sales Service it is not covered by the warranty. Is recommended to reverse door swing by two persons. Follow instruction in Installation Guide. REFRIGERATOR LIGHT The light system inside the fridge compartment uses LEDs light, allowing a better lightning as well as very low energy consumption. If the LED light system does not work, please contact the Service to replace it.
NO-FROST FREEZER COMPARTMENT No Frost freezers provide chilled air circulation around the storage areas, and prevent the formation of ice, thereby completely eliminating the need for defrosting. Frozen items don’t stick to the walls, labeling stays legible and storage space remains neat and clear.
EN ACCESSORIES TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LIGHT* To identify the coldest area in the refrigerator. 1. Check that OK appears clearly on the indicator light (see the picture below). 2. If the word “OK” does not appear it means that the temperature is too high: set a lower temperature and wait approximately 10 hours until the temperature has been stabilised. 3. Check the indicator light again: if necessary, readjust it following the initial process.
HOW TO USE THE APPLIANCE FIRST TIME USE HOW TO START THE APPLIANCE After plugging the appliance to the mains, it starts the operation automatically. After starting the appliance, wait at least 4-6 hours before placing food into the appliance. TEMPERATURE SETTING The appliance is normally factory-set for operation at the recommended medium temperature. For details of setting temperature - see the Daily Reference Guide.
EN DAILY USE HOW TO INCREASE FREEZER STORAGE CAPACITY • • • • • Do not block the air outlet area (on the back wall and on the bottom inside the product) with food products. All shelves and pull-out baskets are removable. • • Removing the baskets to allow the storage of big products. Placing the food products directly on the freezer shelves. Removing additional removable accessories.
SPEED COOL Using Speed Cool function it is possible to increase the cooling in the refrigerator compartment. The use of this function is recommended when placing a very high quantity of food in the refrigerator compartment. Press the Speed cool button to activate Speed Cool function. When speed cooling function is activated, blue light illuminates on the refrigerator display. The function is automatically disabled after 6 hours, or can be manually disabled by pressing Speed cool button.
FOOD-STORAGE TIPS EN FRIDGE COMPARTMENT The refrigerator is the ideal storage location for ready meals, fresh and preserved food, dairy products, fruit and vegetables and beverage. AIR VENTILATION The natural circulation of air in the refrigerator compartment results in zones with different temperatures. It is coldest directly above the fruits and vegetables crisper and at the rear wall. It is warmest at the top front of the compartment.
HOW TO STORE FOOD AND BEVERAGE Legend COOL ZONE Suggested for the storage of beverage, milk and food as dairy food, delicatessen, yogurt, eggs, butter, sauces, pickles, desserts. FRUIT & VEGETABLE DRAWER COOLER ZONE: FOOD CARE ZONE 0 °C / SAFE DEFROST * Suggested for the storage of meat, fish, cold cuts, stuffed fresh pasta, cooked food, leftovers. This zone is also suggested for food defrosting. FAST FREEZING ZONE DRAWER Max cool zone suggested to freeze fresh food and cooked food.
FREEZER COMPARTMENT The freezer is the ideal storage location for store frozen food, make ice cubes and freeze fresh food in the freezer compartment. The maximum number of kilograms of fresh food that can be frozen within a 24-hour period is indicated on the rating plate (…kg/24h). TIPS FOR FREEZING AND STORING FRESH FOOD › We recommend to label and date all your frozen food. Adding a label will help you to identify foods and to know when they should be used before their quality deteriorates.
STORAGE TIME OF FROZEN FOOD MEAT months STEWS months FRUITS months Beef 8 - 12 Meat, Poultry 2-3 Apples 12 Pork, veal 6-9 DAIRY PRODUCTS Apricots 8 Lamb 6-8 Butter 6 Blackberries 8 - 12 Rabbit 4-6 Cheese 3 Blackcurrants / Redcurrants 8 - 12 Mince/Offal 2-3 Double Cream 1-2 Cherries 10 Sausages 1-2 Ice-cream 2-3 Peaches 10 Eggs 8 Pears 8 - 12 Plum 10 POULTRY Chicken 5-7 SOUPS AND SAUCES Turkey 6 Soup 2-3 Raspberries 8 - 12 Giblets 2-3 Meat Sauce 2-3
RECOMMENDATION IN CASE OF NO USE OF THE APPLIANCE ABSENCE / VACATION MOVING Take out all internal parts. 1. 2. Wrap them well, and fix them together with adhesive tape so that they do not bang together or get lost. POWER FAILURE In the event of a power failure, call the local office of your electricity supply company and ask how long it is going to last. Note: Bear in mind that a full appliance will stay cold longer than a partially filled one.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. Never use abrasives. Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. › Periodically clean the appliance with a cloth and a solution of lukewarm water and neutral detergent specifically for refrigerator interiors. › Clean the outside of the appliance and the door seal with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE & AFTER-SALES SERVICE BEFORE CONTACTING AFTER-SALES SERVICE... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. FUNCTIONAL SOUNDS Sounds coming from your appliances are normal since it has a number of fans and engines to regulate performances that switch on and off automatically. SOME OF THE FUNCTIONAL SOUNDS CAN BE REDUCED THROUGH: › Leveling the appliance and installing it on an even surface.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution THE APPLIANCE IS NOT WORKING There may be an appliance power supply problem. › Check if power cable plugged into a live socket with the proper voltage. › Check if the protection devices and fuses of the electrical system in your home THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST PAN This is normal in hot, damp weather. The pan can even be half full. › Make sure the appliance is level so that the water does not overflow.
EN Problem Possible Cause Solution THE APPLIANCE TEMPERATURE IS TOO HIGH There could be various causes (see “Solutions”). › Make sure that the condenser (back the appliance) is free of dust and fluff. › Make sure that the door properly closed. › Make sure that the door seals properly fitted. › On hot days or if the room is warm, the motor naturally runs longer.
AFTER-SALES SERVICE BEFORE CALLING THE AFTER-SALES SERVICE 1. See if you can solve the problem by yourself with the help of the suggestions given in the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. 2. Switch the appliance off and back on again to see if the fault persists. IF AFTER THE ABOVE CHECKS THE FAULT STILL OCCURS, GET IN TOUCH WITH THE NEAREST AFTER‑SALES SERVICE To receive assistance, call the number shown on the warranty booklet or follow the instructions on the website www.whirlpool.
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