Instruction for Use

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Before carrying out any maintenance

operation, disconnect the appliance

from the power supply.

Keep this handbook with care and if the

refrigerator is sold the handbook must be

supplied with it.

The EC mark certifies that this appliance

complies with the following European

Regulations: 89/336 (electromagnetic

compatibility), 73/23 (low voltage), 96/57

(energetic efficiency) and successive

amendments.

Indicates safety information

Indicates ideas or tips for optimum

appliance use

Safety warnings

This appliance is intended to come

into contact with foodstuffs and is

exclusively for domestic use: any

other use is considered improper.

Installation of the appliance must be carried out

in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions. Incorrect installation can damage

the appliance. Do not use extension cables,

multiple sockets or adapters.

Contents

Safety warnings .................................................................................................................................. 13

Safeguarding the environment .......................................................................................................... 14

Precautions and general recommendations ..................................................................................... 14

Presentation of the refrigerator-freezer .......................................................................................... 15

Door reversibility .............................................................................................................................. 15

Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 16

Energy saving tips .............................................................................................................................. 17

Electrical Connection ........................................................................................................................ 17

Using the appliance ........................................................................................................................... 17

Switching on appliances with a separate temperature adjustment for each compartment: ........... 17

Refrigerator compartment ................................................................................................................ 17

Additional functions ........................................................................................................................... 18

Freezer compartment ....................................................................................................................... 18

Switching on appliances with one temperature adjustment only .................................................... 18

Advice for storing food ...................................................................................................................... 18

Compliance with food hygiene regulations ....................................................................................... 19

Freezing ............................................................................................................................................. 19

Storing, hygiene ................................................................................................................................. 20

The upper part of the freezer is divided as follows .......................................................................... 20

Defrosting .......................................................................................................................................... 20

Defrosting and cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 20

Routine maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 21

What to do if small problems occur? ................................................................................................ 22

After-Sales Service ............................................................................................................................ 22

Electrical Connection ........................................................................................................................ 23

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Summary of content (11 pages)

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Contents Safety warnings .................................................................................................................................. Safeguarding the environment .......................................................................................................... Precautions and general recommendations ..................................................................................... Presentation of the refrigerator-freezer .....................................................
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Safeguarding the environment 1. Packaging Information: The packaging material is entirely recyclable and marked with 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 potentially dangerous. This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a Isobutane). For more information, refer to the identification data plate affixed to the appliance. 2.
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Presentation of the refrigerator-freezer 1. Turn the thermostat knob/s to “0”. 2. Tilt the appliance backwards to access screws 1, 2 and 3 of the lower hinge (fig. 2). Unscrew using an 8 mm socket wrench. Remove the hinge and then the freezer door. Q R S Fig. 2 3. Leaving the door of the refrigerator open,unscrew screws 4 and 5 (fig. 3), using a cross head screwdriver, remove the hinges, and then the refrigerator door. U Fig. 1 T Door reversibility The direction of door opening can be changed.
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10. Replace the appliance in vertical position and, if necessary, adjust the doors (intermediate and lower hinge adjustment) in order to ensure perfect adherence of seals and correct coupling alignment. V Fig. 4 11. Make sure that all the screws have been tightened correctly and check the door seal by placing a sheet of paper between the cover and the seal: the sheet must resist when it is pulled or moved. 12. Switch on the appliance again. Installation After unpacking the appliance, check for damage.
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Adjust front feet 1 and 2 (fig. 8) so that the appliance is slightly tilted backwards; in this way the door will close properly. To avoid undesired sounds, make sure that the appliance is stable. This appliance is designed to be connected to a 220-240V/50HZ electric system. Before connecting, make sure that the thermostat knob/s is/are turned to “0”.
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Freezer compartment Switching on appliances with one temperature adjustment only • Position the thermostat knob (fig.10) to 4. Leave the appliance to operate at this setting Turn the thermostat knob (fig. 12) to the med. for 24 hours. position. Leave the appliance to operate at this setting for 24 hours. • Then adjust the setting according to your needs. Then adjust the setting according to your needs. NOTE: the 0 position on the knob switches off the freezer compartment.
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To measure the temperature in a specific zone (e.g. the rack) you can use a thermometer placed, from the beginning, in a container full of water (glass). To obtain a temperature that actually represents the temperature inside the appliance faithfully, the temperature must be read after a few hours of stabilization, e.g. in the morning when the door is opened for the first time. Compliance with food hygiene regulations • Remove all packaging before putting food in the refrigerator (yoghurt cartons...
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The upper part of the freezer is divided as follows (fig. 14): Q A compartment for freezing thin foods quickly. It is ideal for freezing berries. After 24 hours, wrap the food in a suitable material (plastic bag). R Compartment for making ice cubes Defrosting Only defrost the food you intend to use immediately. Guide to the storage of frozen foods.
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• Turn the refrigerator thermostat knob to “0” • To speed up the defrost process, you can place a container with hot water (50°–60°C) • Empty the freezer as described below: in the freezer compartment, paying • Wrap frozen products in cool bags or in attention to put insulating material between multiple sheets of paper. the container and the bottom of the freezer. • Place the food in the refrigerator to slow • Do not use metal objects to scrape off ice; down the temperature increase.
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What to do if small problems occur? If faults occur whilst using your refrigerator-freezer, please check: Trouble... Check... The appliance is not working at all - The electrical connections. - The position of the thermostat/s: must not be set to 0. The lamp will not switch on - The electrical connections.
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Electrical Connection 3) Socket outlet / plug 1) For Great Britain only Warning - this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement (valid for both countries) If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, Please contact Whirlpool Service for If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a further instruction. Please do not attempt to change plug yourself.