Whirlpool ARC 5896 IX Program Chart

Brand: Whirlpool

Model: ARC 5896 IX

Category: Fridge-freezers

Type: Program Chart

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PRODUCT SHEET

A. Refrigerator Compartment

1. Fan with antibacterial filter (depending on the model)

2. Lighting

3. Shelves / Shelf area

3a. Plastic “dual shelf”

4. Rating plate

5. Crisper drawer/drawers

6. Separator (depending on the model)

7. Removable bottle holder

8. Door trays

B. Freezer Compartment

9. Upper basket (freezing zone)

10. Ice tray

11. Storage basket for frozen food items

12. The freezer door trays for pizza or other frozen products with a

short storage time (depending on the model)

C. Control panel

Note:

• The internal temperatures of the appliance depend on the

ambient temperature, frequency of opening the doors, as well as

location of the appliance. Temperature setting must consider these

factors.

• The number and type of shelves, as well as configuration of

accessories may vary, depending on model. All shelves and door

trays are removable.

• The appliance accessories are not suitable for washing in a

dishwasher.

HOW TO START THE APPLIANCE

After plugging the appliance to the mains, the refrigerator

compartment starts operation automatically. Particular control

elements are activated:

• The indicator lamps on the control panels light up for 2 seconds.

• The alarm becomes activated for 1 second.

Note:

• If food is placed in the refrigerator before the appliance has cooled

completely, it may deteriorate.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION

Temperature Adjustment between cabinet is button cavity selector.

When the lamp is OFF the user can select temperature in fridge.

The temperature in the refrigerator compartment may be set by

the pushbutton temperature setting on the control panel.

- To set a lower temperature, press pushbutton to the MAX level 5.

- To set a higher temperature, press pushbutton to the MIN level 1

Recommended thermostat is level 3 ECO. Below are described 5 set

points of fridge compartment.

To adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment, use

the cavity selector button to control temperature in freezer

cabinet. The green lamps turn ON.

The temperature in the freezer compartment may be set by the

pushbutton temperature setting on the control panel.

- To set a lower temperature, press pushbutton to the MAX level 5.

- To set a higher temperature, press pushbutton to the MIN level 1

Below are described 5 set points of freezer compartment and fast

freezing. Each consecutive pressing of the button sets temperature:

After “fast freezing” the freezer temperature sets on level 3 (Eco)

One of the green indicators, lights, as appropriate, lights up on the

control panel.

When the appliance is disconnected from power supply and then re-

connected, the freezer remembers the previously set temperature.

CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

1. “Cavity selector” pushbutton.

2. Green indicator light ON informing of:

- freezer cabinet temp. setting

- fridge cabinet temp. setting

3. Temperature selection button “Temperature setting”.

4,5,6. Green lamps indicating temperature settings.

7. “Stand-by” pushbutton.

Fan with a button

The fan helps to achieve better temperature distribution inside the

refrigerator compartment, and optimizes food storage conditions

Press button (1b) to turn the fan on when the ambient temperature is

above 27/ 28°C, when condensation occurs on the shelves, or in the

instances of high air humidity.

Note:

Do not obstruct the air intake area (1a) with food items.

The fan ONLY runs if the compressor is working.

Make sure to turn the fan off in lower ambient temperatures.

While the fan is ON, you have the option to fit in the

anti-bacterial filter which helps trap and kill airborne

microorganisms caught within it.

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Remove it from the box (found in the crisper drawer (item 5)) and

insert into the grille (item 1c). For any optimum performance of the

antibacterial filter, replace the filter every 6 months.

1. Remove the filter and dispose as a whole (grate box + insert).

2. Replace the filter with the new ones.

3. The replacement procedure is attached with the filter.

Our After-sales Service can supply this type of filter.

Replacing the light bulb

Always disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply before

replacing any light bulb. If the inside light is not working, it is

necessary to:

1. Remove the light cover: put the fingers into the side ventilation

holes (1), stretch the cover gently and move it upwards.

2. Check the bulb. If necessary unscrew the broken bulb and replace

it with the new one (use maximum 15W bulb).

3. Assembly again the light cover pushing in its place. Do not leave

uncovered bulb.

GUIDE TO SELECTING FUNCTIONS

Functions and settings

Alarm deactivation - the user have to press two pushbutton

temperature setting and vacation mode parallel.

Fast Freezing: Activate this function before freezing fresh products

- Press steps by the “Temperature setting” button to start the

function - 3 green indication lamps will light up simultaneously.

This function is automatically disabled after 24 hours. To deactivate

it earlier:

- Press the “Temperature setting” button again - the

temperature selection lights will return to the 1

temperature

level

Temperature selection

- It is possible to select the fridge/freezer

temperature from among 5 levels (level 1, level 2, level 3, level 4,

level 5) by pressing the temperature selection button .

Stand-by Mode / Cooling Off Mode.

It allows the User to turn ON or stand-by the product.

This function is enable even if any alarm or failure appears.

•ON state: when the product is in the Stand-by state and “turn

ON” press & keep pushbutton “stand-by” by 3s

• The product is turned ON;

• all functions should be enabled

• STAND-BY state: when the product is in the ON and the user

press pushbutton and keep by 3s “stand-by” to OFF appliance

• The appliance goes to STAND-BY when the user press and keep

pushbutton “stand-by” by 3 s

• The product is turned OFF, disabling all loads

• All function shall be disable;

• All lamps should be turned OFF;

• Turn off light.

Notes:

When the user press at once “Stand-by” and “Temperature setting”

to check indication of the alarms (displayed by lamp 1 & lamp 2 &

lamp 3) “Stand-by” function is locked.

“Black-out” Alarm (power supply failure) - in case of power

failure, the appliance automatically monitors the temperature

changes in the freezer compartment. After the power supply

returns,- the “Black-out” alarm will activate, if the temperature has

risen above the admissible level. This is indicated by:

- Flashing of the green indicator lamp (4, 5, 6).

- Activation of a beep.

When the “Black-out” alarm is active, it is recommended to

proceed as follows:

- If the food in the freezer is not frozen but is still cold, transfer it

promptly to the refrigerator compartment and consume within 24

hours.

- If the food in the freezer is frozen, it has re-frozen after thawing

caused by the power failure. The consumption of re-frozen food is

not recommended because it lost its nutritive value and may be

hazardous to your health.

Note: The “Black-out” alarm does not guarantee the food quality

and its safety in case of consumption. It only informs about the

necessity to assess the quality of food in the freezer and refrigerator

compartments. To deactivate the alarm, press the and hold

pushbutton “Temperature setting” & party mode button and

keep pressed for, until the indicator light goes off.

- The temperature will return to the normal operating cycle level

and the beep will silence.

Other abnormal appliance operations displayed by indicator lamps.

In case of abnormal appliance operation, all the temperature selection indicator lamps will flash and a beep will sound. After pressing and

holding the “Temperature setting” & “stand-by” mode (“reset alarm”) button, the beep will stop and the indicator lamps will light up,

showing the alarm code (possible alarm codes are explained in the table below).

After the (“reset alarm”) is released, the indicator lamps will flash until the fault is eliminated. If any alarm shown in the table occurs, the

fridge/freezer functions such as temperature adjustment and party modeare not available until the fault is eliminated.

When several alarms occur simultaneously, the alarm with the highest priority is displayed (with code 01 being the highest priority)

After determining the alarm code (between 01 and 05)

• The user can eliminate the reason of the code 04 alarm by closing the door completely.

• Code 05 alarm - The alarm deactivates when the minimum required temperature is reached.

• The other alarms (code 01, 02, 03) - Contact the After-Sales Service and provide the alarm code.

Alarm priority

Codification to be displayed by the Temperature Range Lamps

Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Lamp 3

FC Evaporator Temperature Sensor Alarm 01 OFF OFF ON

RC Evaporator Temperature Sensor Alarm 02 OFF ON OFF

RC Ambient Temperature Sensor Alarm 03 ON OFF OFF

Door Alarm 04 OFF OFF OFF

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Whirlpool ARC 5896 IX Program Chart

Brand: Whirlpool

Model: ARC 5896 IX

Category: Fridge-freezers

Type: Program Chart

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