Whirlpool KVA 1401/1 User guide

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Instructions for use

Description of the refrigerator

Safety warnings

Safeguarding the environment

Installation

Using the appliance

Care and maintenance

After-Sales Service

Electrical connection

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Safety warnings

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Installation

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Using the appliance

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&ROZENFOODCOMPARTMENT

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REQUIRESMANUALDEFROSTING4O

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FROMTHEPOWERSUPPLYBY

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Care and maintenance

#LEANINGTHEAPPLIANCE

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