Whirlpool WBC3546 A+NFCX Program Chart

Brand: Whirlpool

Model: WBC3546 A+NFCX

Category: Fridge-freezers

Type: Program Chart

A. Refrigerator Compartment

1. Filter in the fan

2. Lighting

3. Shelves / Shelf area

4. Multi-flow cold air system

5. Cooler compartment

6. Rating plate with commercial name

7. Fruits and vegetables crisper

8. Crisper divider

9. Reversibility kit

10. Egg tray

11. Separator

12. Door trays

B. Freezer Compartment

13. Storage baskets for frozen food items

14. Shelves

15. Middle basket (freezing zone)

16. Ice tray and/or cold accumulator

17. Door seals

18. The freezer door trays for pizza or other frozen

products with a short storage time (2** storage

compartment)

C. Control panel and display

Depending on the model the number and type of

accessories may vary.

Anti-bacterial protection (depending on the model):

Antibacterial filter in the fan (1)

- Antibacterial additives in the Crisper (7)

- Door seals from materials that inhibit bacterial growth (17).

Freezer using:

The freezer compartment can be used without the

baskets and without upper shelf to increase storage for

large products.

Place the food products directly on the shelf.

After inserting food, ensure that the freezer compartment

door closes properly.

Notes:

- In case of power failure the cold accumulator helps

to keep optimal storage temperature longer.

- All shelves and door trays are removable.

- 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 appliance accessories are not suitable for

washing in dishwasher.

HOW TO START THE APPLIANCE

Fit the spacers (if supplied) on the

upper part of the condenser at the

rear of the appliance. When the

appliance is connected to the

power supply, the display lights up

and all the symbols appear on the

display for a few seconds.

The freezer factory setting -18°C appears and flashes,

while the refrigerator display shows a temperature of

+5°C (factory-set). While the appliance is working to

reach the factory-set temperature, an acoustic alarm

sounds and temperature symbol on the freezer display

flashes (- -). This indicates that the appliance has not yet

reached the optimal temperature for storage of foodstuffs.

Press and hold the button "Reset" until the acoustic alarm

disables.

The icon disappears when the freezer compartment

reaches a temperature below -12°C, the display will show

the temperature -18°C.

After being switched on, the refrigerator needs from 4 to

6 hours to reach the correct temperature to store a

typical volume of food in the refrigerator compartment.

Important:

• If food is placed in the refrigerator before the appliance

has cooled completely, it may deteriorate.

• Turning the refrigerator and freezer controls to a colder

than recommended setting will not cool the

compartments any faster.

• A built-in exterior moisture control continuously guards

against moisture build-up on the front edges.

Do not be alarmed if these edges sometimes feel warm to

the touch. The inside light switches on when the

refrigerator door is opened.

After 10 minutes of door opening the light switches off.

FAN WITH A BUTTON

The fan improves temperature distribution inside the

refrigerator compartment, allowing better preservation of

stored food. By default, the fan is ACTIVE.

It is advisable to keep the fan active, so that the "Fresh

Control" / "ProFresh" function can work and also when

the ambient air temperature is over 27 ÷ 28°C or if you

perceive drops of water on the glass shelves or in the

severe humidity conditions.

Note

Do not obstruct the air intake area with food items.

When Fresh Control / ProFresh is disabled

remember to turn off the fan when there is a lower

ambient air temperature.

To turn off the fan press the button (1a).

If the appliance has the fan it can be equipped with the

antibacterial filter.

Remove it from the box (found in the crisper drawer

(item 7) and insert into the cover of fan (item 1b).

The replacement procedure is attached with the filter.

PRODUCT SHEET

CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

Buttons:

1. Options button

2. Setting temperature in freezer compartment button

3. Appliance On-Stand-by button

4. Confirmation button

5. Setting temperature in fridge compartment button

6. Reset button.

Switching on the appliance: Press & hold for 3 sec. the

"On-Stand-by" button to activate the product.

Switching off the appliance: Press & hold for 3 sec. the

"On-Stand-by" button again.

Adjusting the temperature: To change the temperature

inside the refrigerator or freezer compartment, press the

Freezer or Fridge button.

Displaying the refrigerator and freezer

compartment temperatures.

The temperature inside the refrigerator compartment can

be adjusted between +2°C and + 8°C. In the same way,

the freezer compartment temperature can be adjusted

between -16°C and -24°C.

GUIDE TO SELECTING FUNCTIONS

Functions and settings for the refrigerator

compartment.

Fridge

Refrigerator compartment temperature setting.

Vacation

This function turns the refrigerator compartment

to a warmer state if you are going away for some

time.

To select the function, press the "Options" button

several times, until the vacation symbol will

blink, then press "OK" to confirm. To turn the

refrigerator back to setting point repeat this

procedure. When the function is active fridge

temperature display shows " - " symbol.

Important: after activating this function, remove

all perishable foodstuffs from the refrigerator

compartment and leave the door closed, since the

refrigerator maintains a suitable temperature to

prevent the formation of unpleasant odours. The

freezer compartment will keep on working as

usual also during the Vacation mode.

On-Stand-by

This function turns off both the refrigerator and

freezer compartments.

To enable the stand-by function, press & hold the

"On-stand-by" button for 3 seconds, hyphens

appear on both display to indicate that the

appliance is in stand-by. To switch the appliance

on again, follow the same procedure until the

previously set temperature is shown on the

display. When the appliance is in stand-by the light

inside the refrigerator compartment does not

work.

Remember that this operation does not

disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

Functions and settings for the freezer compartment

Freezer

Freezer compartment temperature setting.

Extra Load

The use of this function is recommended when

placing a very high quantity of food to be frozen in

the freezer compartment.

Activate this function 24 hours before freezing

fresh food. To select the function, press the

"Options" button just once, the Extra Load

symbol will blink, then press "OK" to confirm.

After 24 hours place the food to be frozen in the

upper basket of freezer compartment.

The function is automatically disabled after

48 hours, or can be manually disabled by

repeating the same procedure.

Party Mode

To select the function, press the "Options" button

several times, until the Party Mode symbol

will blink, then press "OK" to confirm. Use this

function to chill drinks inside the freezer

compartment.

30 minutes after selection (the time required to

chill a 0.75 l bottle without the glass breaking),

the symbol flashes, an acoustic alarm sounds and

the display lights up: remove the bottle from the

freezer compartment and press the "Reset"

button to disable the function.

Important: do not leave the bottle inside the

freezer compartment longer than the time

necessary for chilling.

Appliance, alarm and malfunction symbols

"6th Sense" function

The 6th Sense function is automatically activated

when:

• a large amount of food is loaded into the

refrigerator and/or freezer

• the refrigerator and/or freezer door is left open

for a long time

• a prolonged power failure takes place, causing

the internal temperature of the appliance to

increase to values that cannot guarantee safe

storage of food.

The 6th Sense icon remains permanently lit.

PRODUCT SHEET

"Key Lock" function

This function prevents anyone from inadvertently

changing settings or switching off the appliance.

To lock keys, press button "Options" for 3

seconds until the display shows the symbol :

an acoustic signal confirms the function has been

selected. To disable the function, follow the same

procedure until the symbol switches off.

Malfunction and After-sales Service symbol

(Call After-sales Service).

Fresh Control / ProFresh

The Fresh Control / Profresh is activated by

default and is working only with Fan on.

To deactivate the function, press the "Options"

button several times, until the Fresh Control /

ProFresh symbol will blink, then press "OK"

to confirm. The function can be reactivated by

repeating the same procedure.

This function controls the fridge fan in order to

optimize food preservation in any ambient

temperature conditions.

To minimize the Energy consumption is suggested

to disable the Fresh Control / ProFresh function

and fan.

Function indicating the necessity to replace

the Anti-bacterial filter

The replacement of the filter is described on the

first page of this Product Sheet.

After 5 months of operation the icon appears,

indicating that filter shall be replace soon. After 6

months of operation, the acoustic alarm appears

and icon will blink, indicating that it is

necessary to replace the filter. After replacing the

filter, keep the "Reset" button pressed for 3

seconds and the icon disengage permanently.

It is possible to mute alarm until the filter is

replaced by pressing the "Reset" button shortly.

The filter alarm will be visible till the reset of the

filter alarm by "Reset" button pressed for more

than 5 seconds.

The filter can be replace at any time and filter

icon status can be refresh by the User interface

pressing "Reset" button for 3 seconds and the icon

disengage permanently.

Alarms

In the event of an alarm, the acoustic sound is

activated.

Overtemperature alarm

The acoustic alarm sounds and the freezer

temperature indicator flashes "- -".

The alarm is activated when:

• The appliance is connected to the power supply

for the first time or after prolonged disuse

• The freezer compartment temperature is too

high

• The quantity of foods loaded into the freezer

exceeds that indicated on the data plate

• The freezer door has been left open for a long

time

To mute alarm buzzer press "Reset" button just

once, and the acoustic alarm goes off.

Power failure alarm "Black Out Alert"

In the event of an interruption in electricity, your

fridge-freezer is designed to automatically

monitor the temperature in the freezer when

electricity is resupplied. If the temperature in the

freezer rises above freezing level, the Black Out

Alert (icon and buzzer) is activated when

electricity is re-supplied. Freezer compartment

temperature display shows the highest

temperature reached during the Black Out. To

reset the alarm press the "Reset" button, the

acoustic alarm goes off and the icon disengage.

If the Alarm is activated, the following actions are

recommended:

• If the food in the freezer is unfrozen but still

cold, all the food in the freezer should be

moved to the fridge compartment and eaten

within the next 24 hours.

• If the food in the freezer is frozen, this indicates

the food was thawed and then refrozen when

electricity was re-supplied which degrades

taste, quality and nutritional value and also

could be unsafe. It is recommended to not

consume the food but to dispose of the entire

content of the freezer.

The Black Out Alert system is designed to

provide guidance on food quality in the freezer in

the event of electricity black out.

This system does not guarantee food quality or

safety and consumers are advised to use their

own judgment in evaluating food quality in freezer

and refrigerator compartments.

Refrigerator door open alarm

The refrigerator door symbol lights up blinking

and the acoustic alarm sounds.

The alarm is activated when the refrigerator's

door is left open for more than 2 minutes. Press

"Reset" to mute the acoustic alarm.

If the door is not closed, the acoustic alarm will

sound again after two minutes. To disengage the

door alarms close the fridge door.

Operation alarms

In the event of operation alarms, other alarms will

also be displayed in the refrigerator or freezer

compartment, depending on the malfunction site,

(e.g. CF, AL01, AL02, AL03 etc...) call After-sales

Service and specify the alarm code.

PRODUCT SHEET

CLEANING

Press the Stand-by button, which allows you to switch off

the appliance.

Remember that this operation does not disconnect the

appliance from the power supply.

The refrigerator / freezer compartment can now be

emptied and cleaned.

DEFROSTING THE 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.

In combination with , not only does it control the

sensor, but directs the cooling power exactly where it is

needed, optimizing energy efficiency.

DEFROSTING THE REFRIGERATOR

COMPARTMENT

Refrigerator compartment defrosting is completely

automatic.

Droplets of water on the rear wall inside the refrigerator

compartment indicate that the automatic defrost phase is

in progress. The defrost water is automatically run into a

drain hole and collected in a container, where it

evaporates.

REPLACING THE LIGHT

BULB's LIGHTING

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. Put on the light cover.

Do not leave the bulb uncovered.

LED's LIGHTING

If the inside LED light is

not working, it must be

replace by service.

PRODUCT SHEET

5019 637 01081

Printed in Poland 03/10

Whirlpool WBC3546 A+NFCX Program Chart

Brand: Whirlpool

Model: WBC3546 A+NFCX

Category: Fridge-freezers

Type: Program Chart

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