Whirlpool ARC 5566 NFW User guide

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INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS

HOW THE APPLIANCE WORKS

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

INSTALLATION

DOOR REVERSIBILITY

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

• Your new appliance is designed to be used in

the household and similar applications such as:

- kitchen areas in shops, offices and other

working environments

- farm houses

- by clients in hotels, motels, residences, bed

& breakfasts.

To get the most out of your new appliance,

read the user handbook carefully. It contains

a description of the appliance as well as

useful tips.

Keep this handbook for future consultation.

1.After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is

not damaged and that the door closes properly.

Any damage must be reported to the dealer

within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance.

2.Wait at least two hours before switching the

appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant

circuit is fully efficient.

3.Installation of the appliance and electrical

connections must be carried out by a qualified

electrician, in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions and local safety

regulations.

4.Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

1.Packing

The packaging material is 100% recyclable

and carries the recycling symbol. For disposal,

comply with the local regulations.

Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,

polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children,

as they are a potential source of danger.

2.Scrapping/Disposal

The appliance is manufactured using recyclable

material.

This appliance is marked according to the

European directive 2002/96/CE on Waste

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By

ensuring that this product is correctly disposed

of, you will help prevent potential negative

consequences for the environment and the

health of people.

The symbol on the appliance, or on the

accompanying documents, indicates that this

appliance should not be treated as domestic waste

but must be taken to a special collection centre for

the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable

by cutting off the power cable and removing the

doors and shelves so that children cannot easily

climb inside and become trapped. Scrap the

appliance in compliance with local regulations on

waste disposal, taking it to a special collection

centre; do not leave the appliance unattended

even for a few days, since it is a potential hazard

for children. For further information on the

treatment, scrapping and recycling of this

product, contact your competent local office, the

household waste collection service or the shop

where you purchased the appliance.

Note:

this appliance does not contain CFCs. The

refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFCs) or

R600a (HCs), see the rating plate inside the

appliance.

Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): Isobutane is a

natural gas with low environmental impact.

Caution is required, however, since isobutane is

flammable. Therefore, make sure the refrigerant

circuit pipes are not damaged.

This product mat contain fluorinated greenhouse

gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the

refrigerant gas is contained in a hermetically

sealed system. Refrigerant gas: R134a has a global

warming potential (GWP) of 1300.

Declaration of conformity

This product has been designed for preserving food

and is manufactured in compliance with Regulation

(CE) No. 1935/2004.

This appliance has been designed, manufactured

and marketed in compliance with:

• the safety objectives prescribed in the Low

Voltage Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaced

Directive 73/23/CEE as amended);

• the protection requirements of Directive

“EMC” 2004/108/EC.

The electrical safety of the appliance can only be

guaranteed if the product is connected to an

approved earth connection.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS

INSTALLATION

• The appliance must be handled and installed

by two or more persons.

• Be careful not to damage the floors when you

move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).

• During installation, make sure the appliance

does not damage the power cable.

• Make sure the appliance is not near a heat

source.

• To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a

space on both sides and above the appliance

and follow the installation instructions.

• Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.

• Do not damage the appliance refrigerant

circuit pipes.

• Install and level the appliance on a floor strong

enough to take its weight and in a place

suitable for its size and use.

• Install the appliance in a dry and well-

ventilated place. The appliance has been

configured for operation in places where the

temperature falls within the following ranges,

and within the climatic class given on the rating

plate. The appliance may not work properly if

it is left for a long time at a temperature

outside the specified range.

• Ensure that the voltage indicated on the

appliance data plate corresponds to the

domestic supply voltage.

• Do not use single/multiple adapters or

extension cables.

• For the water connection, use the pipe

supplied with the new appliance; do not reuse

the one from the previous appliance.

• Power cable modification or replacement

must only be carried out by qualified

personnel or the After-sales Service.

• It must be possible to disconnect the appliance

from the mains by unplugging it or by means of

a two-pole switch fitted upline of the socket.

SAFETY

• Do not use the appliance to store aerosol cans

or receptacles containing propellants or

flammable substances.

• Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids

or gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical

appliances. The fumes can create a fire hazard

or explosion.

• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical

means other than those recommended by the

Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process.

• Do not use or place electrical appliances inside

the product if they are not of the type

expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.

• The appliance is not intended for use by persons

(children included) with restricted physical,

sensory or mental capabilities or without

experience and knowledge of the appliance,

unless they are under the supervision or

instruction of a person responsible for their

safety.

• To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped

and suffocating, do not allow them to play or

hide inside the appliance.

• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the

ice packs (in some models).

• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately

after taking them out of the freezer since they

may cause cold burns.

USE

• Before servicing or cleaning the appliance,

unplug it from the mains or disconnect the

electrical power supply.

• All appliances equipped with an ice-maker and

water dispenser must be connected to a water

supply that only delivers drinking water (with

mains water pressure of between 0.17 and

0.81 Mpascals (1.7 and 8.1 bar)). Ice-makers

and/or water dispensers not directly

connected to the water supply must be filled

with drinking water only.

• Use the refrigerator compartment to store

fresh food only and the freezer compartment

to store frozen food, to freeze fresh food, and

to make ice cubes only.

• Do not store glass containers with liquids in the

freezer since they may burst.

The Manufacturer declines any liability if the

above advice and precautions are not

respected

Climatic Class T. temp. (°C) T. temp. (°F)

SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90

N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90

ST From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100

T From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110

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If ice crystals are still visible on the food, it may be

frozen again, although flavour and aroma may be

affected.

If food is not in good condition, it is best to throw it

away.

In the event of a power failure lasting maximum

24 hours.

1. Keep both doors of the appliance closed. This

will allow stored food to stay cold for as long as

possible.

In the event of a power failure lasting more than 24

hours.

1. Empty the freezer compartment and put the

food in a portable freezer. If this type of freezer

is not available and, likewise, no artificial ice

packs are available, try to use up the food which

is more easily perishable.

Empty the ice bucket.

HOW THE APPLIANCE WORKS

Parts

Refrigerator Compartment

Note:

As a result of product updates, your refrigerator may differ slightly with regard to this instructions manual,

however the functions and method of use remain the same.

Refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator compartment is used for storing food that does not require freezing. For optimum storage

of the various types of food, the temperatures in the refrigerator compartment are different in each area, as

illustrated below:

Refrigerator light

Refrigerator air circulation vents

Shelf

Crisper drawer lid

Crisper drawer

Ice tray (inside)

Freezer drawer

Adjustable foot

Egg tray (inside)

Door tray

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Area 1: This area is suitable for storing sweets, cooked food, chocolate, canned food, meat and dairy

products.

Area 2: This is the cold air inlet vent which cools the entire refrigerator compartment. The cold air is

distributed evenly from the inlet throughout the inside of the refrigerator compartment. Storing

food in front of this area could block the circulation of air and lead to insufficient cooling.

Area 3: This area is suitable for storing fruit, vegetables, salad vegetables, etc.

Area 4: This area is suitable for storing eggs, canned liquids, bottled liquids and packaged foods. Before

removing food, lift the door shelf up and avoid overloading the shelf.

1. Refrigerator compartment wire shelf

The refrigerator compartment has a number of wire shelves which can be removed for cleaning.

Crisper drawer

The crisper drawer is suitable for storing fruit and vegetables.

If water is allowed to accumulate inside the crisper drawer, the fruit and vegetables will rot. It is therefore

important to eliminate any water before introducing food.

Crisper drawer lid

The lid controls the temperature inside the crisper drawer and prevents loss of water content in vegetables.

Freezer compartment

This compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food, storing frozen food and making ice cream, etc.

Notes: If bottles are kept in the freezer compartment, the liquid inside will freeze, causing bottles to break.

To avoid this problem, the volume of liquid contained in the bottle, e.g. juice or fruit, must not exceed 80%

of the volume of the bottle itself.

Ice tray

To make ice, pour cooled boiled water into the ice tray until it is 4/5 full, then place it in the freezer

compartment for around 2 hours. To remove the ice cubes, twist the tray slightly, separating the cubes from

the tray. Do not bend it, otherwise it will break.

Notes: If the ice cube tray has been left in the freezer for a prolonged period of time, do not hold the tray

with bare hands, as it may stick to skin and cause cold burns.

2. Switching on the appliance

Before use, remove all protective tape. Clean the appliance interior with warm water and bicarbonate of

soda (5 ml in 0.5 litres of water). Do not use soap or detergent as these may leave an odour. After cleaning,

dry the appliance thoroughly.

Refrigerator compartment temperature control slider

1

2

3

4

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The temperature control slider is used to control the temperature inside the refrigerator and freezer; the

slider on the thermostat is used to balance air flow distribution in all areas. Moving the slider down increases

air flow to the refrigerator and decreases it to the freezer, which means that the refrigerator chills food

more rapidly. For normal use, keep the slider in the middle. If the slider is kept at the med setting, there

should be no need to adjust the temperature control selector.

If, at the Max setting, the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment drops excessively, return the

slider to the Med position. If, at the Min setting, the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment rises

excessively, return the slider to the Med position.

Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat

To switch on the appliance, plug it into the mains and set the thermostat. The thermostat control knob is

located at the top.

The thermostat automatically adjusts the temperature inside the refrigerator and freezer compartments,

based on the selected thermostat control knob setting:

Refrigerator air circulation vents

1. If the ambient temperature is high (in summer) set the control knob

to 5, 6 or 7.

2. If the ambient temperature is low (in winter) set the control knob to

1 or 2.

3. In normal working conditions, set the control knob to 3 or 4.

Defrosting

The refrigerator is Timer-controlled and has an automatic defrost function. Defrost water runs into a special

evaporation pan located above the compressor, from where it evaporates automatically.

3. How to arrange food

• To prevent ineffective air circulation, which results in increased energy consumption, avoid arranging

food items too closely together.

• Protect food in suitable wrapping designed to keep it fresh so that it cannot rot or dry out excessively

as a result of water evaporation.

• If food has been washed in water, remove any residual water to prevent it running down from the

shelves or freezing in the refrigerator compartment.

• Do not position food next to the rear wall of the refrigerator or the water outlet as this would prevent

water from draining away and lead to the formation of ice.

• To avoid possible damage to shelves, do not place items of food which are too large or too heavy in the

refrigerator.

Control knob

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before any cleaning or maintenance operation,

unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect

the electrical power supply.

Clean the appliance regularly using a cloth and a

solution of lukewarm water and neutral detergent

specifically formulated for refrigerator interiors.

Never use detergents or abrasives. Never clean

refrigerator parts with flammable fluids.

The fumes can cause fires or explosions.

Clean the outside of the appliance and the door seal

with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use steam cleaners.

Clean the condenser with a vacuum cleaner, as

indicated below:

- The refrigerant system pipes are located near

the defrost pan and can become extremely

hot. Periodically clean them with a vacuum

cleaner.

REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB

Before removing the light bulb, switch the

refrigerator off or unplug it from the mains in order

to avoid electric shocks or injury.

1. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the

screws.

2. Remove the lamp cover.

3. Unscrew the light bulb as illustrated in the

figure and replace it with a 15 watt refrigerator

bulb of the same shape and size.

4. Refit the lamp cover.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Before contacting the After-sales Service...

Problems are often caused by conditions that can

be easily identified and solved by the user without

tools of any kind.

It is normal for the appliance to makes noises,

since it is equipped with a certain number of

fans and motors that switch on and off

automatically in order to control the various

functions.

Some noises produced during operation can

be reduced

- by levelling the appliance and installing it on a

flat surface.

- By separating and preventing contact of the

appliance with the housing cabinet.

- By checking that the internal components are

positioned correctly.

- By making sure that bottles and containers are

not touching.

The appliance is not working.

• is the power plug plugged into a live socket

powered with the right voltage?

• Have you checked your home’s protection

devices and fuses?

If there is water in the defrost pan:

• This is normal in hot, damp weather. The pan

can even be half full.

Make sure the refrigerator is level so that water

does not spill from the pan

If the edges of the refrigerator cabinet, which

come in contact with the door seal, are warm

to the touch:

• This is normal in hot weather and when the

compressor is running.

If the light does not work:

• Have you checked your home’s protection

devices and fuses?

• Is the power plug plugged into a live socket

powered with the right voltage?

• Has the light bulb burnt out?

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If the light bulb has burnt out:

1. Always disconnect the appliance from the mains.

2. See chapter “Cleaning and maintenance”.

If the motor seems to run too much:

• Is the condenser free of dust and fluff?

• Are the doors properly closed?

• Are the door seals properly fitted?

• On hot days or if the room is warm, the motor

naturally runs longer.

• If the appliance door has been left open for a

long time or if large amounts of food have been

introduced, the motor will run longer in order

to cool the inside of the appliance.

• Motor running time depends on different

things: number of door openings, amount of

food stored, temperature of the room, setting

of the temperature controls.

If the appliance temperature is too high:

• Are the appliance controls correctly adjusted?

• Has a large amount of food recently been

added?

• Check that the doors are not opened too often.

• Check that the doors close properly.

• Make sure that air flow vents inside the

compartment are not blocked, as this prevents

the circulation of cold air.

Moisture build-up:

• make sure that air flow vents inside the

compartment are not blocked, as this prevents

the circulation of air.

• Make sure that the food is properly packaged

and Dry any wet containers before placing

them in the appliance.

• Check that the doors are not opened too often.

When the door is opened, the humidity present

in the ambient air enters the appliance. The

more often the door is opened, the faster

humidity accumulates, especially if the room

itself is very humid.

• If the room is very humid, it is normal for

moisture to build up inside the refrigerator.

If the doors do not open and close properly:

• make sure no food packages are blocking the

door.

• Check that the internal components or

automatic ice maker are not positioned

incorrectly.

• Check that the door seals are not dirty or

sticky.

• Check that the appliance is level.

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Before contacting the After-sales Service:

1. See if you can solve the problem yourself (see

“Troubleshooting guide”).

2. Switch the appliance off and then on again to

see if the problem has been solved.

If it has not, disconnect the appliance from the

power supply and wait for about an hour before

switching on again.

3. If the problem persists after this course of

action, contact After-sales Service.

Specify:

• the nature of the fault.

• the appliance model.

• the Service number (the number after the word

SERVICE on the rating plate inside the

appliance).

• your full address,

• your telephone number and area code.

Note: The direction of door opening can be

changed. If this operation is performed by the

After-sales Service it is not covered by the

warranty.

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INSTALLATION

• Install the appliance away from heat sources.

• Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated

place.

• Do not obstruct the top and bottom vent

zones.

• Clean the inside (see chapter “Cleaning and

maintenance”).

Electrical connection

• The electrical connections must comply

with the local regulations.

• Voltage and power consumption are indicated

on the rating plate (at the side of the crispers).

Freestanding appliances

(not built-in)

• To optimize appliance efficiency, leave a 5 cm

gap above the appliance and make sure that

adjacent kitchen units are sufficiently distanced

to allow air circulation.

• Ensure that the appliance is level, using the

front adjustment feet if necessary.

• Regulations require that the appliance be

earthed. The manufacturer declines any

liability for injury or damage resulting from

failure to observe the above rules.

• If the plug and socket are not of the same type,

have the socket replaced by a qualified

technician.

• Do not use extension leads or multi-adapters.

Electrical disconnection

• It must be possible to disconnect the appliance

by unplugging it or by means of a two-pole

switch fitted upline of the socket.

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DOOR REVERSIBILITY

If the installation site requires it, the direction of on door

opening can be changed from right (as supplied) to left.

Before starting, lay the refrigerator on its back to gain access

to the base; be careful to rest it on the foam packaging or

similar material in order to avoid damaging the refrigerant

system pipes on the back of the appliance.

Important:

1. Turn off the appliance.

2. Unplug the power cable.

3. Remove all food from the appliance.

4. Remove shelves and baskets.

Notes: Do not replace food, shelves or baskets inside the

refrigerator until the door has been refitted.

Instructions:

1. Stand the refrigerator upright and use a flat bladed

screwdriver to remove the 4 screw covers on the top of

the refrigerator.

2. Unscrew and lift the lid from the rear and remove it, then

place it on a padded surface to prevent scratches.

3. First remove the three bolts, then remove the upper

hinge that holds the door in place. Lift the top door and

place it on a padded surface to prevent scratches.

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4. Remove the two screws from the flange, then remove the

middle hinge that holds the bottom door in place. Lift the

bottom door and place it on a padded surface to prevent

scratches.

5. Remove the hinge hole plugs from the left holes, as

illustrated, and transfer them to the now free holes on the

right.

6. Remove the adjustable feet and remove the bottom hinge

bracket by unscrewing the bolts.

7. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the

bracket and reposition it. Refit the bracket, fitting the

bottom hinge pin. Replace both adjustable feet. Reverse

the lower door to the opposite side, positioning it

correctly.

Secure the door, fitting the bottom hinge pin into the

lower hole of the door, then tighten the bolts.

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8. Unscrew the catches of the top and bottom doors, then

move them to the opposite side and fix them with the

screws.

9. Turn the middle hinge through 180 degrees, then move it

to the left side.

Fit the middle hinge pin in the upper hole of the bottom

door, then tighten the bolts. Reverse the top door to the

opposite side, positioning it correctly. Secure the door; fit

the middle hinge pin into the lower hole of the top door.

10. With the top hinge relocated in the hole in the top left

inside corner of the top door, fix the top hinge using the

3 screws. Move the finish block on the top cover to the

other side.

Replace the top cover using the screws and refit the

circular hole plugs.

When you reverse the door, please do this

first:

Remove accessory B from the upper cover of the top door

and insert accessory A which is a small detachable part

supplied in a small bag.

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INSTRUCCIONES

ANTES DE UTILIZAR EL APARATO

CONSEJOS PARA PRESERVAR EL MEDIO

AMBIENTE

PRECAUCIONES Y SUGERENCIAS

GENERALES

CÓMO FUNCIONA EL APARATO

LIMPIEZA Y MANTENIMIENTO

GUÍA PARA LA SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS

SERVICIO DE ASISTENCIA TÉCNICA

INSTALACIÓN

REVERSIBILIDAD DE LA PUERTA

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ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO

PRIMA DI USARE L’APPARECCHIO

CONSIGLI PER LA SALVAGUARDIA

DELL’AMBIENTE

PRECAUZIONI E SUGGERIMENTI GENERALI

COME FUNZIONA IL PRODOTTO

PULIZIA E MANUTENZIONE

GUIDA RICERCA GUASTI

SERVIZIO ASSISTENZA TECNICA

INSTALLAZIONE

REVERSIBILITA’ DELLE PORTE

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WSKAZÓWKI

PRZED PRZYSTĄPIENIEM DO

EKSPLOATACJI URZĄDZENIA

PORADY DOTYCZĄCE OCHRONY

ŚRODOWISKA

ŚRODKI OSTROŻNOŚCI I OGÓLNE

ZALECENIA

EKSPLOATACJA URZĄDZENIA

CZYSZCZENIE I KONSERWACJA

INSTRUKCJA WYSZUKIWANIA USTEREK

SERWIS TECHNICZNY

INSTALACJA

ZMIANA KIERUNKU OTWIERANIA DRZWI

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POKYNY

PŘED POUŽITÍM SPOTŘEBIČE

RADY K OCHRANĚ ŽIVOTNÍHO PROSTŘEDÍ

VŠEOBECNÉ POKYNY A UPOZORNĚNÍ

JAK SPOTŘEBIČ FUNGUJE

ÚDRŽBA A ČIŠTĚNÍ

JAK ODSTRANIT PORUCHU

SERVISNÍ STŘEDISKO

INSTALACE

ZMĚNA SMĚRU OTVÍRÁNÍ DVEŘÍ

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INSTRUCŢIUNI

ÎNAINTE DE A FOLOSI APARATUL

RECOMANDĂRI PENTRU PROTECŢIA

MEDIULUI ÎNCONJURĂTOR

MĂSURI DE PRECAUŢIE ȘI RECOMANDĂRI

GENERALE

FUNCŢIONAREA APARATULUI

CURĂŢAREA ȘI ÎNTREŢINEREA

GHIDUL DE DETECTARE A DEFECŢIUNILOR

SERVICIUL DE ASISTENŢĂ TEHNICĂ

INSTALAREA

REVERSIBILITATEA UȘII

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