Whirlpool ARG 981/3 User guide

Brand: Whirlpool

Model: ARG 981/3

Category: Fridge-freezers

Type: User guide

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Whirlpool ARG 981/3 is a feature-rich refrigerator designed for optimal food preservation. With its separate "Freshbox" compartment, it maintains an ideal temperature for storing meat and fish, extending their freshness and nutritional value. The freezer compartment offers efficient freezing with a dedicated freeze button and ample space for freezing fresh food. Additionally, the refrigerator provides a range of adjustable shelves and compartments, allowing for flexible storage of different food items.

GB CONTENTS

BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR

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SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS

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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR

COMPARTMENT

PAGE

HOW TO USE THE FRESHBOX

PAGE

HOW TO USE THE FREEZER

COMPARTMENT

PAGE

HOW TO DEFROST THE APPLIANCE

PAGE

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

PAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PAGE

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

PAGE

INSTALLATION

PAGE

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Your new appliance is exclusively for domestic

use.

The freezer compartment can be used

to deep freeze fresh and cooked food, make ice

cubes, and for the storage of frozen and deep-

frozen food. Defrosting is a manual procedure.

The refrigerator compartment, which has an

automatic defrost feature, is used for the storage

of fresh food and beverages.

To get the most out of your new appliance,

read the user handbook thoroughly. The

handbook contains a description of the

appliance and useful tips for storing food.

Keep this handbook for future consultation.

1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure

that the door shuts properly. Any damage

must be reported to your dealer within 24

hours after delivery of the appliance.

2. Wait at least two hours before connecting

the appliance to the power supply, in

order to ensure 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

regulations.

1. Packing

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.

2. Appliance

The appliance is made using recyclable

materials. Dispose of the appliance in conformity

with local environmental regulations.

Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the

power cord. The appliance must be delivered to

an authorised collection centre for the recovery

of refrigerant gas.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs

(replaced with R134a)

or HFCs (replaced with R600a - Isobutane).

For more information, refer to the identification

date plate affixed to the appliance.

Appliances with Isobutane (R600a)

Isobutane is a naturally occurring low

environmental impact gas. Caution is required,

however, because Isobutane is flammable.

Therefore, it is essential to ensure that

refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.

BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

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• Use the refrigerator compartment only for

storing fresh foods and the

freezer compartment

only for making ice cubes, storing frozen food

and freezing fresh food.

• Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the

appliance.

• Do not store liquids in glass containers in the

freezer compartment - danger of

bursting.

• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies

immediately after taking them out of the

freezer compartment - risk of “cold”

burns.

• Do not allow children to play or hide inside

the appliance - risk of becoming trapped and

suffocating.

• Before servicing or cleaning the appliance,

unplug it from the mains or disconnect the

electrical power supply.

• The power cable may only be replaced by an

authorised person.

Declaration of conformity

• This appliance is intended to come into

contact with foodstuffs and conforms to. D.L.

108 of 25.01.1992

(European Directive 89/109/EEC).

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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Switching on the appliance

Plug in the appliance.

When the appliance is plugged in the

intermittent red led lights up (

)

and the

acoustic alarm sounds, thus warning that the

correct temperature for storing food has not

yet been reached inside the compartments.

Press the red led button (

)

to deactivate

the acoustic alarm.

The appliance switches on, the

“Freshbox”

comes into operation (with button (

) alight).

The refrigerator compartment temperature is

factory set to 5° C.

An acoustic alarm sounds when the door has

been left open for more than 2 minutes.

Press button (F) again

to disable the alarm

(see paragraph “Refrigerator door open alarm 4”

in this chapter).

Temperature adjustment for refrigerator

compartment

To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator

compartment, proceed as follows:

•

press button (

) ° C to increase the

temperature;

•

press button (

) ° C to lower the

temperature.

Note:

Room temperature, frequency of door opening,

the introduction of hot food and incorrect

positioning of the appliance can affect the

internal temperature of the refrigerator, which

may differ from that indicated on the panel.

Switching off the appliance

If the appliance is not to be used for a prolonged

period, it can beswitched off by pressing

button (

Although connected to the power supply, the

appliance is effectively deactivated, with the

interior light switched off and all leds off except

the red led associated with button (

To switch the appliance on again, press button (

Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is

completely automatic.

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR

COMPARTMENT

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Refrigerator door open alarm

If the door is left open accidentally for more than

two minutes, the appliance issues a warning by

means of an acoustic signal, the flashing red

alarm light associated with button (

)

and the

interior intermittent light. The alarm stops when

the door is closed. If it is necessary to leave the

door open for more than two minutes, it is

possible to mute the alarm by pressing button

(

); the alarm will sound again after two minutes

if the door is still open.

Control panel lock

In order to avoid accidental selections (buttons

being pressed by contact with packets and/or

food, or by children) it is possible to lock the

control panel by pressing button (

)

for 3

seconds.

An acoustic alarm sounds and the button lights

up to indicate that it is locked. The button

remains lit while the function is activated.

With the control panel locked, no selections can

be made. If any button is pressed in these

circumstances an acoustic alarm and the

flashing of button

will indicate that the lock

function is activated.

Note:

Button (

)

is excluded from the control

panel lock.

To unlock the control panel

press button (

)

for 3 seconds until the light switches off.

Using the refrigerator compartment

Position the food as shown in the figure:

Cooked food

Vegetables

(if provided)

Fish, meat

Fruit and vegetables

Bottles

Cheese

Notes:

•

The space between the shelves and the rear

wall of the refrigerator compartment must be

unobstructed to allow circulation of air.

•

Do not place food in direct contact with the

rear wall of the refrigerator compartment.

•

Do not place hot food in the refrigerator.

•

Store liquids in closed containers.

Important:

Storing vegetables with high water content

can cause condensation to form in the

crisper; this will not affect the correct

operation of the appliance.

HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR

COMPARTMENT

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The appliance is equipped with a separate box

for optimum storage of Meat and Fish.

The temperature inside the box is approximately

3-5° C lower than in other parts of the refrigerator

compartment.

This enables considerably prolonged storage of

fresh food (meat and fish) without the need to

freeze. Furthermore, food retains its original

freshness and nutritional properties.

Do not store fruit or vegetables in this box, since

the temperature may drop below 0° C, causing

water contained in the food to freeze.

Temperature indicator

• The temperature inside the box is displayed

on an indicator on the box door (Fig.1).

• The coloured section indicates the ideal

temperature range for storage of meat and

fish.

• The temperature inside the box takes

approximately one hour to stabilize.

Important:

The temperature inside the “Freshbox” is

dependent on the refrigerator compartment

temperature. Therefore, if the temperature

indicated for the box falls within section

press button (B) ° C to increase the

refrigerator temperature. Similarly, press button

(B) ° C to lower the refrigerator temperature

if the indicator falls within section “° C”. The

temperature inside the “Freshbox” will correct

itself automatically.

Removing the box.

To use the refrigerator without the “Freshbox”

proceed as follows (in accordance with the

equipment supplied with your appliance,

see Fig. 2, or Fig. 3):

1. Remove the crisper drawer (Fig. 2) or the

flap (Fig. 3).

2. Remove the “Freshbox” lid by releasing the

two side clips on the front underside

(see Fig. 4).

3. Remove the “Freshbox”.

4. Press button (G) for 3 seconds;

the button led will go out.

To reinstate the “Freshbox” proceed as follows:

1. Position the “Freshbox”.

2. Position the “Freshbox” lid.

3. Position the crisper drawer (Fig. 2), or the

flap (Fig. 3).

4. Press button (G) for 3 seconds;

the button lights up.

HOW TO USE THE FRESHBOX

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 4

Fig. 3

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The freezer compartment can be used

for freezing fresh food.

The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen

in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate.

Freezing fresh food

• Press the freeze button (E);

the yellow led comes on and remains lit for

the entire period.

• If your appliance is equipped with a grid,

position food to be frozen as indicated in

Fig. 2, otherwise position food as illustrated

in Fig. 3.

A Arrange the fresh food on the grid, leaving

sufficient space around each pack for the air

to circulate and avoiding contact with already

frozen food (Fig. 2).

B Arrange the food centrally in the

compartment , ensuring it does not

come into contact with already frozen food.

Leave a space of about 20 mm around

packages (Fig. 3).

• After approximately 24 hours. the function

switches off automatically and the yellow led

for button (E) switches off.

To cancel the function, press button (E) again.

The table alongside shows the recommended

maximum storage time for frozen fresh

foods.

HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT

MONTHS

FOOD

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 1

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When purchasing frozen food products:

•

ensure that the packaging is not damaged

(frozen food in damaged packaging may

have deteriorated). If the package is swollen

or has damp patches, it may not have been

stored under optimal conditions and

defrosting may have already begun.

•

When shopping, leave frozen food

purchases until last and transport the

products in a thermally insulated cool bag.

•

Place the items in the freezer compartment

as soon as you get home.

•

If food has defrozen even partially, do not re-

freeze it. Consume within 24 hours.

•

Avoid or. reduce temperature variations to

the minimum. Respect the best-before date

on the package.

Always observe the storage information on the

package.

Making ice cubes

•

Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place i tin the

freezer compartment .

•

Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to

detach the tray if it is stuck to the freezer

bottom.

•

Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the

cubes.

Power failure alarm

The function activates automatically in the event

of a prolonged power failure; the temperatures in

the compartments increase to values that do not

ensure safe storage of food. In this case the

acoustic alarm activates and the red led

associated with the button (

) flashes.

In these circumstances, it is necessary to

evaluate the state of the food stored in the

refrigerator and freezer before using it. The

alarm can be muted by pressing the button (

In any case, the selections and operating

conditions set beforehand are reinstated

automatically after the power failure.

Before defrosting the freezer compartment,

unplug the appliance from the mains or

disconnect the electrical power supply.

Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is

completely automatic. Droplets of water on

the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment

indicate that the periodic automatic defrost

cycle is in progress. The defrost water is

automatically routed to a drain outlet and into

a container from which it evaporates.

Clean the defrost water drain outlet regularly,

using the tool supplied with the appliance. This

precaution ensures that defrost water is removed

correctly from the interior of the refrigerator

compartment

(

Fig. 1

)

HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT

HOW TO DEFROST THE APPLIANCE

Fig. 1

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Defrosting the compartment

Defrost the freezer compartment once or

twice a year or when the ice formation is

excessive.

It is perfectly normal for ice to form. The amount

and speed at which the ice forms depends on

ambient conditions and the frequency with which

the door is opened. Ice formation is concentrated

at the top of the compartment and does not affect

the efficiency of the appliance.

If possible, defrost the freezer compartment

when it is nearly empty.

•

Remove the food from the freezer

compartment and group together in a cool

place or in a cool bag.

•

Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt.

•

Clean the interior with a sponge soaked

in warm water and/or neutral detergent. Do

not use abrasive substances.

•

Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly.

•

Put the food back into the compartment.

•

Close the door.

•

Plug in the appliance again and switch on

following the instructions in chapter “How to

operate the refrigerator compartment”.

Adjustments and selections valid before

switching off will automatically be restored.

Before any cleaning or maintenance

operation, unplug the appliance from the

mains or disconnect the electrical power

supply.

•

Periodically clean the inside of the

refrigerator compartment with a sponge

dampened in warm water and/or neutral

detergent. Rinse the interior and dry with a

soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive products.

•

The separators must not be washed with

water but cleaned with a slightly damp

sponge.

•

Clean the inside of the freezer compartment

when defrosting.

•

Periodically clean the air circulation grilles.

•

Clean the outside with a damp cloth.

Do not use abrasive products, scourers,

stain-removers (e.g. thrichlorethylene,

acetone) or vinegar.

Prolonged disuse

Empty the refrigerator.

Disconnect the appliance from the power

supply.

Defrost and clean the interior.

Clean the appliance.

Leave the doors open to prevent the

formation of mould, odours and oxidation.

HOW TO DEFROST THE APPLIANCE

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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1. The appliance is not working.

• Is there a power failure?

• Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?

• Has the fuse blown?

• Is the power cord in perfect condition?

2. Temperature inside the compartments is

not low enough.

• Are the doors closed properly?

• Is the appliance installed near a heat

source?

• Are the air circulation vents blocked?

• Button (G) has been switched off without

removing the “Freshbox”.

3. Temperature inside the refrigerator

compartment is too low.

• Has the “Freshbox” been removed without

switching off button (G)?

4. Water collects at the bottom of the

refrigerator compartment.

• Is the defrost water drain blocked

(see “How to defrost the appliance”)?

5. The inside light is not working.

Perform the checks for problem 1), and then:

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains

power supply. To replace the bulb

(max 25 W), refer to the instructions and

illustration on the product description sheet

enclosed.

6. Excessive frost build-up in the freezer

compartment .

• Is the door shut properly?

• Is food obstructing proper door closure?

7. The acoustic alarm is activated and the

red led associated with button (F) flashes.

• Has there been a prolonged power failure

(see “How to use the freezer compartment”)?

8. The acoustic alarm is activated together

with the intermittent leds of button (F)

and the temperature indicators:

3° + 7° or

4° + 7° or

5° + 7° .

• Contact After-sales Service.

9. The acoustic alarm is activated together

with the intermittent leds of button (F)

and the temperature indicators 6° + 7° (C).

• Has hot food been recently placed into the

refrigerator?

• Has the door been frequently open in

presence of a high ambient temperature?

• If yes, press button (F).

• If the problem persists after having pressed

button (F), contact After-Sales Service.

Notes:

• In the alarm conditions indicated in points 8)

and 9), the appliance is able to maintain

temperatures in the compartment sufficiently

low to ensure safe storage of food.

In these circumstances no selections or

adjustments can be made.

• Gurgling and hissing noises due to

expansion in the refrigerant circuit are

normal.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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Before contacting After-Sales Service:

1. See if you can solve the problem yourself

(with the help of the ”Troubleshooting guide”).

2. Switch the appliance 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 problem.

• the model.

• the Service number (the number after the

word SERVICE on the data plate on the

inside of 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

After-sales Service it is not covered by the

warranty.

• Install the appliance away from heat sources.

Installation in a hot environment, direct

exposure to the sun or installation near heat

sources (heaters, radiators, cookers) will

increase power consumption and should

therefore be avoided.

• If this is not possible, the following minimum

distances must be respected:

• 30 cm from coal or paraffin cookers;

• 3 cm from electric and/or gas cookers.

• Clean the interior.

• Fit the accessories.

Electrical connection

• Electrical connections must be made in

accordance with local regulations.

• Voltage and power consumption are

indicated on the rating plate inside the

appliance.

• Regulations require that the appliance is

earthed.

The manufacturer declines all liability for

injury to persons or animals and for

damage to property resulting from failure

to observe the above regulations.

• If the plug and socket are not of the same

type, have the socket replaced by a qualified

electrician.

• Do not use extension leads or adaptors.

Disconnecting the appliance

It must be possible to disconnect the appliance

by unplugging it or by means of a two-pole switch

fitted upline of the socket.

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

INSTALLATION

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Model: ARG 981/3

Category: Fridge-freezers

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