User manual WHIRLPOOL ARC 0060 INSTALLATION

[. . . ] Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. Deliver the appliance immediately to an authorized dump; do not leave it unattended even for a few days, since it is potentially dangerous for children. For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 4 Information: This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a). [. . . ] • To ensure proper ventilation leave a 1 cm space on both sides and above the appliance. • Ensure that the vent outlets on the appliance casing or housing unit are unobstructed in order to allow correct air circulation. • All appliances equipped with an ice maker or water dispenser must be connected to a mains water supply that delivers potable water only (with water pressure between 1. 7 and 8. 1 bar (25 and 117 PSI)). Ice makers and/ or water dispensers not directly connected to a mains water supply must be filled with potable water only. • Install and level the appliance on a floor strong enough to take its weight and in an area suitable for its size and use. • Install the appliance in a dry and wellventilated place The appliance is set for operation at specific ambient temperature ranges, according to the climatic class indicated on the data plate: The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long period at a temperature above or below the indicated range. Climatic class SN N ST T Amb. (°F) From 50 to 90 From 61 to 90 From 64 to 100 From 64 to 110 • Be careful not to damage the floors when you move the appliance (e. g. • Do not use mechanical devices or any means other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process. • Do not use electrical appliances inside the freezer compartments, unless such appliances are specifically recommended by the manufacturer. • This appliance is not designed for use by young children or the infirm. • To avoid the risk of children being trapped and therefore suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the appliance. For appliances with compartments marked The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods. 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 low temperature compartment as soon as you get home. • Always observe the storage information on the package. MONTHS FOOD Making ice cubes • Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the low temperature compartment. • Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it is stuck to the low temperature compartment bottom. 7 30233013GB. fm Page 8 Friday, March 18, 2005 2:47 PM HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. 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 in order to ensure defrost water is removed correctly. [. . . ] Clean the inside of the low temperature compartment (where fitted) when defrosting. Periodically clean the inside of the refrigerator compartment with a sponge dampened in warm water and/or neutral detergent. acetone, trichloroethylene) or vinegar. • 9 30233013GB. fm Page 10 Friday, March 18, 2005 2:47 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. • Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place, and ensure it is level, using the front adjustment feet if necessary. [. . . ]