User manual WHIRLPOOL ARC 5780 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] I) 1) Temperature control knob of both compartments (thermostat) 2) Light switch 3) Low temperature compartment 4) Grids (adjustable in height) 5) Separator 6) Crispers 7) Inner door liner with racks 8) Butter and eggs compartment FVSTALbATlON Please ensure that the appliance is undamaged. Transit dam-ages must be reported to your delaer within 24 h of receipt of the appliance. We suggest you wait 1 hour approx, before connecting the appliance to the mains to allow the refrigerant circuit to be effective. The appliance should not be installed close to heat sources, central heating, cookers, boilers, sunlight, etc. [. . . ] Proceed as follows: - Remove screws 9 and 10 (at the front and rear) and remove the worktop of the appliance (Fig. - Install the appliance under the worktop and fix it at the front by means of the screws 1O previously removedfrom the worktop of the appliance. 17). Important: Do not place foodstuffs or containers so that they do not allow free circulation of air, or against the rear wall. Allow cooked food to cool before storing in the refrigerator compartment. freezing-in small quantities of foods, producing ice cubes and storing frozen foods. USE O THE LOW T~~~~~~~~~~ F COMPARThilENT (Fig. 7) (if provided) Your low temperature compartment (marked m) for is For the Republic of Ireland only The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also used, the 2-pin. In this case, the wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the EARTH contact, and the other two wires to the pins, irrespective of colour. With the appliance plugged in, the interior light should come on when the door is opened. After adjustment of the temperature, as indicated in the next chapter, the refrigerator is ready for use. ~~~~~~~E~~ OF THE T ~ ~ ~ E ~ A T In the m compartment the temperature of -18°C allows the freezing-in of a maximum quantity of 1, s kg of foods in 24 h period. During freezing-in, we suggest you turn the thermostat control knob to position 2-3. Wrap foods to be frozen in aluminium foils or polythene films and label each packet indicating the type of food and the freezing-in date. Please make sure that already frozen foods do not come in contact with fresh foods to be frozen. ~ store Do not re-freeze thawed or partially thawed foods, but use them up within 24 hours or re-freeze after cooking. Meat (large cuts): thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapping them. Before cooking, leave at room temperature for some hours, or defrost using your microwave. Fish: thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapping or cook directly before being completely thawed. Previously cooked foods: pre-heat in the oven without removing from its aluminium container. Fruit: thaw inthe refrigerator Compartment. DEFROSTING - If your appliance is not provided with a E G compartment, deGB frosting is automatic. During the defrost cycle some water droplets fall down the rear wall of the liner. The defrost water is collected into a tray situated on the compressor casing, where it evaporates. - If your appliance is provided with a lxxxl compartment, to keep energy consumption low, we suggest you periodically scrape off the ice from the walls. We recommend you defrost the appliance once or twice a year, when the layer of frost reaches a 3mm thickness (Fig. To defrost the appliance, operate as follows: - Disconnect it fromthe mains supply(Fig. - Turn the thermostat control knob to position O; - Dry the defrost water with a sponge or with a cloth (Fig. [. . . ] 12) with a vacuum-cleaner. HINTS FOR HOLIDAYS If you plan to be away for a long time: disconnect the appliance from the mains supply, empty and clean the inside. If you planto be away for ashort time: let the appliance operate normally. , To disconnect the appliance temporarily turn the thermostat control knob to position O. For Great Britain only: Check the plug fuse (if fitted). Try new fuse - check removable plugs for loose connections and tighten if necessary. Loose connections can cause overheating of the plug: where this has occurred, replace the plug. [. . . ]