User manual WHIRLPOOL ART 477/4 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring the correct disposal of this appliance, you can help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and the health of persons. 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. [. . . ] USE • Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect it from the power supply. • All appliances equipped with an automatic icemaker 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 Mpa (1. 7 and 8. 1 bar)). Automatic ice-makers and/or water dispensers not directly connected to the water supply must be filled with drinking water only. • Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh food and the freezer compartment only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. • 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. • Make sure the voltage specified on the rating plate corresponds to that of your home. • For the water connection, use the pipe supplied with the new appliance; do not reuse that of the previous appliance. • Power cable modification or replacement must only be carried out by qualified personnel. • It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the power supply by unplugging it or by means of a mains two-pole switch installed upstream of the socket. 12 FIRST USE Connect the appliance to the mains power supply. The ideal temperatures for preserving food have already been set at the factory (3-5/MED). Note: After switching the appliance on, it will be necessary to wait for 2 to 3 hours before a temperature suitable for a standard appliance load is reached. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Regularly clean the appliance using a cloth and a solution of warm water, with some soft detergent suitable for cleaning the inside of the refrigerator compartment. To ensure continuous and correct flow of defrost water, regularly clean the inside of the draining hole on the back of the refrigerator near the fruit and vegetable drawer, using the tool provided. Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect it from the power supply. IF THE APPLIANCE IS NOT GOING TO BE USED Disconnect the appliance from the power supply, remove all the food, defrost and clean. Leave the doors open enough for air to circulate inside the compartments. This will prevent the formation of mould and bad odours. IN CASE OF POWER FAILURES Keep the doors of the appliance closed. Do not refreeze partially thawed food, consume it within 24 hours. OPERATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER COMPARTMENT • If the refrigerator compartment of your appliance is fitted with a thermostat box and an external panel, the temperature of both compartments is adjusted using the thermostat knob as shown in figure 1. [. . . ] Ensure that after placing the food on the racks, the freezer door closes properly. Making ice cubes (if provided) Fill the ice cube tray up to 2/3 with water and place in the freezer compartment. Do not use sharp or pointed objects to detach the tray. DEFROSTING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT The freezer should be defrosted once or twice a year or when excessive frost is present (3 mm thickness). [. . . ]