Whirlpool ARC 4020 IX manual

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    14 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT HOW TO OPERATE THE EXTRA-COLD COMPARTMENT HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT HABITUAL NOISES CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION ELEC[...]

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    15 FREEZER COMP ARTMENT 1. Fast freezing compartm ent 2. Ice cube tr ays 3. Freezer d oor tr ays (if fitted) 4. Freezer con trol pan el REFRIGERA T OR COMP ARTMENT 5. Extra-Cold Compartment 6. Refri ger ator ther mostat kn ob 7. Refri ger ator insi de ligh t 8. A djustable glass shelves 9. Crisper d rawer 10. Air circulati on system with anti-od ou[...]

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    16 BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR Your new appliance is a combined ventilated, no- frost fridge-freezer exclusively for domestic use. The great advantage of thi s appliance is that the refrigerator and freezer compartments are ventilated, therefore there is no ice or frost formation on the walls, thanks to the process described below. The cold is pr[...]

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    17 PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS  Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh food and beverages and use the freezer compartment only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.  Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the appliance.  Do not store liquids in glass containers in the freezer com[...]

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    18 HOW TO OPERATE THE EXTRA-COLD COMPARTMENT How to use the refrigerator c ompartment To maintain the vitamins, aroma, substance and freshness of the food to be stored, it is advisable to wrap food in aluminium foil, cling film or place it in special freezer containers with lids. This will prevent odours from mixing. Your refrigerator has an [...]

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    19 HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT The freezer compartment can be used for freezing fresh and cooked food, making ice cubes and storing frozen food. Freezer control panel  To adjust the temperature in the Freezer compa rtment, select the desired freezing level using the button on the control panel. 4 3 2 1 1. Operati on LED 2. Door open a[...]

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    20 Important:  After switching on, the freezer comp artment takes approximately 3 hours to reach a suitable temp erature for frozen food storage. How to freeze f resh food You can use the freezer compartment to freeze food. The amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours, at an ambient temperatu re of + 25°C, is indicated on the data p [...]

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    21 HABITUAL NOISES Some noises are normal when the appliance is o perating. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Breaking ice: Ice may break when moved. The noise is the same as that made by ice cubes when exposed to ambient temperature. Compressor noise: Normal motor noise. This noise means the compressor is operating normally. Gas expansion noise: It is normal t[...]

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    22 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. The appliance is not working.  Is there a power failure?  Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?  Is the double-pole switch on?  Has the fuse blown?  Is the power cord in perfect condition? 2. Te mperature inside the compartments is not low enough.  Are the doors closed properly?  Is the applia[...]

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    23 INSTALLATION  Install the appliance away from heat sources.  Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place.  Ensure that the appliance is level. Adjust the front feet if necessary.  Leave at least 5 cm cl earance above the appli ance.  The sides of some models are extended at the re ar so the appliance can be placed direct[...]

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    24 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION For Great Britain only Warning - this app liance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 typ e and proceed as follows: 1. Remove the fuse cover ( A ) and fuse ( B ). 2. Fit [...]