INSTRUCTION FOR USE GB

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE unattended even for a few days, since it is a
• Your new appliance is designed exclusively for potential source of danger for children.
domestic use. For further information on the treatment, recovery
To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully and recycling of this product, contact your
read the operating instructions which contain competent local office, the household waste
a description of the product and useful advice. collection service or the shop where you purchased
the appliance.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
Information:
1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not
damaged and that the door closes properly. This appliance does not contain CFCs.
Any damage must be reported to the dealer within The refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFC) or
24 hours of delivery of the appliance. R600a (HC) (see the rating plate inside the
appliance).
2.Wait at least two hours before switching the
appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a
is fully efficient. natural gas without environmental impact, but is
flammable. Therefore, make sure the refrigerant
3.Installation and the electrical connection must be
circuit pipes are not damaged.
carried out by a qualified technician according to
the manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance This product may contain Fluorinated Greenhouse
with the local safety regulations. Gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the
refrigerant gas is inside a hermetically sealed
4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
system.
SAFEGUARDING THE Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming
ENVIRONMENT Potential of (GWP) 1300.
Declaration of conformity
1. Packing
The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears This appliance has been designed for preserving
the recycling symbol. For disposal, comply with the food and is manufactured in compliance with
local regulations. Keep the packing materials Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004.
(plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the
reach of children, as they are a potential source of This appliance has been designed, manufactured
danger. and marketed in compliance with:
2. Scrapping/Disposal • safety objectives of the “Low Voltage” Directive
The appliance is manufactured using recyclable 2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE and
material. subsequent amendments);
This appliance is marked in compliance with • the protection requirements of Directive “EMC”
European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste 89/336/EEC amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By Electrical safety of the appliance can only be
ensuring the correct disposal of this appliance, you guaranteed if it is correctly connected to an
can help prevent potentially negative consequences approved earthing system.
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.
When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable by
cutting off the power cable and removing the doors
and shelves so that children cannot easily climb
inside and become trapped.
Scrap the appliance in compliance with local
regulations on waste disposal, taking it to a special
collection centre; do not leave the appliance
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL SAFETY
RECOMMENDATIONS • Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or
gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical
appliances. The fumes can cause fires or
explosions.
• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical
INSTALLATION
means other than those recommended by the
• The appliance must be handled and installed by Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process.
two or more persons.
• Do not use or place electrical devices inside the
• Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g. parquet) appliance compartments if they are not of the
when moving the appliance. type expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.
• During installation, make sure the appliance does • This appliance is not intended for use by persons
not damage the power cable. (including children) with reduced physical,
• Make sure the appliance is not near a heat source. sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
• To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space experience and knowledge, unless they have
on both sides and above the appliance and follow been given supervision or instruction concerning
the installation instructions. use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.
• To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped
• Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit
and suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide
pipes.
inside the appliance.
• Install and level the appliance on a floor strong
• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the
enough to take its weight and in a place suitable
ice packs (in some models).
for its size and use.
• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
• Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated after taking them out of the freezer since they
place. The appliance is arranged for operation in may cause cold burns.
places where the temperature comes within the
following ranges, according to the climatic class USE
given on the rating plate. • Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning
The appliance may not work properly if it is left operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect it
for a long time at a temperature outside the from the power supply.
specified range. • All appliances equipped with an automatic
icemaker and water dispenser must be
Climatic Class Amb. temp. Amb. temp. connected to a water supply that only delivers
(°C) (°F)
drinking water (with mains water pressure of
SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90
between 0.17 and 0.81 Mpa (1.7 and 8.1 bar)).
N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90
Automatic ice-makers and/or water dispensers
ST From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100
not directly connected to the water supply must
T From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110
be filled with drinking water only.
• Make sure the voltage specified on the rating • Use the refrigerator compartment only for
plate corresponds to that of your home. storing fresh food and the freezer compartment
• Do not use single/multi adapters or extension only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food
cords. and making ice cubes.
• For the water connection, use the pipe supplied • Do not store glass containers with liquids in the
freezer since they may burst.
with the new appliance; do not reuse that of the
previous appliance. The Manufacturer declines any liability if the
• Power cable modification or replacement must above advice and precautions are not respected.
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.

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RECOMANDATION IN CASE OF NO Clean the outside of the appliance and the door seal
with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
USE OF THE APPLIANCE Do not use steam cleaners.
Short vacation Clean the condenser using a vacuum cleaner,
There is no need to disconnect the appliance from the proceeding as follows: remove the front plinth (see
power supply if you will be away for less than three installation manual) and proceed to clean the
weeks. Use up perishable food, freeze other food. condenser
If your appliance has an automatic ice maker: Important:
1. Turn it off. - The buttons and control panel display must
2. Shut off the water supply to the automatic ice not be cleaned with alcohol or alcohol-derived
maker. substances, but with a dry cloth.
3. Empty the ice bucket. - The refrigeration system pipes are located
Long vacation near the defrost pan and can become hot.
Periodically clean them with a vacuum cleaner.
Remove all the food if you are going away for three
weeks or more. If your appliance has an automatic REPLACING THE BULB
ice maker: Always disconnect the appliance from the
1. Turn it off. power supply before replacing any light bulbs.
2. Shut off the water supply to the automatic How to replace the refrigerator compartment bulb.
icemaker at least a day before. 1. In some models a special bulb is used
3. Empty the ice bucket. 2. The bulb should not exceed 15W
Fix some wooden or plastic wedges to the upper 3. Bulb change instruction is put in the chart
part of both doors with adhesive tape and leave the (PRODUCT SHEET)
doors open enough for air to circulate inside both TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
compartments. This will prevent odour and mould Before contacting After-sales Service....
from setting in. Performance problems often result from little
Moving things you can find and fix yourself without tools of
1. Take out all internal parts. any kind.
2. Wrap them well, and fix them together with Noises coming from your appliances are
adhesive tape so that they do not bang together normal since it has a number of fans and
or get lost. engines to regulate performances that switch
3. Screw the adjustable feet so that they do not on and off automatically.
touch the support surface. Some of the functional noises can be reduced
4. Close and fix both doors with adhesive tape and, through
again using adhesive tape, fix the power cable to - Levelling the appliance and installing it on an
the appliance. even surface
Power failure - Separating and avoiding contact between the
In the event of a power failure, call the local office of appliance and furniture.
your electricity supply company and ask how long it is - Checking if the internal components are
going to last. Note: Bear in mind that a full appliance correctly placed.
will stay cold longer than a partially filled one. - Checking if bottles and containers are not in
If ice crystals are still visible on the food, it may be contact with each other.
frozen again, although flavour and aroma may be Some of the functional noises you might hear:
affected. A hissing sound when switching on the
If food is found to be in a poor condition, it is best appliance for the first time or after a long
to throw it away. pause.
For power failures lasting up to 24 hours. A gurgling sound when refrigerant fluid enters
1. Keep both doors of the appliance closed. This into the pipes.
will allow the stored food to stay cold as long as Buzzing sound when water valve or fan start
possible. working.
For power failures lasting more than 24 hours. A cracking sound when compressor starts or
1. Empty the freezer compartment and arrange the when ready ice drops into ice box Abrupt
food in a portable freezer. If this type of freezer clicks when compressor switches on and off.
is not available and, likewise, no artificial ice packs Automatic Ice maker noises (on some
are available, try to use up the food, which is models):
more easily perishable. - Since your appliance has an automatic ice
maker, you may hear buzzing (from the water
2. Empty the ice bucket. valve), trickling water and the clatter of the ice
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING falling into the bucket.
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, The appliance is not working:
unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect • Is the power cable plugged into a live socket with
the electrical power supply. the proper voltage?
Periodically clean the appliance with a cloth and a • Have you checked the protection devices and
solution of lukewarm water and neutral detergent fuses of the electrical system in your home?
specifically for refrigerator interiors. If your automatic ice maker does not work (on
Never use detergents or abrasives. Never clean some models):
refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes • Has the freezer had enough time to become cold?
can create a fire hazard or explosion. With a new appliance this may take overnight.

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• Is the automatic ice maker ON/OFF button set If the doors do not open and close properly:
to ON? • Check that food packages are not blocking the
• Make sure the lever of the automatic ice maker, door.
inside the freezer compartment, is not turned to • Check that the internal parts or automatic ice
OFF, i.e. in the horizontal position (on some maker are not out of position.
models). • Check that the door seals are not dirty or sticky.
• Is the water turned on? Is water getting to the • Ensure the appliance is level.
automatic ice maker?
• Is there a water filter installed on the appliance AFTER-SALES SERVICE
(on some models)? This filter may be clogged or Before contacting After-Sales Service:
installed incorrectly. First, check the filter Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem
installation instructions to ensure that the filter has been solved. If it has not, disconnect the
was installed correctly and is not clogged. If appliance from the power supply and wait for about
installation or clogging is not a problem, call a an hour before switching on again.
qualified person or a technician. If, after performing the checks described in the
If there is water in the defrost pan: Troubleshooting Guide and switching the appliance
• This is normal in hot, damp weather. The pan can on again, your appliance still does not work properly,
even be half full. Make sure the appliance is level contact the After-sales Service, explain the problem.
so that the water does not overflow Specify:
• the model and appliance serial number (stated on
If the edges of the appliance cabinet, which the rating plate),
come in contact with the door seal, are warm • the nature of the problem,
to the touch: • the Service number (the number after the word
• This is normal in hot weather and when the SERVICE on the data plate on the inside of the
compressor is running. appliance),
If the light does not work: • your full address,
• Have you checked the protection devices and • your telephone number and area code.
fuses of the electrical system in your home?
• Is the power cable plugged into a live socket with
the proper voltage?
• Has the light bulb burnt out?
In the case of burnt-out bulbs: Note:
1. Always unplug the appliance from the mains. The direction of door opening can be changed.
2. See chapter “Maintenance and Cleaning”. If this operation is performed by After-sales
If the motor seems to run too much: Service it is not covered by the warranty.
• Is the condenser free of dust and fluff? ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
• Are the doors properly closed?
• Are the door seals properly fitted? 1) For Great Britain only
• On hot days or if the room is warm, the motor Warning - this appliance must be earthed
naturally runs longer. Fuse replacement
• If the appliance door has been left open for a If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS
while or if large amounts of food have been 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this
stored, the motor will run longer in order to cool type of plug use an A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS
down the interior of the appliance. 1362 type and proceed as follows:
• Motor running time depends on different things: 1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and
number of door openings, amount of food fuse (B).
stored, temperature of the room, setting of the 2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into
temperature controls. fuse cover.
If the appliance temperature is too high: 3. Refit both into plug.
• Are the appliance controls correctly set? Important:
• Has a large amount of food been added to the The fuse cover must be refitted
appliance? when changing a fuse and if the fuse
• Check that the doors are not opened too often. cover is lost the plug must not be
• Check that the doors close properly. used until a correct replacement is fitted.
• Make sure that air flow vents inside the Correct replacement are identified by the colour
compartment are not blocked, as this prevents insert or the colour embossed in words on the base
the circulation of cold air. of the plug.
If there is moisture build-up: Replacement fuse covers are available from your
• Make sure that air flow vents inside the local electrical store.
compartment are not blocked, as this prevents 2) For the Republic of Ireland only
the circulation of air. The information given in respect of Great Britain
• Make sure that the food is properly packaged. will frequently apply, but a third type of plug and
Dry any dampness on food containers before socket is also used, the 2-pin, side earth type.
placing them in the appliance.
• Check that the doors are not opened too often. 3) Socket outlet / plug (valid for both countries)
When the door is opened, humidity from the If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket
room air enters the appliance. The more often outlet, please contact Whirlpool Service for further
the door is opened, the faster humidity builds up, instruction. Please do not attempt to change plug
especially when the room itself is very humid. yourself. This procedure needs to be carried out by
• If the room is very humid, it is normal for a qualified Whirlpool technician in compliance with
moisture to build up inside the refrigerator. the manufactures instructions and current standard
safety regulations.

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