User manual WHIRLPOOL ARC 4020/IX INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 3gb33008. fm Page 14 Monday, December 9, 2002 3:59 PM 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 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 14 3gb33008. fm Page 15 Monday, December 9, 2002 3:59 PM FREEZER COMPARTMENT 1. Freezer control panel REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT 5. Air circulation system with anti-odour filter 11. Adjustable feet 15 3gb33008. fm Page 16 Monday, December 9, 2002 3:59 PM BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR Your new appliance is a combined ventilated, nofrost fridge-freezer exclusively for domestic use. [. . . ] Medium level: to be used in normal conditions. Maximum level: to be used when large amounts of food are stored in the Freezer and the door is opened frequently. Fast Freezing: the three LEDs are alight. Select the Fast Freeze function for colder temperatures. This function switches off automatically after 18 hours. ELECTRONIC CONTROL This appliance is provided with an exclusive electronic control system. Thanks to this system, appliance operation is constantly monitored. • In the event of a malfunction, the control system will activate an acoustic alarm and the LEDs on the control panel will blink. • This system also controls the internal temperature of the appliance. The acoustic alarm will sound if the internal temperature increases. • To mute the acoustic alarm press the “Alarm” button. The LEDs blink until the ideal internal temperature is reached. • This electronic control system also has an auto check function. An acoustic alarm will immediately signal any malfunction in your appliance. This allows you to contact the After-sales Service to solve the problem rapidly. • When the LEDs blink, the appliance should not to used for a prolonged period of time. Contact the After-sales Service as soon as possible. two hours, the acoustic alarm also signals the malfunction. Unplug the appliance from the mains socket until the problem is solved by the After-sales Service. 19 3gb33008. fm Page 20 Monday, December 9, 2002 3:59 PM Important: • After switching on, the freezer compartment takes approximately 3 hours to reach a suitable temperature for frozen food storage. How to freeze fresh 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 temperature of + 25°C, is indicated on the data plate. 24 hours before freezing fresh food, press the fast freeze button. Wrap and seal the food in aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids, freezer containers. [. . . ] 3. If the problem persists after this course of action, contact After-sales Service. Specify: • the nature of the problem, • the model, • the Service number (the number after the word SERVICE on the data plate on the inside of the appliance), • your full address, • your telephone number and area code. Note: The direction of door opening can be changed. If this operation is performed by After-sales Service it is not covered by the warranty. 22 3gb33008. fm Page 23 Monday, December 9, 2002 3:59 PM INSTALLATION • Install the appliance away from heat sources. • Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place. [. . . ]