User manual WHIRLPOOL ARC 4190/IX INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 145 SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 145 PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 146 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 147 CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 148 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 150 GUIDE TO SELECTING FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 152 REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 155 FREEZER COMPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 159 GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING OF FOOD . . . . PAGE 160 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 162 VACATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 162 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / AFTER-SALES SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 163 AFTER-SALES SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 164 144 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE Your new appliance is a combined ventilated, no frost fridge-freezer exclusively for domestic use. The great advantage of this 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 produced by an evaporator and distributed to the single compartments by means of a fan. The air, after circulating in the compartments, is absorbed again by the evaporator, which also retains any humidity in the air. [. . . ] • Do not place hot food in the refrigerator. • Store liquids in closed containers. • Storing vegetables with a high water content can result in condensation in the crisper drawer: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance. • Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. • The refrigerator can operate at ambient temperatures between +16°C and +43°C. 155 REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT INTERNAL FEATURES HALF-DEPTH AND TILTING SHELF (depending on the model) This shelf provides greater flexibility when storing foods in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator. You may use it in the following positions: • Full-width position. Only push the front of the shelf backward. Turn the shelf upward until it touches the back of the freezer compartment. • To remove the shelf, place it in the half-width position and push the back of the shelf upward until it is released. 1 2 3 FRESH CONTROL COMPARTMENT (depending on the model) This sliding compartment stays colder than the rest of the refrigerator compartment to keep daily foods fresh longer. It can also chill beverages more quickly. It is proper for keeping dairy products, cold cuts, sausage and meat. If necessary to remove the extra-cold compartment for cleaning, pull it frontward to the stop. Keep the locks pressed as in the picture, and pull the shelf until it is released. • It is not advisable to remove the tilting front lid of extra cold compartment. 1 2 EXTRA SHELF (depending on the model) Your refrigerator is provided with an extra plastic shelf located under the extra cold compartment. • To use it, pull it frontward to the position indicated in the pictures. • When not in use, just pull it upward and then push it backward. • To remove the shelf, just slide the side locks as in the picture, and pull it toward you. • After replacing the extra shelf, slide the side locks in its original position. 1 2 3 156 SLIDING GLASS SHELVES (depending on the model) Your refrigerator is provided with sliding glass shelves which make it easier for you to access foods stored at the shelves or at lower shelves. • The shelves are made of highly resistant hardened glass. • The edges of the shelves prevent split liquids from going to other compartments. Changing the position of shelves: Your refrigerator allows you to change the position of shelves according to your needs. • To remove the shelf, pull it forward to the stop. • Keep the lock pressed down as shown in the picture detail, and pull the shelf frontward until it is released. [. . . ] If there is moisture build-up • Make sure that the food is properly packaged. Dry any dampness on food containers before placing them in the refrigerator. • Check that the doors are not opened too often. When the door is opened, humidity from the room air enters the refrigerator. [. . . ]