User manual WHIRLPOOL ARC 5780 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] For more details, please refer to the rating plate on theappliance. For applianceswith lsobutane (R600a) The refrigerant lsobutane is a natural gas of high environmental compatibility but which si inflammable. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that the ducts of the refrigerant circuit do not getdamaged. n 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND OPERATION Check that the voltage on the rating plate, situated at the right hand side of the crisper corresponds to the voltage in your home (Fig. The earthing of this appliance is compulsory by law. [. . . ] - Install the appliance under the worktop and fix it at the front by means of the screws 1O previously removedfrom the worktop of the appliance. - Mantain the distance from the rear wall as shown (Fig. 17). Important: Do not place foodstuffs or containers so that they do not allow free circulation of air, or against the rear wall. Do not cover the grids with paper or plastic. Allow cooked food to cool before storing in the refrigerator compartment. freezing-in small quantities of foods, producing ice cubes and storing frozen foods. USE O THE LOW T~~~~~~~~~~ F COMPARThilENT (Fig. 7) (if provided) Your low temperature compartment (marked m) for is For the Republic of Ireland only The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also used, the 2-pin. In this case, the wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the EARTH contact, and the other two wires to the pins, irrespective of colour. The supply to the socket must be fitted with a 16 amp fuse. With the appliance plugged in, the interior light should come on when the door is opened. After adjustment of the temperature, as indicated in the next chapter, the refrigerator is ready for use. ~~~~~~~E~~ OF THE T ~ ~ ~ E ~ A T In the m compartment the temperature of -18°C allows the freezing-in of a maximum quantity of 1, s kg of foods in 24 h period. During freezing-in, we suggest you turn the thermostat control knob to position 2-3. Wrap foods to be frozen in aluminium foils or polythene films and label each packet indicating the type of food and the freezing-in date. Meat, fish, sausages, etc. : these should be stored above the glass separator. Fruits and vegetables: these should be stored in the crisper. Beverages: use the rack of the refrigerator door. Butter: store in the special compartment of the refrigerator door. In some modets it is possible t o adjust the temperature of this compartment by means of the slot provided; in position 0 the butter can be easily spread. Canned food: once the can has been opened, transfer un-used food into a non-metallic container. Hera are some basic suggestions: Raw vegetables: do not thaw, put straight into boiling water and cook as usually. Meat (large cuts): thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapping them. Before cooking, leave at room temperature for some hours, or defrost using your microwave. Please follow the Manufacturer’s recommendations. (small cuts): thaw at room temperature or cook directly. Fish: thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapping or cook directly before being completely thawed. [. . . ] Attention: A temperature rise of frozen foods during defrosting may shorten their storage life. 3) The applianceis excessively noisy. Check that: - the appliance is level; 4) The appliance does not work at all. Check that: - the thermostat control knob is not set to position O; - there is not a power failure; - the supply plug is making good contact with the supply socket; - check the plug fuse by connecting another appliance t o the supply socket. MAlMTEMANCE AND CLEANING A periodic and proper maintenance will ensure a longer life to your appliance. When carryingout any cleaning operation or intervention, always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply. Periodically clean the inside of the compartments with a solution of lukewarm water and vinegar. [. . . ]