User manual WHIRLPOOL ARC 3070 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Any damage must be reported to the dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance. 2. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient. 3. Installation and the electrical connection must be carried out by a qualified technician according to the manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with the local safety regulations. 4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it. SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 1. [. . . ] • 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. 18 63602048GB. fm Page 19 Monday, January 28, 2008 3:54 PM HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Switching on the appliance Starting up the appliance The appliance features internal controls. When the appliance is connected to the mains, the inside light switches on each time the door is opened. The thermostat, located inside the refrigerator compartment, is used to adjust the temperature of both the refrigerator compartment and low temperature compartment (if fitted). Appliance temperature adjustment: The thermostat is used to automatically adjust the internal temperature of the refrigerator compartment and the or compartment (if provided). The thermostat knob can be turned from position1 to 5 (coldest setting) to make the internal temperature colder. When set to O the appliance is switched off. To store food for a short period of time, set the thermostat between 1 (Min) and 3 (Med). - To store food for long periods of time in the compartment, set the thermostat to 3 or 4. Note: To guarantee correct operation with ambient temperatures below 16°C, press the button located near the thermostat (if provided). Press the button again to turn this off with higher ambient temperatures (above 16°C). The ambient air temperature, frequency of door opening and the position of the appliance can affect internal temperatures. These factors must be taken into account when setting the thermostat. How to use the refrigerator compartment Position the food as shown in the figure. • Always observe the storage information on the package. Making ice cubes • Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the low temperature compartment • Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it is stuck to the low temperature compartment bottom. • Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes. MONTHS FOOD 20 63602048GB. fm Page 21 Monday, January 28, 2008 3:54 PM HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. Droplets of water on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost cycle is in progress. The defrost water is automatically routed to a drain outlet and into a container from which it evaporates. Clean the defrost water drain outlet regularly using the tool supplied with the appliance in order to ensure defrost water is removed correctly. Defrosting the low temperature compartment Defrost the low temperature compartment once or twice a year or when the ice formation is excessive. The amount of ice which forms and the rate at which it accumulates will depends on room temperature and humidity, and on the frequency with which the door is opened. Ice formation is concentrated at the top of the compartment and does not affect the efficiency of the appliance. If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty. [. . . ] To remove the top panel, slide it back and then lift it off. Unscrew the fixing screws of the right and left hinges and remove them. Lift the door up to release it from the bottom hinge. Lay the appliance on its left side and unscrew the 2 fixing screws of the bottom hinge. [. . . ]