User manual WHIRLPOOL ARC 4000/1 ALU INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed to be used in the household and similar applications such as: - kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments - farm houses - by clients in hotels, motels, residences, bed & breakfasts. To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully read the operating instructions which contain a description of the product and useful advice. Keep these instructions for future reference. GB 1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged and that the door closes properly. [. . . ] Automatic ice-makers and/or water dispensers not directly connected to the water supply must be filled with drinking water only. • Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh food and the freezer compartment only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. • Do not store glass containers with liquids in the freezer since they may burst. The Manufacturer declines any liability if the above advice and precautions are not respected. 36 RECOMANDATION IN CASE OF NO USE OF THE APPLIANCE Short vacation There is no need to disconnect the appliance from the power supply if you will be away for less than three weeks. Use up perishable food, freeze other food. If your appliance has an automatic ice maker: 1. Shut off the water supply to the automatic ice maker. Long vacation Remove all the food if you are going away for three weeks or more. If your appliance has an automatic ice maker: 1. Shut off the water supply to the automatic icemaker at least a day before. Fix some wooden or plastic wedges to the upper part of both doors with adhesive tape and leave the doors open enough for air to circulate inside both compartments. This will prevent odour and mould from setting in. Wrap them well, and fix them together with adhesive tape so that they do not bang together or get lost. Screw the adjustable feet so that they do not touch the support surface. Close and fix both doors with adhesive tape and, again using adhesive tape, fix the power cable to the appliance. Power failure In the event of a power failure, call the local office of your electricity supply company and ask how long it is going to last. Note: Bear in mind that a full appliance will stay cold longer than a partially filled one. If ice crystals are still visible on the food, it may be frozen again, although flavour and aroma may be affected. If food is found to be in a poor condition, it is best to throw it away. For power failures lasting up to 24 hours. Keep both doors of the appliance closed. This will allow the stored food to stay cold as long as possible. [. . . ] in the horizontal position (on some models). Is water getting to the automatic ice maker?• Is there a water filter installed on the appliance (on some models)?This filter may be clogged or installed incorrectly. [. . . ]