User manual WHIRLPOOL ARC 4178 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Packing The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and marked with the recycling symbol. Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous. Appliance The appliance is made using recyclable materials. Dispose of the appliance in conformity with local environmental regulations. [. . . ] Note: The ambient air temperature, the 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. Position of water collection tray: when the room temperature is above 25°C, pull the water collection tray forwards, aligning it with the two small dots on the right-hand side of the refrigerator unit (Fig. 1) Using the refrigerator compartment Position food as follows: A Cooked foods, cakes, soup/pasta: on the grid below the low temperature compartment. B Fish, meat, cold cuts: on the grid above the crisper drawer. C Fruit and vegetables: in the special crisper drawer. D Bottles, canned produce: use the door trays in the inner door. E Eggs: use the special compartment in the inner door. Notes: • The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed to allow circulation of air. • Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. • Do not place hot food in the refrigerator. • Store liquids in closed containers. 13 6gb33012. fm5 Page 14 Thursday, February 8, 2001 5:47 PM HOW TO DEFROST THE REFRIGERATOR Defrost the appliance when the ice on the walls reaches a thickness of about 3 mm. Water collects at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment. • Is the thermostat setting correct?The inside light is not working • Is there a power failure?• If not, unplug the appliance from the mains, remove the cover and check the bulb has not come loose. If necessary, replace the bulb with a new one (max 15 W). Notes: • Gurgling and hissing noises due to expansion in the refrigerant circuit are normal. • • Is the thermostat set to z (Stop) or (defrost)?Temperature inside the compartments is not low enough. • Is there an excessive frost build-up in the low temperature compartment ?• Is the appliance installed near a heat source?• Is the thermostat setting correct?• Are the air circulation vents blocked? [. . . ] The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or animals and for damage to property resulting from failure to observe the above procedures and reminders. If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the socket replaced by a qualified electrician. • • • • • • • Do not use extension leads or adaptors. 15 6gb33012. fm5 Page 16 Thursday, February 8, 2001 5:47 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION For Great Britain only The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE - “NEUTRAL” (“N”) BROWN - “LIVE” (“L”) GREEN AND YELLOW - “EARTH” (“E”) 1. The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter “E” or by the Earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter “N” or coloured black. [. . . ]