User manual WHIRLPOOL ARC 4178 AL INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Any damage must be reported to the dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on, in order to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient. Make sure installation and the electrical connection are carried out by a qualified technician according to the manufacturer's instructions and in compliance with the local safety regulations. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it. GB SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 1. [. . . ] 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. Clean the condenser using a vacuum cleaner, proceeding as follows: remove the front plinth (see installation manual) and proceed to clean the condenser Important: - The buttons and control panel display must not be cleaned with alcohol or alcohol-derived substances, but with a dry cloth. - The refrigeration system pipes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot. Periodically clean them with a vacuum cleaner. REPLACING THE BULB Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before replacing any light bulbs. How to replace the refrigerator compartment bulb. In some models a special bulb is used 2. Bulb change instruction is put in the chart (PRODUCT SHEET) TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before contacting After-sales Service. . . . Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. Noises coming from your appliances are normal since it has a number of fans and engines to regulate performances that switch on and off automatically. Some of the functional noises can be reduced through - Levelling the appliance and installing it on an even surface - Separating and avoiding contact between the appliance and furniture. - Checking if the internal components are correctly placed. - Checking if bottles and containers are not in contact with each other. [. . . ] First, check the filter installation instructions to ensure that the filter was installed correctly and is not clogged. If installation or clogging is not a problem, call a qualified person or a technician. If there is water in the defrost pan: • This is normal in hot, damp weather. Make sure the appliance is level so that the water does not overflow If the edges of the appliance cabinet, which come in contact with the door seal, are warm to the touch: • This is normal in hot weather and when the compressor is running. [. . . ]