User manual WHIRLPOOL ARG 744/A INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 60802014GB. fm Page 13 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 6:16 PM INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION CONTROLS HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT HOW TO DEFROST THE APPLIANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / AFTER-SALES SERVICE AFTER SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 13 60802014GB. fm Page 14 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 6:16 PM BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use To get the most out of your new appliance, read the user handbook thoroughly. The handbook contains a description of the appliance and useful tips for storing food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is undamaged and that the door closes perfectly tight. [. . . ] Light switch 16 } 7 8 6 1 3 5 2 4 } B B) Freezer compartment (if supplied) (marked with symbol for storing fresh food, frozen food and making ice cubes) 7. Ice cube tray (inside the compartment) C) Controls D. Light bulb (max 15 W) 60802014GB. fm Page 17 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 6:16 PM HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT This appliance is a refrigerator with a star freezer compartment. Optimal appliance performance is obtained at ambient temperatures between +10°C and +38°C. Switching on the appliance Once the power plug is inserted in the mains socket, unless the thermostat is set to symbol z the inside light switches on each time the door is opened. Once the temperature has been set – see next chapter – the appliance is ready for use. Temperature Adjustment - To adjust the temperature in the compartment, turn the thermostat control knob: • to lower numbers 1-2/MIN for the LEAST COLD internal temperatures; • to 3-4/MED for a MEDIUM temperature; • to 5-7/MAX for the COLDEST temperature. Thermostat setting on z: no operation, no light. Note: 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. Attention Thermostat adjustment (A) will depend on where the appliance is installed, ambient temperature and frequency of door opening. !Position the food as illustrated in the figure: 1. Dairy products, preserves, cheese, butter 3. Bottles How to use the refrigerator compartment: ! Note: • Cover food to prevent it drying out. • Hot food must be allowed to cool properly before being placed in the refrigerator. • Make sure sufficient space is left for air to circulate around the food. Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. Fan The fan operates automatically. The fan gives more even temperature distribution inside the refrigerator compartment, thus allowing better conservation of stored food and reduction of excess moisture. Do not obstruct the fan intake zone with foods. 17 60802014GB. fm Page 18 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 6:16 PM HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT The freezer compartment can be used for freezing fresh food. The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate. Freezing fresh food: • Set the thermostat knob (A) to 3-4 . • If your appliance is equipped with a grid, position food to be frozen as indicated in Fig. 1, otherwise position food as illustrated in Fig. A Arrange the fresh food on the grid, leaving sufficient space around each pack for the air to circulate and avoiding contact with already frozen food (Fig. 1). , ensuring it does not come into contact with B Arrange the food centrally in the compartment already frozen food. [. . . ] • Removing the light bulb: Unscrew the bulb anticlockwise as shown in the figure. 20 60802014GB. fm Page 21 Tuesday, December 27, 2005 6:16 PM AFTER SALES SERVICE Before contacting After Sales Service: 1. See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the Trouble-shooting guide. Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem has been solved. If it has not, disconnect the appliance from the power supply and wait for about an hour before switching on again. [. . . ]