User manual WHIRLPOOL ART 356/R INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Appliance The appliance is built from reusable materials. If you decide to scrap the refrigerator, it must be disposed of in compliance with local waste disposal laws. Before scrapping, cut off the power cable so that the appliance cannot be connected to the mains. Dispose of the appliance at an authorised collection centre for refrigerant. d Information This appliance is free of CFC’s (refrigerant circuit contains R134a) or free of HFC’s (refrigerant circuit contains R600a – Isobutane). [. . . ] x The freezer compartment is able to maintain correct storage temperatures even in the case of power failure. If this is the case, do not open the freezer door until power is restored. Important Refer to the adjacent table for fresh food storage times (months). When you purchase frozen food, make sure: x The packaging is undamaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package bulges or is marked by liquid stains, the product has not been correctly stored and may have partially thawed. x When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport items in insulated bags. x Place items in the freezer as soon as you get home. x If food has partially thawed, do not refreeze. x Avoid subjecting frozen foods to temperature variations. Observe the “Best before date” on the packaging. x Always observe the storage information on packages. x < HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT Making ice cubes Fill the ice cube tray three quarters full with water and place in the bottom of the freezer compartment. If the ice cube tray sticks to the bottom of the compartment do not use pointed or sharp instruments to detach them. 13 M 13 Y N C HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT We recommend defrosting the freezer compartment once or twice a year when ice has built up to about 3 mm on the walls and when the freezer contents are low. Open the door, remove the food from the freezer, wrap in paper and pack together in an insulated bag or cool part of the house. Leave the door open to allow the ice on the freezer walls to thaw. Remove the defrost water from the bottom of the freezer compartment. Clean with a sponge soaked in a solution of lukewarm water and neutral detergent. x Note: To avoid irreparable damage to the freezer compartment, do not use pointed or sharp metal instruments to scrape off ice or heat the compartment artificially. HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Regularly clean the refrigerator compartment. The refrigerator compartment defrosts automatically. The formation of water droplets on the back wall of the refrigerator compartment indicates that the automatic defrosting cycle is underway. The defrost water is channelled to a run-off and collected in a container where it evaporates. Keep the run-off channel clean using the special tool supplied. This ensures that defrost water is drained efficiently. [. . . ] Make sure there is sufficient clearance above and below the refrigerator to ensure free air circulation. Clean the appliance interior (see “How to clean the refrigerator compartment”). Mount the accessories. FREE-STANDING APPLIANCES (only) x Mount the spacers (if provided) on the back of the condenser behind the appliance (see figure). x For best performance, leave a clearance of at least 5 cm above the appliance and enough space between the appliance and the adjacent furniture to allow air to circulate. [. . . ]