User manual WHIRLPOOL CLC 28 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] CLC 28 - 04075059 CLC 31 - 04075066 GB User and maintenance manual BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; - bed and breakfast type environments; 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. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged and that the door closes properly. Any damage must be reported to the dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance. [. . . ] • Do not store glass containers with liquids in the freezer compartment since they may break. • Avoid storing unwrapped food in direct contact with internal surfaces of the refrigerator or freezer compartments. The Manufacturer declines any liability if the above advice and precautions are not respected. • Make sure the voltage specified on the rating plate corresponds to that of your home. • Do not use single/multi adapters or extension cords. • For the water connection, use the pipe supplied with the new appliance; do not reuse that of the previous appliance. • Power cable modification or replacement must only be carried out by qualified personnel or by After-sales Service. • It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the power supply by unplugging it or by means of a mains two-pole switch installed upstream of the socket. 5 FIRST USE Connect the appliance to the mains power supply. A beep may be emitted by some models, to indicate that the temperature alarm has intervened: press and hold the button to switch off acoustic alarms. As applicable, insert the anti-bacterial/anti-odour filter into the fan as indicated on the filter package. Note: after switching on, the refrigerator needs approximately 4/5 hours to reach the correct temperature for storing a normal fridge load of food. APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Clean the appliance regularly using a cloth and a solution of lukewarm water and neutral detergent specifically formulated for refrigerator interiors. Clean inside the defrost water drain outlet on the rear wall of the refrigerator (near the fruit and vegetable crisper drawer) regularly, using the tool supplied with the appliance so as to ensure defrost water is removed correctly (see figure). Before all cleaning or maintenance procedures, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electricity supply. CHANGING THE BULB OR LED (depending on the model) Always unplug the refrigerator before replacing any light bulbs, then follow the relevant instructions in accordance with the type of lighting fitted in your appliance. Only use bulbs of the same type, which can be requested from the After-Sales Service and authorised dealers. Loosen the screws and take off the lamp cover. The lamp has a bayonet bulb and needs to be pulled out, not unscrewed, following the directions of the arrows as indicated. After the new bulb has been inserted, replace the lamp cover and wait five minutes before plugging the appliance back in. Lighting type 2) To remove the light bulb, turn anticlockwise as shown in the figure. Wait for 5 minutes before reconnecting the appliance. 2 1 Lighting type 3) If the product has LED lighting which is in need of replacing, contact the After-Sales Service for assistance. LED lights last longer than normal bulbs, they illuminate better and are more environmentally friendly 6 WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS NOT IN USE Unplug the appliance from the mains, then empty, defrost (if necessary) and clean it. Leave the doors ajar, so that air can circulate inside the compartments. This will prevent the formation of mould and bad odours. DURING BLACKOUTS Keep the doors closed to allow the stored food to stay cold as long as possible. If the blackout persists, the blackout alarm may sound (depending on the model). REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT The refrigerator compartment is designed for the storage of fresh food and beverages. [. . . ] If the drawer is inserted, the symbol will become active again - irrespective of the state of the box, a slight noise may be heard: this is normal and is not a cause for concern. - when the box is not active, the temperature inside it depends on the general temperature inside the refrigerator compartment. In this case, we recommend it is used to store fruit and vegetables which are not sensitive to cold temperatures (fruits of the forest, apples, apricots, carrots, spinach, lettuce, etc. ). Important: If the function is activated and food with high water content is present, condensate may form on the shelves. [. . . ]