HOTPOINT/ARISTON H8 A2E I H O3 Use & Care

Health & Safety, Use and Care and Installation guide
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HEALTH & SAFETY, USE & CARE
and INSTALLATION GUIDES
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Index
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Use and Care guide
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CONTROL PANEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DOOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
REFRIGERATOR LIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SHELVES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
FAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
NO-FROST FREEZER COMPARTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
HOW TO USE THE APPLIANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FIRST TIME USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
DAILY USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FOOD-STORAGE TIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RECOMMENDATION IN CASE OF NO USE OF THE APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE & AFTER-SALES SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
FUNCTIONAL SOUNDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
AFTER-SALES SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installation guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT TO BE READ
AND OBSERVED
Before using the appliance
carefully read these safety
instructions.
Keep them close at hand for
future reference.
These instructions are also be
available on website: www.
whirlpool.eu
These instructions and the
appliance itself provide
important safety warnings, to be
observed at all times.
The manufacturer declines any
liability for failure to observe
these safety instructions, for
inapropriate use of the appliance
or incorrect setting of controls.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Very young (0-3 years) and young
children (3-8 years) shall be kept
away from the appliance unless
continuously supervised.
Children from 8 years old and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge can use this
appliance only if they are
supervised or have been given
instructions on safe use and
understand the hazards involved.
Children must not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance must not be carried
out by children without
supervision.
PERMITTED USE
This appliance is solely for
domestic, not professional use.
Do not use the appliance
outdoors.
Do not store explosive or
flammable substances such as
aerosol cans and do not place or
use gasoline or other flammable
materials in or near the
appliance: a fire may break out if
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the appliance is inadvertently
switched on.
CAUTION: The appliance is not
intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or
separate remote controlled
system.
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;
– catering and similar non-retail
applications.
The bulb used inside the appliance
is specifically designed for
domestic appliances and is not
suitable for general room lighting
within the home (EC Regulation
244/2009).
The appliance is arranged for
operation in places where the
temperature comes within the
following ranges, according to the
climatic class given on the rating
plate. The appliance may not work
properly if it is left for a long time
at a temperature outside the
specified range.
Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C)
SN From 10 to 32
N From 16 to 32
ST From 16 to 38
T From 16 to 43
This appliance does not contain
CFCs. The refrigerant circuit
contains R600a (HC).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a):
isobutane is a natural gas without
environmental impact, but is
flammable.
Therefore, make sure the
refrigerant circuit pipes are not
damaged. Keep special attention in
case of damaged pipes emptying
the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING : Do not damage the
appliance refrigerant circuit pipes.
WARNING : Keep ventilation
openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING : Do not use
mechanical, electric or chemical
means other than those
recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the
defrost process.
WARNING : Do not use or place
electrical devices inside the
appliance compartments if they are
not of the type expressly
authorised by the Manufacturer.
WARNING : Ice makers and or
water dispencers not directly
connected to the water supply
must be filled with potable water
only
WARNING : Automatic icemakers
and/or water dispensers must be
connected to a water supply that
delivers potable water only, with
main water pressure between 0,17
and 0,81 MPa (1,7 and 8,1 bar).
Do not swallow the contents
(non-toxic) of the ice packs (in
some models).
Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies
immediately after taking them out
of the freezer since they may cause
cold burns.
For products designed to use an air
filter inside an accessible fan cover,
the filter shall be always in position
when the refrigerator is in function.
Do not store glass containers with
liquids in the freezer compartment
since they may break.
Do not obstruct the fan (if
available) with food items.
After placing the food check if the
door of compartments closes
properly, especially the freezer
door.
Damaged gasket must be replaced
as soon as possible.
Use the refrigerator compartment
only for storing fresh food and the
freezer compartment only for
storing frozen food, freezing fresh
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food and making ice cubes.
Avoid storing unwrapped food in
direct contact with internal
surfaces of the refrigerator or
freezer compartments.
Appliances could have special
compartments (Fresh Food
Compartment, Zero Degree Box,...).
In case not differently specified in
the specific booklet of product,
they can be removed, maintaining
equivalent performances.
C-Pentane is used as blowing agent
in the insulation foam and it is a
flammable gas.
INSTALLATION
Installation and repairs must be
carried out by a qualified
technician, in compliance with
the manufacturer’s instructions
and local safety regulations. Do
not repair or replace any part of
the appliance unless specifically
stated in the user manual.
Children should not perform
installation operations. Keep
children away during
installation. Keep the packaging
materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of
reach of children, during and
after the installation.
The appliance must be handled
and installed by two or more
persons. Use protective gloves
to unpack and install the
appliance.
Be careful not to damage the
floors (e.g. parquet) when
moving the appliance.
Install the appliance on a floor or
support strong enough to take
its weight and in a placesuitable
for its size and use.
After unpacking the appliance,
make sure that it has not been
damaged during transport. In
the event of problems, contact
the dealer or your nearest
Aftersales Service.
The appliance must be
disconnected from the power
supply before any installation
operation.
During installation, make sure
the appliance does not damage
the power cable.
To guarantee adequate
ventilation, leave a space on
both sides and above the
appliance.
The distance between the rear
of the appliance and the wall
behind the appliance should be
50mm, to avoid access to hot
surfaces. A reduction of this
space will increase the Energy
consumption of product.
Only activate the appliance
when the installation has been
completed.
Wait at least two hours before
switching the appliance on, to
ensure that the refrigerant
circuit is fully efficient.
Make sure the appliance is not
near a heat source.
For appliances with fitted plug, if
the plug is not suitable for you
socket outlet, contact a qualified
technician.
Do not use extension leads,
multiple sockets or adapters.
Do not operate this appliance if it
has a damaged mains cord or
plug, if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged or
dropped. Keep the cord away
from hot surfaces.
The electrical components must
not be accessible to the user after
installation.
Do not touch the appliance with
any wet part of the body and do
not operate it when barefoot.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Wear protective gloves for
cleaning and maintenance.
The appliance must be
disconnected from the power
supply before any maintenance
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS
operation.
For installation to comply with Never use steam cleaning
equipment.
current safety regulations, an
omnipolar switch with minimum Do not use abrasive or harsh
contact gap of 3mm is required cleaners such as window sprays,
scouring cleansers, flammable
and the appliance must be
fluids, cleaning waxes,
earthed.
If the fitted plug is not suitable concentrated detergents,
for your socket outlet, contact a bleaches or cleansers containing
petroleum products on plastic
qualified technician.
The power cable must be long parts, interior and door liners or
gaskets. Do not use paper towels,
enough to connect the
scouring pads, or other harsh
appliance, once fitted in its
cleaning tools.
housing, to the main power
supply. Do not pull the power
supply cable.
If the power cable is damaged,
replace with an identical one.
The power cable must only be
replaced by a qualified
technician in compliance with
the manufacturer instruction
and current safety regulations.
Contact an authorized service
center.
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SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING
MATERIALS
The packaging material is 100%
recyclable and is marked with the
recycle symbol.
The various parts of the packaging
must therefore be disposed of
responsibility and in full compliance
with local authority regulations
governing waste disposal.
SCRAPPING OF HOUSEHOLD
APPLIANCES
When scrapping the appliance, make
it unusable by cutting off the power
cable and removing the doors and
shelves (if present) so that children
cannot easily climb inside and become
trapped.
This appliance is manufactured with
recyclable or reusable materials.
Dispose of it in accordance with local
waste disposal regulations.
For further information on the
treatment, recovery and recycling of
household electrical appliances,
contact your competent local
authority, the collection service for
household waste or the store where
you purchase the appliance.
This appliance is marked in
compliance with European Directive
2012/19/EU, Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed
of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this
product..
on the product or on
The symbol
the accompanying documentation
indicates that it should not be treated
as domestic waste but must be taken
to an appropriate collection center for
the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
Install the appliance in a dry, well
ventilated room far away from any
heat source (eg. radiator, cooker, etc.)
and in place not exposed directly to
the sun. If required, use an insulating
plate.
To guarantee adequate ventilation
follow installation instructions.
Insufficient ventilation on back of the
product increases energy
consumption and decreases cooling
efficiency.
The internal temperatures of the
appliance may be affected by the
ambient temperature, frequency of
door opening, as well as location of
the appliance. Temperature setting
should take into consideration these
factors.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This appliance has been designed,
constructed and distributed in
compliance with the requirements of
European Directives:
LVD 2014/35/EU, EMC 2014/30/EU and
RoHS 2011/65/EU).
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This appliance has been designed,
constructed and distributed in
compliance with the Ecodesign and
energy Labeling Requirements of EC
Directives: 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/
EU.
Reduce to a minimum door opening.
When thawing frozen food, place
them in the refrigerator. The low
temperature of the frozen products
cools the food in the refrigerator.
Allow warm food and drinks to cool
down before placing in the appliance.
Positioning of the shelves in the
refrigerator has no impact on the
efficient usage of energy. Food should
be placed on the shelves in such way
to ensure proper air circulation (food
should not touch each other and
distance between food and rear wall
should be kept).
You can increase storage capacity of
frozen food by removing baskets and,
if present, Stop Frost shelve,
maintaining an equivalent energy
consumption.
High energy class products are fitted
with high efficiency motors that
remain operational for longer, but
have a low power consumption. Do
not worry if the engine continues to
run for longer periods.
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Use and Care guide
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
APPLIANCE
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Refrigerator compartment
1. Fan
2. Active Oxygen
3. Electronic control panel / light unit
4. Shelves
5. Bottle rack
6. Cool zone (best for meat and fish)
7. Rating plate with commercial
name
8. Ultra fresh crisper
9. Humidity control
10. Fridge drawer divider
11. Coolsaver (Antiethilene filter)
12. Doors reversibility kit
13. Door trays
14. Egg tray
15. Bottle balcony
16. Door seal
Freezer compartment
16. Door seals
17. Freezer drawers
18. Shelves
19. Easy ice
20. Bottom drawer: coolest zone best for
freezing fresh food
CONTROL PANEL
1
2
1. Indicator Leds
(to display the current temperature setpoint
or the Super Cool function)
2. On/Stand-By Button / Temperature
Button
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DOOR
DOOR REVERSIBILITY
Note: The direction of door opening can be changed. If
this operation is performed by After-sales Service it is
not covered by the warranty.
Is recommended to reverse door swing by two
persons.
Follow instruction in Installation Guide.
REFRIGERATOR
LIGHT
The light system inside the fridge compartment uses
LEDs light, allowing a better lightning as well
as very low energy consumption.
If the LED light system does not work, please contact
the Service to replace it.
Important: The refrigerator compartment light
switches on when the refrigerator door is opened. If
the door is kept open for more than 4 minutes the
light will be automatically switched off.
SHELVES
All shelves, flaps and pull-out baskets are removable.
FAN
The Fan improves temperature distribution inside the
product, allowing better preservation of stored food.
By default, the fan is switched on. It is advisable to
keep the fan switched on if you notice drops of water
on the glass shelves or in sever humidity conditions.
It is recommended to switch off the fan for extremely
cold room temperature (i.e. 10°C).
Please note that when the fan is switched on it will not
continuously work.
The fan will start/stop working depending on the
temperature and/or humidity level inside the product.
It is therefore absolutely normal if the fan does not
move even if the fan is switched on.
To activate or deactivate this function – see enclosed
Daily Reference Guide.
Note: Do not obstruct the air intake area with food
items.
NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT
Refrigerator compartment defrosting is completely
automatic.
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The defrost water is automatically run into a drain
hole hiden behind Multi-flow and collected in a
container, where it evaporates.
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NO-FROST FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
No Frost freezers provide chilled air circulation around
the storage areas, and prevent the formation of ice,
thereby completely eliminating
the need for defrosting.
Frozen items don’t stick to the walls, labeling stays
legible and storage space remains neat and clear.
ACCESSORIES
EGG TRAY
FRIDGE DRAWER DIVIDER
COOLSAVER
BOTTLE RACK
EASY ICE
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HOW TO USE
THE APPLIANCE
FIRST TIME USE
HOW TO START THE APPLIANCE
After plugging the appliance to the mains, it starts
the operation automatically.
After starting the appliance, wait at least 4-6 hours
before placing food into the appliance.
TEMPERATURE SETTING
The appliance is normally factory-set for operation at
the recommended medium temperature.
For details of setting temperature - see the Daily
Reference Guide.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING APPLIANCE
To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on
both sides and above the appliance.
The distance between the rear of the appliance and
the wall behind the appliance should be at least
50mm.
A reduction of this space will increase the Energy
consumption of product.
50mm
50mm
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When the appliance is connected to the power supply,
the display lights up and all the icons appear on the
display for approximately 1 second. The default
(factory) values of the fridge compartment settings
light-up.
Note: Displayed set points correspond to the average
temperature throughout the whole refrigerator
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DAILY USE
HOW TO INCREASE FREEZER STORAGE CAPACITY
• removing the baskets to allow the storage of big
products.
• placing the food products directly on the freezer
shelves.
• removing additional removable accessories.
• Do not block the air outlet area (on the back wall and
on the bottom inside the product) with food products.
• All shelves and pull-out baskets are removable.
• The internal temperatures of the appliance may be
affected by the ambient temperature, frequency of
door opening, as well as location of the appliance.
Temperature setting should take into consideration
these factors.
• Unless otherwise specified the appliance
accessories are not dishwasher safe.
REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER CONTAINER
• Open the freezer door
• Pull the upper container upwards by the right and
left corners (1)
• Remove the drawer (2)
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• Install the upper container in the reverse order
FUNCTIONS
ON/STANDBY
SUPER COOL
This function turns On/Stand-by the
refrigerator. To put the product in
Stand-by, press & hold the On/Standby button for 3 seconds.
All the temperature indicators turn off.
When the appliance is in Stand-by,
the light inside the refrigerator
compartment does not work.
Remember that this operation does not
disconnect the appliance from
the power supply.
To switch the appliance On again,
simply press the On/Stand-By button .
The use of this function is recommended
when placing a very high quantity of
food in the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
Using Super Cool function it is possible
to increase the cooling capacity in the
refrigerator and freezer compartments.
Note: Super Cool function should be also
switched ON before placing fresh food
to be frozen in the freezer compartment,
in order to maximize the freezing
capacity.
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ACTIVE OXYGEN
COOLSAVER
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Through the emission of a small quantity
of ozone, this function enables a
reduction in the proliferation of bacteria
and microorganisms inside the
refrigerated drawer and limits bad odours.
The quantity of ozone discharged by the
device is minuscule and it is rapidly
expended during the antibacterial action.
To activate the Active Oxygen function,
press the Active Oxygen button (see the
figure).
When the function is activated, a coloured
light will appear on the device inside the
refrigerated drawer, according to the
following cyclical features:
- Green light: ozone emission phase
- Blue light: antibacterial and anti-odour
action phase (without ozone emission).
To deactivate the function, press the
Active Oxygen button (see the figure).
Certain fruits and vegetables generate
ethylene as a natural part of their ripening
cycle. Other fruits and vegetables are
highly sensitive to the presence of
ethylene, but may or may not produce
the ethylene themselves. Coolsaver
maintains longer shelf life with better
food quality and fresher perishables by
removing the ethylene gas that causes
premature ripening and decay. High
relative humidity is good for most
perishable foods but condensation is
not. Coolsaver eliminates excess
condensation that causes mould, mildew
and bacteriological growth on food.
Coolsaver also avoids cross transfer of
odors and provides an ideal
environment in your refrigerator.
Coolsaver is a 100% natural inorganic
mineral and keeps its full efficiency for
several years.
Considering the dust and humidity around
the Coolsaver during the normal use of the
refrigerator, it is recommended to
recondition the Coolsaver periodically at
each 6 months to satisfy the full effectivity.
Reconditioning is a process of cleaning the
Coolsaver bag with a vacuum cleaner and
then putting it under sunlight for around 6
hours or inside an oven at 80 ˚C for 1 hour.
In order to keep the maximum
effectivity and save the performance;
dust, oil or other liquids must be
avoided to be in contact with the
Coolsaver. Such contact with these
materials will cause reduction or totally
loss of the effectivity of the Coolsaver
minerals and may require replacement
with a new one.
Note: when the Active Oxygen function is
activated, a faint odour might be
perceived the refrigerated drawer (the
same odour that sometimes accompanies
a thunder storm due to the ozone
produced by the lightning): it is absolutely
normal.
Note: Disabling the function optimizes
energy consumption.
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DOOR OPEN ALARM
The Alarm icon lights up blinking and
the acoustical alarm sounds. The Alarm
is activated when the door is left open
for more than 2 minutes.
HUMIDITY CONTROLED CRISPER
The salad crispers fitted inside the fridge have been
specially designed for the purpose of keeping fruit and
vegetables fresh and crisp. Open the humidity regulator
(position B) if you want to store food in a less humid
environment like fruit, or close it (position A) to store
food in a more humid environment like vegetable.
To disengage the door alarms close the
door, or press once Stop Alarm button
to mute the acoustical alarm.
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B
EASY ICE
The double tub was designed to optimise space in the
freezer compartment and to ensure that ice is always
readily available. The trays can be stacked or filled and
used separately.
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FOOD-STORAGE TIPS
FRIDGE COMPARTMENT
The refrigerator is the ideal storage location for ready
meals, fresh and preserved food, dairy products, fruit
and vegetables and beverage.
AIR VENTILATION
The natural circulation of air in the refrigerator
compartment results in zones with different
temperatures. It is coldest directly above the fruits and
vegetables crisper and at the rear wall. It is warmest at
the top front of the compartment.
Insufficient ventilation results in an increase in energy
consumption and reduction of the refrigerating
performance.
Do not cover air slots by food on other staff - they are
optimized for proper air circulation and food
preservation.
HOW TO STORE FRESH FOOD AND BEVERAGE
› Use recyclable plastic, metal, aluminum and glass
containers and cling film to wrap foods.
› Do not store food too close together to enable
sufficient air circulation.
› Always use closed containers for liquids and for food
that may give off or be tainted by odor or flavor
transfer or cover them.
› To avoid bottles falling over, you can use the bottle
holder.
› Foods which give off a large amount ethylene gas
and those that are sensitive to this gas, such as fruit,
vegetables and salad, should always be separated or
wrapped so as not to reduce the storage life; for
example do not store tomatoes together with kiwi
fruits or cabbage.
› If you have a little quantity of food to store in the
refrigerator, we recommend to use the shelves above
the crisper for fruits and vegetables since this is the
coolest area of the compartment.
› Be aware to do not close air slots by the food.
WHERE TO STORE FRESH FOOD AND BEVERAGE
› On the fridge shelves: ready meals, tropical fruits,
cheeses, deli.
› In the coldest area (the one above the fruits and
vegetables crisper): meat, fish, cold cuts, cakes
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› In the fruits and vegetables crisper: fruits, salad,
vegetables.
› In the door: butter, jams, sauces, pickles, cans,
bottles, beverage cartons, eggs.
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Legend
TEMPERATE ZONE Suggested for
the storage of tropical fruit, cans,
drinks, eggs, sauces, pickles,
butter, jam.
COOL ZONE Suggested for
storage of cheese, milk, dairy food,
delicatessen, yogurt.
COOLEST ZONE Suggested for
the storage of cold cuts, desserts.
FRUIT & VEGETABLE DRAWER
FREEZING ZONE DRAWER
(MAX COOL ZONE) Suggested to
freeze fresh/cooked food.
NORMAL FREEZER DRAWERS
Note
The Grey tone of the legend
doesn’t match with the color of
drawers
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FREEZER COMPARTMENT
The freezer is the ideal storage location for store
frozen food, make ice cubes and freeze fresh food in
the freezer compartment.
The maximum number of kilograms of fresh food that
TIPS FOR FREEZING AND STORING FRESH FOOD
› We recommend to label and date all your frozen
food. Adding a label will help you to identify foods
and to know when they should be used before their
quality deteriorates.Do not re-freeze defrosted food.
can be frozen within a 24-hour period is indicated on
the rating plate (…kg/24h).
If you have a little quantity of food to store in the
freezer, we recommend to use the coldest areas of
your freezer compartment, corresponding to the
bottom area.
original nutritional value, consistency, colour and
flavor. Some meat, especially game, should be hung
before it is frozen.
› Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the
freezer.
› Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in:
aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic
bags, polythene containers with lids or freezer
containers suitable for freezing fresh food.
› Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately.
Do not refreeze unless the food is cooked after it has
thawed. Once cooked, the thawed food can be
refrozen.
› Food must be fresh, mature and of prime quality in
order to obtain high quality frozen food.
› Do not freeze bottles with liquid.
› Fresh vegetables and fruit should preferably be
frozen as soon as they are picked to maintain the full
› Please use Super Cool function to speed up cooling
of freezing process (see Daily Reference Guide).
FROZEN FOOD: SHOPPING TIPS
When purchasing frozen food products:
› Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen
food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If
the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may
not have been stored under optimal conditions and
defrosting may have already begun.
› When shopping, buy frozen foods at the end of your
trip and transport them in a thermally insulated cool
bag.
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› Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in
the freezer.
› If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze
it. Consume within 24 hours.
› Avoid or reduce temperature variations to the
minimum. Respect the best-before date on the
package.
› Always observe the storage information on the
package.
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STORAGE TIME
OF FROZEN FOOD
MEAT
STEWS
Beef
months
8 - 12
Meat, Poultry
Pork, veal
6-9
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Lamb
6-8
Butter
Rabbit
4-6
Mince/Offal
Sausages
FRUITS
Apples
months
12
Apricots
8
6
Blackberries
8 - 12
Cheese
3
8 - 12
2-3
Double Cream
1-2
Blackcurrants /
Redcurrants
Cherries
1-2
Ice-cream
2-3
Peaches
10
Eggs
8
Pears
8 - 12
Plum
10
POULTRY
months
2-3
10
Chicken
5-7
SOUPS AND SAUCES
Turkey
6
Soup
2-3
Raspberries
8 - 12
Giblets
2-3
Meat Sauce
2-3
Strawberries
10
Pate
1
Rhubarb
10
1-2
Ratatouille
8
Fruit juices (orange,
lemon, grapefruit)
4-6
1-2
PASTRY AND BREAD
1-2
Bread
Cakes (plain)
1-2
4
Asparagus
Basil
8 - 10
6-8
Gateaux (cakes)
2-3
Beans
12
2-3
Crepes
1-2
Artichokes
8 - 10
3-4
Uncooked pastry
2-3
Broccoli
8 - 10
Quiche
1-2
Brussels sprout
8 - 10
Pizza
1-2
Cauliflower
8 - 10
Carrots
10 - 12
Celery
6-8
Mushrooms
8
Parlsey
6-8
Peppers
10 - 12
Peas
12
Runner-beans
12
Spinach
12
Tomatoes
8 - 10
Zucchini
8 - 10
CRUSTACEANS
Molluscs creab,
lobster
Crab, lobster
SHELLFISH
Oyster, Shucked
FISH
“fatty” (salmon,
herring, meckerel)
“lean” (code, sole)
VEGETABLES
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RECOMMENDATION IN CASE
OF NO USE OF THE APPLIANCE
ABSENCE / VACATION
In case longer absence its recommended to use up
food and to disconnect the appliance to save energy.
MOVING
1. Take out all internal parts.
2. Wrap them well, and fix them together with
adhesive tape so that they do not bang together or
get lost.
3. Screw the adjustable feet so that they do not
touch the support surface.
4. Close and fix door 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.
For power failures lasting up to 24 hours.
Keep the door of the appliance closed. This will allow
the stored food to stay cold as long as possible.
Note: Bear in mind that a full appliance will stay cold
longer than a partially filled one.
For power failures lasting more than 24 hours.
Empty the freezer compartment and arrange the food
in a portable freezer. If this type of freezer is not
available and, likewise, no artificial ice packs are
available, try to use up the food, which is more easily
perishable.
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.
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Empty the easy ice.
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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation,
unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect
the electrical power supply.
Never use abrasives. Never clean refrigerator parts
with flammable fluids.
› Periodically clean the appliance with a cloth and a
solution of lukewarm water and neutral detergent
specifically for refrigerator interiors.
› Clean the outside of the appliance and the door seal
with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
› Condenser placed in the rear of the appliance should
be cleaned regularly using a vacuum cleaner.
WARNING
Do not use steam cleaners.
The buttons and control panel display must not be
cleaned with alcohol or alcohol-derived substances,
but with a dry cloth.
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.
To ensure continuous and correct flow of defrost
water, regularly clean the inside of the draining hole
on the back of the refrigerator near the fruit and
vegetable drawer, using the tool provided.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE & AFTER-SALES
SERVICE
BEFORE CONTACTING AFTER-SALES SERVICE...
Performance problems often result from little things
you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
FUNCTIONAL SOUNDS
Sounds 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 SOUNDS CAN BE
REDUCED THROUGH:
› Leveling the appliance and installing it on an even
surface.
› Checking if the internal components are correctly
placed.
› Separating and avoiding contact between the
appliance and furniture.
› Checking if bottles and containers are not in
contactwith each other.
SOME OF THE FUNCTIONAL SOUNDS
YOU MIGHT HEAR
A hissing sound when switching on
the appliance for the first time or
after a long pause.
A gurgling sound when refrigerant
fluid enters into the pipes.
BRRR sound is from the compressor
running.
Buzzing sound when water valve
or fan start working.
A cracking sound when
compressor starts.
The CLICK is from the thermostat
which adjusts how often the
compressor is running.
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EN
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
THE APPLIANCE IS NOT
WORKING
There may be an appliance power
supply problem.
› Check if power cable plugged
into a live socket with the
proper voltage.
› Check if the protection
devices and fuses of the
electrical system in your home
THERE IS WATER IN THE
DEFROST PAN
This is normal in hot, damp
weather. The pan can even be half
full.
› Make sure the appliance is
level so that the water does not
overflow.
THE EDGES OF THE
APPLIANCE CABINET, WHICH
COME IN CONTACT WITH THE
DOOR SEAL, ARE WARM TO
THE TOUCH
This is not a defect.
This is normal in hot weather and
when the compressor is running.
THE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK
The light may need replacing.
The appliance may be in On/
Stand-by model
THE MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN
TOO MUCH
Motor running time depends on
different things: number of door
openings, amount of food stored,
temperature of the room, setting
of the temperature controls.
› Make sure if the protection
devices and fuses of the
electrical system in your home
work well.
› Check if the power cable is
plugged into a live socket with
the proper voltage
› In case the LEDs are broken
the user must call the Service
for exchange of the same type
available only at our After-sales
Service Centers or authorized
dealers.
› Make sure that the appliance
controls are correctly set.
› Check if there is not a large
amount of food been added to
the appliance.
› Check that the door is not
opened too often.
› Check that the door close
properly.
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THE APPLIANCE
TEMPERATURE IS TOO HIGH
There could be various causes (see
“Solutions”)
› Make sure that the condenser
(back the appliance) is free of
dust and fluff.
› Make sure that the door
properly closed.
› Make sure that the door seals
properly fitted.
› On hot days or if the room is
warm, the motor naturally runs
longer.
› If the appliance door has been
left open for a while or if large
amounts of food have been
stored, the motor will run
longer in order to cool down
the interior of the appliance.
THE DOORS DO NOT OPEN
AND CLOSE PROPERLY
There could be various causes (see
“Solutions”)
› Check that food packages are
not blocking the door.
› Check that the internal parts
or automatic ice maker are not
out of position.
› Check that the door seals are
not dirty or sticky.
› Ensure the appliance is level.
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EN
AFTER-SALES
SERVICE
BEFORE CALLING
THE AFTER-SALES SERVICE
1.
See if you can solve the problem by yourself
with the help of the suggestions given in the
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.
2.
Switch the appliance off and back on again to
see if the fault persists
IF AFTER THE ABOVE CHECKS THE FAULT STILL
OCCURS, GET IN TOUCH WITH THE NEAREST AFTERSALES SERVICE
To receive assistance, call the number shown on the
warranty booklet or follow the instructions on the
website www.whirlpool.eu
Always specify:
• a brief description of the fault;
• the type and exact model of the appliance;
• the service number (number after the word Service
on the rating plate). The service number is also
indicated on the guarantee booklet;
• your full address;
• your telephone number.
If any repairs are required, please contact an
authorised after-sales service (to guarantee that
original spare parts will be used and repairs carried
out correctly).
Manufacturer:
Whirlpool Europe s.r.l. - Socio Unico
Viale Guido Borghi 27
21025 Comerio (VA)
Italy
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