Whirlpool 20TM L4 Manual

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OPERATION SYMBOLS
6th Sense * Function 
The icon on indicates that the appliances is in the process of reaching the optimum preservation
conditions 
This function will activate automatically when:
• A particularly high quantity of food to be cooled and/or frozen has been placed inside the appliance.
• The refrigerator and/or freezer door has been left open for a long time.
• There has been an extended interruption of the power supply.
The icon remains on until optimum preservation conditions are reached.
“Listeria” thermometer indicator (in some models only) 
This symbol enables the user to check that the temperature of the refrigerator is suitable to guarantee the
correct preservation of the food.
If the indicator is on, and the appliance has been in operation for at least 24 hours, the temperature inside
the refrigerator compartment is correct. If this is not the case, reduce the set temperature and wait 12
hours, before carrying out a new visual check of the indicator.
Antibacterial filter 
This symbol shows the condition of the antibacterial filter. When switching on the appliance for first use,
or after replacing the filter, the filter icon shows three dashes. In time their number will decrease,
depending on the use of the appliance and the natural wear of the filter charge itself.
When all the dashes disappear and the icon starts flashing, the filter needs replacing.
Important:Only replace the antibacterial filter after all three dashes have disappeared from the filter
icon. Replace the cartridge and press the OKbutton until the three dashes reappear on the display.
Water filter 
This symbol indicates the state of the water filter. When switching on the appliance for first use, or after
replacing the filter, the filter icon shows three dashes. In time their number will decrease, depending on
the use of the appliance and the natural wear of the filter charge itself.
When all the dashes disappear and the icon starts flashing, the filter needs replacing. 
Important:Only replace the cartridge after all three dashes have disappeared from the filter icon.
Replace the cartridge and press the OKbutton until the three dashes reappear on the display.
The water filter is located under the freezer compartment door.
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OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS
Party mode 
This function is activated by pressing the menu button until the party mode symbol appears. With the
symbol flashing, press OKto confirm your selection.
This function enables to use the freezer compartment to cool drinks. When the function is selected, the
icon is animated. 30 minutes after activation (the time needed to cool a standard 0.75 litres bottle without
breaking it), the icon will flash and the acoustic signal will come on. Remove the bottle and deactivate the
function by pressing OK.
Control panel lock function
This function prevents accidental changing of appliance settings or switching off.
The function is set by pressing the freezer tempand the fridge tempbuttons at the same time for 3
seconds: the  symbol will come on and an acoustic signal will activate.
To deactivate the function, carry out the same procedure until the symbol goes off.
Automatic ice-maker control panel lock
This function consists of deactivating ice and water dispensing for easier cleaning or to prevent
unintentional use. The function is set by pressing the ice modeand the lightbuttons at the same time for
3 seconds: the  symbol will come on and an acoustic signal will activate.
To deactivate the function, carry out the same procedure until the symbol goes off.
Note:This function does not disconnect the power to the appliance, ice-maker or light, but simply
deactivates the dispenser levers.
Fast freezing (freezer) 
This function must be activated before freezing fresh food.
To activate the function press the menubutton until the fast freezing symbol appears on the left of the
display. The symbol starts flashing and the freezer door icon comes on. Press OKto confirm. The function
will automatically deactivate after 24 hours. It can also be deactivated manually at any time by repeating
the procedure.
Fast cooling (refrigerator) 
This function is used to speed up the cooling process for fresh foods. This function is activated by pressing
the menubutton until the fast cooling symbol appears on the right of the display. The symbol starts
flashing and the refrigerator door icon comes on. Press OKto confirm The function will automatically
deactivate after 6 hours. It can also be deactivated manually at any time, by repeating the procedure.
Vacation 
This function deactivates the refrigerator compartment if the user is going away for sometime. This
function is activated by pressing the menubutton until the vacation symbol appears. The symbol flashes
and the refrigerator compartment temperature disappears from the display. Press OKto confirm. To
reactivate the refrigerator compartment, repeat the operation.
After activating the function, remove perishable food from the refrigerator compartment and keep the
door closed, since the refrigerator maintains an adequate temperature for preventing the formation of
odours. 
Note:When selecting a function, a 5 seconds interval is given to the user to press the OKbutton to
confirm the function. Otherwise the user will have to start the procedure again by pressing the menu
button.
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First use
When the ice and water dispenser is used for the first time, the first ice cubes and water coming out of
the dispenser may have an unpleasant taste and should therefore be discarded.
Ice Mode
The function is activated when the symbol is lit. 
Press the ice mode button to select the symbol corresponding to the type of ice required (cubes or
crushed); the symbol will light up.
To dispense ice:
1. Press the ice mode button and select the required type of ice.
2. Press a rigid glass against the ice dispenser lever. Hold the glass close to the dispenser opening so that
ice does not fall outside of the glass.
3. Press lightly on the lever to activate the ice dispenser. Pressing hard will not result in faster dispensing
or greater quantities.
4. To stop dispensing, remove the glass slowly so that ice does not fall outside the glass.
5. Do not use fragile glasses to dispense ice.
Water dispensing
To dispense water press a glass against the water dispenser lever, removing the glass to stop dispensing; at
the same time the light inside the dispenser comes on, and goes off when the lever is released. 
It is not necessary to press hard on the levers to activate the dispenser. Pressing hard will not result in
faster dispensing or greater quantities.
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After switching on the refrigerator, it usually takes overnight for the
first ice cubes to form. When selecting crushed ice, the cubes are
crushed just before being dispensed, therefore the crushed ice may
come out with a slight delay. Noise from the ice crusher is normal,
and pieces of ice may vary in size. When changing from crushed ice
to ice cubes, a small amount of crushed ice may come out together
with the first cubes.
Normal ice production consists of about 12 to 14 batches of ice
cubes in a 24-hour period. The quantity and size of the ice cubes
depend on the mains water pressure. Ice cubes production can be
increased by decreasing the temperature on the freezer
compartment.
Recommendations for the use of the automatic ice maker.
When the door of the freezer compartment is open, ensure that the
small flap, which functions as a sensor to stop the distribution of ice
from the automatic ice maker to the ice container located on the
inner door is not obstructed. 
To remove and replace the ice container
1. Insert your fingers in the opening at the bottom of the container
and place your thumb on the release button.
2. Holding the base of the container with both hands, press the
release button, lift the container upwards and remove.  
To replace the ice container in its place, place it on its support
attached to the inner door and lower in position.
Note:Large amounts of ice cubes should be taken directly from the
bucket, and not from the dispenser.
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1. Locate the water filter cartridge cap below the freezer
compartment door. Rotate the cap counterclockwise to a vertical
position and pull the cap and filter cartridge out through the base
grille. 
Note:Since there is water in the cartridge, some spilling may
occur.
2. Remove the cartridge cap by sliding it off the end of the old
cartridge. DO NOT DISCARD THE CAP.
3. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove the
protective cover from the o-rings.
4. Slide the cartridge cap onto the new cartridge as shown. 
5. With cartridge cap in the vertical position, push the new filter
cartridge into the base grille until it stops. Rotate the cartridge cap
clockwise to a horizontal position.
6. RUN WATER THROUGH THE DISPENSER UNTIL THE
WATER RUNS CLEAR (about 9-14 litres or 6-7 minutes). This will
clean the system and clear air from the lines.
Note:as air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of
the dispenser. 
Ordering replacement filters
To order more water filter cartridges, please contact your after-
sales service.
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Before contacting the After-sales Service...
Operation problems are often due to minor causes that can be found and fixed without using any tools. 
Noises from the appliance are normal, since the fans and compressors for controlling its operation switch
on and off automatically.
Some noises can be reduced by:
• levelling the appliance and installing it on a flat surface
• separating and preventing contact of the appliance with the cabinets
• making sure the inside parts are correctly positioned
• making sure the bottles and containers are not touching each other.
Some possible operation noises:
• hissing when the appliance is switched on the first time or after a long period.
• gurgling when the refrigerant enters the pipes.
• humming when the water valve or fan are activated.
• rattling when the compressor starts up or when the ice drips in the bucket.
• a sudden thud when the compressor starts up or stops.
When you hear these noises...
...your appliance is alive!!!
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The appliance does not work:
• Is the power cable plugged into a socket powered with the right voltage?
• Have you checked the protection devices and fuses of your home’s electrical system?
The motor seems to run too much:
• Is the condenser free of dust and fluff?
• Are the doors properly closed?
• Are the door seals intact?
• On hot days or when the room is warm, it is normal for the motor to run longer.
• If the appliance door has been left open for a long time or if large amounts of food have been
introduced, the motor will run longer in order to cool the inside of the appliance.
If moisture has accumulated:
• Make sure the air ducts inside the compartment are not blocked and thus preventing the circulation of
air.
• Make sure food is properly packaged. Dry any wet food containers before placing them in the
appliance.
• Make sure the doors are not opened too frequently. When the door is opened, the moisture contained
in the room air enters the appliance. The more often the door is opened, the faster moisture
accumulates, especially if the room itself is very humid.
• If the room is very humid, it is normal for moisture to accumulate inside the appliance.
If there is water in the defrost pan:
• This is normal in hot and humid weather. The pan can even be half full. Make sure the refrigerator is
level so that water does not spill from the pan.
If the appliance temperature is too high:
• Are the appliance controls correctly adjusted?
• Has a large amount of food been placed in the appliance?
• Make sure the doors are not opened too frequently and check that the doors close properly.
• Make sure the air ducts inside the compartment are not blocked and thus preventing the circulation of
cold air.
If the area in contact with the seal is hot to the touch:
• This is normal in hot weather and when the compressor is working.
If the doors do not open and close properly:
• Make sure no food packages are blocking the door.
• Make sure the inside parts or the automatic ice-maker are not incorrectly positioned. 
• Make sure the door seals are not dirty or sticky. 
• Make sure the appliance is level. 
If the light does not work:
• Have you checked the protection devices and fuses of your home’s electrical system?
• Is the power cable plugged into a socket powered with the right voltage? 
• Is the lamp burnt?
If the automatic ice-maker does not work:
• Has the freezer had enough time to become cold? With a new appliance this may take overnight.
• Is the automatic ice-maker ON/OFF button set to ON?
• Is water reaching the automatic ice-maker? Is the water cock open? The filter may be clogged or not
correctly installed. Firstly, check the filter installation instructions to make sure the filter is correctly
fitted and not clogged. If installation or clogging is not the problem, call qualified personnel or a
technician.
If the dispenser does not work:
• Is the freezer compartment door closed?
• Is the ice bucket correctly installed?
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If the ice dispenser stops working:
• Are the ice cubes stuck because the ice dispenser has not been used for some time? Shake the ice
bucket to separate the cubes and increase the holding capacity. It is advisable to throw away the old ice
cubes and make new ice. 
• Has the ice dispenser lever been pressed for too long? Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser motor to
reset.
If the ice has an unpleasant smell or taste:
• Has the ice absorbed bad odours? Is the quality of the water good? Water containing minerals may
require a filter.
• Is the food properly covered?
• Is the ice bucket/freezer compartment clean? Follow the instructions for the correct ice dispenser water
supply. 
• Are the pipes correctly connected to the ice dispenser? The first ice cubes coming out of the dispenser
may have an unpleasant taste, therefore it is advisable to discard them and make new ice cubes.
If the dispenser does not dispense ice when the lever is pressed:
• Change the ice selection from cubes to crushed ice, or vice versa, in order to remove any ice blocks. If
the dispenser still does not dispense ice, wait a couple of minutes and repeat the operation.
If the dispenser does not dispense water when the lever is pressed:
• During the first delivery, there will be a delay of 15 to 20 seconds due to the system needing to fill with
water.
• If the appliance is kept at very cold temperatures and the meat drawer temperature control shutter is
open, water delivery might be temporarily interrupted. Closing the shutter will cause water delivery to
recommence within the next 12 hours.
If there is condensate in the ice and water dispenser:
• Press the corresponding button (marked with A in the figure) to
activate the anticondensate function.
Automatic ice-maker noises:
Since the appliance is equipped with an automatic ice-maker, you may
hear a humming sound (coming from the water valve), water trickling
and the sound of ice falling into the bucket.
Blown lamp:
1. Always unplug the appliance. 
2. Refer to chapter “Maintenance and Cleaning”
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Before contacting the After-sales Service:
Switch the appliance on again to see if the
problem has been solved. If it has not, switch off
the appliance again and repeat the operation
after one hour. If your appliance still does not
work properly after carrying out the checks
listed in the troubleshooting guide and switching
the appliance on again, contact the After-sales
Service, clearly explaining the problem and
specifying:
• the type and serial number of the appliance
(given on the rating plate).
• the type of fault.
• the model.• the Service number (the number after the
word SERVICE on the rating plate inside the
appliance). 
• your full address 
• your telephone number and area code.
Note:
If removal of appliance door is carried out
by the After-sales Service it is not covered
by the warranty.
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Warning - this appliance must be earthed
Fuse replacement
If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A
13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an
A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as
follows:
1.Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B).
2.Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover.
3.Refit both into plug.
Important:
The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be
used until a correct replacement is fitted.
Correct replacement are identified by the colour insert or the colour embossed in words on the base of
the plug.
Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical store.
For the Republic of Ireland only
The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently apply, but a third type of plug and socket
is also used, the 2-pin, side earth type.
Socket outlet / plug (valid for both countries)
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, please contact After-sales Service for further
instruction. Please do not attempt to change plug yourself. This procedure needs to be carried out by a
qualified technician in compliance with the manufactures instructions and current standard safety
regulations.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR GREAT
BRITAIN AND IRELAND ONLY
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