Whirlpool ARC 1800 AL Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR 
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER 
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE 
FREEZER
HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR 
COMPARTMENT
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
DOOR REVERSIBILITY
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
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Your new appliance is designed exclusively for 
domestic use.
To get the most out of your new appliance, 
read the user handbook carefully. It 
contains a description of the appliance as 
well as useful tips. 
Keep this handbook for future consultation.1.
After unpacking the appliance, make sure that 
it is undamaged and that the doors close 
correctly. Any damage must be reported to the 
dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the 
appliance....

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS

The appliance must be handled and installed 
by two or more persons. 

Be careful not to damage the floors when you 
move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring). 

During installation, make sure the appliance 
does not damage the power cable. 

Check the appliance is not positioned near a 
heat source. 

To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a 
space on both sides and above the appliance 
and follow the installation instructions. 

Keep the appliance...

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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR 
COMPARTMENT
This appliance is a refrigerator with a   star freezer 
compartment.
Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely 
automatic.
Switching on the refrigerator for the first time
Insert the plug into the mains socket.
The thermostat is used to adjust the temperature of both 
compartments: refrigerator and freezer.
How to adjust the temperature of the compartments:
1.
For correct operation and optimum storage of food, follow 
instructions given in...

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HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER 
COMPARTMENT
The freezer is a 
 star compartment.
This compartment can be used to store frozen foods for the 
period of time indicated on packaging. The freezer can also 
be used to freeze fresh food by positioning it on the rack; 
place frozen food in the lower part of the compartment so 
that there is no contact with fresh food that has yet to be 
frozen.
The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is 
shown on the rating plate.
Important:
Before freezing,...

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HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE 
FREEZER
HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR 
COMPARTMENT
Defrost the freezer compartment once or twice a year, 
or when the ice on the walls reaches a thickness of 
about 3 mm. If possible, defrost the freezer when it is 
nearly empty.
1.
Remove the food from the freezer, wrap in newspaper 
and group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler.
2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains power 
supply
.
3.
Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt.
4.
Remove the...

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. The appliance is not working.

Is there a power failure?

Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?

Is the double-pole switch on?

Has the fuse blown?

Is the power cord damaged?

Is the thermostat set to 0 (Stop)?
2. Temperature inside the compartments is 
not low enough.

Is the door shut properly?

Is the appliance installed near a heat source?

Is the thermostat setting correct?

Are the air circulation grilles blocked?
3. Temperature...

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AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before contacting the After-Sales Service:
1.
See if you can solve the problem yourself (see 
“Troubleshooting guide”).
2.
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.
3.
If the problem persists after this course of 
action, contact After-Sales Service.
Specify:

the nature of the problem,

the appliance model,
the Service number (the number after the word 
SERVICE on...

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DOOR REVERSIBILITY
The doors of your Fridge Freezer can be reversed.

Ensure the Fridge Freezer is unpugged and empty.

We recommend you have someone to assist you.
Tools required

Phillips style screwdriver

Flat bladed screwdriver

8 mm and 10 mm Socket or spanner.
When laying the Frdge Freezer on its back in order to gain 
access to the base, you should never tip it back by more than 
45º and must rest it on soft foam packaging or similar material 
to avoid damaging the cooling pipes at the...

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Remove the levelling feet by unscrewing.
Remove bottom bracket using an 8 mm socket or spanner. 
Remove and replace pin using a 10 mm spanner to undo the 
nut and a flat bladed screwdriver to remove the pin. You may 
need to push the pin through from the underside to remove 
fully.
Remove screw on base and replace on other side. 
Remove blanking plates from unused side of the Fridge 
Freezer and replace in holes left by the brackets. 
Replace doors and brackets in reverse order. 
When replacing feet...