Whirlpool ARC 1872 IX 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 LOW TEMPERATURE 
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE 
REFRIGERATOR
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
•
Your new appliance is designed exclusively for 
domestic use.
For best use of your appliance, carefully read 
the user handbook which contains a 
description of the appliance and advice on 
storing and preserving food.
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.
2.
Wait at least two hours before switching the 
appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant 
circuit is fully efficient.
3.
Installation and the electrical connection must 
be carried out by a qualified technician, 
according to the manufacturers instructions 
and local safety regulations.
4.
Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
1. Packaging 
The packaging material is 100% recyclable and 
carries the recycling symbol. For disposal, 
comply with the local regulations. Keep packing 
materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) 
out of the reach of children, as they are a 
potential source of danger.
2. Scrapping/Disposal
The appliance is manufactured using recyclable 
material.
This appliance is marked according to the European 
directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and 
Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring that this appliance is disposed of 
correctly, you are helping to prevent potentially 
damaging consequences for the environment 
and for human health.
The symbol  on the appliance, or on the 
accompanying documents, indicates that this 
appliance should not be treated as domestic waste 
but must be taken to a special collection centre for 
the recycling of electrical and electronic 
equipment.
When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable 
by cutting off the power cable and removing the 
doors and shelves so that children cannot easily 
climb inside and become trapped.
Scrap the appliance in compliance with local 
regulations on waste disposal, taking it to a 
special collection centre; do not leave the 
appliance unattended even for a few days, since 
it is a potential source of danger for children. For 
further information on the treatment, recovery 
and recycling of this product, contact your 
competent local office, the household waste 
collection service or the shop where you 
purchased the appliance.Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs. The 
refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFCs) or 
R600a (HCs), see the rating plate inside the 
appliance.
Appliances with isobutane (R600a): Isobutane is 
a natural gas of low environmental impact. 
Caution is required, however, since isobutane is 
flammable. Therefore, ensure that refrigerant 
circuit pipelines are not damaged
Declaration of conformity

This product has been designed for preserving 
food and is manufactured in compliance with 
Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004.

This product has been designed, manufactured 
and marketed in compliance with:
- the safety objectives prescribed in the Low 
Voltage Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaced 
Directive 73/23/CEE as amended).
- the protection requirements of the “EMC” 
89/336/CEE directive, amended by Directive
93/68/CEE.

Electrical safety of the appliance can only be 
guaranteed if it is correctly connected to an 
approved earthing system.
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS

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

Make sure the appliance is not placed 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 ventilation openings free.

Power cable modification or replacement 
must only be carried out by qualified 
personnel.

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.

Make sure the voltage specified on the rating 
plate corresponds to that of your home

For the water connection, use the pipe 
supplied with the new appliance; do not reuse 
the one from the previous appliance.

Install and level the appliance on a floor strong 
enough to take its weight and in a place 
suitable for its size and use.

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).

Do not use single/multiple adapters or 
extension cords.

Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated 
place. The appliance has been configured for 
operation in places where the temperature 
falls within the following ranges, and within 
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.
Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids 
or gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical 
appliances. The vapours may cause fire or 
explosion.

Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical 
means other than those recommended by the 
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost 
process.

Do not damage the appliance refrigerant 
circuit pipes.

Do not use or place electrical appliances 
inside the product if they are not of the type 
expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.

This appliance is not designed for use by 
young children or the infirm without 
supervision.

To avoid the risk of children becoming 
trapped and suffocating, do not allow them to 
play or hide inside the appliance.

Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of 
the ice packs (where provided).

Use the refrigerator compartment to store 
fresh food only and the freezer compartment 
to store frozen food, to freeze fresh food, and 
to make ice cubes only.

Do not store glass containers with liquids in 
the freezer since they may burst.

Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately 
after taking them out of the freezer since they 
may cause cold burns.

Before carrying out any maintenance or 
cleaning, unplug the appliance or disconnect it 
from the power supply.

All appliances equipped with an ice-maker and 
water dispenser must be connected to a water 
supply that only delivers drinking water (with 
mains water pressure of between 0.17 and 
0.81 Mpascals (1.7 and 8.1 bar)). Ice-makers 
and/or water dispensers not directly 
connected to the water supply must be filled 
with drinking water only.
 The Manufacturer declines any liability if 
the above advice and precautions are not 
respected.
Climatic Class Amb. temp. 
(°C)Amb. temp. 
(°F)
SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90
N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90
ST From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100
T From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110
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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR 
COMPARTMENT
Starting the appliance up
Starting up the appliance
Depending on the model, the appliance has either external 
 or internal controls
.
Plug in the appliance.
For appliances with external controls
: 

The light, positioned either below the control panel or inside the appliance (depending on model) switches on 
when the door is opened.

Green LED lights up, indicating the appliance is running.
For appliances with internal controls
, when the appliance is connected to the mains, the inside light 
switches on when the refrigerator door is opened (as long as the thermostat knob is not turned to 

.
The thermostat, located inside the refrigerator compartment or on the front panel of the appliance, is used 
to adjust the temperature of both the refrigerator compartment and low temperature compartment (if 
fitted).
Adjusting temperature
1.
For correct operation and optimum storage of food, follow instructions given in the enclosed 
product sheet for thermostat adjustment.
2.
To adjust the temperature in the compartment, turn the thermostat control knob:

to lower numbers 1-2/MIN
 for the LEAST COLD
 internal temperatures;

to 3-4/MED
 for a MEDIUM 
temperature;

to 5-7/MAX
 for the COLDEST
 temperature.
Thermostat setting on 

: no operation, no light.
Note:

The ambient air temperature, frequency of door opening and the position of the appliance can affect 
internal temperatures. Take these factors into consideration when setting the thermostat knobs.
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How to store food in the refrigerator compartment
Position the food as shown in the figure.
A Cooked food
BFish, meat
C Fruit and vegetables
D Bottles
E Cheese
Attention:

The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the 
refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed to allow 
circulation of air.

Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the 
refrigerator compartment.

Do not place hot food in the refrigerator.

Store liquids in closed containers.
Important
Storing vegetables with high water content can cause 
condensation to form on the glass shelf of the crisper 
drawer: this will not affect the correct operation of the 
appliance.
Gourmet box (if present)The box is enhanced with food-grade natural antibacterial 
substances; these substances improve hygiene in the box, 
limiting unpleasant odours and keeping ripe cheeses and 
dressed pork products fresh for a longer period a time.
6th Sense functionIf present, the 6th Sense function is automatically activated in 
the following case:
Door opening
The function activates when lid opening causes the internal 
temperature to increase to values that do not ensure safe 
storage of food and remains active until optimal storage 
conditions have been restored.
NOTE:
 The duration of the 6th Sense function is calculated 
according to the amount of food inside the appliance, and the 
outside temperature. Therefore significant duration variations 
are quite normal.
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HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE 
COMPARTMENT
The low temperature compartment is  ,  , or 
. 
Compartments marked  or   can be used to 
store frozen foods for the period of time indicated on 
packaging. If the low temperature compartment is 
marked   , it can also be used to freeze fresh food.
The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 
hours is shown on the rating plate.
Note:
In the event of a power cut, the low temperature 
compartment will maintain a sufficiently low temperature for 
food storage. However, it is advisable to avoid opening the 
compartment door during such periods.
Freezing fresh food (only in compartments 
marked )
Important

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.

Arrange the fresh food in the top compartment, leaving 
sufficient space around each pack for the air to circulate.

For optimum freezing, turn the thermostat down by half a 
point when placing fresh foods in the freezer 
compartment.

The food will be completely frozen in 24 hours.
For appliances with compartments marked 
The table alongside shows the recommended 
maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods. 
When purchasing frozen food products:

Make sure the packaging is not damaged, since the product 
quality may have deteriorated. If a package is swollen or has 
damp stains it has not been perfectly conserved and may 
started thawing.

When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and 
transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.

Place the items in the low temperature compartment as 
soon as you get home.

If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it. 
Consume within 24 hours.

Avoid, or keep temperature variations to the minimum. 
Respect the best-before date on the package.

Always observe the storage information on the package.
MONTHS FOOD
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HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE 
REFRIGERATOR
Making ice cubesFill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it  in the low 
temperature compartment.
Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray 
if it is stuck to the low temperature compartment bottom.
Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes.
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, always 
unplug the appliance or disconnect it from the power 
supply.
Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is 
completely automatic.
Droplets of water on the rear wall of the refrigerator 
compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost 
cycle is in progress. 
The defrost water is automatically routed to a drain outlet and 
into a container from which it evaporates.
Clean the defrost water drain outlet regularly using the tool 
supplied with the appliance in order to ensure defrost water 
is removed correctly.
Defrosting the low temperature compartment
Defrost the low temperature compartment once or 
twice a year or when the ice formation is excessive.
It is perfectly normal for ice to form. The amount of ice 
which forms and the rate at which it accumulates will 
depends on room temperature and humidity, and on 
the frequency with which the door is opened. Ice 
formation is concentrated at the top of the 
compartment and does not affect the efficiency of the 
appliance.
If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty.
Remove the food from the freezer, wrap in newspaper and 
group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler.
Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt.
Clean the interior with a sponge soaked in warm water 
and/or neutral detergent. Do not use abrasive substances.
Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly.
Put the food back into the freezer.
Close the door.
Plug in the appliance once again.
Switch the appliance on.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, always unplug the appliance or disconnect it 
from the power supply.
 Clean the inside of the refrigerator compartment regularly with a sponge dampened in warm water 
and/or neutral detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive products.
 The separators must not be washed with water but cleaned with a lightly dampened sponge.
 Clean the inside of the freezer compartment when defrosting.
 Clean the air vents and condenser at the rear of the appliance regularly with a vacuum cleaner or 
brush.
 Clean the outside with a soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive products, scourers, stain-removers 
(e.g. thrichlorethylene acetone) or vinegar.
For long vacations
1.
Empty the refrigerator.
2.
Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.
3.
Defrost and clean the interior.
4.
In the event of prolonged disuse, leave the door open to prevent mould, odours and oxidation from 
forming.
5.
Clean the appliance.

Clean the inside of the low temperature compartment (where fitted) when defrosting.

Clean the inside of the refrigerator compartment regularly with a sponge dampened in warm water 
and/or neutral detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive products.
6.
Clean the outside with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive products, scourers, stain-removers (e.g. 
acetone, trichloroethylene) or vinegar.
Replacing bulbs:
When replacing the bulb, proceed as follows:

Unplug the appliance from the mains

Press the top of the lamp cover.

Remove the lamp cover.

Replace the lamp with one of the same power or of the max. power in watt, specified near the lamp 
holder.

Put the lamp cover back on and wait 5 minutes before plugging the appliance back into the mains.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
When you hear these noises
1. The appliance is no working.

Is there a power failure?

Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?

Is the double-pole switch on?

Do the household electrical system protection 
devices work correctly?

Is the power cord damaged?
2. Temperature inside the compartments is 
not low enough.

Are the doors closed properly?

Is the appliance installed near a heat source?

Are the air circulation vents blocked?3. Water collects at the bottom of the 
refrigerator compartment.

Is the defrost water drain blocked?
4. The internal light does not work.
Check point 1 first
, then:

Disconnect the appliance from the mains 
power supply.

Replace the lamp with one of the same power 
or of the max. power in watt, specified near the 
lamp holder 
5. Excessive frost build-up in the freezer 
compartment.

Is the door shut properly?

Is food obstructing proper door closure?
Gurgling and hissing noises due to expansion 
in the refrigerant circuit are normal.
..your appliance is alive!!!
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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, contact After-sales 
Service.
Please provide:

The nature of the problem,

The appliance 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:
The direction of door opening can be changed. 
If this operation is performed by After-sales 
Service it is not covered by the warranty.
This is not possible on appliances with a 
handle on the front.
INSTALLATION

Install the appliance away from heat sources. Installation in a 
hot environment, direct exposure to the sun or installation 
near heat sources (heaters, radiators, cookers) will increase 
power consumption and should therefore be avoided.

If this is not possible, the following minimum distances must 
be respected:

30 cm from coal or paraffin stoves;

3 cm from electric and/or gas stoves.

Fit the spacers on the rear of the condenser at the back of the 
appliance (see figure).

To optimize appliance efficiency, leave a 5 cm gap above the 
appliance and make sure that adjacent kitchen units are 
sufficiently distanced to allow air circulation.

Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place, and ensure 
it is level, using the front adjustment feet if necessary.

Clean the interior.

Fit the accessories.
Electrical connection
 Electrical connections must be made in accordance 
with local regulations.

Voltage and power consumption are indicated on the rating 
plate inside the appliance.
 Regulations require that the 
 appliance is earthed. 
The Manufacturer declines all liabilities for injury to 
persons, animals or damage to property resulting from 
failure to observe these regulations.

If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the 
socket replaced by a qualified electrician.

Do not use extension leads or splitters.
Disconnecting the applianceIt must be possible to disconnect the appliance by unplugging it 
or by means of a two-pole switch fitted upline of the socket.
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