Whirlpool ARC 1888 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
CARE 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
To get the most out of your new appliance, 
read the user handbook thoroughly. The 
handbook contains a description of the 
appliance and useful tips for storing food.
Keep this handbook for future consultation.1.
After unpacking, make sure that the appliance 
is undamaged and that the door closes 
properly. Any damage must be reported to 
your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of...

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS

Use the refrigerator compartment only for 
storing fresh food and beverages and use the 
freezer compartment only for storing frozen 
food, freezing fresh food and making ice 
cubes.

After installation, make sure that the 
appliance is not standing on the power supply 
cable.

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...

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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR 
COMPARTMENT
Switching on the appliance
Starting up the appliance
Depending on the model, the appliance is equipped 
with external controls or internal controls.
Plug in the appliance.
For appliances featuring external controls
: 

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

The green LED lights up, indicating the appliance is operating.
For appliances featuring...

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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...

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HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE 
REFRIGERATOR
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug 
the appliance from the mains or disconnect the 
electrical 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...

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Periodically clean air vents and the condenser at the rear of 
the appliance with a vacuum cleaner or a brush.

Clean the outside using a soft cloth.
Prolonged disuse
1.
Empty the refrigerator.
2.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
3.
Defrost and clean the interior.
4.
In the event of prolonged disuse, leave the door open to 
prevent the formation of mould, odours and oxidation.
5.
Clean the appliance.

Clean the inside of the low temperature compartment 
(where...

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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 in perfect condition?

Is the thermostat set to 

 (Stop)?
2. Temperature inside the compartments is 
not low enough.

Is the door shut properly?

Is food obstructing proper door closure?

Is the appliance installed near a heat source?

Is the thermostat setting correct?

Are the air circulation...

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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 positioned at the 
back of the appliance (see...

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
For Great Britain only
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...