Whirlpool ARC 4360 IX Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE....................................PAGE 28
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT.........................PAGE 28
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
.........................................................PAGE 29
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...................................................PAGE 30
DISPLAY PANEL.....................................................................PAGE 31
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT...................................PAGE 37
FREEZER COMPARTMENT.................................................PAGE 40
GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING OF FOOD......PAGE 42
CARE AND MAINTENANCE...............................................PAGE 44
INSTALLATION.......................................................................PAGE 44
VACATION................................................................................PAGE 47
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / AFTER-SALES 
SERVICE
.....................................................................................PAGE 48
AFTER SALES SERVICE........................................................PAGE 49
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION..............................................PAGE 50
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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 ensure best use of your appliance, 
carefully read the instructions which contain 
a description of the appliance and advice on 
storing and preserving food.
Keep this handbook for future reference.1.
After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is 
not damaged and that the door closes 
properly. 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, in order to ensure that the 
refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.
3.
Make sure installation and the electrical 
connection are carried out by a qualified 
technician according to the manufacturers 
instructions and in compliance with the local 
safety regulations
4.
Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
1. Packing 
The packing material is 100% recyclable and 
bears the recycling symbol. Comply with the 
local regulations for disposal. Keep the 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 in compliance with 
European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste 
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring the correct scrapping of this 
appliance, you can help prevent potentially 
negative consequences for the environment and 
the health of persons.
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 suitable 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.
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 without environmental impact but 
is flammable. Therefore, make sure the 
refrigerant circuit pipes are not damaged.
This product contains Fluorinated Greenhouse 
Gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol, the 
refrigerant gas being in a hermetically sealed 
system. 
Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming 
Potential (GWP) 1300.
Declaration of conformity

This appliance is intended for storing food and 
is manufactured in conformity with European 
regulation (EC) 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 is guaranteed 
only if it is connected to an efficient and 
approved earthing system
.
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS

Use the refrigerator compartment only for 
the storage of fresh food and the freezer 
compartment only for the storage of frozen 
food, the freezing of fresh food, and to make 
ice cubes.

During installation, make sure the appliance 
does not damage the power 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 
may cause cold burns.

Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, 
unplug it from the mains or disconnect the 
electrical power supply.

Make sure that the appliance is not near a heat 
source.

Do not store or use petrol, gas or flammable 
liquids in the vicinity of the appliance or other 
electrical appliances. The fumes can create a 
fire hazard or explosion.

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

Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.

All appliances equipped with an ice maker or 
water dispenser must be connected to a 
mains water supply that delivers potable 
water only (with water pressure between 1.7 
and 8.1 bar (25 and 117 PSI)). Ice makers and/ 
or water dispensers not directly connected to 
a mains water supply must be filled with 
potable water only.

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

For the water connection, use the pipe 
supplied with the new appliance and do not 
use that of the previous appliance.

The appliance must be handled and installed 
by two or more persons.
Place the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated 
place. The appliance is set for operation at 
specific ambient temperature ranges, according 
to the climatic class indicated on the data plate: 
The appliance may not work properly if it is left 
for a long period at a temperature above or 
below the indicated range.

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

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 refrigerators refrigerant 
circuit pipes.

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

This appliance is not intended for use by 
persons (including children) with reduced 
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or 
lack of experience and knowledge, unless 
they have been given supervision or 
instruction concerning use of the appliance by 
a person responsible for their safety. Children 
should be supervised to ensure that they dont 
play with the appliance..

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

Do not use single/multiple adapters or 
extension cables.

It must be possible to disconnect the appliance 
from the mains by unplugging it or by means of 
a two-pole switch fitted upline of the socket.

Ensure that the voltage indicated on the 
appliance data plate corresponds to the 
domestic supply voltage

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

The Manufacturer declines any liability if the 
above recommendations and precautions are 
not respected.
Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)
SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90
N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90
ST From 18 to 38 From 64 to 100
T From 18 to 43 From 64 to 110
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.
Fast freezing compartment
2.
Ice cube tray
3.
Ice compartment
4.
Freezer shelf
5.
Fresh control compartment
6.
Refrigerator shelves
7.
Crisper drawer8.
Freezer shelf
9.
Egg tray
10.
Top shelf
11.
Spice rack (*)
12.
Bottle rack
13.
Bottle holder
(*) Optional
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Note:
 The number of shelves and shape of accessories may vary, depending on the model. 
All shelves, door trays and racks are removable.
DO NOT obstruct the fan intake area with food.
Attention: refrigerator/freezer accessories must not be washed in a dishwasher.
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DISPLAY PANEL
1. MENU BUTTON
Press this button to choose the Economy, 
Holiday, Turbo, Super Freezing and Super 
Cooling modes
2. ECONOMY MODE
When the economy mode is selected this 
symbol will light
3. SUPER FREEZING MODE
When the super freezing mode is selected this 
symbol will light
4. TURBO MODE
When the super freezing and super cooling 
modes are selected at the same time, this 
symbol will light
5. FREEZER COMP. TEMPERATURE 
DISPLAY
6. FREEZER COMP. TEMPERATURE 
SETTING
Shows the temperature of the freezer 
compartment
7. FREEZER COMP. TEMPERATURE 
BUTTON
Press this button to set the freezer 
compartment temperature8. CHILD LOCK FUNCTION
When the freezer and refrigerator buttons are 
pressed at the same time, the child lock 
function will be activated and the lock symbol 
will light
9. HOLIDAY MODE
When the holiday mode is selected this symbol 
will light
10. SUPER COOLING MODE
When the super cooling mode is selected this 
symbol will light
11. REFRIGERATOR COMP. TEMPERATURE 
DISPLAY
12. REFRIGERATOR COMP. TEMPERATURE 
SETTING
Shows the temperature of the refrigerator 
compartment
13. REFRIGERATOR COMP. TEMPERATURE 
BUTTON
Press this button to set the refrigerator 
compartment temperature
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GUIDE TO SELECTING FUNCTIONS
SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE
When the appliance is connected to the mains power supply, if compartment are not cold enough, “LF” 
will appear on the freezer temperature display and “LC” on the refrigerator temperature display. Freezer 
and refrigerator temperature setting is off. When the compartments reach a normal operating 
temperature, the freezer temperature display will show -16°C (4 bars alight on the temperature setting) 
and the refrigerator temperature display +2°C (5 bars alight on the temperature setting).
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE BUTTON

Press button “ ” once.

The temperature display will show +2°C.

The first time the button is pressed, the refrigerator bars will start 
blinking; if button “ ” is pressed again within 2 seconds, the 
temperature display will show +4°C.

Each time this button is pressed, 4 bars will light up and the display 
will show a warmer setting (+2°C, +4°C, +6°C, +8°C); the 
temperature display and bars will blink 5 times and the acoustic 
alarm will sound.

When the temperature display reaches +8°C, if you press the “ ” 
button again, the temperature display will restart from +2°C.

If any of the Holiday, Super Freeze, Super Cool or Economy modes 
were activated before setting the temperature, the appliance will go 
on working in the previous mode. When the previous mode is 
cancelled/finished manually or automatically the temperature setting 
will be activated.
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FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE BUTTON

At first, the temperature display shows -16°C.

Press button “ ” once.

The first time the button is pressed, the freezer bars will start 
blinking; if button “ ” is pressed again within 2 seconds, the 
temperature display will show -18°C.

Each time this button is pressed, 4 bars will light up and the display 
will show a colder setting (-16°C, -18°C, -20°C, -22°C, -24°C); the 
temperature display and bars will blink 5 times and the acoustic 
alarm will sound.

When the temperature display reaches -24°C, if you press the “ ” 
button again, the temperature display will restart from -16°C.

If any of the Holiday, Super Freeze, Super Cool or Economy modes 
were activated before setting the temperature, the appliance will go 
on working in the previous mode. When the previous mode is 
cancelled/finished manually or automatically the temperature setting 
will be activated.
Note: If the ambient temperature is >38°C the user will not be 
able to adjust the freezer compartment temperature to -22°C 
or -24°C. In this case, only the -16°C, -18°C and -20°C settings 
will be available.
MENU BUTTON

Press the menu button once

The Economy symbol will light

Each time this button is pressed, the operating mode cycles through 
the Super Freeze, Holiday and Super Cool modes, and the 
corresponding symbols blink 5 times. Pressing the MENU button 
again, no symbol will be shown on the display.

When the desired mode is selected, the corresponding symbol will 
blink 5 times and the acoustic signal will sound; if the user does not 
press any button for 2 seconds, the mode is set.
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SUPER FREEZING MODE

This function must be activated before freezing fresh food.
How to use;

Press the menu button until the super freezing symbol lights up

If the user does not press any button for 2 sec., the Super Freezing 
symbol will blink 5 times and the acoustic alarm will sound

The freezer temperature display will show “SF” during this mode

The freezer bars will be off

Holiday and Economy modes will not work when the Super 
Freezing mode is activated

The Super Cooling symbol and refrigerator temperature adjustment 
button will be on

The freezer temperature can be set but will not be active during the 
Super Freezing mode

To cancel the Super Freezing mode, select it again
Note: “SUPER FREEZE” will be cancelled automatically after 
24 hours or when the freezer reaches 
						

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TURBO MODE
Turbo mode is not a mode that is selected individually.

The Turbo symbol will light when both the super cooling and super 
freezing modes are selected.
How to use:

Press the menu button until the Super Freezing symbol lights up.

If the user does not press any button for 2 sec., the mode will be set. 
The corresponding symbol will blink 5 times and the acoustic signal 
will sound.

Please repeat the same operation to set the Super Cooling mode.

Turbo will appear on the display between Super Freezing and Super 
Cooling.

The bars will be off and the temperature displays will show “SF” and “SC”.

Holiday and Economy modes will not work while the Turbo symbol 
is alight.

The compartments temperatures can be set but will not be active 
during the Super Cooling and Super Freezing cycles.
The Turbo symbol will turn off when one of the modes (Super 
Freezing or Super Cooling) is cancelled manually or automatically.
HOLIDAY MODE
This function makes the refrigerator compartment work in a power 
saving mode which is useful when you are going away for some time.
How to use:

Press the menu button until the Holiday symbol lights up.

If the user does not press any button for 2 sec., the mode will be set. 
The corresponding symbol will blink 5 times and the acoustic alarm 
will sound.

The freezer compartment will go on working with the preset values.

The freezer temperature display will show “H” during this mode.

The refrigerator compartment will be off. The refrigerator 
temperature display and bars will also be off.

To cancel the Holiday mode, select it again.

The appliance will go on working with the preset values. If no 
temperature values have been set manually, the appliance will go on 
working with initial values (F.comp:-16°C, R.comp:+2°C)
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ECONOMY MODE
How to use:

Press the menu button until the Economy symbol lights up.

If the user does not press any button for 2 sec., the Economy mode 
will be set. The corresponding symbol will blink 5 times and the 
acoustic alarm will sound.

During this mode, the Economy symbol will be alight, the freezer/
refrigerator temperature displays will show “E” and the bars will be off.

The other modes will not work when the Economy mode is 
activated. To cancel the Economy mode, select it again.
CHILD LOCK FUNCTION
This refrigerator is equipped with a lock system to prevent accidental 
operation by children.
Setting The Child Lock

Simultaneously press and hold buttons “ ” and “ ” for 5 sec. The 
lock symbol will light.
Cancelling The Child Lock

Simultaneously press and hold buttons “ ” and “ ” for 5 sec. The 
lock symbol will turn off.
Note: In the event of a power failure, the “Child Lock” will be 
deactivated automatically.
NO LIGHT MODE (depending on the model)

If you want to disable the lamps of both compartments, select this mode. Lamps will not light until this 
mode is cancelled.
Setting This mode

Press the “ ” and “ ” buttons, at the same time open and close freezer door 3 times.
Cancelling This Mode

To cancel the function, proceed in the same way or it will be cancelled automatically after a few hours.
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