Whirlpool ARC 4440 IX Manual

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REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
This appliance is equipped with a No Frost system that does not require manual defrosting.
The appliance is also provided with a ventilated system, thanks to which the internal temperature is to all 
intents and purposes uniform.
Food can be arranged on any shelf inside the appliance. However, take care not to obstruct the air vents 
in order to allow air to circulate freely.
Optimal performance is obtained at temperatures between +18°C and +43°C.
SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE...

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FRESH CONTROL COMPARTMENT
This sliding compartment stays colder than the rest of the refrigerator compartment to keep daily foods 
fresh longer.
It is proper for keeping dairy products, cold cuts, sausage and meat.
If necessary, remove the fresh control compartment for cleaning.
DRAWER (depending on the model)
The drawer has four containers which can be used to store small food items.
For ease of use and optimum food storage, you can move the drawer to the right or left.
Furthermore, you can easily...

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MOISTURE CONTROL (depending on the model)
The fruit and vegetables drawer is provided with a moisture control that allows you to control the 
necessary amount of air that goes into the drawer.
•We recommend to keep the control closed to preserve leafy vegetables and open to preserve fruit.
CRISPER DRAWER
Foods such as fruit and vegetables dehydrate when stored in direct contact with cold and dry air.
The crisper drawer keeps the temperature and humidity adequate for storage of fruits and vegetables,...

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FREEZER COMPARTMENT
TO REPLACE THE CRISPER DRAWER LID
First step: replacing the crisper drawer lid
•Insert the back of the lid into the runners.
•Push the lid back into place.
Second step: replacing the crisper drawer divider
•Refit the divider in the specific slots located on the bottom of the compartment and crisper drawer wall 
as shown in the figure.
Third step: replacing the crisper drawers
•Replace the drawer on the wheels.
•Push it back into place.
After switching on the appliance, the freezer...

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ICE CUBES
•Take out the ice cube tray.
•Fill it with water to the indicated level.
•Replace the ice cube tray in its original position.
•When the ice cubes are ready, turn the knob to drop them into the ice bin. Do not fill the ice bin with 
water.
FAST FREEZING COMPARTMENT
•The fast freezing compartment enables you to freeze home-made and fresh foods more quickly.
•To open the compartment, lift the front lid and slide it backwards. To close the compartment, proceed 
in the same way.
Note: make sure...

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GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING OF 
FOOD
PREPARING FRESH FOOD FOR FREEZING
It is important to wrap food so that no water, moisture, or vapour may penetrate; this avoids the transfer 
of odours and flavours throughout the refrigerator and allows better storage of frozen food. Use plastic 
containers with tight fitting lids, aluminium trays, aluminium foil, cling film and waterproof plastic 
wrappings.
Important:
•When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a...

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FOOD STORAGE CHART 
Storage time will vary according to the quality of the food, the type of packaging or wrap used (moisture and 
vapour proof), and the storage temperature (which should be -18°C).
FOODSTUFF AND STORAGE TIME DAIRY PRODUCTS
PAST RY AND  B R EAD
Fruit
Concentrated fruit juice 12 months
Fruit (in general) 8 to 12 months
Citrus fruit and fresh fruit 
juice4 to 6 months
Vegetables
Commercially frozen  8 months
Home frozen 8 to 12 months
Meat
Sausages 4 weeks or less
Hamburgers1 month...

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
INSTALLATION
Freestanding appliances (not built-in)•Fit the spacers (if supplied) on the rear of the 
condenser positioned at the back of the appliance 
(see figure); alternatively, leave a space of at least 
6 cm between the rear of the appliance and the 
wall.
•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.
•Ensure that the appliance is level, using the front...

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VACATION
Short vacation
There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply if you will be away for less than 
three weeks. Use up perishable food, freeze other food.
Long vacation
Remove all the food if you are going away for three weeks or more. Unplug the refrigerator and clean it, 
rinse and dry.
Fix some wooden or plastic wedges to the upper part of both doors with adhesive tape and leave the 
doors open enough for air to circulate inside both compartments. This will prevent...

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / AFTER SALES 
SERVICE
Some noises are normal when the appliance is operating
Before contacting After-sales Service....
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any 
kind.
The appliance is not working
•Is the power cord damaged?
•Have you checked your homes fuses?
Water collects at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment:
•Is the defrost water drain blocked?
If there is water in the defrost pan:
•This is normal in hot,...