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
•The appliance will switch on automatically when it is plugged in.
•The inside light switches on when the refrigerator door is opened
USING THE REFRIGERATOR
•Temperature Adjustment
For correct operation and optimum storage of food, adjust the temperature in the refrigerator and 
freezer compartments separately.
•After being switched on, the refrigerator needs approximately 2 hours to reach the correct 
temperature to store a typical volume of food in the refrigerator compartment.
Storing food in the refrigerator compartment
Position the food as shown in the figure.
A.Cooked food
B.Fish, meat
C.Fruit and vegetables
D.Bottles
E.Butter
F.Dairy products, cheese
To maintain the vitamins, aroma, substance and 
freshness of the food to be stored, it is advisable to 
wrap food in aluminium foil, cling film or place it in 
special freezer containers with lids. This will 
prevent odours from mixing.
NOTES:
•The space between the shelves and the rear wall 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.
•Storing vegetables with a high water content can result in condensation in the crisper drawer: this will 
not affect the correct operation of the appliance.
•Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic.
•The refrigerator can operate at ambient temperatures between +16°C and +43°C.
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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 remove the drawer if necessary.
Note: close the drawer lids to prevent food from drying out and odours from mixing.
BOTTLE RACK (depending on the model)
Designed to hold bottles in the horizontal position.
The shelf beneath the bottle rack can be easily fitted by simply moving the rack to the right or left.
The bottle rack is easy to remove: simply pull the glass shelf outwards, slide the bottle rack to the right or 
left and remove it.
The bottle rack can be fitted on any glass shelf.
Note: make sure bottles are tightly closed to avoid spills.
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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, 
preserving their natural characteristics. Furthermore, this drawer is equipped with a filter that eliminates 
unpleasant odours.
TO REMOVE THE CRISPER DRAWER LID
First step: removing the crisper drawers
•The drawer slides out easily thanks to the wheels.
•Slide the drawer out as far as it comes, then lift the front end and pull the drawer out completely.
Second step: removing the central divider located between the drawers
•Tilt the divider to the left starting from the back.
•Remove the divider.
Third step: removing the crisper drawer lid
•Slide the crisper drawer lid outwards.
•Remove the lid.
Crisper drawer
Crisper drawer lid Crisper drawer 
divider
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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 compartment takes approximately 3 hours to reach a suitable 
temperature for frozen food storage.
The freezer compartment, marked with the symbol , is used for storing frozen food and freezing 
fresh or cooked food. It also allows the making of ice cubes. The inner door of the freezer is especially 
suitable for storing ice cream or frozen food with a short storage time.
The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in a 24 hour period is stated on the rating plate, inside 
the refrigerator compartment.
Crisper drawer lid
Crisper drawer 
central divider Crisper drawer
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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 that the front lid of the fast freezing compartment is closed before closing the 
door of the compartment.
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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 thermally 
insulated cool bag. 
•Place the items in the freezer compartment as soon as you get home. 
•Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum.
•Respect the best-before date on the package. 
•Always observe the storage information on the package.
SEALING
When sealing food in bags, squeeze out the air first. 
Place labels on the inside of clear freezer bags; use self-adhesive labels on the outside of opaque ones.
Fasten the top of the bag with a string.
DEFROSTING
Here are some helpful tips.
Raw vegetables: do not thaw, put straight into boiling water and cook as usual.
Meat (large cuts): thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapping. Before cooking, leave at 
room temperature for a couple of hours.
Meat (small cuts): thaw at room temperature or cook from frozen.
Fish: thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapping or cook before fully thawed.
In the event of a power failure, the freezer compartment maintains the appropriate storage temperature 
for approximately 12 hours; during this time, we suggest you leave the door of the compartment closed. 
Do not refreeze partially thawed food.
Previously cooked food: reheat in the oven without removing it from its aluminium container.
Fruit: thaw in the refrigerator compartment
NOTE: Never place warm food in the freezer, instead allow it to cool at room temperature for 30 
minutes, then wrap it and place in the freezer. Cooling hot foods before freezing saves energy and 
prolongs the life of the appliance.
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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
Beef, veal, lamb 2 to 3 months
Roasts
Beef6 to 12 months
Lamb and veal 6 to 12 months
Pork  4 to 8 months
Fresh sausages1 to 2 months
Steaks and chops
Beef 8 to 12 months
Lamb, veal, pork2 to 4 months
Fish
Cod, flounder, sole 6 months
Salmon2 to 3 months
Mackerel, perch 2 to 3 months
Dressed fish (purchased) 3 months
Clams, oysters3 to 4 months
Boiled fish, crabs 3 to 4 months
Raw prawns12 months
Poultry
Chicken or turkey (whole or 
parts)12 months
Duck and goose 6 months
Offal 2 to 3 months
Poultry cooked in a sauce 6 months 
Sliced meat (no sauce) 1 month
Stews
Meat, poultry, and fish  2 to 3 months
Butter6 to 9 months
Margarine 12 months 
Cheese
Camembert, mozzarella, 
spreading cheese 3 months 
Cream cheeses  do not freeze
Brie, Emmenthal, Swiss 
cheese, etc.
(freezing may affect cheese 
texture)6 to 8 months
Ice cream, fruit juices, milk12 months 
Eggs
(Add sugar or salt to yolks or 
whole beaten eggs)
Whole (beaten), whites, yolks12 months
Leavened bread and rolls3 months
Unbaked bread 1 month
Croissants 3 months
Cakes (not iced) 2 to 4 months
Cakes (iced) and biscuits 6 to 12 months
Fruit pies 12 months 
Biscuit pastry3 months
Pie pastry  4 to 6 months
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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 
adjustment feet if necessary.•Regulations require that the appliance is earthed. 
The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to 
persons or animals and for damage to property 
resulting from failure to observe the above 
procedures and reminders.
•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 adapters.
Disconnecting the applianceIt must be possible to disconnect the appliance by 
unplugging it or by means of a double-pole switch 
isolating the socket.
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the 
electrical power supply.
Periodically clean the refrigerator and freezer compartments with a sponge dampened in a solution of 
lukewarm water and special detergent for refrigerator interiors. Rinse and dry. Never use abrasive 
detergents. Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or 
explosion.
•Clean with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive products, scourers, stain-removers (e.g. acetone, trichloroethylene) or vinegar.
Dry with a soft cloth.
•Both refrigerator and freezer compartments are provided with an automatic defrosting function (no 
frost system).
•Do not use steam cleaners.
•Regularly clean the condenser (air vents at the rear of the appliance) with a vacuum cleaner or a brush 
(see figure).
•Ensure the seals are always perfectly clean.
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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 odour and mould 
from setting in.
Moving
•Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and fix them together with adhesive tape so that they 
do not bang together or get lost.
•Close and fix both doors with adhesive tape and, again using adhesive tape, fix the power cable to the 
appliance.
Power failure
In the event of a power failure, call the local office of your electricity supply company and ask how long 
it is going to last.
1.For power failures lasting up to 24 hours, keep both doors of the appliance closed. This will allow 
the stored food to stay cold as long as possible.
2.Should the power failure last more than 24 hours, remove all frozen food and put it in a portable 
freezer with a key lock. If this type of freezer is not available and, likewise, no artificial ice packs are 
available, try to use up the food which is more easily perishable.
3.Bear in mind that a full freezer compartment will stay cold longer than a partially filled one.
4.Empty the ice bucket.
Furthermore, a freezer full of frozen meat will stay cold longer than a freezer filled with pre-cooked 
food. 
If ice crystals are still visible on the food, it may be frozen again, although flavour and aroma may be 
affected. If food is found to be in a poor condition, it is best to throw it away.
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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, damp weather. The pan can even be half full. Make sure the refrigerator is level 
so that the water does not overflow.
If the edges of the refrigerator cabinet, which come in contact with the door seal, are warm to 
the touch:
•This is normal in hot weather and when the compressor is running.
If the light does not work:
•Have you checked your homes fuses?
•Is the power cable plugged into a live socket with the proper voltage?
•Has the light bulb burnt out?
In the case of burnt-out bulbs:
1.Always unplug the appliance from the mains.
•See the “Troubleshooting guide/After-sales Service” chapter”.
If the motor seems to run too much:
•Is the condenser free of dust and fluff?
•Are the doors properly closed?
•Are the door seals properly fitted?
•On hot days or if the room is warm, the motor naturally runs longer.
The appliance is excessively noisy:
•Is the appliance in contact with other furniture or objects?
•Are the pipes at the back touching or vibrating?
If the appliance door has been left open for a while or if large amounts of food have been stored, the 
motor will run longer in order to cool down the interior of the appliance.
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