Whirlpool ARC 5520 Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE FRIDGE-FREEZER
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR 
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER 
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO DEFROST THE FREEZER 
COMPARTMENT
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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BEFORE USING THE FRIDGE-FREEZER
Your new appliance is a combined fridge-freezer 
exclusively for domestic use.
The freezer compartment   can be used 
for freezing fresh and cooked food, making ice 
cubes, and storing frozen and deep-frozen food; 
defrosting is a manual procedure. The 
refrigerator compartment, which has an 
automatic defrost feature, is used for the storage 
of fresh food and beverages.
To get the most out of your new appliance, 
read the user handbook thoroughly. The 
handbook...

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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.
•Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the 
appliance.
•Do not store liquids in glass containers in the 
freezer compartment - danger of bursting.
•Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately 
after taking them out of the freezer 
compartment - risk of cold burns.
•Do not...

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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR 
COMPARTMENT 
HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER 
COMPARTMENT
To adjust the temperature, follow the instructions in the 
accompanying chart.
To switch off the refrigerator compartment:
•Set the knob to Off or 0.
How to use the refrigerator compartment
Position the food as shown in the figure.
A Cooked food
BFish, meat
C Fruit and vegetables
D Bottles
E Butter
F Dairy products, cheese
Notes:
•The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the 
refrigerator compartment must...

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HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER 
COMPARTMENT
How to freeze fresh food
You can use the freezer compartment   to freeze  
food.
The amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours, at an 
ambient temperature of +25°C, is indicated on the data plate.
How to proceed:
•24 before freezing fresh food, press the “super” - fast freeze- 
button. The yellow indicator light will light up.
•Wrap and seal the food in: aluminium foil, cling film, watertight 
plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or special...

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HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER 
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO DEFROST THE FREEZER 
COMPARTMENT
Making ice cubes
•Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 with water and fit it onto the runners 
above the top drawer. To speed up the ice making process, 
place the tray on the bottom of the top drawer (as shown in 
the figure).
•If the tray sticks to the bottom of the compartment, do not 
use pointed or sharp instruments to detach it.
Defrost the freezer compartment once or twice a year, or 
when the ice on the walls reaches a...

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Before carrying out any cleaning operations, unplug the 
appliance.
•Clean the inside of the freezer compartment when defrosting.
•Periodically clean the inside of the refrigerator compartment 
with a sponge dampened in warm water and/or neutral 
detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive 
products.
•Clean the outside with a soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive 
products, scourers, stain-removers (e.g. acetone, 
trichloroethylene) or vinegar.
•Defrosting of...

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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?
•Are the thermostat knobs set to OFF?
2. Temperature inside the compartments is 
not low enough.
•Are the doors closed properly?
•Is the appliance installed near a heat source?
•Is the thermostat set correctly?
•Are the air circulation grilles blocked?
•Is the condenser clean?
3....

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INSTALLATION
•Install the appliance away from heat sources. 
•Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place. 
•Ensure that the appliance is level. Adjust the front feet if 
necessary.
•Leave at least 5 cm clearance above the appliance.
•The sides of some models are extended at the rear so the 
appliance can be placed directly against the rear wall. 
Otherwise, fit the spacers (if supplied) on the upper part of 
the condenser at the rear of the appliance. For models 
without spacer walls, the...

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
1) 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 the...