Whirlpool ARC 7658 IX Manual

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INSTRUCTION FOR USEGB 
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
•Your new appliance is designed exclusively for 
domestic use.
To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully 
read the operating instructions which contain 
a description of the product and useful advice.
Keep these instructions 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, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit 
is fully efficient.
3.Installation and the electrical connection must be 
carried out by a qualified technician according to 
the manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance 
with the local safety regulations.
4.Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
SAFEGUARDING THE 
ENVIRONMENT
1. Packing 
The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears 
the recycling symbol. For disposal, comply with the 
local regulations. 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 disposal 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 special 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 and become trapped.
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 (HFC) or 
R600a (HC) (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 may contain Fluorinated Greenhouse 
Gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the 
refrigerant gas is inside a hermetically sealed 
system.
Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming 
Potential of (GWP) 1300.
Declaration of conformity
This appliance has been designed for preserving 
food and is manufactured in compliance with 
Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004.
This appliance has been designed, manufactured 
and marketed in compliance with:
•safety objectives of the “Low Voltage” Directive 
2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE and 
subsequent amendments);
•the protection requirements of Directive “EMC” 
89/336/EEC amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
Electrical safety of the appliance can only be 
guaranteed if it is correctly connected to an 
approved earthing system.
 
						

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
INSTALLATION
•The appliance must be handled and installed by 
two or more persons.
•Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g. parquet) 
when moving the appliance.
•During installation, make sure the appliance does 
not damage the power cable.
•Make sure the appliance is not near a heat source.
•To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space 
on both sides and above the appliance and follow 
the installation instructions.
•Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.
•Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit 
pipes.
•Install and level the appliance on a floor strong 
enough to take its weight and in a place suitable 
for its size and use.
•Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated 
place. The appliance is arranged for operation in 
places where the temperature comes within the 
following ranges, according to the climatic class 
given on the rating plate.
The appliance may not work properly if it is left 
for a long time at a temperature outside the 
specified range.
•Make sure the voltage specified on the rating 
plate corresponds to that of your home.
•Do not use single/multi adapters or extension 
cords.
•For the water connection, use the pipe supplied 
with the new appliance; do not reuse that of the 
previous appliance.
•Power cable modification or replacement must 
only be carried out by qualified personnel.
•It must be possible to disconnect the appliance 
from the power supply by unplugging it or by 
means of a mains two-pole switch installed 
upstream of the socket.SAFETY
•Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or 
gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical 
appliances. The fumes can cause fires or 
explosions.
•Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical 
means other than those recommended by the 
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process.
•Do not use or place electrical devices inside the 
appliance 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.
•To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped 
and suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide 
inside the appliance.
•Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the 
ice packs (in some models).
•Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately 
after taking them out of the freezer since they 
may cause cold burns.
USE
•Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning 
operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect it 
from the power supply.
•All appliances equipped with an automatic 
icemaker and water dispenser must be 
connected to a water supply that only delivers 
drinking water (with mains water pressure of 
between 0.17 and 0.81 Mpa (1.7 and 8.1 bar)). 
Automatic ice-makers and/or water dispensers 
not directly connected to the water supply must 
be filled with drinking water only.
•Use the refrigerator compartment only for 
storing fresh food and the freezer compartment 
only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food 
and making ice cubes.
•Do not store glass containers with liquids in the 
freezer since they may burst.
The Manufacturer declines any liability if the 
above advice and precautions are not respected.
Climatic Class Amb. temp. 
(°C)Amb. temp. 
(°F)
SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90
N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90
ST From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100
T From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110
 
						

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RECOMANDATION IN CASE OF NO 
USE OF THE APPLIANCE
Short vacation
There is no need to disconnect the appliance from the 
power supply if you will be away for less than three 
weeks. Use up perishable food, freeze other food. 
If your appliance has an automatic ice maker: 
1.Turn it off. 
2.Shut off the water supply to the automatic ice 
maker. 
3.Empty the ice bucket. 
Long vacation 
Remove all the food if you are going away for three 
weeks or more. If your appliance has an automatic 
ice maker: 
1.Turn it off. 
2.Shut off the water supply to the automatic 
icemaker at least a day before. 
3.Empty the ice bucket. 
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 
1.Take out all internal parts. 
2.Wrap them well, and fix them together with 
adhesive tape so that they do not bang together 
or get lost. 
3.Screw the adjustable feet so that they do not 
touch the support surface. 
4.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. Note: Bear in mind that a full appliance 
will stay cold longer than a partially filled one. 
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. 
For power failures lasting up to 24 hours. 
1.Keep both doors of the appliance closed. This 
will allow the stored food to stay cold as long as 
possible. 
For power failures lasting more than 24 hours. 
1.Empty the freezer compartment and arrange the 
food in a portable freezer. 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. 
2.Empty the ice bucket. 
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANINGBefore any cleaning or maintenance operation, 
unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect 
the electrical power supply. 
Periodically clean the appliance with a cloth and a 
solution of lukewarm water and neutral detergent 
specifically for refrigerator interiors. 
Never use detergents or abrasives. Never clean 
refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes 
can create a fire hazard or explosion. Clean the outside of the appliance and the door seal 
with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth. 
Do not use steam cleaners. 
Clean the condenser using a vacuum cleaner, 
proceeding as follows: remove the front plinth (see 
installation manual) and proceed to clean the 
condenser
Important:
-The buttons and control panel display must 
not be cleaned with alcohol or alcohol-derived 
substances, but with a dry cloth. 
-The refrigeration system pipes are located 
near the defrost pan and can become hot. 
Periodically clean them with a vacuum cleaner.
REPLACING THE BULBAlways disconnect the appliance from the 
power supply before replacing any light bulbs. 
How to replace the refrigerator compartment bulb. 
1.In some models a special bulb is used 
2.The bulb should not exceed 15W 
3.Bulb change instruction is put in the chart 
(PRODUCT SHEET) 
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEBefore contacting After-sales Service....
Performance problems often result from little 
things you can find and fix yourself without tools of 
any kind. 
Noises coming from your appliances are 
normal since it has a number of fans and 
engines to regulate performances that switch 
on and off automatically. 
Some of the functional noises can be reduced 
through 
-Levelling the appliance and installing it on an 
even surface 
-Separating and avoiding contact between the 
appliance and furniture. 
-Checking if the internal components are 
correctly placed. 
-Checking if bottles and containers are not in 
contact with each other. 
Some of the functional noises you might hear: 
A hissing sound when switching on the 
appliance for the first time or after a long 
pause.
A gurgling sound when refrigerant fluid enters 
into the pipes.
Buzzing sound when water valve or fan start 
working.
A cracking sound when compressor starts or 
when ready ice drops into ice box Abrupt 
clicks when compressor switches on and off.
Automatic Ice maker noises (on some 
models):
-Since your appliance has an automatic ice 
maker, you may hear buzzing (from the water 
valve), trickling water and the clatter of the ice 
falling into the bucket. 
The appliance is not working: 
•Is the power cable plugged into a live socket with 
the proper voltage? 
•Have you checked the protection devices and 
fuses of the electrical system in your home? 
If your automatic ice maker does not work (on 
some models): 
•Has the freezer had enough time to become cold? 
With a new appliance this may take overnight. 
 
						

							10•Is the automatic ice maker ON/OFF button set 
to ON? 
•Make sure the lever of the automatic ice maker, 
inside the freezer compartment, is not turned to 
OFF, i.e. in the horizontal position (on some 
models). 
•Is the water turned on? Is water getting to the 
automatic ice maker? 
•Is there a water filter installed on the appliance 
(on some models)? This filter may be clogged or 
installed incorrectly. First, check the filter 
installation instructions to ensure that the filter 
was installed correctly and is not clogged. If 
installation or clogging is not a problem, call a 
qualified person or a technician. 
If there is water in the defrost pan: 
•T h i s  i s  n o r m a l  i n  h o t ,  d a m p  w e a t h e r .  T h e  p a n  c a n  
even be half full. Make sure the appliance is level 
so that the water does not overflow
 
If the edges of the appliance 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 the protection devices and 
fuses of the electrical system in your home? 
•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. 
2.See chapter “Maintenance and Cleaning”. 
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. 
•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. 
•Motor running time depends on different things: 
number of door openings, amount of food 
stored, temperature of the room, setting of the 
temperature controls. 
If the appliance temperature is too high: 
•Are the appliance controls correctly set? 
•Has a large amount of food been added to the 
appliance?
•Check that the doors are not opened too often. 
•Check that the doors close properly. 
•Make sure that air flow vents inside the 
compartment are not blocked, as this prevents 
the circulation of cold air. 
If there is moisture build-up: 
•Make sure that air flow vents inside the 
compartment are not blocked, as this prevents 
the circulation of air. 
•Make sure that the food is properly packaged. 
Dry any dampness on food containers before 
placing them in the appliance. 
•Check that the doors are not opened too often. 
When the door is opened, humidity from the 
room air enters the appliance. The more often 
the door is opened, the faster humidity builds up, 
especially when the room itself is very humid. 
•If the room is very humid, it is normal for 
moisture to build up inside the refrigerator. If the doors do not open and close properly: 
•Check that food packages are not blocking the 
door. 
•Check that the internal parts or automatic ice 
maker are not out of position. 
•Check that the door seals are not dirty or sticky. 
•Ensure the appliance is level. 
AFTER-SALES SERVICEBefore contacting After-Sales Service:
Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem 
has been solved. If it has not, disconnect the 
appliance from the power supply and wait for about 
an hour before switching on again. 
If, after performing the checks described in the 
Troubleshooting Guide and switching the appliance 
on again, your appliance still does not work properly, 
contact the After-sales Service, explain the problem.
Specify:
•the model and appliance serial number (stated on 
the rating plate),
•the nature of the problem,
•the Service number (the number after the word 
SERVICE on the data plate on the inside of the 
appliance),
•your full address,
•your telephone number and area code.
Note:
The direction of door opening can be changed. 
If this operation is performed by After-sales 
Service it is not covered by the warranty.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION1) 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 plug must not be 
used until a correct replacement is fitted.
Correct replacement are identified by the colour 
insert or the colour embossed in words on the base 
of the plug.
Replacement fuse covers are available from your 
local electrical store.
2) For the Republic of Ireland only
The information given in respect of Great Britain 
will frequently apply, but a third type of plug and 
socket is also used, the 2-pin, side earth type.
3) Socket outlet / plug (valid for both countries)
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket 
outlet, please contact Whirlpool Service for further 
instruction. Please do not attempt to change plug 
yourself. This procedure needs to be carried out by 
a qualified Whirlpool technician in compliance with 
the manufactures instructions and current standard 
safety regulations.