Whirlpool ARC 7698 IX Manual

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08/2006
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DEUTSCHGebrauchsanweisungSeite 3
ENGLISHInstructions for usePage 7
FRANÇAISMode d’emploiPage 11
NEDERLANDSGebruiksaanwijzingPagina 15
ESPAÑOLInstrucciones para el usoPágina 19
PORTUGUÊSManual de utilizaçãoPágina 23
ITALIANOIstruzioni per l’usoPagina 27




	


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INSTRUCTION FOR USEGB 
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
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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 appliance and advice on 
storing and preserving food.
Keep this handbook for future reference.
1.
After unpacking the appliance ,  m a k e  s u r e  i t  i s  n o t  
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.
SAFEGUARDING THE 
ENVIRONMENT
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 appliance, contact your competent 
local office, the household waste collection service 
or the shop where you purchased the appliance.Information:
This appliance does not contain CFC (the 
refrigerant circuit contains R134a) or HFC (the 
refrigerant circuit contains R600a) (refer to 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
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 of Low Voltage Directive 73/
23/EEC;
- the protection requirements of “EMC” Directive 
89/336/EEC,
amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
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

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.

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.

Make sure the voltage indicated on the appliance 
rating plate corresponds to that of your home.

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

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

The appliance must be handled and installed by 
two or more persons.

Be careful not to damage the floors when moving 
the appliance (e.g. parquet).

Do not use single/multi-adapters or extension 
cords.
 
						

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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 period at a 
temperature outside the specified range.

Do not store or use petrol, gas or flammable 
liquids 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 damage the appliance refrigerant circuit 
pipes.

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

This appliance is not designed for use by young 
children or the infirm without supervision.

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 (if provided).

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 liquids in glass containers in the 
freezer compartment 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 carrying out any maintenance or cleaning 
operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect 
the power supply.

All appliances equipped with an ice-maker and 
water dispenser must be connected to a water 
supply that delivers drinking water only (with 
mains water pressure of between 0.17 and 0.81 
Mpascals (1.7 and 8.1 bar)). Ice-makers and/or 
water dispensers not directly connected to the 
water supply must be filled with drinking water 
only.
 The Manufacturer declines any liability if the 
above advice and precautions are not 
respected.
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. 
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 16 to 38 From 61 to 100
T From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110
 
						

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before 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 wa ter and neutral detergent  specifically for refrigerator interiors.  
Never use detergents or abrasives. Never clean  refrigerator parts with fl ammable fluids. The fumes  can create a fire hazard or explosion.  
Clean the outside of the a ppliance and the door seal  with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.  
Do not use steam cleaners.  
Clean the condenser usin g 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 BULB
Always disconnect the appliance from the  power supply before repl acing 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 GUIDE
Before 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 inte rnal 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 re frigerant 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 ma ker does not work (on  some models):   Has the freezer had enough time to become  cold? With a new appliance this may take overnight.   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 in stalled on the appliance  (on some models)? This fi lter may be clogged or  installed incorrectly. Fi rst, 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 th e door seal, are warm  to the touch:  This is normal in ho t 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. 
 
						

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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 SERVICE
Before 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 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 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.