Whirlpool ARC 8120 WH Manual
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28 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 PASTRY AND BREAD 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
29 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING VACATION 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 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. Both refrigerator and freezer compartments are provided with an automatic defrosting function (no frost system). Regularly clean the condenser (air vents at the rear of the appliance) with a vacuum cleaner or a brush. 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.
30 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / AFTER-SALES SERVICE Some noises are normal when the appliance is operating Before contacting After-Sales Service.... Performance problems often result from simple things you can find and solve yourself without tools of any kind. The appliance is not working Is the power cord damaged? Have you checked your home’s 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 home’s fuses? Is the power plug 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.
31 AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: 1.See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the “Troubleshooting guide / After-Sales service”). 2.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. 3.If the problem persists after this course of action, contact After-Sales Service.Specify: the nature of the problem, the model, the Service number (the number after the word SERVICE on the rating 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. Remember 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, after performing the above checks, your appliance still does not work properly, contact the After-Sales Service, explain the problem, specifying the model and appliance service number (stated on the data plate). If the refrigerator temperature is too high Is the appliance installed near a heat source? Are the refrigerator controls correctly set? Has a large amount of food been added to the refrigerator or freezer? 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 the food is properly packaged. Dry any dampness on food containers before placing them in the refrigerator. Check that the doors are not opened too often. When the door is opened, humidity from the room air enters the refrigerator. 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. It is normal for droplets of water to form on the rear wall after the automatic defrost cycle. If the doors do not open and close properly Check that food packages are not blocking the door. Check that the door trays, shelves and drawers are all positioned correctly. Check that the door seals are not dirty or sticky. Ensure the appliance is level. Always disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply before replacing any light bulbs. If the inside light is not working: Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. Depending on the model Remove the bulb cover (depending on model). Unscrew or remove the bulb. Check the bulb and if necessary replace it. Some models are equipped with a special bulb, which does not unscrew. Pull towards the inside of the appliance. This bulb is available only from our After-Sales Service. Replace using maximum 25W bulb.
32 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.