Whirlpool ARG 590 Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
CONTROLS
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR 
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER 
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE 
APPLIANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A) Refrigerator compartment 
(for storage of fresh food and beverages)
1.Shelves (partly height adjustable)
2.Crispers
3.Refrigerator inner door with:
(if supplied:)
a. Adjustable compartments
b. Upper door tray
c. Lower door tray
4.Drawer (telescopic)
5.Defrost water drain
6.Rating plateB) Freezer compartment (if supplied)
(marked with the symbol     for 
freezing fresh food, storing frozen food and 
making ice cubes)
7.Shelf (not shown in figure, if provided)
8.Freezer section...

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
•Your new appliance is designed exclusively for 
domestic use.
To get the most out of your new appliance, 
read the user handbook thoroughly. The 
handbook contains a description of the 
appliance and useful tips for storing food.
Keep this handbook for future consultation.1.After unpacking, make sure that the appliance 
is undamaged and that the door closes 
properly. Any damage must be reported to 
your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of...

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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.
•After installation, make sure that the 
refrigerator does not stand on the power 
cable.
•Do not store glass containers with liquids in 
the freezer since they may burst.
•Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately 
after taking them out of the freezer since they 
may cause...

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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR 
COMPARTMENT
This appliance is a refrigerator with a   star freezer 
compartment.
Or it is a refrigerator with a   star freezer 
compartment.
Optimal appliance performance is obtained at ambient 
temperatures between +10°C and +38°C.
1
 Switching on the appliance
Once the power plug is inserted in the mains socket, unless the 
thermostat 
(1) is set to symbol z the inside light switches on each 
time the door is opened.
Once the temperature has been set – see next...

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HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER 
COMPARTMENT
Only for appliances with   or   star 
compartments:
4
 If the freezer compartment is marked  , it can 
be used to store already frozen food.
If the freezer compartment is marked  , it can 
be used to store food for several months, and for 
freezing fresh food. The amount of fresh food 
(expressed in kg.) that can be frozen in 24 hours is 
indicated on the rating plate (see paragraph 
“Product Description”, ref. 6).
Freezing fresh food
• Set the thermostat 
(1)...

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HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE 
APPLIANCE
Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning 
operations, unplug the appliance from the mains 
socket. Defrost the freezer compartment when the ice 
on the walls reaches a thickness of 3 mm.
• Remove foodstuffs from the   or   freezer and 
set the thermostat to z.
• The frozen food must be wrapped in sheets of newspaper 
(or a cover) and kept in a cool place.
• Clean the freezer compartment using a sponge dampened 
in a solution of lukewarm water and/or...

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before contacting After-Sales Service:
1.See if you can solve the problem yourself 
(see “Troubleshooting guide”).
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...

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INSTALLATION
8Install the freezer away from heat sources.
Installation in a hot environment, direct exposure to the 
sun or installation near heat sources (heaters, radiators, 
cookers) will increase power consumption and should 
therefore be avoided.
If this is not possible, the following minimum distances 
must be respected:
30 cm from coal or paraffin stoves 
3 cm from electric stoves.
• Install the refrigerator in a dry, well-ventilated place.
• Clean the interior (see “How to defrost and clean...

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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...