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 
9.Ice cube trays 
C) Controls 
CONTROLS
1.Thermostat
2.Light switch
3.Bulb cover
4.Reference scale
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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 
the appliance.
2.Wait at least two hours before switching the 
appliance on in order to ensure the refrigerant 
circuit is fully efficient.
3.Make sure that the installation and the 
electrical connection are carried out by a 
qualified technician according to the 
manufacturer’s instructions and local safety 
regulations.
4.Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
1. Packing 
The packaging material is 100% recyclable and 
carries the recycling symbol. Disposal must be 
carried out in accordance with local regulations 
for waste disposal.
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, 
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, 
as they are potentially dangerous.
2. Scrapping
The appliance is manufactured using recyclable 
material.
Before scrapping, make the appliance unusable 
by cutting off the power cable and removing the 
doors and shelves so that children cannot easily 
climb inside the appliance.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with 
local environmental regulations for waste 
disposal. Deliver the appliance immediately to 
an authorized dump; do not leave it unattended 
even for a few days, since it is potentially 
dangerous for children.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced 
with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a):
Isobutane is a natural gas with low 
environmental impact. Caution is required, 
however, since isobutane is flammable. 
Therefore, it is essential to ensure that 
refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.Declaration of conformity
•This appliance is designed to store food and is 
manufactured in conformity with 
EEC directive No. 89/109/EEC, 90/128/EEC, 
02/72//EEC.
•This appliance is designed, manufactured, and 
retailed in compliance with:
- the safety objectives of the Low Voltage 
Directive 73/23/EEC;
- the protection requirements of the “EMC” 
Directive 89/336/EEC amended by Directive 
93/68/EEC;
- the electrical safety of the appliance can only 
be guaranteed if the product is connected to an 
approved earth connection.
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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 “cold” burns.
•Before carrying out any maintenance or 
cleaning, always unplug the appliance or 
disconnect the power supply.
•Make sure that your refrigerator is not near a 
heat source.
•Do not store or use gasoline or other 
flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of 
this or any other appliance. The fumes can 
create a fire hazard or explosion.
•To ensure proper ventilation leave a 1 cm 
space on both sides and above the 
refrigerator.
•Ensure that the vent outlets on the appliance 
casing or housing unit are unobstructed in 
order to allow correct air circulation.
•Appliances with an ice maker or water 
dispenser must be connected to a water 
supply which delivers potable water only. Ice 
makers and/or water dispensers that are not 
directly connected to the water supply must 
be filled using potable water only.•Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that 
will hold the weight and in an area suitable for 
its size and use.
•Do not use the refrigerator in an area where 
the room temperature will fall below 13°C. 
Place it in a dry and well ventilated room.
•Be careful not to damage the floors when you 
move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).
•Do not use mechanical devices or any means 
other than those recommended by the 
manufacturer to speed up the defrosting 
process.
•Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
•Do not use electrical appliances inside the 
freezer compartments, unless such appliances 
are specifically recommended by the 
manufacturer.
•This appliance is not designed for use by 
young children or the infirm.
•To avoid the risk of children being trapped 
and therefore suffocating, do not allow them 
to play or hide inside the refrigerator.
•The power cable may only be replaced by an 
authorized person.
•Do not use extension leads or adapters.
•Electrical disconnection must be possible 
either by unplugging the appliance or by 
means of a double-pole switch located upline 
from the socket.
•Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the 
ice packs (if provided).
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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 chapter – the 
appliance is ready for use.
2 To adjust the temperature:
• Thermostat 
(1) set to z: no refrigeration, no light.
• Thermostat 
(1) set to 
1: minimum refrigeration.
• Thermostat 
(1) set to 
3-4: medium refrigeration.
• Thermostat 
(1) set to 
7: maximum refrigeration.
Important
• Thermostat adjustment 
(1) will depend on where the 
appliance is installed, ambient temperature and frequency of 
door opening.
How to use the refrigerator compartment:
3 Position the food as illustrated in the figure:
1.Cooked food
2.Dairy products, preserves, cheese, butter
3.Fish, meat
4.Cold cuts
5.Fruit, vegetables, salad
6.Small jars, eggs
7.Tubes, small jars
8.Small bottles
9.Bottles
Note:
• Cover food to prevent it drying out.
• Hot food must be allowed to cool properly before being placed 
in the refrigerator.
• Make sure sufficient space is left for air to circulate around the 
food.
Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely 
automatic.
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HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER 
COMPARTMENT
Only for appliances with   or   star 
compartments:
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 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) to 
3-4.
• Place the food to be frozen in the middle of the   
freezer compartment.
• Frozen food must not come into contact with fresh food 
still to be frozen (leave around 20 mm).
• After 24 hours, return the thermostat 
(1) to the normal 
position.
Important:
Wrap and seal the food in:
• aluminium foil, cling film, watertight plastic bags, polythene 
containers with lids or special freezer containers.
When purchasing frozen food products:
• ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in 
damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package 
is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been 
stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have 
already begun.
• Transport products in a thermally insulated cool bag.
• When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last.
• Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the 
freezer.
• If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it. 
Consume within 24 hours.
• Avoid subjecting foods to temperature variations. 
Observe the best before date on the package.
• Always observe the storage information on the package.
Making ice cubes
• Fill the ice cube tray
 (9) 3/4 with water and place it on the 
bottom of the freezer compartment.
• Use a spoon handle to remove ice cube trays which stick 
to the compartment.
Do not use sharp or pointed instruments.
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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 neutral detergent.
• Rinse and dry carefully.
• Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is fully 
automatic.
5 Clean the defrost water drain outlet regularly to ensure 
defrost water is removed correctly.
After cleaning, reconnect the appliance to the power 
supply.
Do not use abrasive products.
Prolonged disuse.
• Empty the compartments.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.
• Defrost and clean.
• Leave the doors open to prevent formation of unpleasant 
odours.
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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 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.
1. Temperature inside the compartments is not low 
enough.
•Is food preventing the doors from closing properly?
• Is the thermostat setting correct?
•Are the air circulation vents blocked?
2. Temperature inside the refrigerator compartment 
is too low.
• Is the thermostat setting correct?
3. The appliance is excessively noisy.
•Has the appliance been installed correctly?
• Are the pipes at the back touching or vibrating?
•It is normal to hear the noise of the refrigerant liquid in 
circulation.
4. The appliance is not working?
•Is there a power failure?
• Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?
• Has the fuse blown?
• Is the power cord damaged?
5. Water collects at the bottom of the refrigerator 
compartment.
• Is the thermostat setting correct?
•Is the defrost water drain blocked?
6. The inside light is not working. 6
 Perform the 
checks for problem 4 and then:
•Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.
• 1. Squeeze the upper part of the lamp cover.
2. Remove the lamp cover 
(3).
•If necessary, replace the bulb with a new one 
(220÷240V, 15 Watt).
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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 the 
appliance).
• Fit the accessories.
• Check the door seal is not damaged or deformed, 
especially after installation or reversal of door opening.
Electrical connection
• Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance data 
plate corresponds to the mains voltage.
• Regulations require that the appliance is earthed. 
The Manufacturer declines all liabilities for injury to 
persons or damage to property resulting from failure to 
observe these regulations.
• If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the 
socket replaced by a qualified electrician.
• Do not use extension cables, multiple sockets or adapters.
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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 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.
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