Whirlpool ART 483 Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR 
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
HOW TO DEFROST THE FREEZER 
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR 
COMPARTMENT
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
 

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
•Your new appliance is de
signed to be used in 
the household and similar  applications such as: 
-  kitchen areas in shop s, offices and other 
working environments
- farm houses
-  by clients in hotels, motels, residences, bed  & breakfasts.
To ensure best use of your appliance, 
carefully read the op erating instructions 
which contain a description of the product 
and useful advice.
Keep these instructions for future 
reference.1. After...

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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 dama
ge the floors (e.g. 
parquet) when moving the appliance.
 During installation, ma
ke sure the appliance 
does not damage the power cable.
 Make sure the appliance 
is not installed 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...

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HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR 
COMPARTMENT
This appliance is a refrigerator with a 4 star   freezer 
compartment.
Defrosting of the refrigerat or compartment is performed 
automatically.
The refrigerator can operate in  room temperatures between 
+10° C and +38° C. Optimal pe rformance of the appliance 
depends on the climatic class, wh ich is indicated on the rating 
plate.
Switching on the appliance
Plug in the appliance.
The thermostat knob in the refr igerator compartment serves to 
adjust the...

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HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
The appliance has a 4 star   freezer 
compartment in which food can be stored for the time 
indicated on the packaging. The freezer can also be 
used to freeze fresh food by  positioning it on the racks; 
place frozen food in the lower  basket so that there is no 
contact with fresh food th at has yet to be frozen.
The quantity of fresh food  that can be frozen in 24 
hours is shown on the rating plate.
Freezing fresh food
If your appliance is equipped  with a single...

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HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Note:
The temperature in the freezer compartment is maintained at 
the ideal level for the storage  of frozen food also during 
power failures of limited duration , although it is advisable to 
avoid opening the freezer comp artment door during such 
periods.
Important:
The table alongside sh ows the recommended 
maximum storage time fo r frozen fresh foods.
When purchasing froz en food products:
 ensure that the packaging is 
not damaged (frozen food in 
damaged...

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HOW TO DEFROST THE FREEZER 
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR 
COMPARTMENT
Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug it 
from the mains or disconnect the electricity supply.
Defrost the freezer compartm ent once or twice a year 
or when the formation of ic e on the racks is excessive.
It is perfectly normal for ic e to form on the racks. The 
amount and speed at which the ice forms depends on 
room air temperature and hu midity and the frequency 
with which the door is opened. Ice...

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. The appliance is not working.Is there a power failure?
 Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?
 Is the mains power switch set to ON?
 Has the fuse blown?
 Is the power cord in perfect condition?
 Is the thermostat knob on
position 


 (Stop)?
2. Temperature is not low enough. Are the doors closed properly?
 Is the appliance installed next to a heat source?
 Is the thermostat setting correct?
 Are the air circulation grilles blocked?
3....

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AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before calling After-sales Service:
1.See if you can solve the problem yourself with the 
help of the Troubleshooting Guide.
2. Switch the appliance on
 again to see if the 
problem persists. If it does, switch off and wait for 
about an hour before switching on.
3. If the problem persists af
ter this action, contact 
After-sales Service.  Specify:

the nature of the fault,
 the model,
 the service number (the number after the word 
SERVICE on the rating plat
e on the inside of...

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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 th is 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...