Whirlpool ART 496 NF Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
INSTALLATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF
REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER OPERATION
USING THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT
USING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
 

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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 product and useful
advice.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is
not 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, to ensure...

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INSTALLATION
 The appliance must be handled and installed by
two or more persons.
 Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g.
parquet) when moving the  appliance.
 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.
 Do not damage the appliance...

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This appliance is a refrigerator combined with a
star rating electronically controlled freezer.
It therefore allows separate adjustment of the
temperature in the refrigerator and freezer
compartment.
The NO FROST freezer compartment
enables perfect freezing of fresh and cooked food,
the production of ice cubes and storing of frozen
and deep frozen food. Defrosting is automatic. 
The refrigerator compartment, equipped with
automatic defrost, enables the storage of fresh
food and beverages.
Optimum...

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Switching the appliance on and temperature adjustment
Switch the power to the appliance on. 
If you have purchased a model with antibacterial filter, the filter
should be fitted in place now. (refer to “Maintenance and cleaning” of
the appliance). The ideal temperatures for preserving foods are
already factory set. 
When the appliance is switched on for the first time, the acoustic
signal sounds and the red light (10) flashes, indicating that the
temperature inside the freezer is still not cold enough...

Automatic “Sensor ” Function (also called “6th Sense” or
“Dinamic Intelligence”)
When this function is activated, the green light (16) is on. Once the
correct temperature has been reached, the light will go off
automatically. 
Switching the refrigerator off (Vacation)
Press the button (5) for more than 3 seconds. The temperature
shown on the display (7) goes off and the green light (6) comes on.
To reactivate the refrigerator operation, press the same button (5)
for more than 3 seconds.
Refrigerator...

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The NO FROST freezer compartment has a  star
rating. It can be used to store frozen foods for the period of
time indicated on the food packaging. The freezer can also be
used to freeze fresh food by placing it on the upper rack or
drawer, while the already frozen food should be stored in the
other drawers, thus avoiding any contact with food that is still
to be frozen. The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in
a 24 hour period is given on the rating plate.
Temperature...

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Freezer compartment alarms
Freezer compartment temperature alarm
When the appliance is working or during the freezing phase, the red
warning light (10) may come on in conjunction with an acoustic signal,
indicating that the freezer compartment temperature is not optimum
for food storage.
This can occur in the following cases:
 during start-up;
 when the appliance is switched on again after defrosting and
cleaning;
 when too much food is placed in the freezer;
 when the freezer door does not close...

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Note:
The freezer can also be used without drawers, in order to obtain a
larger space. Arrange food on the racks. 
After introducing the food make sure the freezer compartment door
closes properly.
Making ice cubes
 Fill the ice cube tray up to 2/3 with water and place in the freezer
compartment.
 Do not use sharp or pointed objects to detach the tray if it is
stuck to the bottom of the freezer grill or drawers.
 Bend the ice tray slightly to facilitate removal of the cubes.
USING THE FREEZER...

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Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operation,
switch the product off by pressing button (1) on the control
panel for 3 seconds, then unplug the appliance or disconnect it
from the power supply.
Cleaning the freezer compartment
Defrosting of the freezer compartment is completely
automatic. 
If you wish to clean the compartment, switch the appliance off as
previously indicated and proceed as follows:
1. Open the freezer door and remove all the food, wrapping it close
together in sheets of...