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 that the refrigerant
circuit is fully efficient.
3. Installation and the electrical connection must
be carried out by a qualified technician
according to the manufacturer’s instructions
and in compliance with the local safety
regulations.
4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
1. Packing
The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears
the recycling symbol  .
For disposal, comply with the local regulations.
Keep the packing materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of
children, as they are a potential source of danger.
2. Scrapping/Disposal
The appliance is manufactured using recyclable
material.
This appliance is marked in compliance with
European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By
ensuring the correct disposal of this appliance, you
can help prevent potentially negative consequences
for the environment and the health of persons.
The symbol  on the appliance, or on the
accompanying documents, indicates that this
appliance should not be treated as domestic waste
but must be taken to a special collection centre for
the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable by
cutting off the power cable and removing the
doors and shelves so that children cannot easily
climb inside and become trapped.
Scrap the appliance in compliance with local
regulations on waste disposal, taking it to a special
collection centre; do not leave the appliance
unattended even for a few days, since it is a
potential source of danger for children. For further
information on the treatment, recovery and
recycling of this product, contact your competent
local office, the household waste collection service
or the shop where you purchased the appliance.Information:
This appliance does not use CFC. The refrigerant
system contains either R134a (HFC) or R600 (HC).
Refer to the rating plate inside the appliance.
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a
natural gas without environmental impact, but is
flammable. Therefore, make sure the refrigerant
circuit pipes are not damaged.
Declaration of conformity
This appliance has been designed for preserving
food and is manufactured in compliance with
Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004.
This appliance has been designed, manufactured
and marketed in compliance with:
 the safety objectives of Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC (replacing 73/23/EEC and
subsequent amendments);
 the protection requirements of Directive
“EMC” 89/336/EEC amended by Directive
93/68/EEC.
Electrical safety of the appliance can only be
guaranteed if it is correctly connected to an
approved earthing system.
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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 refrigerant circuit
pipes.
 Install and level the appliance on a floor strong
enough to take its weight and in a place suitable
for its size and use.
 Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated
place. The appliance is arranged for operation
in places where the temperature comes within
the following ranges, according to the climatic
class given on the rating plate. The appliance
may not work properly if it is left for a long
time at a temperature outside the specified
range.
 Make sure the voltage specified on the rating
plate corresponds to that of your home.
 Do not use single/multi adapters or extension
cords.
 For the water connection, use the pipe supplied
with the new appliance; do not reuse that of
the previous appliance.
 Power cable modification or replacement must
only be carried out by qualified personnel.
 t must be possible to disconnect the appliance
from the power supply by unplugging it or by
means of a mains two-pole switch installed
upstream of the socket.SAFETY
 Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids
or gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical
appliances. The fumes can cause fires or
explosions.
 Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical
means other than those recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process.
 Do not use or place electrical devices inside the
appliance compartments if they are not of the
type expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.
 This appliance is not designed for use by young
children or the infirm without supervision.
 To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped
and suffocating, do not allow them to play or
hide inside the appliance.
 Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the
ice packs (in some models).
 Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.
USE
 Before carrying out any maintenance or
cleaning operation, unplug the appliance or
disconnect it from the power supply.
 All appliances equipped with an automatic ice-
maker and water dispenser must be connected
to a water supply that only delivers drinking
water (with mains water pressure of between
0.17 and 0.81 Mpascals (1.7 and 8.1 bar)).
Automatic ice-makers and/or water dispensers
not directly connected to the water supply
must be filled with drinking water only.
 Use the refrigerator compartment only for
storing fresh food and the freezer compartment
only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food
and making ice cubes.
 Do not store glass containers with liquids in the
freezer since they may burst.
The Manufacturer declines any liability if the
above advice and precautions are not
respected.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
Climatic ClassAmb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)
SNfrom 10 to 32from 50 to 90
Nfrom 16 to 32from 61 to 90
STfrom 16 to 38from 61 to 100
Tfrom 16 to 43 from 61 to 110
 
						

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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 performance depends on the climatic
class indicated on the rating plate.
Sensor Function (also called “Sixth sense” or
“Dynamic Intelligence”)
The appliance is fitted with an electronic control
system that works on both compartments to
minimize the times for the recovery of the correct
food preservation temperatures even in case of
opening of the door and introduction of new food.
“ Vacation” Option
The electronic control allows the freezer
compartment to be left on with the refrigerator
compartment switched off.
To activate this function, with the appliance on,
press the button (5) for 3 seconds until the
refrigerator compartment display (7) goes off and
the green light (6) comes on; the freezer display(4) will remain on. For technical reasons, the
freezer compartment cannot be switched off with
only the refrigerator compartment switched on.
Switching off the appliance (refrigerator and
freezer)
Press the button (1) for 3 seconds. In this way the
appliance switches off, although remaining
powered. The inside light and all the LEDs on the
control panel will go off, except for the Vacation
light (6) and the displays (4) and (7), which will
show: “- -” “- -”.
To reactivate the appliance operation, press the
same button again for 3 seconds.
Control panel lock
To avoid accidental selections (keys pressed by
contact with packets and/or food, or by children),
the control panel can be locked by pressing the
keys (8) and (9) at the same time for 3 seconds. An
acoustic signal will indicate activation of the
function.
With the “Control Panel Lock” function activated,
the entire control panel will be locked except for
the Acoustic Alarm key (11). An acoustic signal will
sound and the message “CL” will appear on (4) and
(7) display whenever and for the entire time the
key is pressed.
To unlock the control panel, proceed as above,
pressing the same keys at the same time for 3
seconds.
 Install the appliance away from heat sources.
Direct exposure to sunlight or installation near
heat sources (radiators, cookers) will increase
energy consumption and should therefore be
avoided.
 If this is not possible, the following minimumdistances must be respected:
- 30 cm from coal or oil stoves;
- 3 cm from electric and/or gas cookers.
 Clean the inside (refer to “Maintenance and
cleaning”).
 Insert or install the accessories/parts supplied.
INSTALLATION
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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 for introducing
food. The acoustic signal can be deactivated by pressing the button
(11) on the control panel. Place food in the freezer only when the
red alarm light has gone off.
Note:
 4-5 hours are required for the refrigerator compartment to reach
a temperature suitable for storage.
 Ambient temperature, frequency of door opening and position of
the appliance can affect the temperature inside the two
compartments. These factors should be taken into account when
setting the thermostat position.
 The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the
refrigerator ensures the free circulation of air.
 Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the
refrigerator compartment.
 Do not place hot food in the compartments.
 Store liquids in closed containers.
 Storing vegetables with high water content can cause
condensation to form: this does not affect correct appliance
operation.
Storing food in the refrigerator compartment 
Place the food as shown in the figure.
1. Cooked food
2. Fish, meat
3. Fruit & vegetables
4. Bottles
5. Butter
6. Dairy products, cheese
Temperature adjustment
The temperature is factory set to +5°C (display 7). To change
the temperature setting, press the buttons (8) or (9) on the
control panel, until the required value is obtained. Settable
temperature limit:
 +2 °C coldest temperature
 +8 °C warmest temperature
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							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 compartment alarms
The acoustic alarm is activated when the door has been left open for
more than 1 minute. If the door is left open for another minute, the
inside light will start flashing and will switch off after the door has
been open for 10 minutes, whereas the acoustic alarm will remain
activated.
Pressing the Acoustic Alarm button (11) will only silence the acoustic
signal, whereas the inside light will continue to behave as described
above.
To completely deactivate the door open alarm, close the refrigerator
door.
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MONTHS
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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 adjustment
The temperature is factory set at - 18°C (display 4).To change the
temperature setting, press the buttons (2) or (3) on the control panel
until the required value is obtained.
Settable temperature limit:
 - 17°C least cold temperature
 -24°C coldest temperature
Fast Freeze function (also called “Extra Load”, “Super ” or
“Fast Freezing”)
Activate the fast freezing function by pressing the button (13) on the
control panel 24 hours before placing a large amount of fresh food in
the freezer; The food will then freeze in the quickest possible time. 
The function is activated when the yellow light (12) is on.
The “Extra” function is automatically deactivated after 48 hours.
In any case, the function can be manually deactivated by pressing
the same button again (the yellow light (12) goes off).
Important
 Wrap and seal the fresh food to be frozen in: Aluminium foil,
transparent film, waterproof plastic wrap, polyethylene
containers with lids and suitable freezer containers.
 Arrange the food to be frozen in the top drawer or on the top
shelf, leaving sufficient space around the packs for the air to
circulate freely.
Important:
For frozen fresh food storage times comply with the opposite
table    
When purchasing frozen food products:
 Make sure the packaging is not damaged, since food can
deteriorate. If a packet is swollen or has damp patches, it has not
been stored in optimum conditions and may have begun to thaw.
 Purchase frozen food last and use thermal bags to carry it.
 Place frozen foods in the freezer compartment as soon as you get
home.
 Do not refreeze partially thawed food: Consume it within 24
hours.
 Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum.
 Respect the expiry date given on the package.
 Always follow the instructions given on the package for storing
frozen foods.
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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 properly
To deactivate the acoustic signal press the button (11).
The red light (10) will automatically go off when optimum
temperature conditions are reached.
Power failure alarm
If a temperature value flashes in the freezer display (4), the light (14)
flashes, the acoustic signal sounds and the temperature adjustment
keys are locked, it means that a power failure has occurred for a
period long enough not to guarantee maintenance of the correct
storage temperature.
The value shown on the display gives the highest temperature
reached by the freezer compartment. To eliminate the alarm and
restore control panel operation, press the “Acoustic Alarm” button
(11) and check the food, because the compartment temperature has
risen above -9°C (temperature limit for correct food preservation).
Note:
The freezer compartment can maintain a suitable temperature for
preserving food even in case of a power failure. In any case, it is
advisable to avoid opening the compartment door during such
periods.
Removing the baskets
Pull the drawers out as far as they go, then lift slightly and remove.
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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.
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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 newspaper and put in a very cool place or in
a portable cooler.
2. Clean the inside of the freezer with a sponge soaked in a solution
of lukewarm water and/or mild detergent. Do not use abrasive
substances.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Close the freezer door.
5. Reconnect the appliance to the power supply and press the
button (1) again for 3 seconds. An acoustic signal (temperature
alarm) will sound; to deactivate it, press the button (11). When
the red light (10) goes off put the food back in the freezer.
Note:
 For a more thorough cleaning of the freezer compartment the
glass shelves can be removed by slightly lifting the front above
the stop and pulling outwards.
 If the compartment is not used for prolonged periods, it is
advisable to leave the freezer door open to prevent the
formation of mould, odours and oxidation.
Cleaning the refrigerator compartment
Refrigerator compartment defrosting is completely
automatic.
Droplets of water on the rear wall inside the refrigerator
compartment indicate that the automatic defrost phase is in
progress. The defrost water is automatically run into a drain hole
and collected in a container, where it evaporates.
Clean the defrost water drain hole regularly using the tool supplied,
in order to ensure the constant and correct flow of defrost water.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING