Whirlpool ART 889 H Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTSGB
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCEPAGE14
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENTPAGE14
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL HINTSPAGE15
HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR 
COMPARTMENT
PAGE16
HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENTPAGE17
HOW TO DEFROST THE FREEZER COMPARTMENTPAGE19
CARE AND MAINTENANCEPAGE20
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPAGE21
AFTER SALES SERVICEPAGE21
INSTALLATIONPAGE22
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONPAGE23
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14  Your new appliance is a combined fridge-freezer 
exclusively for domestic use.
The 
freezer compartment   can be 
used for freezing fresh and cooked food, making 
ice cubes and storing frozen food. 
Defrosting 
the freezer is a manual procedure. The 
refrigerator compartment, which has 
an 
automatic defrost feature, is used for the 
storage of fresh food and beverages.
To make optimum use of your appliance, 
read this user handbook thoroughly as it 
contains a description of the appliance and...

15 •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.
Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the 
appliance.
Do not store liquids in glass containers in the 
freezer compartment - danger of bursting.
Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after 
taking them out of the freezer compartment - risk 
of “cold” burns.
To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped...

16  This appliance is a refrigerator with 
a
  star
 freezer compartment.
Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is 
completely automatic.
Optimal performance is obtained at 
temperatures between +16°C and +32°C.
Switching on the appliance
Depending on the model, the appliance has 
external (
A1-A2) or internal (
B) controls.
For appliances having 
external controls (A1-
A2): press the startup button (1).
The interior light switches on when the door 
is opened.
Green LED (2) switches on, indicating...

17 Important:
There is no need to adjust the thermostat 
knob (
5) as it has already been factory set to 
provide the correct storage temperature of 
frozen food in the freezer compartment at 
ambient temperatures between +20°C 
and +25°C.
After being switched on, the appliance needs 
approx. 3 hours to reach the correct 
temperature to store a typical volume of food 
in the freezer compartment.
Adjusting the temperature:
Turn the thermostat knob (
5) setting.
to 
lower numbers if the internal...

18  Important:
For the periods of storage of frozen fresh foods, 
refer to the adjacent table.
When purchasing frozen food products:
Ensure that the packaging is not damaged 
(frozen food in damaged packaging may have 
deteriorated). Avoid packages that are swollen or 
show evidence of damp areas indicating that the 
food may have thawed partially during its period of 
storage.
When shopping, leave frozen food purchases till 
last and transport the products in a thermally 
insulated bag.
Place the...

19 Defrost the freezer compartment once or twice a 
year, or when the frost build-up on the walls 
reaches a thickness of  about 3 mm. Defrost the 
appliance when there is very little food stored 
inside.
1.24 hours before defrosting, press the fast freeze 
button (
4). The yellow LED switches on. This 
action brings the foods to the lowest possible 
temperature.
2.Open the door and remove the food from the 
freezer compartment, wrap in sheets of 
newspaper and group together in a cool place or in 
a...

20  Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the 
mains.
Clean the inside of the freezer compartment when 
defrosting.
Periodically clean the refrigerator compartment 
with a sponge moistened with warm water and/or 
neutral detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. 
Do not use abrasive products.
Clean the outside with a soft cloth moistened with 
water. Do not use abrasive products, scouring 
pads, stain removers (e.g. acetone, trichloro-
ethylene) or vinegar.
Defrosting of the refrigerator...

21 1. The appliance is not working.
Is there a power failure?
Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?
Is the electric power supply switched on?
Has the fuse blown?
Is the power cord in perfect condition?
Is the thermostat set to 
 (Stop)?
Is button 1 pressed?
2. Temperature inside the compartments 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?
Is the...

22  Install the appliance away from heat sources. 
Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place. 
Make sure that the appliance is level. 
Adjust the front feet if necessary.
Leave at least 5 cm clearance above the 
appliance.
In some models, the sides project to the rear so the 
appliance can be placed in direct contact with the 
rear wall. 
Alternatively, fit the spacers (if supplied) on the 
upper part of the condenser at the rear of the 
appliance. For models without projecting sides,...