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BEFOREUSINGTHEAPPLIANCE
•Thisapplianceisintendedtobeusedinhouseholdandsimilarapplicationssuchas-staffkitchenareasinshops,officesandotherworkingenvironments;-farmhousesandbyclientsinhotels,motelsandotherresidentialtypeenvironments;-bedandbreakfasttypeenvironments;
Toensurebestuseofyourappliance,carefullyreadtheoperatinginstructionswhichcontainadescriptionoftheproductandusefuladvice.Keeptheseinstructionsforfuturereference.
1.Afterunpackingtheappliance,makesureitisnotdamagedandthatthedoorclosesproperly.Anydamagemustbereportedtothedealerwithin24hoursofdeliveryoftheappliance.2.Waitatleasttwohoursbeforeswitchingtheapplianceon,toensurethattherefrigerantcircuitisfullyefficient.3.Installationandtheelectricalconnectionmustbecarriedoutbyaqualifiedtechnicianaccordingtothemanufacturer'sinstructionsandincompliancewiththelocalsafetyregulations.4.Cleantheinsideoftheappliancebeforeusingit.
1.PackingThepackingmaterialis100%recyclableandbearstherecyclingsymbol.Fordisposal,complywiththelocalregulations.Keepthepackingmaterials(plasticbags,polystyreneparts,etc.)outofthereachofchildren,astheyareapotentialsourceofdanger.
2.Scrapping/DisposalTheapplianceismanufacturedusingrecyclablematerial.ThisapplianceismarkedincompliancewithEuropeanDirective2002/96/EConWasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment(WEEE).Byensuringthecorrectdisposalofthisappliance,youcanhelppreventpotentiallynegativeconsequencesfortheenvironmentandthehealthofpersons.
Thesymbolontheappliance,orontheaccompanyingdocuments,indicatesthatthisapplianceshouldnotbetreatedasdomesticwastebutmustbetakentoaspecialcollectioncentrefortherecyclingofelectricalandelectronicequipment.Whenscrappingtheappliance,makeitunusablebycuttingoffthepowercableandremovingthedoorsandshelvessothatchildrencannoteasilyclimbinsideandbecometrapped.Scraptheapplianceincompliancewithlocalregulationsonwastedisposal,takingittoaspecialcollectioncentre;donotleavetheapplianceunattendedevenforafewdays,sinceitisapotentialsourceofdangerforchildren.Forfurtherinformationonthetreatment,recoveryandrecyclingofthisproduct,contactyourcompetentlocaloffice,thehouseholdwastecollectionserviceortheshopwhereyoupurchasedtheappliance.
Information:ThisappliancedoesnotcontainCFCs.TherefrigerantcircuitcontainsR134a(HFC)orR600a(HC)(seetheratingplateinsidetheappliance).ApplianceswithIsobutane(R600a):isobutaneisanaturalgaswithoutenvironmentalimpact,butisflammable.Therefore,makesuretherefrigerantcircuitpipesarenotdamaged.ThisproductmaycontainFluorinatedGreenhouseGasescoveredbytheKyotoProtocol;therefrigerantgasisinsideahermeticallysealedsystem.Refrigerantgas:R134ahasaGlobalWarmingPotentialof(GWP)1300.
Declarationofconformity•ThisappliancehasbeendesignedforpreservingfoodandismanufacturedincompliancewithRegulation(CE)No.1935/2004.
•Thisappliancehasbeendesigned,manufacturedandmarketedincompliancewith:-safetyobjectivesofthe“LowVoltage”Directive2006/95/CE(whichreplaces73/23/CEEandsubsequentamendments);-theprotectionrequirementsofDirective“EMC”2004/108/EC.
Electricalsafetyoftheappliancecanonlybeguaranteedifitiscorrectlyconnectedtoanapprovedearthingsystem.
SAFEGUARDINGTHEENVIRONMENT
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INSTRUCTION FOR USEGB
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
•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.
SAFEGUARDING THE 
ENVIRONMENT
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 contain CFCs. 
The refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFC) or 
R600a (HC) (see 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.
This product may contain Fluorinated Greenhouse 
Gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the 
refrigerant gas is inside a hermetically sealed 
system.
Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming 
Potential of (GWP) 1300.
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:
•safety objectives of the “Low Voltage” Directive 
2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE 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
•Theappliancemustbehandledandinstalledbytwoormorepersons.•Becarefulnottodamagethefloors(e.g.parquet)whenmovingtheappliance.•Duringinstallation,makesuretheappliancedoesnotdamagethepowercable.•Makesuretheapplianceisnotnearaheatsource.•Toguaranteeadequateventilation,leaveaspaceonbothsidesandabovetheapplianceandfollowtheinstallationinstructions.•Keeptheapplianceventilationopeningsfree.•Donotdamagetheappliancerefrigerantcircuitpipes.•Installandleveltheapplianceonafloorstrongenoughtotakeitsweightandinaplacesuitableforitssizeanduse.•Installtheapplianceinadryandwell-ventilatedplace.Theapplianceisarrangedforoperationinplaceswherethetemperaturecomeswithinthefollowingranges,accordingtotheclimaticclass
givenontheratingplate.Theappliancemaynotworkproperlyifitisleftforalongtimeatatemperatureoutsidethespecifiedrange.•Makesurethevoltagespecifiedontheratingplatecorrespondstothatofyourhome.•Donotusesingle/multiadaptersorextensioncords.•Forthewaterconnection,usethepipesuppliedwiththenewappliance;donotreusethatofthepreviousappliance.•PowercablemodificationorreplacementmustonlybecarriedoutbyqualifiedpersonnelorbyAfter-salesService.•Itmustbepossibletodisconnecttheappliancefromthepowersupplybyunpluggingitorbymeansofamainstwo-poleswitchinstalledupstreamofthesocket.
SAFETY
•Donotstoreexplosivesubstancessuchasaerosolcanswithaflammablepropellantinthisappliance.•Donotstoreorusepetrol,flammableliquidsorgasinthevicinityofthisorotherelectricalappliances.Thefumescancausefiresorexplosions.•Donotusemechanical,electricorchemicalmeansotherthanthoserecommendedbytheManufacturertospeedupthedefrostprocess.•DonotuseorplaceelectricaldevicesinsidetheappliancecompartmentsiftheyarenotofthetypeexpresslyauthorisedbytheManufacturer.•Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreducedphysical,sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceandknowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengivensupervisionorinstructionconcerninguseoftheappliancebyapersonresponsiblefortheirsafety.•Toavoidtheriskofchildrenbecomingtrappedandsuffocating,donotallowthemtoplayorhideinsidetheappliance.•Donotswallowthecontents(non-toxic)oftheicepacks(insomemodels).•Donoteaticecubesoricelolliesimmediatelyaftertakingthemoutofthefreezersincetheymaycausecoldburns.
USE
•Beforecarryingoutanymaintenanceorcleaningoperation,unplugtheapplianceordisconnectitfromthepowersupply.•Allappliancesequippedwithanautomaticice-makerandwaterdispensermustbeconnectedtoawatersupplythatonlydeliversdrinkingwater(withmainswaterpressureofbetween0.17and0.81Mpa(1.7and8.1bar)).Automaticice-makersand/orwaterdispensersnotdirectlyconnectedtothewatersupplymustbefilledwithdrinkingwateronly.•Usetherefrigeratorcompartmentonlyforstoringfreshfoodandthefreezercompartmentonlyforstoringfrozenfood,freezingfreshfoodandmakingicecubes.•Donotstoreglasscontainerswithliquidsinthefreezersincetheymayburst.
TheManufacturerdeclinesanyliabilityiftheaboveadviceandprecautionsarenotrespected.
PRECAUTIONSANDGENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
ClimaticClassAmb.T.(°C)Amb.T.(°F)
SNFrom10to32From50to90
NFrom16to32From61to90
STFrom16to38From61to100
TFrom16to43From61to110
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RECOMANDATION IN CASE OF NO 
USE OF THE APPLIANCE
Short vacationThere is no need to disconnect the appliance from the power supply if you will be away for less than three weeks. Use up perishable food, freeze other food. 
If your appliance has an automatic ice maker: 
1.Turn it off. 2.Shut off the water supply to the automatic ice maker.3.Empty the ice bucket. Long vacation 
Remove all the food if you are going away for three weeks or more. If your appliance has an automatic ice maker: 1.Turn it off. 2.Shut off the water supply to the automatic icemaker at least a day before. 3.Empty the ice bucket.
Fix some wooden or plastic wedges to the upper part of both doors with adhesive tape and leave the doors open enough for air to circulate inside both compartments. This will prevent odour and mould from setting in. 
Moving1.Take out all internal parts. 
2.Wrap them well, and fix them together with adhesive tape so that they do not bang together or get lost. 3.Screw the adjustable feet so that they do not touch the support surface. 4.Close and fix both doors with adhesive tape and, again using adhesive tape, fix the power cable to the appliance. 
Power failure 
In the event of a power failure, call the local office of your electricity supply company and ask how long it is going to last. Note: Bear in mind that a full appliance will stay cold longer than a partially filled one. If ice crystals are still visible on the food, it may be frozen again, although flavour and aroma may be affected.If food is found to be in a poor condition, it is best to throw it away. For power failures lasting up to 24 hours. 1.Keep both doors of the appliance closed. This will allow the stored food to stay cold as long as possible. For power failures lasting more than 24 hours. 1.Empty the freezer compartment and arrange the food in a portable freezer. If this type of freezer is not available and, likewise, no artificial ice packs are available, try to use up the food, which is more easily perishable. 
2.Empty the ice bucket. 
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANINGBefore any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. Periodically clean the appliance with a cloth and a solution of lukewarm water and neutral detergent specifically for refrigerator interiors. Never use detergents or abrasives. Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. 
Clean the outside of the appliance and the door seal with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use steam cleaners. Clean the condenser using a vacuum cleaner, proceeding as follows: remove the front plinth (see installation manual) and proceed to clean the condenserImportant:
-The buttons and control panel display must not be cleaned with alcohol or alcohol-derived substances, but with a dry cloth. 
-The refrigeration system pipes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot. Periodically clean them with a vacuum cleaner.
REPLACING THE BULBAlways disconnect the appliance from the power supply before replacing any light bulbs. How to replace the refrigerator compartment bulb. 1.In some models a special bulb is used 2.The bulb should not exceed 15W3.Bulb change instruction is put in the chart (PRODUCT SHEET) 
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEBefore contacting After-sales Service....Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. 
Noises coming from your appliances are normal since it has a number of fans and engines to regulate performances that switch on and off automatically. 
Some of the functional noises can be reduced through 
-Levelling the appliance and installing it on an even surface -Separating and avoiding contact between the appliance and furniture. -Checking if the internal components are correctly placed. -Checking if bottles and containers are not in contact with each other. Some of the functional noises you might hear: A hissing sound when switching on the appliance for the first time or after a long pause.A gurgling sound when refrigerant fluid enters into the pipes.Buzzing sound when water valve or fan start working.A cracking sound when compressor starts or when ready ice drops into ice box Abrupt clicks when compressor switches on and off.Automatic Ice maker noises (on some models):-Since your appliance has an automatic ice maker, you may hear buzzing (from the water valve), trickling water and the clatter of the ice falling into the bucket. 
The appliance is not working: •Is the power cable plugged into a live socket with the proper voltage? •Have you checked the protection devices and fuses of the electrical system in your home? 
If your automatic ice maker does not work (on some models): •Has the freezer had enough time to become cold? With a new appliance this may take overnight. 
 
						

							
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•Is the automatic ice maker ON/OFF button set to ON? •Make sure the lever of the automatic ice maker, inside the freezer compartment, is not turned to OFF, i.e. in the horizontal position (on some models).•Is the water turned on? Is water getting to the automatic ice maker? •Is there a water filter installed on the appliance (on some models)? This filter may be clogged or installed incorrectly. First, check the filter installation instructions to ensure that the filter was installed correctly and is not clogged. If installation or clogging is not a problem, call a qualified person or a technician. 
If there is water in the defrost pan: •This is normal in hot, damp weather. The pan can even be half full. Make sure the appliance is level so that the water does not overflow
If the edges of the appliance cabinet, which come in contact with the door seal, are warm to the touch: •This is normal in hot weather and when the compressor is running. If the light does not work: •Have you checked the protection devices and fuses of the electrical system in your home? •Is the power cable plugged into a live socket with the proper voltage? •Has the light bulb burnt out? In the case of burnt-out bulbs: 1.Always unplug the appliance from the mains. 2.See chapter “Maintenance and Cleaning”. If the motor seems to run too much: •Is the condenser free of dust and fluff? •Are the doors properly closed? •Are the door seals properly fitted? •On hot days or if the room is warm, the motor naturally runs longer. •If the appliance door has been left open for a while or if large amounts of food have been stored, the motor will run longer in order to cool down the interior of the appliance. •Motor running time depends on different things: number of door openings, amount of food stored, temperature of the room, setting of the temperature controls. If the appliance temperature is too high: •Are the appliance controls correctly set? •Has a large amount of food been added to the appliance?•Check that the doors are not opened too often. •Check that the doors close properly. •Make sure that air flow vents inside the compartment are not blocked, as this prevents the circulation of cold air. If there is moisture build-up: •Make sure that air flow vents inside the compartment are not blocked, as this prevents the circulation of air. •Make sure that the food is properly packaged. Dry any dampness on food containers before placing them in the appliance. •Check that the doors are not opened too often. When the door is opened, humidity from the room air enters the appliance. The more often the door is opened, the faster humidity builds up, especially when the room itself is very humid. •If the room is very humid, it is normal for moisture to build up inside the refrigerator. 
If the doors do not open and close properly: •Check that food packages are not blocking the door. •Check that the internal parts or automatic ice maker are not out of position. •Check that the door seals are not dirty or sticky. •Ensure the appliance is level.
AFTER-SALES SERVICEBefore contacting After-Sales Service: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. If, after performing the checks described in the Troubleshooting Guide and switching the appliance on again, your appliance still does not work properly, contact the After-sales Service, explain the problem.Specify:•the model and appliance serial number (stated on the rating plate),•the nature of the problem,•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.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION1) For Great Britain only
Warning - this appliance must be earthedFuse replacementIf 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.