Whirlpool WBS 4345 A+NFX Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION
(Models WBS4345) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION
(Models WBS4335) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
FREEZER COMPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING OF FOOD . . . .15
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
VACATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / 
AFTER - SALES SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
AFTER - SALES SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR 
GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
 
						

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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. 
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” 2004/108/EC.
Electrical safety of the
appliance can only be
guaranteed if it is
correctly connected to
an approved earthing
system.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
 
						

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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.
It 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 intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
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 Mpa (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 43From 61 to 110
 
						

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1.Shelves / Shelf Area
2.Cooler Compartment (*)
3.Crisper Drawer Divider
4.Crisper Drawer
5.Ice Maker (*)
6.Fast Freezing Compartment
7.Freezer Drawers (*)
8.Egg Tray
9.Door Bins
10.Fresh Fruit Crisper (*)
11.Anti-Bacterial Filter (*)
12.Bottle Holder (*)
13.Bottle Bin
14.Freezer Door Bins
(*) Depending on the Model
Attention:
The anti-bacterial filter assures a higher level of hygiene in the refrigerator through continuous purifying
the air of bacteria. Remove it from the box (found in the crisper drawer) and insert into the grille in the
top wall of the refrigerator compartment (item 4).
Replace the filter every 6 months.
1.Remove the filter together with the grille and dispose as a whole.
2.Replace the filter and the grille with the new ones.
3.The replacement procedure is described in the instructions attached to the anti-bacterial filter.
This filter may be purchased from our After-sales Service outlets.
Note:The number of shelves and shape of accessories may vary, depending on the model.
All shelves door trays and racks are removable.
DO NOT obstruct the fan intake area with food.
Important: refrigerator / freezer accessories must not be washed in a dishwasher.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
 
						

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Appliance, alarm and services symbols
Functions of the appliance
Clock Set Up
To set clock, press the “Extra Time” button for 3 seconds. The Hour display will flash. Press “OK/Cancel”
until you reach the desired hour. Then, press again “Extra Time”, the Minutes display will flash. Press
“OK/Cancel” until you reach the desired minutes. Press “Extra Time” button to finish the clock set up.
Freezer/Fridge Temperature Selection
To adjust the temperature in the Compartment press “Freezer” or “Fridge” Button until reach the desired
temperature level. Additionally to the 3 main temperature settings (1 led on) for each compartment, it is
possible to have another two intermediate temperature settings in each compartment. To select them
press the “freezer” or “fridge” button for 3 seconds until two leds are on simultaneously.
Sixth Sense Function
The 6 th sense function controls automatically the temperature inside the compartments in order to reach
optimum food storage conditions. To activate it, press the “6
thsense” button.
To deactivate it, press the buttom again. The function is also deactivated if any other function is activated
or if the temperature level is manually changed.
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION
(Models WBS4345)
Control panel locked
After-sales Service Symbol
Sixth Sense function in operation
Door open alarm
Soft Drink (1 hour)
Beer (1 hour)
Champagne (50 minutes)
Shopping (3 hours)
Ice (1h 40min)
Meat & Fish (3 hours)
White Wine (40 minutes)
Fast Cooling (6 hours)
 
						

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Control Panel Lock Function (Child lock)
This function prevents anyone from inadvertently changing settings. To lock the Control Panel, press the
button “Menu” for 3 seconds until the display shows the symbol  . To disable the function, follow the
same procedure until the symbol  switches off.
Door Open Alarm
When opening doors, the symbol  on the control panel lights. If the door remains open for more than
2 minutes, it will sound an alarm. To mute alarm, pres “OK” or close the door.
After-sales Service Symbol
This symbol is activated only during maintenance performed by After-sales Service.
Functions
Your apliance has electronic functions, specially developed to meet different daily needs.
Party functions (soft drink, beer, champagne, white wine):
These functions were developed to chill drinks inside the Fast Freezing Compartment.
When the function is on operation, the respective drink symbol light is on and the time in the display is on
count down. When the function time is complete, the drink symbol in the display flashes and an acoustic
alarm sounds. Remove the drinks from the apliance and press the button “OK/Cancel” to mute the alarm.
These are the recomended drink quantities for each function:
Softdrink - 1 pet bottle of 2 liters or 12 cans
Beer - 3 bottles of 600 ml or 12 cans
Champagne - 1 bottle of 750 ml
Wine - 1 bottle of 750 ml
Important:
The final temperature of the beverages can vary according to the initial temperature, climatic conditions
and door open frequency during the function operation.
Overloading the product exceeding the recommended quantities means that the performance could not
be guaranteed.
Ice:
This function aims to provide a quicker ice formation of the water inside the ice trays.
During operation, the ice symbol light is on and the time in the display is on count down.
When the function time is complete, the ice symbol light will turn off automatically.
Meat & Fish:
This function is indicated to speed up freezing of fresh food inside the freezer, mainly in the fast freezing
compartment.
During operation, the meat & fish symbol light is on and the time in the display is on count down. When
the function time is complete, the symbol light will turn off automatically.
Shopping:
This function speeds up cooling inside both freezer and fridge compartments, helping to recover the
temperature of storaged food.
During operation, the shopping symbol light is on and the time in the display is on count down. When the
function time is complete, the symbol light will turn off automatically.
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION
(Models WBS4345)
 
						

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Fast Cooling:
This function is indicated in situations of intense use of the fridge compartment, in order to keep the
temperature stable, during frequent door opening or when a large quantity of food had been stored in the
fridge compartment.
During operation, the fast cooling symbol light is on and the time in the display is on count down. When
the function time is complete, the symbol light will turn off automatically.
Selecting the Funtions:
To select the desired function, press “Menu” button until the correspondent symbol blinks.
Then press “OK/Cancel” buttom to start. The display will show the symbol light on and the time on count
down. To cancel the function, press “OK/Cancel” button again. The function also is canceled if another
function is activated.
Extra Time:
This function allows to increase the time pre-adjusted of the Freezer and Fridge functions.
By each time the “Extra Time” button is pressed, the function time increases 10 minutes.
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION
(Models WBS4345)
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION
(Models WBS4335)
REFRIGERATOR THERMOSTAT
To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, turn the thermostat knob to the desired
position.
 After being switched on, the refrigerator needs approximately 2 hours to reach the correct
temperature to store a typical volume of food in the refrigerator compartment.
TemperatureType of use
Minimum

Medium
Maximum

 
						

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FREEZER CONTROL PANEL
Alarm off button
Fast Freezing: Activate this function before freezing fresh products.
To activate this function, press the “Fast Freezing” button.
This function turns off automatically after 18 hours. To deactivate the function earlier:
- Press the “Fast Freezing”  button again. The Fast Freezing indicator lamp will turn off, or
- Press the “Freezer Control” button  in the freezer compartment.
Freezer Control: It is possible to select between 3 levels of the freezer temperature (minimum, medium,
maximum) by pressing the Freezer Control setting button .
Electronic control
This appliance is provided with an exclusive electronic control system. Thanks to this system, appliance
operation is constantly monitored.
 In the event of a malfunction, the control system will activate an acoustic alarm.
 This system controls door closure. If a door is open, close it. The acoustic alarm is deactivated.
 This system also controls the internal temperature of the appliance. The acoustic alarm will sound if the
internal temperature increases. Do not place hot food in the appliance.
 To mute the acoustic alarm press the “ALARM RESET” button.
 This electronic control system also has an auto check function. An acoustic alarm will immediately signal
any malfunction in your appliance. This electronic control system also has an auto check function. An
acoustic alarm will immediately signal any malfunction in your appliance. This allows you to contact the
After-Sales Service to solve the problem.
 When the acoustic alarm is activated, the appliance should not used for a prolonged period of time.
Contact the After-sales Service as soon as possible.
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION
(Models WBS4335)
 
						

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REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
Storing food in the refrigerator compartment
Position the food as shown in the figure.
A.Cooked food
B.Fish meat
C.Fruit and vegetables
D.Bottles
E.Butter
F.Dairy products, cheese
To maintain the vitamins, aroma, substance and
freshness of the food to be stored, it is
advisable to wrap food in aluminium foil, cling
film or place it inspecial freezer containers with
lids. This will prevent odours from mixing.
NOTES:
 The space between the shelves and rear wall must be unobstructed allow 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 refrigerator.
 Store liquids in closed containers.
 Storing vegetables with a high water content can result in condensation in the crisper drawer: this will
not affect the correct operation of the appliance.
 Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic.
 The refrigerator can operate at ambient temperatures between +16°C and + 43°C.
 The number of shelves and type of accessories may vary, depending on the model.
 All shelves, door trays and racks are removable.
 Refrigerator/freezer accessories must not be washed in a dishwasher.
 
						

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REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT INTERNAL FEATURES
FRESH CONTROL COMPARTMENT (depending on the model)
This sliding compartment stays colder than the rest of the refrigerator
compartment to keep daily foods fresh longer. It can also chill beverages
more quickly. It is proper for keeping dairy products, cold cuts, sausage and
meat. If necessary to remove the extra-cold compartment for cleaning, pull it
frontward to the stop. Keep the locks pressed as in the picture, and pull the
shelf until it is released.
 It is not advisable to remove the tilting front lid of extra cold compartment.
SLIDING GLASS SHELVES (depending on the model)
Your refrigerator is provided with sliding glass shelves which make it easier for you to access foods stored
at the shelves or at lower shelves.
 The shelves are made of highly resistant hardened glass.
 The edges of the shelves prevent split liquids from going to other compartments.
Changing the position of shelves:
Your refrigerator allows you to change position of shelves according to your needs.
 To remove the shelf, pull it forward to the top.
 
After that, place the shelf on them.
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REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT