Whirlpool WV 1500 WH Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO USE THE FREEZER
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE 
FREEZER
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
DOOR REVERSIBILITY
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
•Your new appliance is designed to be used in 
the household and similar applications such as: 
-  kitchen areas in shops, offices and other 
working environments
- farm houses
-  by clients in hotels, motels, residences, bed 
& breakfasts.
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...

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
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 installed 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...

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HOW TO USE THE FREEZER
The freezer can be used for storing already frozen food and 
for freezing fresh food.
Switching on the freezer for the first time•There is no need to set the freezer temperature on the 
thermostat because the appliance is already factory set.
•Plug in the appliance.
•Only place food in the freezer 2 hours after switching on.
Adjusting temperature
From MIN to MAX: make the internal temperature colder.
•Thermostat setting indicator:
MIN - for storing food for short periods;
NORMAL...

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Tips for freezing and storing fresh food.
•Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: 
aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags, 
polythene containers with lids or freezer containers suitable for 
freezing fresh food.
•Food must be fresh and of prime quality.
•Fresh vegetables and fruit should preferably be frozen as soon 
as they are picked to maintain the full original nutritional value, 
consistency, colour and flavour.
Note:
•Always leave hot food to cool before placing in...

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HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE 
FREEZER
Removing the baskets
•Pull the baskets out fully, then lift them up slightly in order to 
remove.
Note:
Drawers may be removed in order to obtain increased storage 
space.
Ensure that the load does not exceed the limit (if present) 
indicated on the side walls of the appliance.
Making ice cubes
•Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the special freezer 
compartment.
•Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if it 
is stuck to the bottom...

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. The appliance is not working.
•Is there a power failure?
•Is the main power switch on?
•Do the household electrical system 
protection devices work correctly?
•Is the thermostat setting correct?
•Was the appliance switched on correctly?
2. Excessive frost build-up.
•Has the defrost water drain been positioned 
correctly?
•Is the door shut properly?Attention:
• The front edge of the appliance may be hot. 
This prevents the formation of condensation 
and...

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INSTALLATION
•Install the appliance away from heat sources. Installation in a 
hot environment, direct exposure to the sun or installation 
near heat sources (heaters, radiators, cookers) will increase 
power consumption and should therefore be avoided.
•If this is not possible, the following minimum distances must 
be respected:
•30 cm from coal or paraffin stoves;
•3 cm from electric and/or gas stoves.
•To optimize appliance efficiency, leave a 5 cm gap above the 
appliance and make sure that...

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DOOR REVERSIBILITY
The direction of door opening of your freezer can be 
changed.
•Make sure that the freezer is not connected to the power 
supply and that it is empty.
•Reversing the direction of door opening is a task which 
requires two people.
Tools required
•Phillips style screwdriver
•Flat bladed screwdriver
•8 mm and 10 mm socket or spanner.
Lay the fridge/freezer on its back in order to gain access to the 
base, being careful not to tip it back by more than 45º. Rest it 
on the soft foam...

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Remove the levelling feet by unscrewing.
Remove the bottom bracket using an 8 mm socket or spanner. 
Remove and replace the pin, using a 10 mm socket to unscrew the 
nut and a flat bladed screwdriver to remove the pin. You may 
need to push the pin through from the underside to remove fully.
Remove the screw on the base and refit it on the other side. 
Remove the blanking plates from the unused side of the fridge/
freezer and refit them in the holes left by the brackets. 
Replace the door and brackets...