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 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 in order to ensure that the 
refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.
3.Installation and electrical connection must be 
carried out by a qualified technician according 
to the manufacturer’s instructions and in 
compliance with local safety regulations.
4.Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
1. Packaging 
The packing material is 100% recyclable and 
bears the recycling symbol. For disposal, comply 
with 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 
health.
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 with low environmental. Caution is 
required, however, since isobutane is 
flammable. Therefore, it is essential to ensure 
that refrigerant pipelines 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 
f o o d  a n d  i s  m a n u f a c t u r e d  i n  c o m p l i a n c e  w i t h  E C  
Regulation No. 1935/2004.
This appliance has been designed, manufactured 
and marketed in compliance with:
•safety objectives of the “Low Voltage” 
Directive 2006/95/EC (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.
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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 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, well ventilated 
place. The appliance is designed to operate in 
areas 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 or After-sales Service. 
•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 upline of the socket.SAFETY
•Do not use the appliance to store aerosol cans 
or receptacles containing propellants or 
flammable substances.
•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 
icemaker 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.
Climatic Class Amb. temp. 
(°C)Amb. temp. 
(°F)
SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90
N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90
ST From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100
T From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110
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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 - for storing food for longer periods;
MAX + SUPER - for storing food for long periods and freezing 
fresh food.
Note:
Ambient air temperature, the frequency of door opening and the 
position of the appliance can affect the freezer internal 
temperature.
Take these factors into consideration when setting the thermostat 
knob.
Freezing
Place the amount of fresh food indicated on the rating plate 
in the middle compartment. Take care not to place the food 
directly in contact with food already frozen.
For optimum appliance performance, before freezing fresh food 
turn the thermostat knob to “SUPER”, then place the food in the 
freezer and after 24 hours turn the knob back to “NORMAL”.
After placing fresh food in the freezer, 24 hours on “SUPER” 
function is generally sufficient; after 24 hours, deactivate the 
“SUPER” function (if provided).
Important:
When freezing only small amounts of food, the food can be placed 
in any compartment, with the exception of the bottom drawer. 
Furthermore, in order to save energy, when freezing small 
amounts of food the fast freeze function (if provided) need not 
necessarily be activated.
NORMAL
MAX
SUPERMIN
Control unit
 Adjustable feet
Control unit
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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 the freezer.
•Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately. Do not 
refreeze unless the food is cooked after it has thawed. Once 
cooked, the thawed food can be refrozen.
Important:
The table alongside shows the recommended maximum 
storage time for frozen fresh foods.
Classification of frozen foods
Put the frozen products into the freezer and classify them.
The storage date should be indicated on the packs, to allow use 
within expiry dates.
Advice for storing frozen food
When purchasing frozen food products:
•Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in 
damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package is 
swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under 
optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun.
•When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and 
transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.
•Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the 
freezer.
•If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it. 
Consume within 24 hours.
•Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. 
Respect the best-before date on the package.
•Always observe the storage guidelines on the frozen food 
packages.MONTHS FOOD
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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 of the freezer.
•Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes.
Note:
The freezer door will not re-open easily immediately after closing.
Wait a few minutes before opening again in order to allow for 
compensation of the vacuum created.
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, always 
unplug the appliance or disconnect it from the power 
supply.
Defrost the freezer once or twice a year, or when the 
formation of ice on the refrigeration grilles is excessive.
It is perfectly normal for ice to form on the grilles. The 
amount of ice which forms and the rate at which it 
accumulates will depends on room temperature and 
humidity, and on the frequency with which the door is 
opened.
If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty.
•Remove the food from the freezer, wrap in newspaper and 
group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler.
•Leave the freezer door open to allow the frost to melt.
•Clean the interior of the freezer with a sponge and warm 
water and/or neutral detergent. Do not use abrasive 
substances.
•Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly.
•Put the food back into the freezer.
•Close the freezer door.
•Plug in the appliance once again.
•Switch on the freezer.
Fig. 1
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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 is not a defect.
• Gurgling and hissing noises due to 
expansion in the refrigerant circuit are 
normal.
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before contacting the After-Sales Service:
1.See if you can solve the problem yourself (see 
“Troubleshooting guide”).
2.Switch the appliance off and then on again to 
see if the problem has been solved. If it has not, 
switch off the appliance again and repeat the 
operation after one hour.
3.If the problem persists after this course of 
action, contact After-sales Service.
Specify:
•the nature of the fault,
•the model,•The Service number (the number after the 
word SERVICE on the rating plate inside 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.
The door cannot be reversed on models with 
front handle.
Periodically clean the condenser at the rear of the appliance 
with a vacuum cleaner or brush.
Prolonged disuse
•Empty the freezer.
•Disconnect the freezer from the mains power supply.
•Defrost and clean.
• Leave the door open to prevent formation of 
unpleasant odours and to eliminate any dampness.
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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 adjacent kitchen units are 
sufficiently distanced to allow air circulation.
•Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place, and ensure 
it is level, using the front adjustment feet if necessary.
•Clean the interior.
•Fit the accessories.
Electrical connection
• Electrical connections must be made in accordance 
with local regulations.
•Voltage and power consumption are indicated on the rating 
plate inside the appliance.
• Regulations require that the appliance be
 earthed. 
The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to 
persons or animals and for damage to property 
resulting from failure to observe the above procedures 
and reminders.
•If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the 
socket replaced by a qualified electrician.
•Do not use extension leads or adapters.
Disconnecting the appliance
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance by unplugging it 
or by means of a two-pole switch fitted upline of the socket.
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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 packaging or similar material to avoid 
damaging the cooling pipes at the rear of the appliance.
Remove the two screws on the rear of the fridge/freezer. 
Lift the top off the fridge/freezer.
Use the 8 mm socket or spanner to remove the 2 hinge bolts. 
Remove the 2 bolts from the opposite side.
Remove the bracket and plastic surround. 
Remove and replace the pin in the bracket. 
Refit on the opposite side of the fridge/freezer cabinet.
Remove the blanking plug from the new hinge side and refit it 
on the opposite side.
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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 in reverse order. 
When replacing the feet take care to ensure the larger foot is on 
the side without the bracket.
Check the door is aligned horizontally and vertically and that the 
seal fits properly all around before tightening the bottom hinge.
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.
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