Whirlpool AFG 8184 IX 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
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
•
Your new appliance is designed exclusively for 
domestic use
For best use of your appliance, carefully read 
the user handbook which contains a 
description of the appliance and advice on 
storing and preserving food.
Keep this handbook for future consultation.1.
After unpacking, make sure that the appliance 
is undamaged and that the door closes 
properly. Any damage must be reported to 
your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of 
the...

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS

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.

During installation, make sure the appliance 
does not damage the power cable.

Do not store glass containers with liquids in 
the freezer since they may burst.

Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately 
after taking them out of the freezer since they 
may cause cold...

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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.

The alarm signal activates, indicating that the freezer has not yet 
reached a sufficiently cold temperature for storage of foodstuffs.

Only place food in the freezer once the alarm signal has 
deactivated (for...

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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, mature and of prime quality in order to 
obtain high quality frozen food.

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....

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Removing the baskets

Pull the baskets out fully, then lift them up slightly in order to 
remove.
Drawers (except the bottom drawer), runners and the white grid 
(if provided) may be removed in order to obtain increased storage 
space (Fig.1
)
Ensure that the load does not exceed the limit (if present) 
indicated on the side walls of the appliance.
Compartment
Use this compartment only for making ice cubes and storing ice 
packs, as shown in Fig. 2
 and 3
 (if supplied).
Always observe the storage...

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HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug 
the appliance from the mains or disconnect the 
electrical power supply.
For electronic models, first press the on/off button and 
then unplug the the appliance.
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...

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. The appliance is not working.

Is there a power failure?

Is the main power switch on?

Has the fuse blown?

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?
3. The yellow, red and green leds do not 
light up. Perform the checks for point 
1, and then:

Contact After-sales Service.
Notes:
 The front edge of the appliance may be...

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INSTALLATION

Install the freezer 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.

Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place.

Clean the inside (see “How to...

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
1) For Great Britain only
Warning - this appliance must be earthed
Fuse replacement
If 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...