Whirlpool 20TM L4 Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
IF THE APPLIANCE IS NOT GOING TO BE
USED
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
STORING, FREEZING AND THAWING
FOOD
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
“MULTIFLOW” AIR DISTRIBUTION
GUIDE TO THE INSIDE PARTS
USING THE APPLIANCE
USING THE ICE AND WATER DISPENSER
USING THE AUTOMATIC ICE-MAKER
CHANGING A WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
Your new appliance is designed exclusively for
domestic use.
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.
Wait at least two hours before switching the
appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit
is fully efficient.Installation and the electrical connection must be
carried out by a qualified technician, according to
the...

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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...

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In case of power failures of up to 24 hours
Keep the doors of the appliance closed. In this way the stored food will stay cold as long as possible.
For further information see chapter “Using the appliance”, section “Black-out alarm”.
If the appliance is not going to be used
- Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
- Remove all the food if you are going away for more than three weeks.
- If the appliance has an automatic ice-maker:
1. Shut off the water supply to the automatic ice-maker.
2....

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INTRODUCTION
Wrap food so that no water, moisture or condensate can enter; this will prevent odours or aromas going
from one part to another in the refrigerator, ensuring better preservation of frozen foods. Use plastic
containers with hermetic lids, aluminium trays, aluminium foil, plastic film and waterproof plastic wraps.
NOTE: Never place hot food in the freezer. Allow hot foods to cool to room temperature for 30
minutes, then wrap and freeze. Cooling hot foods before freezing saves energy and...

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

 
 

 	 

  
 
 



REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
A. Inside light
B. Inside light
C. Adjustable shelf
D. Shelf - drawer lid
E Crisper
F. Crisper adjustment
G. Meat / vegetable drawer
H. Meat / vegetable drawer adjustment
I. Dairy products compartment
J. Door trays
K. 2-litre door tray with bottle holder
L. 0.75 litre door tray
M. Water filter 
N. “Multiflow ” (depending on model)FREEZER COMPARTMENT
O. Automatic ice-maker
P. Glass shelves / Racks (depending on...

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Removing and repositioning the refrigerator compartment and freezer shelves.
The shelves can be positioned as required. The glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles, milk
cartons and heavy food, however, take care not to bang products on the shelves. To remove the shelves:
pull the shelf out as far as it goes, then lift and remove it.
Removing the crisper or meat drawer:
1. slide the drawer out as far as it goes;
2. with one hand underneath the drawer, lift and pull it out;
3. the drawer will...

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FIRST USE
Connect the appliance to the water system and power supply (refer to the Installation manual).
When connecting the appliance to the power supply, the display will show the temperatures preset by the
manufacturer.
Note:Reaching the preset temperatures requires a variable amount of time. This time depends on several
factors (times the door is open, amount of food stored, ambient temperature). Average time is between 2
to 3 hours.
USING THE APPLIANCE
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GUIDE TO SELECTING FUNCTIONS
Menu
This button is used to select the different options shown in the control panel. Each time the button is
pressed, a different option is highlighted.
OK
The OKbutton is used to confirm the selected function and to deactivate the acoustic signal.
Stand-by
This function turns off the refrigerator and freezer compartments. To activate the standby function, press
the button for 3 seconds: all icons will disappear from the display. 
To reset the function, carry out the...

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ALARMS
The alarm icon is connected with the acoustic signal.
Important:To disable the acoustic signal, press the OKbutton.
Black-out alarm 
The alarm black-out activates when a prolonged interruption of the power supply has caused an increase
in temperature in the freezer compartment. The freezer display will flash, showing the maximum
temperature reached in the compartment during the interruption and the acoustic signal will come on.
Important:Before consuming any food from the compartment ensure...