Whirlpool ARC 1872 IX Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR 
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE 
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE 
REFRIGERATOR
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
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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 the appliance, make sure that 
it is undamaged and that the doors close 
correctly. Any damage must be reported to the 
dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the...

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS

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

Make sure the appliance is not placed 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.

Power cable modification or replacement 
must only be carried out by qualified 
personnel.

It must be possible to disconnect the...

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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR 
COMPARTMENT
Starting the appliance up
Starting up the appliance
Depending on the model, the appliance has either external 
 or internal controls
.
Plug in the appliance.
For appliances with external controls
: 

The light, positioned either below the control panel or inside the appliance (depending on model) switches on 
when the door is opened.

Green LED lights up, indicating the appliance is running.
For appliances with internal controls
, when the appliance is...

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How to store food in the refrigerator compartment
Position the food as shown in the figure.
A Cooked food
BFish, meat
C Fruit and vegetables
D Bottles
E Cheese
Attention:

The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the 
refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed to 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.
Important
Storing...

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HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE 
COMPARTMENT
The low temperature compartment is  ,  , or 
. 
Compartments marked  or   can be used to 
store frozen foods for the period of time indicated on 
packaging. If the low temperature compartment is 
marked   , it can also be used to freeze fresh food.
The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 
hours is shown on the rating plate.
Note:
In the event of a power cut, the low temperature 
compartment will maintain a sufficiently low temperature for...

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HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE 
REFRIGERATOR
Making ice cubesFill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it  in the low 
temperature compartment.
Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray 
if it is stuck to the low temperature compartment bottom.
Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes.
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, always 
unplug the appliance or disconnect it from the power 
supply.
Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is 
completely automatic.
Droplets...

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, always unplug the appliance or disconnect it 
from the power supply.
 Clean the inside of the refrigerator compartment regularly with a sponge dampened in warm water 
and/or neutral detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive products.
 The separators must not be washed with water but cleaned with a lightly dampened sponge.
 Clean the inside of the freezer compartment when defrosting.
 Clean the air vents...

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
When you hear these noises
1. The appliance is no working.

Is there a power failure?

Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?

Is the double-pole switch on?

Do the household electrical system protection 
devices work correctly?

Is the power cord damaged?
2. Temperature inside the compartments is 
not low enough.

Are the doors closed properly?

Is the appliance installed near a heat source?

Are the air circulation vents blocked?3. Water collects at the bottom of...

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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 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, contact After-sales 
Service.
Please provide:

The nature of the problem,

The appliance model,
the Service number (the number after the 
word SERVICE on the rating plate...