User manual WHIRLPOOL ARG 947/5 PRODUCT FICHE

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] This appliance has been designed, manufactured and marketed in compliance with: • safety objectives of the “Low Voltage” Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE and subsequent amendments); • the protection requirements of Directive “EMC” 2004/108/CE. Electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed if it is correctly connected to an approved earthing system. 77 PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS INSTALLATION • The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons. • During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable. • To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on both sides and above the appliance and follow the installation instructions. • Install and level the appliance on a floor strong enough to take its weight and in a place suitable for its size and use. 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. Climatic Class SN N ST T Amb. (°F) From 50 to 90 From 61 to 90 From 61 to 100 From 61 to 110 • Make sure the voltage specified on the rating plate corresponds to that of your home. • 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. • Arrange the food to be frozen centrally in the freezer compartment. • Avoid contact between already frozen food and food that has yet to be frozen (approx. • After 24 hours turn the thermostat knob (1) back to the normal position. Important: Wrap and seal the food in: • Aluminium foil, cling film, watertight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or special freezer containers. 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. • Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the freezer. Making ice cubes • Fill the ice cube trays (9) 3/4 with water and place them at the bottom of the freezer compartment. • Use a spoon handle to remove ice cube trays which stick to the compartment. ᕆ 80 HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE APPLIANCE Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning operations, unplug the appliance from the mains socket. Defrost the freezer compartment when the ice on the walls reaches a thickness of 3 mm. [. . . ] After cleaning, reconnect the appliance to the power supply. Do not use abrasive products. Prolonged disuse. • Leave the doors open to prevent formation of unpleasant odours. ᕇ 81 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE When you hear these noises . . your appliance is alive!!! 1. •It is normal to hear the noise of the refrigerant liquid in circulation. [. . . ]