Whirlpool ART 374/A++ User Manual
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USER MANUAL
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INDEX
HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDE ................................................................. 3
Safety instructions ........................................................................................3
USE & CARE GUIDE ....................................................................... 5
Product Description ......................................................................................5
Control panel ..............................................................................................5
Refrigerator light ........................................................................................... 6
Shelves ....................................................................................................6
Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How to use the appliance .................................................................................7
First time use ..............................................................................................7
Refrigerator compartment and food storage ................................................................7
How to store fresh food and beverage ......................................................................7
Freezer compartment and food storage .....................................................................8
Storage times for home frozen foods .......................................................................8
How to defrost the freezer compartment ...................................................................8
Functional sounds .........................................................................................9
Recommendation in case of no use of the appliance ........................................................9
Cleaning and maintenance ...............................................................................9
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................10
After-sales service .......................................................................................11
INSTALLATION GUIDE ...................................................................12
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Health & Safety guide
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND OBSERVED
Before using the appliance, read these safety
instructions. Keep them nearby for future reference.
These instructions and the appliance itself provide
important safety warnings, to be observed at all
times. The manufacturer declines any liability for
failure to observe these safety instructions, for
inappropriate use of the appliance or incorrect
setting of controls.
Very young children (0-3 years) should be kept
away from the appliance. Young children (3-8years)
should be kept away from the appliance unless
continuously supervised. Children from 8years old
and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge can use this appliance only if they
are supervised or have been given instructions on
safe use and understand the hazards involved.
Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance must not be carried out by
children without supervision.
PERMITTED USE
CAUTION: The appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external switching device,
such as a timer, or separate remote controlled system.
This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as: sta kitchen areas
in shops, oces and other working environments;
farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels, bed &
breakfast and other residential environments.
This appliance is not for professional use. Do not
use the appliance outdoors.
The bulb used inside the appliance is specically
designed for domestic appliances and is not suitable
for general room lighting within the home (EC
Regulation 244/2009).
The appliance is designed for operation in places
where the ambient 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 specied range.
Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C)
SN: From 10 to 32 °C; N: From 16 to 32 °C
ST: From 16 to 38 °C; T: From 16 to 43 °C
This appliance does not contain CFCs. The
refrigerant circuit contains R600a (HC). Appliances
with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a natural gas
without environmental impact, but is ammable.
Therefore, make sure the refrigerant circuit pipes are
not damaged, especially when emptying the
refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: Do not damage the appliance
refrigerant circuit pipes.
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear
of obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical, electric or
chemical means other than those recommended by
the Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process.
WARNING: Do not use or place electrical devices
inside the appliance compartments if they are not of
the type expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.
WARNING: Ice makers and/or water dispensers
not directly connected to the water supply must be
lled with potable water only.
WARNING: Automatic ice-makers and/or water
dispensers must be connected to a water supply
that delivers potable water only, with mains water
pressure between 0.17 and 0.81MPa (1.7 and 8.1bar).
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the
ice packs (provided with some models). Do not eat
ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them
out of the freezer since they may cause cold burns.
For products designed to use an air lter inside
an accessible fan cover, the lter must always be in
position when the refrigerator is in function.
Do not store glass containers with liquids in the
freezer compartment since they may break.
Do not obstruct the fan (if included) with food items.
After placing the food check that the door of the
compartments closes properly, especially the freezer
door.
Damaged gaskets must be replaced as soon as
possible.
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.
Avoid storing unwrapped food in direct contact
with internal surfaces of the refrigerator or freezer
compartments.
Appliances could have special compartments (Fresh
Food Compartment, Zero Degree Box, etc.). Unless
specied in the specic booklet of product, they can
be removed, maintaining equivalent performances.
C-Pentane is used as blowing agent in the
insulation foam and it is a ammable gas.
INSTALLATION
The appliance must be handled and installed by
two or more persons- risk of injury. Use protective
gloves to unpack and install- risk of cuts.
Installation, including water supply (if any) and
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electrical connections, and repairs must be carried
out by a qualied technician. Do not repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specically stated in
the user manual. Keep children away from the
installation site. After unpacking the appliance, make
sure that it has not been damaged during transport.
In the event of problems, contact the dealer or your
nearest After-sales Service. Once installed, packaging
waste (plastic, styrofoam parts etc.) must be stored
out of reach of children - risk of suocation. The
appliance must be disconnected from the power
supply before any installation operation - risk of
electric shock. During installation, make sure the
appliance does not damage the power cable- risk of
re or electric shock. Only activate the appliance
when the installation has been completed.
Be careful not to damage the oors (e.g. parquet)
when moving the appliance. Install the appliance on
a oor or support strong enough to take its weight
and in a place suitable for its size and use. Make sure
the appliance is not near a heat source and that the
four feet are stable and resting on the oor, adjusting
them as required, and check that the appliance is
perfectly level using a spirit level. Wait at least two
hours before switching the appliance on, to ensure
that the refrigerant circuit is fully ecient.
WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to instability,
positioning or xing of the appliance must be done
in accordance with the manufacturer instructions. It
is forbidden to place the refrigerator in such way
that the metal hose of gas stove, metal gas or water
pipes, or electrical wires are in contact with the
refrigerator back wall (condenser coil).
All dimensions and spacing needed for installation
of the appliance are in the Installation instruction
booklet.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance
from the power supply by unplugging it if plug is
accessible, or by a multi-pole switch installed
upstream of the socket in accordance with the
wiring rules and the appliance must be earthed in
conformity with national electrical safety standards.
Do not use extension leads, multiple sockets or
adapters. The electrical components must not be
accessible to the user after installation. Do not use
the appliance when you are wet or barefoot. Do not
operate this appliance if it has a damaged power
cable or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
with an identical one by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid
a hazard- risk of electric shock.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched
o and disconnected from the power supply before
performing any maintenance operation; never use
steam cleaning equipment- risk of electric shock.
Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as
window sprays, scouring cleansers, ammable
uids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum
products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or
gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or
other harsh cleaning tools.
DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING MATERIALS
The packaging material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the recycle
symbol .
The various parts of the packaging must therefore be disposed of
responsibly and in full compliance with local authority regulations
governing waste disposal.
DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
This appliance is manufactured with recyclable or reusable materials.
Dispose of it in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.
For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of
household electrical appliances, contact your local authority, the
collection service for household waste or the store where you purchased
the appliance. This appliance is marked in compliance with European
Directive 2012/19/EU, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
negative consequences for the environment and human health.
The symbol on the product or on the accompanying documentation
indicates that it should not be treated as domestic waste but must be
taken to an appropriate collection center for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
To guarantee adequate ventilation follow installation instructions.
Insucient ventilation at the back of the product increases energy
consumption and decreases cooling eciency.
Frequent door opening might cause an increase in Energy Consumption.
The internal temperature of the appliance and the Energy Consumption
may be aected also by the ambient temperature, as well as location of
the appliance. Temperature setting should take into consideration these
factors.
Reduce door opening to a minimum.
When thawing frozen food, place in the refrigerator. The low temperature
of the frozen products cools the food in the refrigerator. Allow warm
food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.
Positioning of the shelves in the refrigerator has no impact on the
ecient usage of energy. Food should be placed on the shelves in such
way to ensure proper air circulation (food should not touch each other
and distance between food and rear wall should be kept).
You can increase storage capacity of frozen food by removing baskets
and, if present, Stop Frost shelf.
Do not worry about noises coming from the compressor which are
described as normal noises in this product’s Quick Guide.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Freezer Compartment
1. Area for freezing food and for
storing frozen and deep-frozen
foods
2. Grid
3. Ice cube tray*
4. Freezer compartment inner door
Refrigerator Compartment
5. Thermostat control knob/light
6. Shelves
7. Crisper drawer lid
8. Crisper drawer
9. Rating plate
(at the side of crisper drawer)
10. Door trays
11. Bottle holder*
12. Bottle bin
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FREEZING FRESH FOOD
Place fresh food to be frozen on the grid in the freezer
compartment, avoiding direct contact with food that is
already frozen.
The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is
written on the rating plate.
To freeze fresh food, place the freezer compartment grid in
the upper position.
FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE
This Fridge/Freezer is switched on by means of the
thermostat located inside the refrigerator compartment.
The temperature of both compartments is adjusted by
turning the thermostat knob.
Thermostat set to 1/2 : minimum refrigeration
Thermostat set to 3-5 : medium refrigeration
Thermostat set to 6/7 : maximum refrigeration
Thermostat set to •: no refrigeration, no light
Setting the thermostat knob to • turns the whole appliance
o.
CONTROL PANEL
1. Thermostat control reference
2. Freezer and refrigerator
compartment temperature
3. LED bulb
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2.
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* Available only on certain models
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REFRIGERATOR LIGHT
The light system inside the refrigerator compartment uses
LEDs light, allowing a better lightning than traditional light
bulbs as well as a very low energy consumption.
Contact the Technical Assistance Service if you need a
replacement.
Important: The refrigerator compartment light switches on
when the refrigerator door is opened.
SHELVES
All of the drawers, door shelves and shelves can be removed.
DOOR
DOOR REVERSIBILITY 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.
Follow instruction in Installation Guide.
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HOW TO USE THE APPLIANCE
FIRST TIME USE
Wait at least two hours, after the installation, before
connecting the appliance to the power supply.
Connect the appliance to the power supply and turn the
thermostat knob to switch on the appliance.
After turning the appliance on, you must wait for 4-6 hours
for the correct storage temperature to be reached for a
normally lled appliance. Position the antibacterial anti-
odour lter in the fan as demonstrated in the lter packaging
(if available).
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT AND FOOD STORAGE
The refrigerator compartment allows for the storage of
fresh food and drink. The refrigerator compartment defrosts
completely automatically. The occasional presence of drops
of water on the internal back wall of the compartment is a
sign of the automatic defrosting phase. The defrosting water
is channelled into a drain and then collected in a container,
where it evaporates.
Note: the ambient temperature, how often the doors are
opened and the position of the appliance may aect the internal
temperatures in the two compartments. Set the temperatures
depending on these factors.
In very humid conditions, condensation may form in the
refrigerator compartment, especially on the glass shelves.
In this case, it is recommended that you close containers with
liquids in (e.g. a pot of stock), wrap up food with a high water
content (e.g. vegetables) and turn on the fan, if there is one.
All of the drawers, door shelves and shelves can be removed.
AIR VENTILATION
The natural circulation of air in the refrigerator compartment
results in zones with dierent temperatures. It is coldest
directly above the fruits and vegetables crisper and at the
rear wall. It is warmest at the top front of the compartment.
Insucient ventilation results in an increase in energy
consumption and reduction of the refrigerating performance.
HOW TO STORE FRESH FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Foods which give o a large amount ethylene gas (apples,
apricots, pears, peaches, avocado, gs, prunes, blueberries,
mellons, beans) and those that are sensitive to this gas, such
as fruit vegetables and salad, should always be separated or
wrapped so as not to reduce the storage life; for example do
not store tomatoes together with kiwi fruits or cabbage.
Do not store food too close together to enable sucient air
circulation. Use recyclable plastic, metal, aluminum and glass
containers and cling lm to wrap foods.
If you have a little quantity of food to store in the refrigerator,
we recommend to use the shelves above the crisper for
fruits and vegetables since this is the coolest area of the
compartment. Always use closed containers for liquids and
for food that may give o or be tainted by odor or avor
transfer or cover them. To avoid bottles falling over, you can
use the bottle holder (available on selected models).
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TEMPERATE ZONE
Suggested for the storage of tropical fruit, cans,
drinks, eggs, sauces, pickles, butter, jam
COOL ZONE
Suggested for the storage of cheese, milk, daily
food, delicatessen, yogurt
COOLEST ZONE
Suggested for the storage of cold cuts, desserts,
sh and meat
FRUIT & VEGETABLE DRAWER
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FREEZER COMPARTMENT AND FOOD STORAGE
The freezer compartment allows for the storage of
frozen food (for the period indicated on the packaging) and
the freezing of fresh food.
The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is
written on the rating plate.
Arrange the fresh food in the freezing area inside the freezer
compartment, leaving enough space around the food
packages to allow air to circulate freely. It is advisable that
you do not re-freeze food that has partially defrosted. It is
important to wrap the food in a way that prevents the ingress
of water, humidity or condensation.
To get more volume, the freezer compartment can be used
without the grid. Make sure that the door is closed properly
after putting the food back on the grid.
ICE CUBES
Fill 2/3 of the ice tray with water and put it back in the freezer
compartment. Do not use sharp or pointed objects to remove
the ice under any circumstances.
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FREEZING ZONE
STORAGE TIMES FOR HOME FROZEN FOODS
Product Storage period
Butter or margarine 6 months
Cheese 3 months
Fish
Shellsh
2/3 months
1 month
Fruits (except citrus) 8-12 months
Ice cream or sherbet 2/3 months
Meat
Ham- sausage
Roasts (beef-pork- lamb)
Steaks or chops (beef-lamb-pork)
2 months
8/12 months
4 months
Milk, fresh uid 1-3 months
Poultry (chicken-turkey) 5- 7 months
Vegetables 8-12 months
HOW TO DEFROST THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
1. It is advisable to set the temperature colder or turn on the
Fast Freeze four hours before removing the food from the
freezer compartment, to prolong the preservation of the
food during the defrosting phase.
2. To defrost, turn the appliance o and remove the
drawers. Put the frozen food in a cool place. Leave the
door open to allow the frost to melt. To prevent the water
from escaping during the defrost, it is advised that you
place an absorbent cloth on the bottom of the freezer
compartment and wring it out regularly.
3. Clean the inside of the freezer compartment and dry it
carefully.
4. Turn the appliance back on and put the food back inside.
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FUNCTIONAL SOUNDS
1. A buzz generated by the compressor is normal while the
product is working.
2. Gurgling and crackles are generated by the passage of
the refrigerant gas inside the cooling circuit, therefore
these are normal noises.
3. It’s possibile to "hear" creaks when the compressor is
active and inactive: it is a normal sound of the product’s
structure.
4. Check that the balconies on the inside of the refrigerator
door, the shelves and the drawers in the refrigerator
compartment are attached and positioned properly, to
avoid possible vibrations.
5. Don’t place glass containers (bottles, jars, etc.) in direct
contact with each other, to avoid vibrations.
6. This device is equipped with a compressor that operates
at an optimum speed to minimize energy consumption.
So it may happen that in certain situations (in summer
or if large quantities of food are introduced) that the
compressor increases the speed and therefore it is more
noisy than usual.
RECOMMENDATION IN CASE OF NO USE OF THE APPLIANCE
IN THE EVENT OF NONUSE OF THE APPLICANCE
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply, empty it,
defrost it (if necessary) and clean it.
Keep the doors slightly ajar to let air circulate inside the
compartments. By doing this, you avoid the development of
mould and bad odours.
IN THE EVENT OF AN INTERRUPTION TO THE
POWER SUPPLY
Keep the doors closed so the food stays cold for as long as
possible. Do not re-freeze food that has partially defrosted. If
there is a prolonged power cut, the black out alarm may also
activate (in products with electronics).
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical
power supply.
Never use abrasives. Never clean refrigerator parts with ammable uids.
Do not use steam cleaners.
The buttons and control panel display must not be cleaned with alcohol or alcohol-derived substances, but with a
dry cloth.
Clean the appliance occasionally with a cloth and a solution
of warm water and neutral cleaning agents specically for
cleaning the inside of the refrigerator.
To ensure the constant and correct ow of the defrosting
water, regularly clean the inside of the
drain situated in the back wall of the
refrigerator compartment near the fruit
and vegetable drawer using the utensil
provided.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
What to do if... Possible reasons Solutions
The appliance doesn’t
work.
There may be an appliance power
supply problem.
Make sure:
• there is not a power failure;
• the plug is properly inserted in the power socket and the
double-pole switch (if present) is in the correct position
(on);
• the household electrical system protection devices
function;
• the power cable is not broken;
• the thermostat knob is not turned to “•”.
The inside light does not
work.
It may be necessary to replace the
light bulb.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply and contact
the Technical Assistance Service if you need a replacement.
The internal
temperature of the
compartments is not
cold enough.
The reasons could vary (see
“Solution”) column.
Check that:
• the doors are closed properly;
• the appliance is not installed near a heat source;
• the temperature is appropriately set;
• the circulation of air through the ventilation grilles on the
base of the appliance is not obstructed.
There is water on
the bottom of
the refrigerator
compartment.
The defrost water drain is blocked. Clean the defrosting water drain (see section “Cleaning and
Maintenance").
Excessive amount of
frost in the freezer
compartment.
The door to the freezer
compartment is not closed
properly.
• Check that there is nothing preventing the door from
closing properly.
• Defrost the freezer compartment.
• Make sure the appliance has been correctly installed.
The front edge of the
appliance that the door
gaskets seal against is
hot.
This is not a problem. It prevents
condensation from forming.
A solution is not needed.
The temperature
of the refrigerator
compartment is too
cold.
• The set temperature is too
cold.
• A large amount of fresh food
may have been placed in the
freezer compartment.
• Try to set a less cold temperature.
• If fresh food has been put in the freezer compartment,
wait until the freezing has been completed.
• Turn o the fan (if present) described in the paragraph
“FAN”.
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AFTERSALES SERVICE
BEFORE CALLING THE AFTERSALES SERVICE
1. See if you can solve the problem by yourself with the help
of the suggestions given in the TROUBLESHOOTING.
2. Switch the appliance o and back on again to see if the
fault persists.
IF AFTER THE ABOVE CHECKS THE FAULT STILL
OCCURS, GET IN TOUCH WITH THE NEAREST
AFTERSALES SERVICE
To receive assistance, call the number shown on the
warranty booklet or follow the instructions on the website
www . whirlpool . eu
When contacting our Client After sales service, always specify:
• a brief description of the fault;
• the type and exact model of the appliance;
• the service number (number after the word Service on
the rating plate). The service number is also indicated on
the guarantee booklet;
• your full address;
• your telephone number.
If any repairs are required, please contact an authorised after-
sales service (to guarantee that original spare parts will be
used and repairs carried out correctly).
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