Whirlpool ART459/A+/NF User Manual
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
• This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments;
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and
other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully
read the operating instructions which contain a
description of the product and useful advice.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
1. 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.
2. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance
on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully
efficient.
3. Installation and the electrical connection must be
carried out by a qualified technician according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with
the local safety regulations.
4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
1. Packing
The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears the
recycling symbol . For disposal, comply with the local
regulations. Keep the packing materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of children, as
they are a potential source of danger.
2. Scrapping/Disposal
The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material.
This appliance is marked in compliance with European
Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring the correct disposal of
this appliance, you can help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and the health of
persons.
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.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs. The refrigerant
circuit contains R134a (HFC) or R600a (HC) (see the
rating plate inside the appliance).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a natural
gas without environmental impact, but is flammable.
Therefore, make sure the refrigerant circuit pipes are
not damaged.
This product may contain Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases
covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the refrigerant gas is
inside a hermetically sealed system.
Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming Potential of
(GWP) 1300.
Declaration of conformity
• This appliance has been designed for preserving food
and is manufactured in compliance with Regulation
(CE) No. 1935/2004.
• 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/EC.
Electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed
if it is correctly connected to an approved earthing
system.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
Failure to follow the instructions regarding sanitizing can
compromise the hygienic safety of the water dispensed.
• When using the appliance for the first time and every
time the filter is changed, discard the first 9-14 litres of
water, equivalent to 6-7 minutes of dispensing (not
necessarily consecutive, but before initial consumption)
and discard the ice produced in the first 24 hours.
• If the water dispenser has not been used for more than
4/5 days, it is advisable to clean the circuit and run off
the first litre of water.
• Reposition the removable water dispenser (if present),
ensuring your hands are hygienically clean.
• Clean the ice bucket or drawer regularly but using only
drinking water.
• The filter must be changed when indicated on the
control panel or when the ice/water dispenser has not
been used for more than 30 days.
• With each filter replacement, sanitise the ice and/or
water distribution system using a food grade disinfectant
(with sodium hypochlorite), which does not alter the
characteristics of the materials, or use the "Sanitising Kit"
available from the After-Sales Service. Rinse with at least
2 litres of water before use.
• Only original spare parts supplied by the manufacturer
should be used when replacing components in the ice
and water dispenser.
• Any work on the appliance must be carried out by a
qualified technician or the After-sales Service.
CLEANING, SANITIZATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF THE ICE AND/OR WATER DISPENSER (if present)
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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 appliance refrigerant circuit pipes.
• Install and level the appliance on a floor strong enough
to take its weight and in a place suitable for its size
and use.
• Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated place.
The appliance is arranged for operation in places
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.
• Make sure the voltage specified on the rating plate
corresponds to that of your home.
• Do not use single/multi adapters or extension cords.
• 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 by 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 upstream of the
socket.
SAFETY
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or gas in
the vicinity of this or other electrical appliances. The
fumes can cause fires or explosions.
• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical means
other than those recommended by the Manufacturer
to speed up the defrost process.
• Do not use or place electrical devices inside the
appliance compartments if they are not of the type
expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped and
suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside
the appliance.
• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the ice
packs (in some models).
• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after
taking them out of the freezer since they may cause
cold burns.
USE
• Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning
operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect it from
the power supply.
• All appliances equipped with an automatic ice-maker
and water dispenser must be connected to a water
supply that only delivers drinking water (with mains
water pressure of between 0.17 and 0.81 Mpa (1.7
and 8.1 bar)). Automatic ice-makers and/or water
dispensers not directly connected to the water supply
must be filled with drinking water only.
• 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.
• Do not store glass containers with liquids in the
freezer compartment since they may break.
• Avoid storing unwrapped food in direct contact with
internal surfaces of the refrigerator or freezer
compartments.
The Manufacturer declines any liability if the above
advice and precautions are not respected.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)
SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90
NFrom 16 to 32 From 61 to 90
ST From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100
TFrom 16 to 43 From 61 to 110