Whirlpool WH1411A+E User Manual
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
GB
1. Lid handle.
2. Lock (if provided).
3. Seal.
4. Defrost water drain plug (depending on model).
5. Control panel.
6. Basket (depending on model).
7. Condenser (located at the rear).
INSTALLATION
•Refer to chapter “Before using the appliance”.
•Unpack the appliance.
•Remove the 4 protection pieces inserted between lid
and appliance.
•Warning: two of the four protection pieces must be
fitted in the seat of the condenser plastic supports,
located at the rear of the product.
This is necessary to ensure the correct distance from the
wall.
•Ensure that the defrosting water drainage plug (if provided) is
correctly positioned (5).
•For best operation of the appliance and in order to avoid
damage when the lid is opened, leave a space of at least 7
cm from the rear wall and 7 cm at the sides.
•Fit the accessories (if provided).
1. Thermostat: Temperature adjustment.
2. Red LED (if provided): indicates that the appliance
temperature is not sufficiently low.
3. Green LED (if provided): indicates that the appliance
is on.
4. Yellow LED (if provided): indicates that the fast freeze
function is active.
5. Fast freeze button (if provided): press to activate the
fast freeze function.
Switching on the appliance
•The appliance is factory set for optimum operation at a
temperature of -18°C.
•Plug in the appliance.
•The green LED lights up (if provided).
•Also the red LED (if provided) will switch on because the
temperature inside the appliance is not yet sufficiently low for
food storage. The red LED will normally switch off within the
first six hours after the appliance is switched on.
•After connecting the appliance to the mains supply
and when the optimal temperature has been reached
(this phase takes about 1 hour during which the lid
will not open), ensure that the fast freeze button is
not pressed (the yellow LED, if provided, is off)
•Place food inside the product only when the red LED
(if provided) has switched off.
•Thanks to the efficient lid seal, the appliance lid will not
re-open easily immediately after closing.
Wait a few minutes before re-opening the lid of the
appliance.
Te m p e r a t u r e A d j u s t m e n t
Use the thermostat to select the ideal storage temperature.
To adjust the internal temperature, proceed as follows:
•Turn the thermostat knob
to 1 for a storage temperature that
is less cold.
•Turn the thermostat knob to 6 / for a colder storage
temperature.
•When the appliance is only partially full, it is advisable to set
the thermostat to lower positions (towards “E”, if indicated
on the thermostat scale).
Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)
SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90
N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90
ST From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100
T From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use
and for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making
ice cubes.
Regulations require that the appliance is earthed.
The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to
persons or animals and for damage to property
resulting from failure to observe the above procedures
and reminders.
1. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is
undamaged and that the lid closes perfectly tight.
Any damage must be reported to your dealer within
24 hours after delivery of the appliance.
2. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance
on in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully
efficient.
3. Installation of the appliance and electrical connections
must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and
local safety regulations.
4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
•Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply,
ensure that the voltage corresponds to that given on the
rating plate located on the rear of the appliance.
•Electrical connections must be made in accordance
with local regulations.
FREEZING FOOD
Preparation of fresh food for freezing
•Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium
foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags, polyethylene
containers with lids, provided they are suitable for freezing
foods.
•Food must be fresh, mature and of prime quality in order
to obtain high quality frozen food.
•Fresh vegetables and fruit should preferably be frozen as
soon as they are picked to maintain the full original
nutritional value, consistency, colour and flavour.
•Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the
appliance.
Freezing fresh food
•Place foods to be frozen in direct
contact with the walls of
appliance:
A) - foods to be frozen,
B) - foods already frozen.
•Avoid placing foods to be frozen
in direct contact with food
already frozen.
•For best and fastest freezing,
foods should be split into small
portions; this will also be useful
when the frozen items are to be
used.
1. At least 24 hours before storing fresh food in the
appliance, press the fast freeze button. For appliances
without this button, turn the thermostat to .
2. Place the food to be frozen and keep the lid of the
appliance closed for 24 hours. At the end of this period,
switch off the fast freeze button (if provided).
A
B
FOOD STORAGE
Refer to the table on the appliance (if provided).
Classification of frozen foods
Put the frozen
products into the
appliance and classify
them; The storage
date should be
indicated on the packs,
to allow use within
expiry dates.
Advice for storing
frozen food
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.
•When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and
transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.
•Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the
appliance.
•Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum.
Respect the best-before date on the package.
•Always observe the storage information on the package.
Note:
Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately.
Do not refreeze unless the food is cooked after it has
thawed. Once cooked, the thawed food can be
refrozen.
If there is a long power failure:
•Do not open the appliance lid except to place ice
packs (if provided) over the frozen foods on the right
and left of the appliance. This will slow down the rise
in temperature.
MONTHS FOOD
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
GB
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
•After installation, make sure that the appliance is not
standing on the power supply cable.
•Do not store glass containers with liquids in the appliance
since they may burst.
•Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking
them out of the appliance since they may cause cold burns.
•Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug it from
the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply.
•Do not install the appliance in places exposed to direct
sunlight or near heat sources in order to avoid increasing
power consumption.
•Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The
fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
•Install the appliance in a perfectly horizontal position, on a floor
strong enough to take its weight and in an area suitable for its
size and use.
•Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated place.
The appliance is set for operation at specific ambient
temperature ranges, according to the climatic class indicated
on the data plate located at the rear of the product. The
appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long period
at a temperature above or below the indicated range.
•If the appliance is left empty for short periods, it is
preferable not to switch it off.
•Be careful not to damage the floors when you move the
appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).
•Do not use mechanical devices or any means other than
those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the
defrosting process.
•Do not use electrical appliances inside the product, unless
such appliances are specifically recommended by the
manufacturer.
•This appliance is not designed for use by young children or
the infirm without supervision.
•To avoid the risk of children being trapped and therefore
suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the
appliance.
•The power cable may only be replaced by an authorized
person.
•Do not use extension leads or adapters.
•Electrical disconnection must be possible either by
unplugging the appliance or by means of a double-pole
switch located upline from the socket.
•Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance data
plate corresponds to the domestic supply voltage.
•Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the ice packs
(if provided).
•Restrict the number of times you open the lid.
DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of ice
on the walls reaches 5-6 mm.
•Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.
•Remove the packs of food from the appliance and wrap them
close together in newspaper and store in a very cool place or
thermally insulated bag.
•Leave the appliance lid open.
•Remove the internal defrost water drain plug (depending
on model).
•Remove the external defrost
water drain plug (depending on
model) and reposition it as
shown in the figure.
•Place a bowl beneath the
drainage channel to collect the
residual water. If available, use
the divider.
•Speed up defrosting by using a
spatula to detach the ice from
the appliance walls.
•Remove the ice from the bottom
of the appliance.
•In order to avoid permanent damage to the appliance
interior, do not use pointed or sharp metal
instruments for removing the ice.
•Do not use abrasive products or heat up the interior
artificially.
•Dry the interior of the appliance thoroughly.
•On completion of the defrosting, refit the plug.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
•Remove the ice from the upper edge (see the
Troubleshooting Guide).
•Clean the inside after defrosting, using a sponge dampened
with warm water and/or mild detergent.
•Clean the side motor cooling grille (depending on model).
•Remove dust from the condenser on the rear of the
appliance.
Before carrying out maintenance, unplug the appliance.
Do not use abrasive products, scourers or
stain-removers (e.g. acetone, trichloroethylene) to
clean the appliance.
To obtain the best results from your appliance, carry
out cleaning and maintenance at least once a year.
CHANGING THE LID
LIGHT BULB
(IF PROVIDED)
•Disconnect the appliance from
the mains power supply.
•Remove the diffuser by
following the sequence of steps
shown in the figure.
•Unscrew the light bulb and
replace it with an identical bulb of the same wattage and
voltage.
•Refit the diffuser and plug in the appliance.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1.The red LED (if provided) remains alight.
•Is there a power failure?
•Is a defrosting operation in progress?
•Is the appliance lid properly closed?
•Is the appliance placed near a heat source?
•Is the thermostat setting correct?
•Are the ventilation grille and condenser clean?
2.The appliance is too noisy.
•Is the appliance perfectly horizontal?
•Is the appliance in contact with other furniture or objects
that may cause vibrations?
•Has the packaging been removed from under the appliance?
Note: Gurgling noises from the refrigerating circuit after the
compressor cuts out are perfectly normal.
3.The green LED (if provided) is off and the appliance is
not working.
•Is there a power failure?
•Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?
•Is the electric cable intact?
4.The green LED (if provided) is off and the appliance is
working.
•The green LED is not working. Contact the After Sales
Service for a replacement.
5.The compressor runs continuously.
•Have hot foods been put in the appliance?
•Has the appliance lid been left open for a long time?
•Is the appliance placed in a very warm room or near heat
sources?
•Is the thermostat setting correct?
•Has the fast freeze function (depending on model) been
pressed by mistake?
6.Too much ice on the upper edge.
•Are the defrost water drainage plugs correctly positioned?
•Is the appliance lid properly closed?
•Is the appliance lid seal damaged or deformed? (See chapter
“Installation”)
•Have the 4 protection pieces been removed? (See chapter
“Installation”)
7.Formation of condensate on the external walls of the
appliance.
•It is normal for condensation to form under certain
atmospheric conditions (humidity above 85%) or if the
appliance is located in a damp or poorly ventilated room.
The performance of the appliance is in no way affected.
8.The layer of ice on the internal walls of the appliance
is not uniform.
•This phenomenon is quite normal.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
1.Packing
The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and marked with
the recycling symbol. Follow local regulations for scrapping.
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts,
etc.) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous.
2.Scrapping
The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material .
This appliance is marked according to the European directive
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The symbol on the product, or on the documents
accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may
not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed
over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
Before scrapping, make the appliance unusable by cutting off
the power cable and removing the doors and shelves so that
children cannot easily climb inside the appliance.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local
environmental regulations for waste disposal. Deliver the
appliance immediately to an authorized dump; do not leave it
unattended even for a few days, since it is
potentiallydangerous for children. For more detailed
information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this
product, please contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced with R134a)
or HFCs (replaced with R600a).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a):
Isobutane is a natural gas with low environmental impact.
Caution is required, however, since isobutane is flammable.
Therefore, it is essential to ensure that refrigerant pipelines
are not damaged.
Declaration of conformity
•This appliance is designed to store food and is
manufactured in conformity with European Directive
90/128/EEC, 02/72/EEC and Regulation (EC)
No. 1935/2004
•Thisappliance is designed, manufactured, and retailed in
compliance with:
- the safety objectives of the Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC;
- the protection requirements of the "EMC" Directive
89/336/EEC amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
•The electrical safety of the appliance can only be
guaranteed if the product is connected to an approved
earth connection.
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before contacting After-Sales Service:
1. See if you can solve the problem yourself.
2. Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem has
been solved. If it has not, disconnect the appliance from
the power supply and wait for about an hour before
switching on again.
3. If the problem persists after this course of action, contact
After-Sales Service.
Specify:
•the nature of the fault,
•the model,
•the service number (the number after the word SERVICE
on the rating plate on the rear of the appliance)
•your full address,
•your telephone number and area code.