Whirlpool IBC 9AC11R Indesit Built-In Fridges Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Whirlpool
Table of Contents
- Whirlpool IBC 9AC11R Indesit Built-In Fridges
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- HOW TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCE
- FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE
- CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
- TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF IN-STALLATION POSITION
- BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE
- THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Whirlpool IBC 9AC11R Indesit Built-In Fridges
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 (3-8 years) should be kept away from the appliance unless
continuously supervised. Children from 8 years 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: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices 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 specifically 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 specified
range.
Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C)
- SN: From 10 to 32 °C
- ST: From 16 to 38 °C;
- N: From 16 to 32 °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 flammable. 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 filled with potable water only.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans and do not place or use
gasoline or other flammable materials in or near the 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 filter inside an accessible fan cover, the
filter 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,…). Unless differently specified in the specific 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
flammable 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), electrical connections and
repairs must be carried out by a qualified technician. Do not repair or
replace any part of the appliance unless specifically 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 Aftersales Service. Once
installed, packaging waste (plastic, styrofoam parts etc.) must be stored out
of reach of children – risk of suffocation. 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 fire or electric shock. Only activate the appliance when the
installation has been completed.
Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g. parquet) when moving the appliance.
Install the appliance on a floor 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 floor,
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 efficient. All dimensions
and spacing needed for installation of the appliance are in the Installation
Instruction booklet.
WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not
trapped or damaged.
WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to instability, positioning or fixing of
the appliance must be done in accordance with the manufacturer instructions.
It’s 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).
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 qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard – risk of electric shock.
WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power
supplies at the rear of the appliance.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off 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, flammable fluids, 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 centre for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
To guarantee adequate ventilation follow installation instructions.
Insufficient ventilation at the back of the product increases energy
consumption and decreases cooling efficiency.
Frequent door opening might cause an increase in Energy Consumption.
The internal temperature of the appliance and the Energy Consumption may be
affected 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 it 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 efficient
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 normal
operation noises.
The Gulf Conformity Marking on the product indicates the conformity with all
the requirements of the Gulf Technical Regulation for Low Voltage Electrical
Equipment and Appliances BD-142004-01.
HOW TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCE
Thermostat setting
- The thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the fridge. By rotating the knob from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be obtained.
- The “ • “ position shows thermostat is closed and no cooling will take place.
- For short-term storage of food in the fridge, you can set the knob between minimum and medium positions (1-3).
- For long-term storage of food in the fridge, you can set knob to the medium position (3-4).Note that: The ambient temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened, affects the temperature in the fridge. If required, change the temperature setting.
Note that : The ambient temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened, affects the temperature in the fridge. If required, change the temperature setting.
- When you first switch on the appliance, you should ideally try to run it without any food in for 24 hours and not open the door. If you need to use it straight away, try not to store a large quantity of food inside it.
- If the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5 minutes before restarting in order not to damage the compressor.
- LARDERS (without star rating): Larders (coolers) do not have a freezer compartment but can cool down to 4 – 6°C.
Warnings about temperature adjustments
- It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10°C in terms of its efficiency.
- Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings and the quantity of food kept inside the fridge.
- Your fridge should be operated up to 24 hours according to the ambient temperature without interruption after being plugged in to be completely cooled. Do not open doors of your fridge frequently and do not place much food inside it in this period.
- A 5 minute delaying function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your fridge, when you take the plug off and then plug it on again to operate it or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge will start to operate normally after 5 minutes.
- Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. We do not recommend operating your fridge out of stated temperatures value limits in terms of cooling effectiveness.
- This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the 16°C – 32°C range.
FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE
- The fridge is used for storing fresh food for few days.
- Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator. Leave some space around food to allow the circulation of air.
- Do not place hot food or evaporating liquid in the refrigerator.
- Always make sure food is wrapped or stored in closed containers.
- To reduce humidity and avoid formation of frost, never place liquids in unsealed containers in the refrigerator.
- We recommend that you loosely wrap meat and store it on the glass shelf just above the vegetable bin, where the air is cooler.
- Store fruit and vegetable items loose in the crisper containers.
- To prevent the cold air escaping, try not to open the door too often, and not leave the door open for a long time.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
- Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.
- Do not clean the appliance by pouring water.
- Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical components.
- The refrigerator should be cleaned periodically using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
- Clean the accessories separately with soap and water Do not clean them in the dishwasher.
- Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When you have finished cleaning, reconnect the plugto the mains supply with dry hands.
- Clean the condenser with a broom at least twice a year. This will help you to save on energy costs and increase productivity.
THE POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED.
Defrosting
- Defrosting occurs automatically in the fridge during operation; the water is collected by the evaporation tray and evaporates automatically.
- The evaporation tray and the water drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the defrost drain plug to prevent the water from collecting at the bottom of the fridge instead of flowing out.
- You can also clean the drain hole by pouring ½ glass of water down it.
Replacing the light bulb
When replacing the bulb of the fridge;
- Unplug the unit from the power supply,
- Press the hooks on the sides of the light cover top and remove the light cover
- Change the present light bulb with a new one of not more than 15 W.
- Replace the light cover and after waiting 5 minutes plug the unit.
Replacing LED Lighting
If your fridge has LED lighting contact the help desk as this should be
changed by authorized personnel only.
TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF IN-STALLATION POSITION
Transportation and changing of Installation position
- The original packages and foamed polystyrene (PS) can be retained if required.
- During transportation, the appliance should be secured with a wide string or a strong rope. The instructions written on the corrugated box must be followed while transporting.
- Before transporting or changing the installation position, all the moving objects (ie,shelves,crisper…) should be taken out or fixed with bands in order to prevent them from getting damaged.
Carry your fridge in the upright position.
BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE
If your fridge is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore
check the following.
The appliance does not operate, Check if:
- There is a power failure.
- The mains plug is not plugged in properly, or is loose.
- The thermostat setting is on position ““.
- The socket is defective. To check this, plug in another appliance that you know is working into the same socket.
The appliance performs poorly, Check if:
- You have overloaded the appliance.
- The door is not closed properly.
- There are not enough ventilation ducts in the kitchen unit as mentioned in the installation manual.
If there is noise:
The cooling gas which circulates in the fridge circuit may make a slight noise
(bubbling sound) even when the compressor is not running. Do not worry, this
is quite normal. If you hear different sounds, check if:
- The appliance is installed firmly as described in the installation manual.
- Objects on the appliance are vibrating.
If there is water in the lower part of the fridge, Check if:
- The drain hole for water is not clogged (use defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole).
Recommendations
- When there is no power, to prevent any damage to the compressor, you should unplug the refrigerator. You should delay pluging in 5 – 10 minutes after power is restored.
- If you unplug the refrigerator for any reason you should wait at least 5 min to replug. This will avoid damage to the refrigerator’s components.
- The cooling unit of your refrigerator is hidden at the rear of the appliance. Therefore, water droplets or icing may form on the rear surface of your fridge due to the operation of the compressor at specified intervals. This is normal, there is no need to perform a defrosting operation unless the icing is excessive.
- If you do not intend to use your fridge for a long time (e.g. in summer holidays), turn the thermostat to the «•» position. After defrosting, clean your fridge and leave the door open to prevent humidity and smells.
- If the problem persists after you have followed all the instructions above, please consult to the nearest Authorised Service Centre.
- The appliance you have purchased is designed for domestic use and can only be used at home and for the stated purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. If the consumer uses the appliance in a way that does not comply with this, we emphasise that the manufacturer and the dealer will not be responsible for any repair and failure within the guarantee period.
Tips for saving energy
- Install the appliance in a cool, well ventilated room , but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat source (radiator, cooker … etc). Otherwise use an insulating plate.
- Allow warm food and drinks to cool down outside the appliance.
- Cover drinks or other liquids when placing them in the appliance Otherwise humidity increases in the appliance. Therefore, the working time gets longer. Also covering drinks and other liquids helps to preserve smell and taste.
- Try to avoid keeping the doors open for long periods or opening the doors too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
- Keep the covers of the different temperature compartments (crisper, chiller … etc ) closed
- Door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.
THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS
This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts may vary according to the appliance model.
- Thermostat knob
- Fridge shelves
- Crisper cover
- Crispers
- Left & Right feet
- Bottle shelf
- Door shelves
- Egg holder
- Thermostat knob
- Fridge shelves
- Crisper cover
- Crispers
- Bottle shelf
- Door shelves
- Butter shelf cover *
- Egg holder
Installation instructions and door reversibility for versions with Rail hinges
- It is recommended that the installation be performed by authorized technical staff
- Before installation, read the instructions carefully.
- Fit the refrigerator/freezer in stable kitchen units only.
- Cabinet dimensions are changed by material of trim flap1.
- If material of trim flap1 is plastic, look at (Table.1/B1) for cabinet dimensions.
- If material of trim flap1 is metal, look at (Table.1/B2) for cabinet dimensions.
If necessary, reverse the door according to instructions.
- See fig.A for the necessary attachment components.
- Insert trim flap1 into slot and screw by screws6. (fig.D)
- Pass the power cord through ventilation shaft and position it so that the appliance could be easily plugged in once it has been installed. (fig.B – fig.C)
- Take out the trim gasket4 located on the side panel of the appliance and stick it on reverse side of the door hinges of the appliance. (fig.D – fig.E)
- Raise the appliance and slide into the kitchen unit.
- Push the appliance to the reverse side of the door hinges providing that the trim gasket2 covers the space between the appliance and the kitchen unit.
- Align the front feet with front surface of the kitchen unit. (fig.F)
- Screw the front feet by using screws5. (fig.F)
- Screw trim flap1 to kitchen unit using screws5. (fig.G)
- Screw guides3 to appliance door with screws6. (fig.H)
- Lean appliance door to unit door as it is opened at right angle.
- Slide rails4 into guides3 aligning the groove. (fig.H)
- Screw the rails4 to the unit door with screws5. (fig.H)
- Set 1~2 mm gap on handle side between unit itself and unit door by adjusting guides3. That is vital for appliance performance. (fig.H)
Door reversing
- Open appliance door14. (fig.J)
- Disassemble door hinge15 and take appliance door14 to safe place. (fig.K)
- Unscrew door hinge pin16 and screw it to opposite side firmly and take to safe place.(fig.K.a)
- Take door lower pin18 to opposite side. (fig.K.b)
- Take hole plugs17 to opposite side. (fig.K.c)
- Place appliance door14 over door lower pin18 and insert door hinge pin16 into hinge hole on appliance door14 and then screw door hinge15 firmly onto opposite side of original position. (fig.K)
Installation instructions for product with Hettich hinges
- It is recommended that this installation be performed by authorized technical stuff.
- Before installation, read the instructions carefully.
- Fit the refrigerator/freezer in stable kitchen units only.
- Cabinet dimensions are changed by material of trim flap1.
- If material of trim flap(1) is plastic, look at (Table.1/B1) for cabinet dimensions.
- If material of trim flap(1) is metal, look at (Table.1/B2) for cabinet dimensions.
If necessary, reverse the door according to instructions.
- See fig.A for the necessary attachment components.
- Open the package. Take gasket spacer(9) and brake into three as shown in figureD. Themiddle part is door hang rail(10). The other two parts are unit door spacers(11). (fig.D)
- Insert trim flap(1) into slot and screw by screws(8). (fig.E)
- Pass the power cord through ventilation shaft and position it so that the appliance could-be easily plugged in once it has been installed. (fig.B – fig.C)
- Cut trim gasket(4) to the height of the recess and stick it on reverse side of the doorhin-ges of the appliance. (fig.E)
- Raise the appliance and slide into the kitchen unit.
- Lean the appliance to the kitchen unit through the hinges and align the front feet with frontsurface of the kitchen unit. (fig.F)
- Open the appliance door and screw the front feet by using screws(7). (fig.G)
- Screw trim flap(1) to kitchen unit using screws(7). (fig.G)
- Screw the hinges to the kitchen unit using screws(7). (fig.G)
- Close the appliance door. Unscrew and remove the nuts(14), washers(13) and adjustmen-tbolts(12) from the appliance door. (fig.H)
- Remove the liner for the adhesive part on the door hang rails(10). Place door hang rails(10) on theappliance door by inserting the bosses on the holes of the appliance door, aligning thefront surfaces of the door hang rails(10) and the appliance door parallel to each other. Letthe door hang rails(10), stick onto the appliance door. (fig.H)
- Slide the door hang(2) into door hang rails(10). (fig.J – fig.K)
- Take out the liners of the adhesive part on the front side of the door hang(2).
- Take out the liners of the adhesive part on the unit door spacers(11) and and stick them onto theunit door(15), closer to the upper corners. (fig.K)
- Lean the unit door(15) to the door hang(2), aligning the unit door spacers(11) on the left,right and top edges with the sides of the unit or the doors of the nearer and upper kitchenunits. (fig.K)
- Make sure that the unit door(15) sticks onto the door hang(2). Pull the unit door(15) al-lowing the door hang(2) to slide out the door hang rails(10). Observe that the door hang(2) stays stuck on the unit door(15). (fig.L)
- Lay down the unit door(15) on the floor and screw the door hang(2) to the unit door(15) by screws(7). (fig.L)
- To overcome some of the furniture mistakes, there are plastic spacers(A) sticked on the door hang(2). Remove these plastic spacers(A). (fig.M)
- Remove the door hang rails(10) from the appliance door. Screw the adjustment bol-ts(12) to the holes on the appliance door by leaving the necessary space using unit door spacer(11). (fig.N)
- Open the appliance door. Place the unit door(15) onto the appliance door insertingadjust-ment bolts(12) into the slots on the door hang(2). (fig.N)
- Place the washers(13) and screw the nuts(14) onto the adjustment bolts(12). (fig.N)
- 1~2 mm gap between the unit itself and unit door is vital for appliance performance. Close the door and make the accurate adjustment of the unit door(15) by screwing orun-screwing the adjustment bolts(12) for vertical adjustment and by the help of the slotson the door hang(2) for other directions. (fig.P1)
- Place the door bottom fixings(5) to the bottom of the appliance door between theap-pliance door and unit door(15). Screw the door bottom fixings(5) to the appliance doorwi-th screws(6). (fig.O)
- Screw the door bottom fixings(5) to the unit door(15) by screws(7). (fig.O)
- For the adjustment of the space between the unit upper door(15) and the unit itself, you-can unscrew the screws(6) then adjust the space between the appliance upper door(19) and unit upper door(15) by the spring effect of the door bottom fixings(5) while screwin-gback the screws(6).
- Slide the hang cover(3) onto the door hang(2). (fig.P2)
Door reversing
Be careful about not to pinch your fingers in the hinges (door upper
hinge(20-a) and door lower hinge(20-b)).
- Open the appliance door(19). (fig.P)
- Unscrew the screws on the front surface of the appliance door(19). Take the appliance door(19) toa safe place. (fig.S)
- Move the hole plugs on the appliance door’s(19) front surface, to the holes on the reverse side.(fig.S)
- Open the door upper hinge(20-a) and door lower hinge(20-b). (fig.S) and dissamble them. (fig.T)
- Move the hole plugs to opposite side. (fig.T)
- Assemble the door upper hinge(20-a) and door lower hinge(20-b) to the opposite corners of theirori-ginal position. (fig.T)
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