Whirlpool WHC20T321UK Integrated 70/30 Frost Free Fridge Freezer User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Whirlpool
Table of Contents
Quick guide
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A WHIRLPOOL PRODUCT
In order to receive more complete assistance, please register your product on
www. whirlpool.eu/register Before using
the appliance carefully read the Safety Instruction.
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 it
starts the operation automatically. The ideal storage temperatures for the
food are present in the factory.
After turning the appliance on, you must wait for 4-6 hours for the correct
storage temperature to be reached for a normally filled appliance. Position
the antibacterial anti-odor filter in the fan as demonstrated in the filter
packaging (if available). If the audible signal sounds, it means that the
temperature alarm has intervened: press the button to switch off the acoustic
alarms.
CONTROL PANEL
- Refrigerator Temperature / Stand B
- Temperature Indicator setting
- Refrigerator Indicator
- Alarm Indicator
- Freezer Indicator
- Freezer Temperature / Stop Alarm
SETTING THE TEMPERATURES
Press the Refrigerator Button to set a different temperature in the
refrigerator compartment. Recommended setting for the Refrigerator compartment
is MED
Press the Freezer Button to set a different temperature in the freezer
compartment. Recommended setting for the Freezer compartment is MED
ON/STAND
Press the Refrigerator Temperature button for 3 seconds to turn the appliance
on standby. When in Stand-by mode the light in the refrigerator compartment
does not turn on. Press the button again briefly to reactivate the appliance.
To avoid an increase in food waste, refer to recommended setting and Storage Time in the User manual online.
FAST FREEZE
In order to preserve at best, please use the Fast Freeze function before
putting a large quantity of food in the freezer cavity. Press the button (6)
until all the three LEDs are on in order to set the function.
The function turns off automatically after 26 hours, or manually by selecting
different freezer temperatures.
Note : avoid direct contact between the fresh food and the food that is
already frozen. To optimize the freezing speed, drawers can be removed and
the food can be placed directly on the bottom of the compartment.
HOW TO STORE FRESH FOOD AND BEVERAGES
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
Multiflow Air Distribution
The multiflow helps to distribute evenly the cold air in the cavity for better
food preservation. Foods can be placed on any shelf of the appliance. Please
pay attention to not obstruct the air distribution vents thus ensuring its
free movement.
**Humidity control***
Open the humidity regulator (position B) if you want to store food in a less
humid environment like fruit, or close it (position A) to store food in a more
humid environment like vegetables.
**Legend
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| MINOR COOL ZONE
Suggested for the storage of tropical fruit, cans, drinks, eggs, sauces,
pickles, butter, jam
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| COOL ZONE
Suggested for the storage of cheese, milk, dairy food, delicatessen, yogurt
| COOLEST ZONE/DRAWER
Suggested for storage of cold cuts, desserts, meat, and fish.
| FRUIT & VEGETABLE DRAWER
| FREEZER DRAWERS
| FREEZING ZONE DRAWER
(Max cool zone) Suggested to freeze fresh/cooked food
The load limits are determined by the particular construction (baskets, containers, flaps, drawers, shelves, etc.), or the load limits are determined by natural load limits.
Multi Fresh Zone
3 temperature selection to optimally preserve: Meat/Fish; Dairy; Fruit/
Veggies, offering also extra storage space for your fresh greens. Settings:
LOW = Meat and Fish
MID = Dairy Food (Cheese and Yogurt)
HIGH = Fruits and vegetables
For the correct functioning of the “Multi Fresh zone” drawer, it is necessary
that:
- the appliance is turned on
- one of the following special functions is not selected: Standby, Cooling-Off, Vacation (in this case, remove the food contained in it).
Light system (depending on model)
| This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G
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This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G
| This product contains 2/4 lateral light sources of energy efficiency class
F and a top light source of Energy class G
| This product contains a top light source of energy efficiency class G
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Total No Frost system
The Total No Frost system effectively prevents ice formation, avoiding the
hassle of manual defrosting both in the freezer and fridge cavity. Its
ventilation system provides perfect circulation of cold air in both cavities
thus avoiding ice builds up.
**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.
The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 12 and 24 hours is written on
the rating plate.
**Easy access tray**
Freezer tray is useful to easily access frequently used products, freeze or
simply store leftovers or small items.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The drawers, baskets, and shelves should be kept in their current position unless otherwise specified in this quick guide. The light system inside the refrigerator compartment uses LED lights, allowing for better lighting than with traditional light bulbs, as well as for very low energy consumption.
DISPOSAL
Doors and lids of the refrigeration appliance should be removed before
disposal in the landfill, to avoid children or animals getting trapped inside.
Fast Freeze Pad (Alu PAD)**
The metallic panel help to freeze faster the food. For easy cleaning, the
metallic panel can be removed, lifting it up from the left angle.
Fresh Pad
The Fruit & vegetable drawer is equipped with a Hygiene grid. Thanks to the
special design of this component fruits&vegetable are not in contact with the
natural leakages (as drip loss and moisture from vegetables) that drop below
the Hygiene grid. The Hygiene grid is treated with Microban SilverShield®
technology that reduces the harmful bacteria by up to 99.9% on the surface of
the crisper grid, for enhanced preservation of fruit and vegetables. The
hygiene grid can be removed to be washed when dirty, simply raising t and
pulling it out. It can be simply washed by hand, with water only, or with
common neutral detergents for dishes. It can be washed also in the dishwasher.
After cleaning, dry before putting it back into place.
REMOVING THE DRAWERS
Pull the drawers outwards as far as they will go, lift them up and remove
them. To get more volume, the freezer compartment can be used without the
drawers.
Make sure that the door is closed properly after putting the food back on the
grilles/shelves.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The control panel is switched off, the appliance does not work.| The appliance could be in On/Standby mode.
There may be an appliance power supply problem.
| Activate the appliance with button 1. Make sure:
- there is not a power outage
- the plug is properly inserted in the power socket and the mains double-pole switch (if present) is in the correct position (i.e. allows the appliance to be powered)
- the household electrical system protection devices are efficient
- the power cable is not broken.
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The inside light does not work.| The light may need replacing.| Contact the
Authorized service center.
The appliance could be in On/Standby mode.| Activate the appliance with button
- The temperature inside the compartments is not low enough.| There could be various causes (see “Cures”).| Make sure:
- the doors close properly
- the appliance is not installed near a heat source
- the set temperature is adequate
- the circulation of air through the vents at the bottom of the appliance is not obstructed.
The front edge of the appliance, at the door striker seal, is hot.| This is
not a defect. It prevents condensation from forming.| No cure is necessary.
Acoustic signal sounds.| Door open alarm
It is activated when a door remains open for a long period of time.
| Close the doors of the product to deactivate the acoustic signal.
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| Black Out alarm
It is activated in case of a prolonged power outage causing an increase in the freezer compartment temperature.
Note : A different product temperature cannot be set until the Black Out alarm is deactivated.
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Before deactivating the acoustic signal, it is advisable to pay attention to the Freezer temperature LEDs, corresponding to the highest temperature reached in the freezer compartment during the blackout. Press the “Stop Alarm” button briefly to deactivate the acoustic signal. After pressing the button, the temperature led shows the set temperatures again. If the freezer compartment has not yet reached
the optimum food preservation temperature, the freezer compartment temperature alarm could be activated (see freezer compartment temperature alarm). Check the food before consuming it.
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| Freezer compartment temperature alarm
The freezer compartment temperature alarm indicates that the compartment temperature is not optimum. This may happen: with first use, after defrosting and/or cleaning, if large amounts of food are placed inside the freezer or when the freezer door has not been closed properly.
| Pressing button 1 or button 6, the acoustic alarm is snoozed
Policies, standard documentation, and additional product information can be found by :
- Visiting our website docs.whirlpool.eu
- Using QR Code
- Alternatively, contact our After-sales Service (See phone number in the warranty booklet). When contacting our After-sales Service, please state the codes provided on your product’s identification plate. The model information can be retrieved using the QR-Code indicated on the energy label. The label also includes the model identifier that can be used to consult the https://eprel.ec.europa.eu database portal.
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