Whirlpool ART 6500 Built in Fridge Freezer Instruction Manual

Whirlpool ART 6500 Built in Fridge Freezer

Product Information

This product is designed for storing and preserving food items. It comes with various features and functions to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency.

Product Usage Instructions

• Before Using the Appliance
  Before using the appliance, carefully read the operating instructions provided in the manual. This will help you understand the product features and how to use them effectively.

• Safeguarding the Environment
  Follow the environmental protection guidelines outlined in the manual. The product is designed in compliance with Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004.

• Functions
  The product features innovative functions like 6th Sense Green Intelligence for efficient operation. Activate and deactivate specific functions as needed for optimal performance.

• Energy-Saving Tips
  Utilize energy-saving tips to reduce power consumption and operate the appliance more efficiently. For example, enable or disable the Quick Freeze function based on the quantity of food being frozen.

• Maintenance and Cleaning
  Regular maintenance and cleaning are essential to ensure the\ longevity of the appliance. Follow the instructions provided in the manual for proper care and maintenance.

• LED Light System
  The LED lighting in the appliance provides efficient illumination and visibility of stored items. In case of lighting issues, refer to the troubleshooting guide for assistance.

• Troubleshooting Guide
  If you encounter any issues with the appliance, refer to the troubleshooting section in the manual. Common issues like water accumulation or lighting problems are addressed with step-by-step instructions.

• After-Sales Service
  If you require further assistance or technical support, contact the authorized customer service center for prompt resolution of any product-related concerns.

• Electrical Connection
  For electrical connections specific to Great Britain and Ireland, follow the guidelines provided in the manual for safe and proper installation.

FAQ

• Q: How do I activate the Quick Freeze function?
  A: To activate the Quick Freeze function, ensure that the appliance has been running for at least 24 hours before placing fresh food items in the freezer. Refer to the short guide for detailed instructions.

• Q: What should I do in case of a power outage?
  A: In case of a power outage, contact your electricity provider to inquire about the duration of the outage. Follow safety precautions and guidelines provided in the manual.

• Q: Why is water accumulating in the defrost tray?
  A: Water accumulation in the defrost tray is normal and is part of the automatic defrosting process of the appliance. Ensure that the tray is emptied periodically to prevent overflow.

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.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

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.

3. 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

Information :

• 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.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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. The distance between the rear of the appliance and the wall behind the appliance should be 50mm. A reduction of this space will increase the Energy consumption of product.
• 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.

Notes:

• Do not block the air outlet area (on the back wall) with food products.
• If the freezer is provided with a flap, it is possible to maximize the storage volume by removing the flap (by bending it).
• All shelves, flaps and pull-out baskets are removable.
• The internal temperatures of the appliance may be affected by the ambient temperature, frequency of door opening, as well as location of the appliance. Temperature setting should take into consideration these factors.
• Unless otherwise specified the appliance accessories are not dishwasher safe.
• The bigger distance at the backside of appliance to the wall, the higher is energy-saving.

HOW TO INCREASE FREEZER STORAGE CAPACITY

You can increase storage capacity in the freezer compartment by:

• removing the baskets / flaps (by bending it) to allow the storage of big products.
• placing the food products directly on the freezer shelves.
• removing the Twist Ice Maker (separately) or together with the docking station.

FUNCTIONS

SMART DISPLAY

• This function can be used to save energy. Please follow the instructions contained in the Quick Start Guide to activate/deactivate the function.
• Two seconds after activation of the Smart Display, the display goes off. To adjust the temperature or use other functions, it is necessary to activate the display by pressing any button. After about 15 seconds without performing any action, the display goes off again.
• When function is deactivated the normal display is restored. The Smart Display is automatically disabled after a power failure. Remember that this function does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply, but only reduce the energy consumed by external display.

Note :

• This function is available only on the model with User Interface on the door.
• The declared appliance energy consumption refers to operation with the Smart Display function activated.

6th SENSE

GI GREEN INTELLIGENCE
The 6th Sense/ Green Intelligence function works to maintain the right temperature in the following cases:

• Door opened for a while
  The function activates when door opening causes the internal temperature to increase to values that do not ensure safe storage of food and remains active until optimal storage conditions have been restored.

• Fresh food stored in the freezer
  The function activates when fresh food is placed in the freezer and remains active until optimal freezing conditions are reached so as to ensure the best freezing quality with the lowest power consumption.

• NOTE:
  Besides the quantity of food loaded into the freezer, ambient temperature and the quantity of food already inside the freezer affect the duration of the 6th Sense/ Green Intelligence function. Therefore significant duration variations are quite normal.

• ON/STAND BY
  This function turns On/Stand-by the freezer compartments. To put the product in Stand-by, press & hold the On/Stand-by button for 3 seconds. When the appliance is in Stand-by, the light inside the refrigerator compartment does not work. Remember that this operation does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. To switch the appliance On again, simply press and hold for 3 seconds the On/Stand-By button .

BLACK OUT ALARM

• After a power blackout, your product is designed to automatically monitor the temperature in the freezer when electricity is resupplied. If the temperature in the freezer rises above freezing level, the
• Black Out indicator turns on, the Alarm indicator blinks and the acoustical alarm sounds when electricity is resupplied. To reset the alarm press the Stop Alarm button just once.

In case of Black Out Alarm, the following actions are recommended:

• If the food in the freezer is unfrozen but still cold, all the food in the freezer should be eaten within the next 24 hours.
• If the food in the freezer is frozen, this indicates the food was thawed and then refrozen when electricity was re-supplied which degrades taste, quality and nutritional value and also could
  be unsafe. It is recommended to not consume the food but to dispose of the entire content
  of the freezer. The Black Out Alarm is designed to provide guidance on food quality in the freezer in the event of electricity black out. This system does not guarantee food quality or safety and consumers are advised to use their own judgment in evaluating food quality in freezer compartment.

TEMPERATURE ALARM
The acoustic alarm sounds and temperature indicator (°C) blinks. The alarm is activated when:

• The appliance is connected to the power supply after prolonged disuse.
• The freezer compartment temperature is too high.
• The quantity of foods loaded into the freezer exceeds that indicated on the rating plate.
• The freezer door has been left open for a long time.
• To mute the alarm buzzer press Stop Alarm button   just once. The Alarm indicator    is automatically  turned-off as soon as the freezer compartment reaches a temperature below -10°C and the temperature set indicator (°C) stop blinking and shows the chosen setting.
• NOTE : The temperature alarm may even be activated following prolonged opening of the door or after fresh food products have been placed in the freezing zone; the temporary increase in temperature signaled does not affect the perfect preservation of already frozen food.

DOOR OPEN ALARM
The Alarm icon lights up blinking and the acoustic alarm sounds. The alarm is activated when the door is left open for more than 2 minutes. To disengage the door alarm close the door, or press once Stop Alarm button to mute the acoustic alarm.

KEY LOCK

• This function prevents anyone from inadvertently changing settings or switching off the appliance. To lock the keys, press Stop Alarm button for 3 seconds until the display shows the Key Lock indicator and an acoustic signal confirms the function has been selected. After 3s. indicator goes off. When activated, pressing the other buttons (except Stop Alarm button) activates an audible signal and on display flashes the Key Lock indicator
• ****Any alarm can be deactivated when Key Lock function is active.
• To unlock the keys, follow the same procedure until the display shows the Key Lock indicator and an acoustic signal confirms the function has been disengaged. After 1s. indicator goes off.

SHOCK FREEZE

• The “Shock Freeze” compartment is specifically designed to freeze up to 2 kg of fresh food extremely quickly. The ultra-fast “Shock Freeze” function minimizes the formation of ice crystals inside the food as it freezes, thus ensuring it is of the best possible quality when defrosted prior to consumption. When the “Shock Freeze” function is not active, the compartment can be used as normal for traditional freezing or for the storage of already frozen foods.
• NOTE : When the Shock Freeze function is active you may hear a humming sound. This is absolutely normal and is caused by airflow that permits optimum cold distribution inside compartment.

Activating and deactivating the “Shock Freeze” function:

1. Make sure at least 12 hours have passed since the last time the “Shock Freeze” function was activated (if at all). Do not activate the function more frequently than once every 12 hours.
2. Make sure that the “Fast Freeze” function is not active: “Shock Freeze” and “Fast Freeze” functions cannot be active together at the same time.
3. Empty the “Shock Freeze” compartment.
4.  Activate the “Shock Freeze” function by briefly touching the button on the control panel: the icon lights up and the fans on the bottom of the compartment come on, increasing the flow of cold air and  accelerating the freezing process as a result.
5. Place the food to be frozen inside the compartment, a few centimeters (min. 2 cm) away from the fans on the bottom of the compartment, so that cold air can circulate.
6. To achieve maximum freezing speed, we recommend not to deactivate the “Shock Freeze” function until it is automatic deactivation, keeping closed the door.
7. 7. The “Shock Freeze” function is automatically deactivated 4-5 hours after its activation: the indicator switches off and the fans are deactivated.
   The “Shock Freeze” function may nevertheless be switched off at any time as desired, by briefly pressing the button on the control panel: the indicator switches off and the fans are deactivated.

Attention:

• Incompatibility with the “Fast Freeze” function
  To guarantee optimal performance, the “Shock Freeze” and “Fast Freeze” functions cannot be used at the same time. Therefore, if the “Fast Freeze” function has been already engaged, it has to be disengaged first to activate the “Shock Freeze” function (and vice-versa).

• If the fans in the Shock Freeze compartment do not start working
  After the “Shock Freeze” function has been activated, it may happen that the indicator lights up as expected, but the fans do not start working. This is normal and means that freezer defrosting is in progress. At the end of the defrosting phase (maximum duration: 1.5 hours), the fans will automatically start working and the “Shock Freeze” process will begin as normal.

• If the indicator does not light up.
  If, after the button is pressed, the icon lights up: in this case the button  has been  pressed for too long. To activate the “Shock Freeze” function, briefly touch the button ****, without keeping it pressed for more than 1 second.

FAST FREEZE

• The amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance rating plate.
• For optimum appliance performance, press for 3 seconds the Shock Freeze/Fast Freeze button (until the Fast Freeze indicator lights up) 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer (according to  QUICK START GUIDE).
• After placing fresh food in the freezer, 24 hours on Fast Freeze function is generally sufficient; After  50 hours the Fast Freeze function automatically deactivates.
• Attention: In order to save energy, when freezing small amounts of food, the fast freeze function can be deactivated after a few hours.
• Incompatibility with the “Shock Freeze” function
• To guarantee optimal performance, the “Shock Freeze” and “Fast Freeze” functions cannot be used at the same time. Therefore, if the “Fast Freeze” function has been already engaged, it has to be disengaged first to activate the “Shock Freeze” function (and vice-versa).

ECO NIGHT FUNCTION (NIGHT TIME RATE)

• The Eco Night function enables appliance energy consumption to be concentrated in the reduced rate hours (generally at night), when electricity is readily available and costs less than during the daytime (only in countries that utilise a time based multi-rate system – check energy rates with the local electricity company). To activate the function, press the button  at the reduced rate start time (depending on the specific rates plan). For example, if the reduced rate starts at 8 p.m., press the button at that time. When the Eco Night indicator ****is ON, the function is ON. Once the function is activated, the appliance automatically adapts energy consumption according to the time selected, i.e. consuming less energy during the day than at night.
• IMPORTANT : To operate properly, the function must be on during the night and day. The function remains on until deactivated (or it is deactivated in case of a power failure or appliance switch-off).
• To deactivate the function, press the button  again. When the Eco Night indicator is OFF, the function is OFF.
• Note : The declared appliance energy consumption refers to operation with the Eco Night function deactivated.

AUTOMATIC DEFROST

• This product is designed to defrost automatically according to conditions of use and ambient humidity.

STORE FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

• TIPS FOR FREEZING AND STORING FRESH FOOD
• Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or freezer containers suitable for freezing fresh food.
• 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.
• Some meat, especially game, should be hung before it is frozen.

NOTE :

• Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the freezer.
• 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.Do not re-freeze defrosted food.

Using Ice Packs

• Ice packs helps in keeping frozen the foodstuffs in case of power failure. For the best usage of them, place them above food stored in the top of compartment
• Classification of frozen foods
• Put the frozen products into the freezer and classify them. The storage date should be indicated on the packs, to allow use within expiry dates preservation.
• 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 freezer.
• If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it. Consume within 24 hours.
•  Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. Respect the best-before date on the package.
• Always observe the storage information on the package.

Important:
The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods. Declared performance refers to appliance operation without ice packs, with the exception of the rising time.

TWIST ICE MAKER*

HOW TO MAKE ICE CUBES
You can remove the complete Twist Ice Maker (press and hold (1) the leveler on the left and push it (2) towards you) or you can just remove the ice cube tray by pulling it (3) towards you.

• Fill the tray with potable water (maximum level = 2/3 of the overall capacity).
• Place again the Twist Ice Maker in its seat, or reinsert the ice cube tray within the Twist Ice Maker. Take care not to spill water.
• Wait until the ice cubes are formed (it is recommended to wait for about 4 hours, with the Fast Freeze option active).
• NOTE : Twist Ice Maker is removable. It can be placed in horizontal position anywhere in the freezer compartment or taken out of the appliance when ice-making is not required.

HOW TO TAKE ICE CUBES

1. Make sure that the storage bin is in place under the ice tray. If not, slide into place.
2.  Twist one of levers firmly in the clockwise direction until the tray twists slightly. The ice cubes fall into the storage bin.
3. Repeat Step 2 for the other half of the tray, if necessary. You can make ice cubes (see the chapter “HOW TO MAKE ICE CUBES”) and store them in the storage bin and pull it towards you.\
4. To get ice, slightly lift up the storage bin and pull it towards you.
   NOTE : if you prefer, you can remove the entire Twist Ice Maker from the appliance, to take the ice cubes wherever is convenient for you (for example: directly on the table).

RECOMANDATION IN CASE OF NO USE OF THE APPLIANCE

Short vacation
There is no need to disconnect the appliance from the power supply if you will be away for less than three weeks. Use up perishable food, freeze other food.
Long vacation
Remove all the food if you are going away for three weeks or more.

1. Empty the ice bucket.
   Fix some wooden or plastic wedges to the upper part of both doors with adhesive tape and leave the doors open enough for air to circulate inside both compartments. This will prevent odour and mould from setting in.

Moving

1. Take out all internal parts.
2.  Wrap them well, and fix them together with adhesive tape so that they do not bang together or get lost.
3. Screw the adjustable feet so that they do not touch the support surface.
4. Close and fix both doors with adhesive tape and, again using adhesive tape, fix the power cable to the appliance.

Power failure
In the event of a power failure, call the local office of your electricity supply company and ask how long it is going to last.
Note: Bear in mind that a full appliance will stay cold longer than a partially filled one.
If ice crystals are still visible on the food, it may be frozen again, although flavour and aroma may be affected.
If food is found to be in a poor condition, it is best to throw it away.
For power failures lasting up to 24 hours.

1. Keep both doors of the appliance closed. This will allow the stored food to stay cold as long as possible.
   For power failures lasting more than 24 hours.

2. Empty the freezer compartment and arrange the food in a portable freezer. If this type of freezer is not available and, likewise, no artificial ice packs are available, try to use up the food, which is more easily perishable.

3.  Empty the ice bucket.

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

• Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room far away from any heat source (e.g. radiator, cooker, etc.) and in a place not exposed directly to the sun. If required, use an insulating plate.
• To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on both sides and above the appliance. The distance between the rear of the appliance and the wall behind the appliance should be 50mm. A reduction of this space will increase the Energy consumption of product.
• Insufficient ventilation on back of the product increases energy consumption and decreases cooling efficiency.
• The internal temperatures of the appliance may be affected by the ambient temperature, frequency of door opening, as well as location of the appliance. Temperature setting should take into consideration these factors.
• Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.
• Do not obstruct the fan with food items.
•  After placing the food check if the door of compartments closes properly, especially the freezer door.
• Reduce to a minimum door opening.
• When thawing frozen food, place them in the refrigerator. The low temperature of the frozen products cools the food in the refrigerator.
• For appliances with special compartments (Fresh Food Compartment, Zero Degrees Box, …) they can be removed when not in use.
• 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 the storage capacity of frozen food by removing the flap and / or basket (according to the Product Sheet), maintaining the same energy consumption.
• The condenser (the coil placed in the rear of the appliance) should be cleaned regularly.
• Damaged or leaky gasket must be replaced as soon as possible.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply.
Periodically clean the appliance with a cloth and a solution of lukewarm water and neutral detergent specifically for refrigerator interiors. Never use detergents or abrasives. Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Clean the outside of the appliance and the door seal with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use steam cleaners.
Clean the condenser (back the appliance) using a vacuum cleaner, proceeding as follows: remove the front plinth and proceed to clean the condenser.
Important:

• The buttons and control panel display must not be cleaned with alcohol or alcohol-derived substances, but with a dry cloth.
• The refrigeration system pipes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot. Periodically clean them with a vacuum cleaner.
• To remove or insert the glass shelf, move up the front part of the shelf to pass the stopper.
• LED LIGHT SYSTEM
  The light system inside the freezer compartment uses LEDs light, allowing a better lightning as well as very low energy consumption. If the LED light system does not work, please contact the Service to replace it.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Before contacting After-sales Service…
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.

• Noises coming from your appliances are normal since it has a number of fans
• and engines to regulate performances that switch on and off automatically.
• Some of the functional noises can be reduced through:
  • Levelling the appliance and installing it on an even surface.
  • Separating and avoiding contact between the appliance and furniture.
  • Checking if the internal components are correctly placed.
  • Checking if bottles and containers are not in contact with each other.

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• Some of the functional noises you might hear:
• A hissing sound when switching on the appliance for the first time or after a long pause.
• A gurgling sound when refrigerant fluid enters into the pipes. Buzzing sound when water valve or fan start working.
• A cracking sound when compressor starts or when ready ice drops into ice box abrupt clicks when compressor switches on and off.

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The appliance is not working:|

• Is the power cable plugged into a live socket with the proper voltage?
• Have you checked the protection devices and fuses of the electrical system in your home?

If there is water in the defrost pan:| This is normal in hot, damp weather. The pan can even be half full. Make sure the appliance is level so that the water does not overflow.
If the edges of the appliance cabinet, which come in contact with the door seal, are warm to the touch:| This is normal in hot weather and when the compressor is running.
If the light does not work:|

• Have you checked the protection devices and fuses of the electrical system in your home?
• Is the power cable plugged into a live socket with the proper voltage?
• Has the light bulb burnt out?

If the motor seems to run too much:|

• Is the condenser (back the appliance) free of dust and fluff?
• Are the door properly closed?
• Are the door seals properly fitted?
• On hot days or if the room is warm, the motor naturally runs longer.
• If the appliance door has been left open for a while or if large amounts of food have been stored, the motor will run longer in order to cool down the interior of the appliance.
• Motor running time depends on different things: number of door openings, amount of food stored, temperature of the room, setting of the temperature controls.

If the appliance temperature is too high:|

• Are the appliance controls correctly set?
• Has a large amount of food been added to the appliance?
• Check that the door is not opened too often.
• Check that the door close properly.
• Make sure that air flow vents inside the compartment are not blocked, as this prevents the circulation of cold air.

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If there is moisture build-up:|

• Make sure that air flow vents inside the compartment are not blocked, as this prevents the circulation of air.
• Make sure that the food is properly packaged. Dry any dampness on food containers before placing them in the appliance.
• Check that the doors are not opened too often. When the door is opened, humidity from the room air enters the appliance. The more often the door is opened, the faster humidity builds up, especially when the room itself is very humidy.
• If the room is very humid, it is normal for moisture to build up inside the refrigerator.

If the doors do not open and close properly:|

• Check that food packages are not blocking the door.
• Check that the internal parts or automatic ice maker are not out of position.
• Check that the door seals are not dirty or sticky.
• Ensure the appliance is level.

Operations Alarms
In the event of operation alarms, they will also be displayed in the digits LEDs, (e.g. Failure1, Failure 2, etc…) call After-sales Service and specify the alarm code. The acoustic alarm sounds, the Alarm icon lights up and the F letter on the digit display blinks according to failure code described below:

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

• Before contacting After-Sales Service:
• 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.
• If, after performing the checks described in the Troubleshooting Guide and switching the appliance on again, your appliance still does not work properly, contact the After-sales Service, explain the problem. Specify:
  • the model and appliance serial number (stated on the rating plate),
  • the nature of the problem,
  • the Service number (the number after the word SERVICE on the data plate on the inside of the appliance),
  • your full address,
  • your telephone number and area code.
• 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.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND ONLY

Warning – this appliance must be earthed

1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B).
2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover.
3. Refit both into plug.

Important:

• The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if  the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a correct replacement is fitted.
• Correct replacement are identified by the colour insert or the colour embossed in words on the base of the plug.
• Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical store.
• For the Republic of Ireland only
• The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also used, the 2-pin, side earth type.
• Socket outlet / plug (valid for both countries)
• If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, please contact After-sales Service for further instruction. Please do not attempt to change plug yourself. This procedure needs to be carried out by a qualified technician in compliance with the manufactures instructions and current standard safety regulations.

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