Whirlpool 3XARG468WP00 User manual

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ENVIRONMENTAL HINTS
Packing L/\J
Do not throw the packing into the garbage: first sort out the
different materials (i.e.: steel, cardboard, polystyrene), fol-
lowing local regulations.
Conformity declarations
This appliance incorporates parts intended to come into
contact with foodstuffs in compliance with EEC directive
89/109/GEE.
KNOW YOUR FROST FREE APPLIANCE
The main advantage of your refrigerator/with fan circulation
is the total absence of frost and ice forming on the com-
partments walls, thanks to the process described below.
The cold air is produced by an evaporator and is circulated
by means of a fan into the two compartments.
The air, having been circulated, is again passed to the eva-
porator.
This keeps the humidity low. In this way, there will be no
frost formation on the compartment walls, as in a traditional
appliance.
The “ventilated cold” system ensures a better storage of
foods maintaining their original condition for a longer period
of time.
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE (Fig. 1)
A) Ice cube tray
B) Shelf for low temperature compartment
C) Temperature regulator and interior light switch
D) Model and serial number plate (on side wall)
E) Interior light
F) Levelling feet or rollers (adjustable in height)
G) Crispers
H) Crisper cover
I) Removable shelves
J) Meat drawer
K) Refrigerator racks
L) Butter compartment
M) Low temperature compartment shelves
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND
OPERATION
This appliance conforms to EEC directive 87/308 on ra-
diointerference.
Leave the appliance to stand for one hour before connect-
ing it to the electricity supply. Please check that the voltage
on the rating plate (Fig. 4) corresponds to the voltage in
your home (220/240 V).
The earthing of this appliance is compulsory by law.
The Manufacturer will accept no liability for damage to
persons .or objects arising from the non-observance of
this requirement.
If the plug and the wall socket do not comply, have the
socket replaced by a qualified electrician.
He should also check that the section of the socket wires
can withstand the power absorbed by the appliance.
The use of the adapters, multiple sockets and extension
cords is not advisable.
If absolutely necessary, use simple or multiple adapters and
extension cords in compliance with local safety regulations,
paying attention not to exceed the maximum amperage,
which is marked on the simple adaptors and on extension
cords and that of the total power marked on the multiple
adapters.
Connect the appliance to the supply by means of the plug;
the interior light switches on when the refrigerator door is
opened.
Some hours are necessary to attain the correct storage
temperature in the appliance.
ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURES
INSTALLATION (Fig. 2)
Please check your appliance and ensure that it is undamag-
ed; any transport damage must be reported to your dealer
within 24 hours of receipt.
The appliance should not be installed close to heat sources
such as cookers, central heating, boilers, direct sunlight, etc.
If the appliance is to be installed under a kitchen furniture,
allow an extra space of 73 cm approx. above the applian-
ce, 1,5 cm approx. at each side and 2,5 cm approx.
between the wall and the appliance.
After installation of the appliance, level the screw (A) (Fig. 3)
of the adjustable feet.
Clean the interior with a sponge dampened in a solution of
lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda or vinegar.
Clean the exterior with a sponge dampened in a solution of
lukewarm water and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasives, detergents or harsh cleansers.
Mount the internal accessories (Fig. 1).
For the correct operation we suggest you adjust the tempe-
rature control knobs as indicated in figure.
The left control knob adjusts the temperature in the refrige-
rator and in the low temperature compartment.
To obtain colder temperatures, turn the relevant control
knob to the higher numbers and the freezer control knob to
5 “coldest” and to obtain warmer temperatures turn it to 1.
To stop the cold production, set the control knob to “Off”,
but this does not interrupt the electrical supply to the ap-
pliance.
USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT (Fig. 8)
We recommend that you wrap all items stored in the refrige-
rator compartment in cling films, aluminium foil or keep them
in a covered container. This prevents foods from losing their
freshness and stop strong smells and flavours being tran-
sferred from one food to another. Some fruits with particu-
larly thick rind or skin, can be stored without wrapping.
Different foods are best stored in the positions indicated he-
reafter:
Meat, fish: store in the appropriate drawer.
Eggs, cheese, dairy produces: use the appropriate com-
partments in the inner door liner.
Butter: store in the compartment in the inner door liner.
Fruits and vegetables: store on the inner door liner racks.
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Canned foods: once the can has been opened, transfer unused
food into a non-metallic container.
Important: Store all foods so as to permit free circulation of air.
Allow cooked food to cool before storing in the refrigerator
compartment.
Store liquids in covered containers.
You may adjusts the shelves in height dependent on your
needs.
Adjusting the .shelves
The shelves may be adjusted in height dependent on your
needs.
To remove the shelves (Fig. 6)
1. Pull out to the stop.
2. Lift up at back.
3. Pull out completely.
To replace the shelves, proceed in the reverse sequence.
Removing the meat drawer (Fig. 7)
To remove the meat drawer:
1. Slide the meat drawer out to the stop.
2. Lift up at front.
3. Slide the drawer the rest of the way out.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover: (Fig. 7)
1. Remove the meat drawer as previously described.
2. Push the cover backwards and lift it.
3. Reposition the cover reversing the sequence.
Removing the crisper and crisper cover (Fig. 6)
To remove the crispers:
1. Slide crisper straight out to the stop, lift front, then slide
the rest of the way out.
2. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Lift the cover and remove it.
2. Reposition the cover reversing the sequence.
USE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE
COMPARTMENT (Fig. 5)
Your low compartment is for the freezing-in of fresh and
cooked food and for the long term storage of deep frozen
foods. It also allows the production of ice cubes.
Freezing-in
The max. quantity of foods that can be frozen at an ambient
temperature of 25”C, is 4,5 kg approx.
Storing fresh food
For a successful freezing use a wrapping that is air, moistu-
re and water proof; this to avoid transfer of odour and taste
throughout the refrigerator and a better storage of frozen
food.
We recommend the use of plastic containers with tight fit-
ting lids, aluminium trays, aluminium foils, non permeable
plastic wraps and plastic-coated paper.
Sealing
When sealing the food in bags, squeeze out the air (liquids
need a headspace to allow for expansion). Twist the top
and fasten the tie securely.
Put the label inside transparent bags; use self-adhesive la-
bel on outside of opaque ones.
Freezing fruits
Select ripe, blemish-free fruits. Wash, peel, trim, pit and sli-
ce as needed.
Pack in rigid containers or other recommended material.
Leave a head space to allow liquids to expand during freez-
ing.
Freezing vegetables
For best results freeze fresh picked up vegetables.
Wash in cold water, sort and cut into appropriate sizes.
Blanch and pack in recommended container and freeze.
Do not freeze lettuce, celery, carrot sticks, potatoes or fresh
tomatoes.
All will become limp or mushy. Tomatoes will collapse when
thawed.
Freezing meats
Flat cuts or patties should be wrapped individually or in
layers separated by a double thickness of freezer wrap.
Freezing cooked food
Prepare cooked food as you would for the table: shorten
the cooking time 10 to 15 minutes to allow for additional
cooking during reheating. Omit seasonings and part of the
liquid. Plan to add them at reheating time.
Cool as rapidly as possible and freeze at once.
Liquid or semi-liquid dishes may be frozen in recommended
containers with a head-space. Casseroles and other more
solid foods may be frozen in the baking container.
Freezing baked food (pastry and bread)
Wrap baked breads in recommended material.
Thaw in wrapping. Unbaked yeast breads can be frozen af-
ter the first rising. Punch down, wrap and freeze.
Bake cookies as usual. Cool and freeze on trays, then pack
in recommended freezer bags or cartons. Unbaked cookies
may be dropped, molded or rolled and frozen on cookie
trays. Store in bag or cartoon: bake without thawing.
Fruit pies are best frozen unbaked. Bake without thawing.
FOOD STORAGE CHART
Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food,
the type of packaging or wrap used (moisture and vapour
proof), and the storage temperature.
FOOD STORAGE TIME
FRUITS
Fruit juice concentrate
Fruits (general)
Citrus fruit and juices
12 months
8 to 12 months
4 to 6 months
VEGETABLES
Commercially frozen
Home frozen 8 months
8 to 12 months
MEAT
Sausages
Hamburgers
Beef, veal, lamb
4 week or less
1 month
2 to 3 months
Roasts
Beef 6 to 12 months
Veal and lamb 6 to 12 months
Pork 4 to 8 months
Fresh sausages 1 to 2 months
FISH
Cod, flounder, sole 6 months
Blue fish, salmon 2 to 3 months
Mackerel, perch 2 to 3 months
Breaded fish (purchased) 3 months
Clams, oysters, cooked fish, crab 3 to 4 months
Alaskan crab 10 months
Shrimp, uncooked 12 months
POULTRY
Chicken or turkey (whole or parts) 12 months
Duck 6 months
Giblets 2 to 3 months
Cooked poultry with gravy 6 months
Slices (no gravy) 1 month
STEWS
Meat, poultry and fish 2 to 3 months
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DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter
Margarine
Ice cream, fruit juices, milk
Cheese
6 to 9 months
12 months
2 months
Camembert, mozzarella, farmers 3 months
Creamed cottage (do not freeze)
Brie, emmenthal, suisse, etc. 6 to 8 weeks
(Freezing can change texture of cheese)
EGGS
Whole (mixed), white, yolks 12 months
(Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mixed eggs)
BAKED FOODS
Yeast breads and rolls 3 months
Unbaked breads 1 month
Croissants 3 months
Cakes, unfrosted 2 to 4 months
Cakes, frosted 8 to 12 months
Fruit cakes 12 months
Cookie dough 3 months
Pie dough only 4 to 6 months
The low temperature compartment maintains the storage
temperature for 11 hours even in case of power failure:
during this time we suggest to leave the door of the com-
partment closed.
- Do not refreeze partially thawn foods.
- The ice maker will not operate until the low temperature
compartment is cold enough to make ice. This can take
overnight.
- Because of new plumbing connections, the first ice may
be off flavoured. Discard the first few batches of ice.
- If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed,
turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number.
- If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to shut off the
ice maker. When you return the bin, push it all the way in and
lower the arm to the ON position.
- If cubes are stored too long, they may develop an off-fla-
vor... like stale water. Throw them away. They will be repla-
ced. Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by eva-
poration.
- Good water quality is important for good ice quality.
Water softener chemicals such as salt, can damage the ice
maker mold and lead to poor quality ice. If a softener water
supply cannot be avoided, then it is important that the wa-
ter softener be well maintened and operating properly.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
A periodic and proper maintenance will ensure a longer life
to your appliance.
When carrying out cleaning operations, always disconnect
the appliance from the mains supply.
Periodically clean the refrigerator and freezer compartments
with a sponge dampened in a solution of lukewarm water
and vinegar. Rinse and dry carefully. Never use detergents
or abrasives.
THAWING
Here are some basic suggestions:
Raw vegetables: do not thaw, put straight into boiling wa-
ter and cook as usual.
Meat (large cuts): thaw in the refrigerator compartment
without unwrapping them. Before cooking leave at room
temperature for some hours, or defrost in a microwave
oven following the manufacturer’s recommendations.
(small cuts): thaw at room temperature or cook directly.
Fish: thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrap-
ping or cook directly before being completely thawed.
Previously cooked foods: re-heat in the oven without re-
moving from its aluminium container.
Fruit: thaw in the refrigerator compartment.
NOTE: Do not store liquids in glass containers in the low
temperature compartment.
Clean the outside with a sponge dampened in lukewarm
water. Dry with a soft cloth.
Periodically clean the condenser (Fig. 10) with a vacuum-
cleaner.
Periodically clean the defrost pan (without removing it) (Fig.
10) situated on the compressor.
Attention
The refrigeration system tubes are located near the defrost
pan and can become hot.
VACATIONS
Short vacations
PRODUCTION OF ICE CUBES
There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator from the
mains supply if you will be away for less than two weeks.
Use up perishable food, freeze other items.
1. Turn off your ice maker.
2. Shut off the water supply to the ice maker.
3. Empty the ice bin.
Fill the trays 3/4 of their depth and place them in the low
temperature compartment.
Attention: Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after their removal from the freezer as they may give rise to
“cold” burns.
Do not store liquids in glass containers.
Long vacations
Remove all the food if you are going away for more than a
month. Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least a
day before. When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice
maker. Make sure all the ice cubes are dispensed out of the
mechanism. Unplug the refrigerator and clean it... rinse well
and dry. Leave the doors open far enough for the air to get
in. This will keep odour and mold from building up.
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (OPTIONAL)
The automatic ice maker (Fig. 9) can be obtained by our
Service Centres.
Here are some suggestions to operate it:
- The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
Down . for making ice automatically.
Up ...to shut off the ice maker on until it is connected to the
water supply. Please refer to the separate instructions sup-
plied.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
You can help your refrigerator to use less electricity:
- Check the door gaskets. Level the appliance to be sure of a
good seal.
- Clean the condenser regularly.
- Open the door as few times as possible. Close the door as
soon as food is removed.
- Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated, and
to obtain increased storage capacity. - Fill the refrigerator but do not overcrowd it, leave air circulate
inside.
8 - It’s normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner. They will break apart easily.
z - You will hear water running when ice maker is working.
z You’ll hear ice fall into the bin. Don’t let these sounds
o( bother you.
- It is waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and feezer to
temperatures colder than they need to be.
- Make sure that your refrigerator is not near a heat source such
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DOOR REVERSIBILITY
The appliance is designed for door reversibility (see separa-
te instructions).
SERVICE Fig. 12)
Before calling for Service...
Performance problems often result from little things you
can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
If your refrigerator will not operate:
- Is the electric cord plugged into a live circuit with proper
voltage (see Fig. 4)
- Have you checked your home’s main fuses?
If there are noises or vibrations:
Most of the sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor,
walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder.
The following describes the kinds of sounds that might be
new to you, and what may be making them.
- Slight hum
You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor and moving air.
- Clicking sounds
The thermostat makes a definite click when the appliance
stops running.
It also makes a sound when the appliance starts.
The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts
and stops.
- Water sounds
When the refrigerator stops running, you may hear gurgling
in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops. You may also
hear the defrost water running into the defrost water pan.
- Ice maker sounds (optional)
If your refrigerator has an ice maker, you may hear buzzing
(from the water valve), trickling water and the clatter of the
ice dumped into the bin.
- If your ice maker will not operate:
- Has the freezer had enough time to get cold? With a new
refrigerator, this might take overnight.
- Is the signal arm in the down position?
- Is the water valve turned on? Is water getting to ice
maker?
If there is water in the defrost pan:
- This is normal in hot, muggy weather. The pan can even
be half full. Make sure the refrigerator is level so that the
pan does not overflow.
If the light does not work:
- Have you checked your home’s main fuses?
- Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with
the proper voltage?
If a bulb is burned out:
1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply.
2. Reach behind the control console to find the bulb.
3. Remove the bulb (Fig. 11).
4. Replace with a same type bulb (available by our Service
Centers only).
If the motor seems to run too much:
- Is the condenser free of dust and lint?
- On hot days, or if the room is warm, the motor naturally
runs longer.
- If the door has been opened a lot, or if a large amount of
food has been put in, the motor will run longer to cool down
the interior.
Remember:
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x Motor running time depends on different things: number of door openings, amount of food stored, temperature of the
$ room, setting of the temperature controls.
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If you have followed the above checks and your appliance
still does not work properly, get in touch with the Service
Division.
State clearly what is wrong and the type and serial number
of your appliance (these data are on the rating plate).
To replace the mains cable:
1. Ask our Service Centers for replacement mains cable.
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