Whirlpool AFB 900 Instructions For Use Manual Download

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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 and follow the
installation instructions.

• 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.

PRECAUTIONS AND
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Climatic Class

Amb. T. (°C)

Amb. T. (°F)

da 10 a 32

da 50 a 90

da 16 a 32