Whirlpool ARG340A+: RECOMANDATION IN CASE OF NO USE OF THE APPLIANCE

appliances. The fumes can cause fires or

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explosions.

• Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning

• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical

operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect it

means other than those recommended by the

from the power supply.

Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process.

• All appliances equipped with an automatic ice-

• Do not use or place electrical devices inside the

maker and water dispenser must be connected

appliance compartments if they are not of the

to a water supply that only delivers drinking

type expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.

water (with mains water pressure of between

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons

0.17 and 0.81 Mpa (1.7 and 8.1 bar)). Automatic

(including children) with reduced physical,

ice-makers and/or water dispensers not directly

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of

connected to the water supply must be filled

experience and knowledge, unless they have

with drinking water only.

been given supervision or instruction concerning

• Use the refrigerator compartment only for

use of the appliance by a person responsible for

storing fresh food and the freezer compartment

their safety.

only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food

• To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped

and making ice cubes.

and suffocating, do not allow them to play or

• Do not store glass containers with liquids in the

hide inside the appliance.

freezer compartment since they may break.

• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the

• Avoid storing unwrapped food in direct contact

ice packs (in some models).

with internal surfaces of the refrigerator or

• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately

freezer compartments.

after taking them out of the freezer since they

may cause cold burns.

The Manufacturer declines any liability if the

above advice and precautions are not

respected.

RECOMANDATION IN CASE OF NO USE OF

THE APPLIANCE

Short vacation

Moving

There is no need to disconnect the appliance from

1. Take out all internal parts.

the power supply if you will be away for less than

2. Wrap them well, and fix them together with

three weeks. Use up perishable food, freeze other

adhesive tape so that they do not bang together

food.

or get lost.

3. Screw the adjustable feet so that they do not

If your appliance has an automatic ice maker:

touch the support surface.

1. Turn it off.

4. Close and fix both doors with adhesive tape and,

2. Shut off the water supply to the automatic ice

again using adhesive tape, fix the power cable to

maker.

the appliance.

3. Empty the ice bucket.

Power failure

Long vacation

In the event of a power failure, call the local office

Remove all the food if you are going away for three

of your electricity supply company and ask how

weeks or more. If your appliance has an automatic

long it is going to last. Note: Bear in mind that a full

ice maker:

appliance will stay cold longer than a partially filled

1. Turn it off.

one.

2. Shut off the water supply to the automatic

icemaker at least a day before.

If ice crystals are still visible on the food, it may be

3. Empty the ice bucket.

frozen again, although flavour and aroma may be

Fix some wooden or plastic wedges to the upper

affected.

part of both doors with adhesive tape and leave the

If food is found to be in a poor condition, it is best

doors open enough for air to circulate inside both

to throw it away.

compartments. This will prevent odour and mould

For power failures lasting up to 24 hours.

from setting in.

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