Whirlpool WSN 5554 A+X: BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT CLEANING, SANITIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ICE AND/OR WATER DISPENSER (if present)

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

• This appliance is intended to be used in household

1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not

and similar applications such as

damaged and that the door closes properly. Any

- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other

damage must be reported to the dealer within 24

working environments;

hours of delivery of the appliance.

- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and

2. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance

other residential type environments;

on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully

- bed and breakfast type environments;

efficient.

3. Installation and the electrical connection must be

To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully

carried out by a qualified technician according to the

read the operating instructions which contain a

manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with

description of the product and useful advice.

the local safety regulations.

Keep these instructions for future reference.

4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing

Information:

The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears the

This appliance does not contain CFCs. The refrigerant

recycling symbol . For disposal, comply with the local

circuit contains R134a (HFC) or R600a (HC) (see the

regulations. Keep the packing materials (plastic bags,

rating plate inside the appliance).

polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of children, as

Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a natural

they are a potential source of danger.

gas without environmental impact, but is flammable.

2. Scrapping/Disposal

Therefore, make sure the refrigerant circuit pipes are

The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material.

not damaged.

This appliance is marked in compliance with European

This product may contain Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases

Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic

covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the refrigerant gas is

Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring the correct disposal of

inside a hermetically sealed system.

this appliance, you can help prevent potentially negative

Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming Potential of

consequences for the environment and the health of

(GWP) 1300.

persons.

Declaration of conformity

The symbol on the appliance, or on the

• This appliance has been designed for preserving food

accompanying documents, indicates that this appliance

and is manufactured in compliance with Regulation

should not be treated as domestic waste but must be

(CE) No. 1935/2004.

taken to a special collection centre for the recycling of

• This appliance has been designed, manufactured and

electrical and electronic equipment.

marketed in compliance with:

When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable by

- safety objectives of the “Low Voltage” Directive

cutting off the power cable and removing the doors and

2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE and

shelves so that children cannot easily climb inside and

subsequent amendments);

become trapped.

- the protection requirements of Directive “EMC”

Scrap the appliance in compliance with local regulations

2004/108/EC.

on waste disposal, taking it to a special collection centre;

do not leave the appliance unattended even for a few

Electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed

days, since it is a potential source of danger for children.

if it is correctly connected to an approved earthing

For further information on the treatment, recovery and

system.

recycling of this product, contact your competent local

office, the household waste collection service or the

shop where you purchased the appliance.

CLEANING, SANITIZATION AND MAINTENANCE

OF THE ICE AND/OR WATER DISPENSER (if present)

Failure to follow the instructions regarding

• Every six months, sanitise the water and ice dispensing

sanitizing can compromise the hygienic safety of

system with disinfectant solutions (sodium

the water dispensed.

hypochlorite based) suitable for materials in contact

with food and which do not alter the characteristics of

• When using the appliance for the first time, discard the

the materials. Rinse under running water before use.

first 9-14 litres of water, equivalent to 6-7 minutes of

• Replacement of any parts of the ice and water

dispensing (not necessarily consecutive, but before

dispenser must be carried out using original spare

initial consumption) and discard the ice produced in

parts provided by the Manufacturer.

the first 24 hours.

• Any work on the appliance must be carried out by a

• Reposition the removable water dispenser (if present),

qualified technician or the After-sales Service.

ensuring your hands are hygienically clean.

• Periodically clean the ice bucket or drawer under

running water only.

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