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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

1) For Great Britain only
Warning - this appliance must be earthed
Fuse replacement

If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp 

fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T.A. 

approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows:

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.

2) 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.

3) Socket outlet / plug (valid for both countries)

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, please 

contact Whirlpool Service for further instruction. Please do not 

attempt to change plug yourself. This procedure needs to be 

carried out by a qualified Whirlpool technician in compliance with 

the manufactures instructions and current standard safety 

regulations.

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Summary of Contents for ARC 0880

Page 1: ...NERAL RECOMMENDATIONS HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 3Gb33007 fm Page 67 Monday January 27 2003 3 54 PM ...

Page 2: ...e the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient 3 Installation of the appliance and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and local regulations SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 1 Packing The packaging material is entirely recyclable and marked with the recycling symbol Follow local regulations for scrapping Keep the packag...

Page 3: ... Do not allow children to play or hide inside the appliance risk of becoming trapped and suffocating Before servicing or cleaning the appliance unplug it from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply The power cable may only be replaced by an authorised person Declaration of conformity This appliance is intended to come into contact with foodstuffs and conforms to D L 108 of 25 01 1992 ...

Page 4: ...he ambient air temperature frequency of door opening and the position of the appliance can affect internal temperatures These factors must be taken into account when setting the thermostat How to use the refrigerator compartment Position the food as shown in the figure A Cooked food B Fish meat C Fruit and vegetables D Bottles E Cheese Notes The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the r...

Page 5: ...s in the freezer compartment The food will be completely frozen in 24 hours For appliances with compartments marked The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods 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 bee...

Page 6: ...ent once or twice a year or when the ice formation is excessive It is perfectly normal for ice to form The amount of ice which forms and the rate at which it accumulates will depends on room temperature and humidity and on the frequency with which the door is opened Ice formation is concentrated at the top of the compartment and does not affect the efficiency of the appliance If possible defrost t...

Page 7: ... door open to prevent the formation of mould odours and oxidation 5 Clean the appliance Clean the inside of the low temperature compartment where fitted when defrosting Periodically clean the inside of the refrigerator compartment with a sponge dampened in warm water and or neutral detergent Rinse and dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive products Clean the outside with a soft damp cloth Do no...

Page 8: ...ssive frost build up in the low temperature compartment Is the door shut properly Is food obstructing proper door closure Notes Gurgling and hissing noises due to expansion in the refrigerant circuit are normal AFTER SALES SERVICE Before contacting After Sales Service 1 See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the Troubleshooting guide 2 Switch the appliance on again to see if th...

Page 9: ...nce in a dry well ventilated place and ensure it is level using the front adjustment feet if necessary Clean the interior Fit the accessories Electrical Connection Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations Voltage and power consumption are indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance Regulations require that the appliance is earthed The manufacturer declines al...

Page 10: ...nt 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 2 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 3 Socket outlet plug valid for both countries If the...

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