WHIRLPOOL WT02209D (01) PDF Document

The electrical specifications are:

For the safety of children and vulnerable people:

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload this appliance.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised.

Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.

If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.

If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General safety warnings include:

Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacture.

Do not touch the light bulb if it has been on for a long period of time because it could be very hot.

When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power suppliers at the rear of the appliance.

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

The refrigerant isobutane (R-600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable. During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.

Avoid open flames and sources of ignition.

Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.

It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments; catering and similar non-retail applications.

Electrical component warnings:

Any electrical components (plug, power cord, compressor, etc.) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel.

The light bulb supplied with this appliance is a special use lamp bulb usable only with the appliance supplied. This special use lamp is not usable for domestic lighting.

Power cord must not be lengthened.

Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.

Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance.

Do not pull the mains cable.

If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire. You must not operate the appliance without the lamp.

Daily use guidelines for food storage and handling:

Do not put hot food in the appliance.

Do not pack food close together as this prevents air circulating.

Make sure food don’t touch the back of the compartment(s).

If electricity goes off, don’t open the door(s).

Don’t open the door(s) frequently.

Don’t keep the door(s) open for too long time.

Don’t set the thermostat on exceeding cold temperatures.

All accessories, such as drawers, shelves balconies, should be kept there for lower energy consumption.

Do not place hot items on the plastic parts in the appliance.

Do not place food products directly against the rear wall.

Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.

Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacture, s instructions.

Appliance, s manufactures storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

Do not place carbonated of fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.

Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:

Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.

Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.

Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.

Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.

Two-star frozen-food compartments (if they are presented in the appliance) are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes.

One-, two- and three- star compartments (if they are presented in the appliance) are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.

If the appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent mount developing within the appliance.

Temperature Setting Recommendations for the WHIRLPOOL WT02209D:

Information above give users recommendation of temperature setting.

In winter or temperature below 1rć, users should avoid set on coldest.

For energy saving, the coldest set only apply to special needssuch as tuick-freezing or ice making), and need turn back after special need.

Impact on Food Storage:

Under Recommended setting, the best storage time of fridge is no more than 3 days.

Under Recommended setting, the best storage time of freezer is no more than 1 month.

The best storage time may reduce under other settings.

Helpful hints and tips for freezing:

The maximum cuantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate.

The freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period.

Only freeze top cuality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs.

Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely cooled and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required.

Wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight.

Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter.

Lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the Storage life of food.

Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt.

It is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt.

It is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time.

To obtain the best performance for storing frozen food:

Make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer.

Be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store to the freezer in the shortest possible time.

Not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.

Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be re-frozen.

Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacture.

To obtain the best performance for fresh food refrigeration:

Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator.

Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.

Useful hints for refrigerator:

Make (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelves above the vegetable drawer. For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.

Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc…: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.

Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided.

Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminum foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.

Milk bottle: these should have a cap and should be stored in the balconies on the door.

Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the fridge.

For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.

Caution! The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapors can lead to the damage of plastic parts. The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.

Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice from orange peel, butyric acid, cleanser that contain acetic acid.

Do not allow such substances to come into contact the appliance parts.

Do not use any abrasive cleaners.

Remove the food from the freezer. Store them in a cool place, well covered.

Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker of fuse.

Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.

After everything is dry place appliance back into service.

To adjust the humidity in the crisper drawer:

Low humidity: move the regulator to the left.

Hight humidity: move the regulator to the right.

Important instructions only for Ecuador:

Caution: Wine bottles and carbonated drinks should no be stored in the low temperature compartments (freezer).

Caution: DO NOT used materials such as paper, plastics, etc. inside the appliance to unfroze articles and avoid any type of cross-contamination. The appliance MUST NOT be use to any kind of unfreezing process.

Note: To preserve fruits and vegetables, must be avoid storage in the freezer compartment.

DO NOT make use of any kind of basket inside the product because this might affect the appliance performance.

When using the refrigerator compartment space to unfreeze products that were previously stored in the freezer, avoid the use of any additional material afterwards close to the fresh products, in order to avoid cross-contamination.

To adjust the temperature control for the freezer compartment:

Plug on your appliance. The internal temperature is controlled by a sensor. There are 3 settings: COLD, COLDER and COLDEST.

The appliance may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or if you open the door often.

To adjust the temperature control for the refrigerator compartment:

Plug on your appliance. The internal temperature is controlled by a sensor. There are 4 settings: OFF, COLD, COLDER and COLDEST. COLD is warmest setting and COLDEST is coldest setting, OFF is off.

The appliance may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or if you open the door often.

Neither fridge or freezer compartment works when the setting is OFF.

Thawing frozen food:

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be used, can be thawed in the fridge compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation. Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer. In this case, cooking will take longer.

To clean the water dispenser:

Before using the water dispenser for the first time, remove and clean the water tank located inside the refrigerator compartment.

Remove the water tank. Detach the top cover and wash and clean both the tank and the cover.

After cleaning, reposition water tank, cover as shown in the instructions.

Clean the dispenser lever outside the refrigerator door.

Filling the water tank:

Open the small lid in the top of the tank balcony.

Fill the water tank with drinkable water up to the 2L line.

Close the lid. Ensure it is firmly shut.

Dispensing water:

Push the dispenser lever gently with a glass or container. To stop the flow, pull the glass away from the lever.

To reverse the door:

Prepare the following tools and materials: straight screwdriver, cross screwdriver, spanner and the components included in the poly bag: Left hinger x1, Left hinge cover x1, Left middle stopper x1, Left middle stopper metal block x1.

Close upper door, take out the screw from the top hinge covers by cross screwdriver. Take off hinge cover, then unscrew top hinge and take off upper door.

Unscrew from the middle hinge by cross screwdriver, then take off the lower door.

Lay down the refrigerator, take out the adjusting feet as below, then unscrew the lower hinge by cross screwdriver.

Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over and replace it.

Refit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge pin. Replace both adjustable feet. Transfer the lower door to the property position.

Make the middle hinge reverse the direction 180°C, then transfer it to the left properly position. Make the middle hinge pin in the upper hole of the lower door, then tight the screws.

Unscrew right middle stopper with metal block from bottom of upper door. And then install left middle stopper and metal block in left side of bottom of upper door.

Install the upper door, fix the upper door hinge onto the cabinet.

Take left hinge cover from accesary bag and install it with top hinge. Then install hole cover at right side.

Detach the frige and the freezer door gaskets and then attach them after rotating.

Space Requirements:

Keep enough space of door open.

Keep at least 50mm gap at two sides and back.

Dimensions for space requirement:

To level the unit:

To do this adjust the two levelling feet at front of the unit.

If the unit is not level, the doors and magnetic seal alignments will not be covered properly.

Positioning guidelines based on climate class:

Extended temperate (SN): this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10°C to 32°C.

Temperate (N): this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16°C to 32°C.

Subtropical (ST): this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16°C to 38°C.

Tropical (T): this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16°C to 43°C.

Location considerations:

The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit must be at least 50 mm. Ideally, however, the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units. Accurate leveling is ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the base of the cabinet.

This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.

Warning! It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.

Electrical connection requirements:

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply. The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a cualified electrician. The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed. This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

First use and interior cleaning:

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand new product, then dry thoroughly.

Important!: Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish!.

Food positioning in different compartments:

Freezing fresh food:

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time!

Place the fresh food to be frozen in the bottom compartment!

The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate!

The freezing process lasts 24 hours< during this period do not add other food to be frozen!

When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the product in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.

Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under “rising time”, the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooked)!

Thawing frozen food:

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be used, can be thawed in the fridge compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation. Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer. In this case, cooking will take longer.

Movable shelves:

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.

Positioning the door balconies:

To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door balconies can be placed at different heights. To make these adjustments proceed as follows: gradually pull the balcony in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, the reposition as required.

Hints for storage of frozen food:

Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt.

It is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt.

It is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time.

To obtain the best performance from this appliance for frozen food storage, you should:

Make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer.

Be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store to the freezer in the shortest possible time.

Not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.

Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be re-frozen.

Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacture.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration to obtain the best performance:

Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator.

Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.

Useful hints for refrigerator:

Make (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelves above the vegetable drawer. For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.

Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc…: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.

Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided.

Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminum foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.

Milk bottle: these should have a cap and should be stored in the balconies on the door.

Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the fridge.

Cleaning procedure:

For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.

Caution! The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapors can lead to the damage of plastic parts. The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.

Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice from orange peel, butyric acid, cleanser that contain acetic acid.

Do not allow such substances to come into contact the appliance parts.

Do not use any abrasive cleaners.

Remove the food from the freezer. Store them in a cool place, well covered.

Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker of fuse.

Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.

After everything is dry place appliance back into service.

Setting the humidity in the crisper:

Low humidity: move the regulator to the left.

Hight humidity: move the regulator to the right.

Troubleshooting guide for the WHIRLPOOL WT02209D:

If the malfunction shows again, contact the Service Center.

Service and Maintenance:

Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used.

Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.

Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance.

Use a plastic scraper.

Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain.

If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appliance.

Energy saving tips:

Don’t put hot food in the appliance.

Don’t pack food close together as this prevents air circulating.

Make sure food don’t touch the back of the compartment(s).

If electricity goes off, don’t open the door(s).

Don’t open the door(s) frequently.

Don’t keep the door(s) open for too long time.

Don’t set the thermostat on exceeding cold temperatures.

All accessories, such as drawers, shelves balconies, should be kept there for lower energy consumption.

Environment Protection and Disposal:

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the appliance regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially the heat exchanger.

The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Packaging materials: The materials with the symbol are recyclable. Dispose the packaging in suitable collection containers to recycle it.

Disposal of the appliance:

Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

Cut off the mains cable and discard it.