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Cleaning And Maintenance; Troubleshooting Guide; Safeguarding The Environment - Whirlpool WHE2535 F Instructions For Use Manual

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Remove the frost from the upper edges
(see Troubleshooting Guide).
Clean the inside after defrosting, using a sponge
dampened with warm water and/or mild detergent.
Clean the side vent (if provided).
Unplug the appliance before carrying out maintenance
operations. Do not use abrasive products, scourers
or stain-removers (e.g. acetone, trichloroethylene) to
clean the appliance.
To obtain the best results from your appliance, carry
out cleaning and maintenance at least once a year.
HANGING THE LID LIGHT BULB (if provided)
Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.
Remove the diffuser by following the sequence of steps
shown in the figure.
Unscrew the light bulb and replace it with an identical
bulb of the same wattage and voltage.
Refit the diffuser and plug in the appliance.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

1. The red light blinks.
Is there a power failure?
Is a defrost in progress?
Is the lid closed properly?
Is the product near a heat source?
Are the ventilation grille and condenser clean?
2. All the indicator lights blink together.
Contact the After-Sales Service.
3. The product is excessively noisy.
Is the product perfectly horizontal?
Is the product touching other cabinets or objects that
can cause vibrations?
Has the packing been removed from the base of the
product?
Note: A slight noise caused by circulation of the refrigerant
gas even after the compressor has stopped is quite normal.
4. The indicator lights are off and the product does
not work.
Is there a power failure?
Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?
Is the electrical cable intact?
5. The indicator lights are off and the product works.
Contact the After-sales Service.
6. The compressor runs continuously.
Have hot foods been placed in the product?
Has the lid been left open for a long time?
Is the product in a very warm room or near a heat
source?
Has the "Shopping" function been activated? (green
lights (3) blinking)
7. Too much ice on the top edges.
Are the defrost water drain plugs correctly positioned?
Is the lid closed properly?
Is the lid seal damaged or twisted? (See the section
"Installation")
Have the 4 spacers been removed? (See the section
"Installation")
Is the STOP FROST function on?
Are the ICE BOX (M) and cone (L) free of ice? Carry out
the "STOP FROST device cleaning procedure"
Make sure the hole of the STOP FROST, located in the
outer rear edge of the lid, is not obstructed
8. Condensation on the external walls of the product.
It is normal for condensation to form in certain climatic
conditions (humidity above 85%) or if the product
is located in a damp or poorly ventilated room. The
product's operation is in no way affected.
9. The layer of frost on the internal walls of the
product is not uniform.
This phenomenon is quite normal.
10. The ICE BOX does not collect ice.
Make sure the hole of the STOP FROST, located in the
outer rear edge of the lid, is not obstructed.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing
The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears the
recycling symbol
. For disposal, comply with the local
regulations. Keep the packing materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of children, as they
are a potential source of danger.
2. Scrapping/Disposal
The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material.
This appliance is marked in compliance with European
Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring the correct disposal of
this appliance, you can help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and the health of
persons.
The symbol
on the appliance, or on the accompanying
documents, indicates that this appliance should not be
treated as domestic waste but must be taken to a special
collection centre for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable by cutting
off the power cable and removing the doors and shelves
so that children cannot easily climb inside and become
trapped.
Scrap the appliance in compliance with local regulations
on waste disposal, taking it to a special collection centre;
do not leave the appliance unattended even for a few days,
since it is a potential source of danger for children.
For further information on the treatment, recovery and
recycling of this product, contact your competent local
office, the household waste collection service or the shop
where you purchased the appliance.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs. The refrigerant
circuit contains R134a (HFC) or R600a (HC) (see the rating
plate inside the appliance).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a natural
gas without environmental impact, but is flammable.
Therefore, make sure the refrigerant circuit pipes are not
damaged.
This product may contain Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases
covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the refrigerant gas is inside
a hermetically sealed system.
Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming Potential of
(GWP) 1300.

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