Defrosting; Cleaning And Care; Operation Problems And Their Solutions (Troubleshooting) - Whirlpool AND 200/1 Instruction Manual

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TEMPERATURE, THE AMOUNT OF FOODSTUFFS, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FOODSTUFFS, AND
HOW OFTEN THE APPLIANCE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED.
! IF THE ROOM IS COOL, THE APPLIANCE COOLS LESS. THE TEMPERATURE IN THE APPLIANCE MAY
THEREFORE RISE. Use the thermostat wheel to set a lower temperature.
The refrigerator compartment defrosts automatically. Drops of ice that form on the back wall of the
refrigeration compartment thaw during the time the compressor is not working and the thaw water
runs down the thaw water runoff channel to the tray on top of the compressor, where it evaporates.
! REGULARLY CLEAN THE APPLIANCE.
! Remember that before defrosting and cleaning the back part of the appliance body you
must disconnect the appliance from the electrical energy supply socket by pulling the
plug out of the electricity outlet.
 Protect the appliance inner surfaces and plastic parts from fats, acids and sauces. In case of
accidental spills – immediately clean with warm soapy water or dishwashing detergent. Wipe dry.
 Clean the appliance inner surfaces with warm soapy water. Dishwashing detergent may also be
used.
 Wipe dry inner and outer surfaces.
 Regularly clean the hermetic gaskets of the doors. Wipe dry.
 WARNING! REGULARLY CLEAN THE THAW WATER CHANNEL SPACE WITH A SPECIAL CLEANER 8
FOR THAT PURPOSE (Fig. 1).
 At least once a year clean dust away from the back part of the appliance body and the compressor.
A soft brush, electrostatic cloth or vacuum cleaner may be used for cleaning.
 DO NOT use detergents containing abrasive particles, acid, alcohol or benzene for cleaning the
appliance inner and outer surfaces.
 DO NOT use for cleaning cloths or sponges that have coarse surfaces intended for scrubbing.
 IF THE APPLIANCE IS TO BE LEFT SWITCHED OFF FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, LEAVE ITS DOORS
OPEN.
Remarks on the appliance operating noise. As the appliance operates and goes through the
freezing cycle, various noises will be emitted. This is normal and is not a sign of any malfunction.
 As the refrigerant circulates around the refrigeration system, it causes sounds like murmuring,
bubbling, or rustling.
 Louder sounds like popping or clicking may be heard for a short time as the refrigerator's
compressor switches on.

OPERATION PROBLEMS AND THEIR SOLUTIONS (TROUBLESHOOTING)

What if ...
 The appliance is plugged in to the mains but it does not work and the electricity supply
voltage indicator is not illuminated. Check that your house electricity supply installations are
in order. Check that the plug is correctly inserted into the electricity supply socket.
 The noise has become louder. Check that the appliance is standing stable, on a level place To
make it level, regulate the front feet. Check if the appliance is not touching any furniture, and that
no part of the refrigeration system at the back part of the appliance body is touching the wall. Pull
the appliance away from any furniture or walls. Check that the cause of increased noise isn't due
to bottles, cans or dishes in the appliance that might be touching each other.
 Water has appeared at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment. Check whether a
thaw water channel space isn't blocked.
intended for that purpose.
 Water has appeared under the appliance. The thaw water collection tray has slipped off the
compressor. Place the tray on top of the compressor.
 When the appliance door is opened, the rubber sealing gasket pulls out. The gasket is
smeared with sticky foodstuffs (fat, syrup). Clean the sealing gasket and the groove for it with
D E F R O S T I N G
C L E A N I N G A N D C A R E
Clean the thaw water channel space with a cleaner
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