Whirlpool ADN 231 Instruction Manual page 8

REGULARLY CLEAN THE APPLIANCE.
Remember that before 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
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sauces. In case of accidental spills – immediately clean. Clean the appliance
inner surfaces.
Regularly clean the hermetic gaskets of the doors. Wipe dry.
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◄ REGULARLY CLEAN THE THAW WATER CHANNEL SPACE WITH A SPECIAL
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CLEANER 8 FOR THAT PURPOSE (see fig. 1).
At least once a year clean dust away from the back part of the appliance body
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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
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the appliance inner and outer surfaces. Outer of the doors – glass – clean with agents
intended for glass cleaning. DO NOT use for cleaning cloths or sponges that have coarse
surfaces intended for scrubbing.
If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and
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leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
OPERATION PROBLEMS AND THEIR SOLUTIONS. 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 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
warm water containing soap or dishwashing detergent and wipe dry. Put the rubber sealing gasket
back into the place.
• High temperature in appliance, the compressor operation pauses are short. Ascertain
whether the appliance door/doors are shutting tightly, whether the door wasn't kept open longer
than necessary when taking out or putting in foodstuffs.
• The top of the appliance has condensation on it. The ambient relative air humidity is above 70
%. Ventilate the room where the appliance stands and if possible remove the cause of the
humidity.
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 compressor switches on.
Clean the thaw water channel space with a cleaner
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