Changing The Opening Direction Of The Doors - Whirlpool ADN 270S Instruction Manual

Store fresh meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator so that they do not come
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into contact with or drip on other food.
Do not put unpackaged food in the refrigerator.
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If the appliance is left empty for a long time, switch it off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the
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door open to prevent mold from forming inside the appliance.
Strictly adhere to the expiration date for foods as stated by the manufacturer on the product
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packaging.
THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT defrosts automatically. Drops of ice that form on the back wall
of the refrigerator 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 (Fig. 1), where
it evaporates.
REGULARLY CLEAN THE APPLIANCE.
Note: before cleaning the cooling device and its rear compartment part, the
device must be disconnected from the mains by unplugging.
Protect the appliance inner surfaces and plastic parts from fats, acids and sauces. In case of
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accidental spills – immediately clean with warm soapy water or dishwashing detergent. Wipe
dry.
Regularly clean the hermetic gaskets of the doors. Wipe dry.
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At least once a year clean dust away from the back part of the appliance body and the
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CHANGING THE OPENING DIRECTION OF THE DOORS

See fig. 5, page 2
It is recommended that changing the opening direction of the doors should be done with a
helper. You will need two spanners No. 8 and No. 10 and a head screwdriver.
When changing the opening direction of the doors, YOU CAN NOT lay the refrigerator
horizontally!
Warning: Always disconnect the unit from the mains before any maintenance or repair work is
carried out.
Before you start, please note the following:
∙ Always ensure that the correct number of washers is used on all hinge bolts and screws.
∙ So that the doors can close tightly against the frame, take the utmost care that they are
properly aligned during reassembly.
1. Remove covers c from the inside of the housing and door and the upper bracket 6 together
with the nut and washers and the gasket under the bracket. Remove the refrigerator door.
2. Remove the bottom cover 1.
DEFROSTING, CLEANING AND CARE
compressor. A soft brush, electrostatic cloth or vacuum cleaner may be
used for cleaning.
Regularly clean the thaw water channel space in the refrigerator with a
special cleaner for that purpose (see fig.).
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.
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