WHIRLPOOL ARC 901
Owner's Manual

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
� During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable. � Make sure the appliance is not placed near a heat source. � To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on both sides and above the appliance and follow the installation instructions. � Keep the appliance ventilation openings free. � Power cable modification or replacement must only be carried out by qualified personnel. � It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the power supply by unplugging it or by means of a mains two-pole switch installed upstream of the socket. � Make sure the voltage specified on the rating plate corresponds to that of your home � For the water connection, use the pipe supplied with the new appliance; do not reuse the one from the previous appliance. � Install and level the appliance on a floor strong enough to take its weight and in a place suitable for its size and use. � The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons. � Be careful not to damage the floors when you move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring). � Do not use single/multiple adapters or extension cords. � Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place. The appliance has been configured for operation in places where the temperature falls within the following ranges, and within the climatic class given on the rating plate. The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long time at a temperature outside the specified range.
Climatic Class SN N ST T Amb. temp. (°C) From 10 to 32 From 16 to 32 From 16 to 38 From 16 to 43 Amb. temp. (°F) From 50 to 90 From 61 to 90 From 61 to 100 From 61 to 110

� Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical appliances. The vapours may cause fire or explosion. � Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical means other than those recommended by the Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process. � Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit pipes. � Do not use or place electrical appliances inside the product if they are not of the type expressly authorised by the Manufacturer. � This appliance is not designed for use by young children or the infirm without supervision. � To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped and suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the appliance. � Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the ice packs (where provided). � Use the refrigerator compartment to store fresh food only and the low temperature compartment exclusively for the production and storage of ice cubes. � Do not store glass containers with liquids in the freezer since they may burst. � Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer since they may cause cold burns. � Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning, unplug the appliance or disconnect it from the power supply. � All appliances equipped with an ice-maker and water dispenser must be connected to a water supply that only delivers drinking water (with mains water pressure of between 0.17 and 0.81 Mpascals (1.7 and 8.1 bar)). Ice-makers and/or water dispensers not directly connected to the water supply must be filled with drinking water only. � The Manufacturer declines any liability if the above advice and precautions are not respected.

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