Whirlpool WVA31612 NFW - User Manual

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• This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments;
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels
and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully
read the operating instructions which contain
a description of the product and useful advice.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is
not damaged and that the door closes properly.
Any damage must be reported to the dealer
within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance.
2. Wait at least two hours before switching the
appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant
circuit is fully efficient.
3. Installation and the electrical connection must
be carried out by a qualified technician
according to the manufacturer's instructions and
in compliance with the local safety regulations.
4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
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
WARNING
Danger of suffocation from packaging
materials and films!
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.
Scrap the appliance in compliance with local
regulations on waste disposal, taking it to a special
collection centre.
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.
Declaration of conformity
• This appliance has been designed for preserving
food and is manufactured in compliance with
Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004.
• This appliance has been designed, manufactured
and marketed in compliance with:
- safety objectives of the “Low Voltage"
Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaces
73/23/CEE and subsequent amendments);
- the protection requirements of Directive
“EMC" 2004/108/EC.
Electrical safety of the appliance can only be
guaranteed if it is correctly connected to an
approved earthing system.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

Summary

Before Using the Appliance

Safety and Warning Information

General Safety Precautions

General safety precautions to prevent hazards such as fire, explosion, and electric shock.

Child Safety Warnings

Specific warnings to prevent children from accessing or getting trapped inside the appliance.

Appliance Usage Guidelines

Installing the Appliance

Ventilation and Placement

Ensuring adequate ventilation and proper placement for optimal operation and energy saving.

Electrical Connection Safety

Ensuring correct voltage matching and avoiding unsafe electrical accessories.

Freezer Use

6 th Sense; Green Intelligence

Automatic function to maintain optimal temperature for food storage and freezing.

Black Out Alarm

Alerts users to temperature changes after a power outage and provides food safety advice.

Temperature Alarm

Shock Freeze Function

Special compartment for rapid freezing of fresh food, minimizing ice crystal formation.

Fast Freeze Function

Function to quickly freeze larger quantities of food, with automatic deactivation.

Store Food in the Appliance

Tips for Freezing and Storing Fresh Food

Guidance on proper methods for wrapping, sealing, and preparing food for freezing.

Advice for Storing Frozen Food

Maintenance and Cleaning

Troubleshooting Guide

Appliance Not Working

Checks to perform if the appliance is not functioning, focusing on power and safety devices.

Automatic Ice Maker Issues

Troubleshooting steps for the automatic ice maker not producing ice.

High Appliance Temperature

After-Sales Service

Electrical Connection for Great Britain and Ireland Only

Fuse Replacement Procedure

Instructions for safely replacing the fuse in the appliance's 13A plug.

Whirlpool WVA31612 NFW Specifications

General

Brand	Whirlpool
Model	WVA31612 NFW
Category	Freezer
Energy efficiency class	A+
Climate class	SN-T
Noise level	41 dB
Defrost system	Manual
Control Type	Electronic
Door Hinge	Right
Reversible doors	Yes
Color	White
Energy Star Certified	No
Temperature Alarm	Yes
Lock	No
Width	595 mm
Depth	70 cm
Height	175 cm