Whirlpool PC1FBU BOHQWE Refrigerator User Guide

Whirlpool PC1FBU BOHQWE Refrigerator

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FIRST TIME USE

Wait at least two hours, after the installation, before connecting the appliance to the power supply. Connect the appliance to the power supply it starts the operation automatically. The ideal storage temperatures for the food are preset in the factory. After turning the appliance on, you must wait for 4-6 hours for the correct storage temperature to be reached for a normally filled appliance. Position the antibacterial anti-odour filter in the fan as demonstrated in the filter packaging (if available). If the audible signal sounds, it means that the temperature alarm has intervened: press the button to switch off the acoustic alarms.

CONTROL PANEL

  1. Temperature Display
  2. Turning off the sound alarm/Black out alarm
  3. Freezer temperature – Fast freeze/Freezer control
  4. Eco Night function
  5. On/stand-by

ON/STAND-BY
Press the button for 3 seconds to turn the appliance off. In Stand-by mode the light in the refrigerator compartment does not turn on. Press the button again briefly to reactivate the appliance.
Note: this does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
To avoid an increase of food waste, refer to recommended setting and Storage Time in User manual online.

BLACK OUT ALARM 
This alarm is triggered in the event of a prolonged power outage that has caused the temperature inside the freezer compartment to rise. The red indicator light flashes and an acoustic signal is triggered, which will remain active until the door is closed. The freezer compartment temperature indicators may flash. To turn the sound signal off, press the “Turn off alarm” button . If the freezer compartment has not yet reached the temperature for the optimal preservation of the food items, the temperature alarm may be triggered (see temperature alarm). Check the food before consuming it.

FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE
It is possible to set a different temperature with the “Freezer” button. Recommended setting: Freezer compartment: -18°C

FAST FREEZE
Press the “Freezer” button for 3 seconds 24 hours before putting large quantities of food to freeze in the freezer compartment. When the function is turned on the icon lights up .
The function turns off automatically after 48 hours, or manually by pressing the “Freezer” button again for 3 seconds.
Note: avoid a direct contact between the fresh food and the food that is already frozen. To optimise the freezing speed, drawers can be removed and the food can be placed directly on the bottom of the compartment.

FREEZE CONTROL
”Freeze Control” is an advanced technology that reduces temperature fluctuations in the whole freezer compartment to minimum, thanks to an innovative air system. Freeze burns are reduced up to 50% and food preserves its original quality and color. To activate/deactivate the “Freeze Control” function press the Freeze Control Button . The function works properly in a defined range of temperature: between -22°C and -24°C. When the function is engaged and the current temperature in the freezer is set to the warmer set point than -22°C, the temperature is automatically set to -22°C to match the working range. If the function is engaged and the user modify the freezer temperature out of the working range, the function is automatically switched off. In case of “Fast freeze” is engaged, the function “Freeze control” is inhibited until the “Fast Freeze” function switched off.

ECO NIGHT FUNCTION (ECO NIGHT)
Eco Night function allows one to concentrate the energy consumption of the product during off-peak time (usually coinciding with night time), when energy is available in large quantity and it costs less than during the day (only in specific countries –using multiple-rate system based on off-peak times- check your rate plan with your utility company). To activate the function, press the button Eco Night at the reduced rate start time (depending on the specific rates plan). For example, if the reduced rate applies starting at 10:00 p.m., press the button that corresponds to that time. When the LED is ON, the function is active. After you activate the function, the product automatically starts to adapt the energy consumption to the time (i.e. Consuming more energy during the night then during the day).
Important: In order to work properly, the function must be enabled both during the night and during the day. The function will remain enabled until deactivated (it will also be deactivated in the event of a blackout, or whenever the appliance is turned off). To deactivate the function, press the button again. When the LED is OFF, the function is not active.
Note: the power consumption of the appliance is declared with the Eco night function disabled.

HOW TO STORE FRESH FOOD

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FREEZER COMPARTMENT

Freezing fresh food

  1. It is advisable to set the temperature colder or turn on the Fast Freeze/Fast Cool* at least four hours before removing the food from the freezer compartment, to prolong the preservation of the food during the defrosting phase.
  2. To defrost, unplug the appliance and remove the drawers. Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt. To prevent the water from escaping during the defrost, it is advised that you place an absorbent cloth on the bottom of the freezer compartment and wring it out regularly.
  3.  Clean the inside of the freezer compartment and dry it carefully.
  4. Turn the appliance back on and put the food back inside. To remove the frost on the STOP FROST* accessory, follow the CLEANING.
    Ice cubes*
    Fill 2/3 of the ice tray with water and put it back in the freezer compartment. Do not, under any circumstances, use sharp or pointed objects to remove the ice. The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in a specific time period is indicated on the rating plate. Load limits are determined by baskets, flaps, drawers, shelves etc. Make sure that these components can still close easily after loading.
This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G This product contains 4 lateral light sources of energy efficiency class F
This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G This product contains 4 lateral light sources of energy efficiency class F and a top light source of energy class G
This product contains a top light source of energy efficiency class G

GENERAL INFORMATION

The drawers, baskets and shelves should be kept in their current position unless otherwise specified in this quick guide. The light system inside the refrigerator compartment uses LED lights, allowing for better lighting than with traditional light bulbs, as well as for very low energy consumption. Doors and lids of the refrigeration appliance should be removed before disposal in the landfill, to avoid children or animals getting trapped inside.

TROUBLESHOOTING

What to do if… Possible reasons Solutions
The control panel is switched off, the appliance does not work. The appliance may be in On/Stand-by mode.

There may be an appliance power supply problem.

 Turn the appliance on pressing the On/Stand-by button. Check that:

•                    there is not a power outage;

•                    the plug is properly inserted in the power socket and the mains double-pole switch (if present) is in the correct position (i.e. allows the appliance to be powered);

•                    the household electrical system protection devices are efficient;

•                    the power cable is not damaged.

The inside light does not work. The light may need to be replace. Models with LED lights: contact the authorised Technical Assistance Service.
The appliance may be in On/Stand-by mode. Turn the appliance on pressing the On/Stand-by button.
The front edge of the appliance, at the door striker seal, is hot. This is not a defect. It prevents condensation from forming. No solution is necessary.
The red  icon is flashing and a sound signal is activated. Door open alarm

It is activated when the refrigerator and/ or freezer compartments door remains open for a prolonged period of time.

 To turn the sound signal off, close the open door of the product.
The red  icon is flashing, a sound signal is activated and the  icon is activated. Blackout alarm

This activates when there is a prolonged interruption to the power supply which has caused an increase in  temperature in the freezer compartment.

Note: until the blackout alarm is deactivated, you cannot set a different temperature for the product.

 Before turning off the sound signal, it is recommended that you pay attention to the temperature shown on the temperature display, corresponding to the highest temperature reached in the freezer compartment during the power cut. To turn the sound signal off, briefly press the “Turn off sound alarm” button.

After pressing the button, the temperature display will again show the temperature set. If the freezer compartment has not yet reached the optimal temperature for the preservation of the food, the   freezer compartment temperature alarm may activate (see freezer compartment temperature alarm). Check the condition of the food before consuming it.

The  red   icon is lit up (without flashing), a sound signal is activated and the freezer temperature display is flashing. Freezer compartment temperature alarm

The freezer compartment temperature alarm indicates that  the  compartment is not at the optimum temperature. This

may occur: when using for the first time, after defrosting and/ or cleaning, when freezing large quantities of food  or when the door to the freezer does not close completely.

 To turn off the sound signal, briefly press the “Turn off sound alarm” button (the temperature display will stop  flashing).  When  the optimum temperature conditions have been reached, the red icon will automatically turn off. If the freezer compartment temperature alarm continues, contact the Authorised Technical Assistance Service.
The red   icon  will light up, a sound signal is

activated and the letter “F” is flashing on the display.

 Malfunction alarm

The alarm indicates the malfunction of a technical component.

 Call the authorized Technical Assistance Service. To turn the sound signal off, briefly press the “Turn off sound alarm” button.

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