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COMPACT REFRIGERATORS
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DEAR CUSTOMER,
The product you hove just acquired
has a lot to offer: comfort, health, economy,
safety, and mainly quality.
Your COMPACT
REFRIGERATOR has been produced
within the highest
international
standards
of technology.
In order to achieve these benefits, read the instructions in this manual carefully,
get to know the COMPACT
REFRIGERATOR, and be ready to make use of the
advantages
it offers.
CONTENTS
Safety Instructions
~___Before Installing your Compact
Get to Know your Compact
Installation
04
Refrigerator
Refrigerator
05
05
Instructions
Connection
Instructions
Temperature
Control
Defrosting
Cleaning
and Care
12
When you are Away
14
Energy Saving Tips
14
Problems and Solutions
15
Reversing the Door
17
Characteristics
of your Compact
Refrigerator
19
0 If you are not going to use your
REFRIGERATOR for some time tie it with
a piece of rope etc. or remove its door.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
For your safety read carefully
all instructions
in this manual.
and
follow
Damages
caused
by the fact that
instructions
in this manual
were not strictly
followed
will be of your own responsability.
This REFRIGERATOR is intended
for
domestic
use only. To reduce
fire risk or
body injuries, follow the precautions
described
bellow:
0 Do not allow children
to ploy with your
REFRIGERATOR even when it is turned off.
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Never clean your
flammable
fluids.
risk of fire.
REFRIGERATOR
with
Vapors may create
0 Do not store toxic products
inside
REFRIGERATOR for they may
contaminate
the food.
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your
Do not store or use flammable
liquids
such as gasoline,
kerosene
etc. next
to your REFRIGERATOR.
This avoids fire
and explosion
risks,
Do not allow your REFRIGERATOR
to
be used by those who may not
understand
how it should be used.
BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR
COMPACT REFRIGERATOR
IMPORTANT:
Before using
the following:
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your
REFRIGERATOR
check
It must be placed
on Q surface that
withstands
its weight and that is
appropriate
to its size and use.
GET TO KNOW YOUR
COMPACT REFRIGERATOR
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It must be out of the weather.
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It must be properly
grounded
“Connection
InstructIons”).
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It must be connected
electrical
supply.
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It must not be near on oven,
or other heat source.
(see
to the right
heater,
08. Utilitarian
01. Freezer
02. Drip Tray
09. Vegetable
It collects
de water originated
the defrosting
of the freezer.
10. Vegetable
11. Removable
12. Utilitarian
04. Shelves
05. Door Magnetic
Ice cubes
and
Cover
con
be used
Drawer
vegatables
Counter
Compartment
To store yogurts
to store food.
and
creams.
13. Bottle Basket
14. Utilitarin Compartment
Gasket
It keeps the REFRIGERATOR tightly
closed,
and allows it to be easily
opened.
06. Ice Cube
Drawer
To store fruits and
It controls the compressor
operation,
and the temperature
inside the
REi’RIGERATOR.
shelves
or preserves.
It is removable,
as 0 tray.
from
03. Thermostat
Removable
Compartment
To store cans
To store food
To store fruits and
vegetables
Tray
ore easily
removed.
07. Bottle Compartment
To store bottles,
cons
or preserves.
This REFRIGERATOR
is supplied
a modem
condensation
system
condenser.
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plastic cover “D” on screws head.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
@Check the REFRIGERATOR for
transportation
damage.
If damaged
keep the packaging,
and call your
dealer.
l Clean
the inside and outside of your
REFRIGERATOR
with neutral soap and
worm water to eliminate
the
characteristics
odor of new products
(do not use abrasives).
l lnstoll
your
REFRIGERATOR
on a level
floor.
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Try to let the front port (fixed legs) a
bit higher than the rear part (adjustable
legs) to provide
better sealing
of the
door.
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In case your REFRIGERATOR
is to be
built in, allow 13116 in from the
side walls, rear. and between
the top
of the unit and the surface above
it to
provide
air circulation.
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0 Fix plastic
leg “A” to the ri ht/left front
comers of the REFRIGERATO % base using
leveling screw “C”. No tool is necessary
l Fix leveling
screw “C” to the ri h/lefl
rear corners of the REFRIGERA 7OR
3116
“1in
@To install your REFRIGERATOR
choose
Q place
with good ventilation,
without
direct incidence
of sun light or other
heat radiators.
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wall
Avoid installing
your REFRIGERATOR
in
humid places
(e.g., next to sinks) for
moisture
causes ice to build up very
quickly
and defrosting
needs to be
done at shorter intervals.
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CONNECTION
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Plug the REFRIGERATOR
to a 3-prong
groundig
tipe
receptable.
INSTRUCTIONS
When voltage
oscilations
above
10%
of the rated voltage
of your electrical
supply ore observed,
install on
automatic
voltage
stabilizer with power
not lower than 350 Watts.
0 The power network
cord 14 AWG.
connection
requires
aA 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20
ampere
fused and property
grounded
electrical
supply is required.
This appliance
must be grounded.
In the event of on e!ectrical
short circuit,
grounding
reduces
the risk of electric
shock by providing
on escape
wire for
the electric
current. This appliance
is equipped
with a cord having
a
grounding
wire with o grounding
plug.
The plug must be plugged
into an
outlet that is properly
installed
and grounded.
WARNING
- Improper
use of the
grounding
plug con result in a risk of
electric
shock. Consult o qualified
electrician
or serviceman
if the
grounding
instructions
ore not
completely
understood,
or if the doubt
exists OS to whether
the appliances
is properly
grounded.
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It is essential
that the wall outlet to
which the REFRIGERATOR
will be
plugged
in be a 3- rong grounding
type wall receptab
Pe in order to avoid
accidents.
The manufacturer
will not
be responsible
in case this item is not
followed.
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Avoid covering
shelves with towels,
plastic or trays. They will prevent
air
circulation
inside the REFRIGERATOR,
impairing
its operation.
aBe careful when placin
bottles that
contain
liquids, specilly s iquids with
gas, inside the freezer. Liquids expand
when they freeze and may break the
bottles.
Use an exclusive
wall outlet.
Do not connect
your REFRIGERATOR
to
extension
coTds or togheter
with an other
appliance
in the same wall ou Ylet.
Do not splice the cord.
@To start operating,
turn the
REFRIGERATOR
on, set the thermostat
to maximum,
and leave it empty and
operating
for two hours with the door
closed.
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After that set thermostat
according
“Temperature
Control”,
and
lace
fti
inside the REFRIGERAT 8 R.
to
the
TEMPERATURECONTROL
To achieve
maximum
performance
of your REFRIGERATOR,
be set according
to the table below.
SETTING
Minimum
Winter
Medium
Summer
Maximum
RECOMMENDED
- 1
Short beriods
- 213
- 4
- 516
- 7
Cool
Mild
days
davs
Hot davs
Tropical
regions
should
up to 59°F
regions
or temoerate
dial
ROOM TEMPERATURE
FOR
of absence
or cold
the thermostat
climate
59 to 77°F
77 to 95°F
Over 95°F
If the instructions above are not followed,
excessive cold (higher setting than
recommended),
or interior moisture
(lower setting than recommended)
could occur.
DEFROSTING
the ice. They may
refrigeration
damage
system.
the
0 Excess of ice is harmful to the
REFRIGERATOR
performance
requiring
a major effort of the compressor.
Defrost the freezer at least once a
week or when the ice layer is between
3116 and 318 in [the approximate
width
of a pencil).
Set thermostat
position).
to “Def”
(defrosting
Remove the food from the freezer and
store it in a thermal insulated
container
or wrap it in paper or cardboard.
Keep
the REFRIGERATOR
door
When the defrosting
operation
completed,
remove the water
drip tray, and dry it.
closed.
is
from the
A thorough
cleaning
of the inside
surfaces of the freezer is recommended
whenever
the defrosting
operation
is
performed.
Replace
the food
Set thermostat
‘Temperature
inside
according
Control”.
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The refrigeration
unit does not require
maintenance.
The compressor
is
completely
sealed and self-lubricating.
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Clean the REFRIGERATOR
thoroughly
at least once every two months in order
to avoid odor from building
up and
changes
in the taste of the food
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Remove
Ice cubes at least once a
e color and create
month. They than
a kind of smell if le w for a longer period
of time.
the freezer.
to
ATTENTION
and
CLEANING AND CARE
Do not use sharp,
metal objects
to remove
0 Set thermostat
the unit
Unplug
to “Off”
before
the REFRIGERATOR.
cleaning
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l Clean
the outside surface of your
REFRIGERATOR with mild detergent
soap.
Whenever
cleaning
or maintaining
your
REFRIGERATOR
unplug
it to avoid
electrical
shocks.
or
0 Put the food back into the
REFRIGERATOR.
Plug it in.
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Leave the REFRIGERATOR
operating
for two hours with the door closed and
the thermostat
dial set to maximum.
0 After that set the thermostat
to the
appropriate
position, (See ‘Temperature
Control”).
Never use strong detergents,
cleaning
Never wash
powders,
or rou h sponges.
in a dish
parts of your Rf FRIGERATOR
washer. Never use ammonia
and
chemical
products;
they damage
your
REFRIGERATOR.
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Remove
all food from the
REFRIGERATOR and store it in a thermal
insulated
container,
or wrap it in paper
or cardboard.
0 Leave the REFRIGERATOR
door
until the ice has melted
away.
open
0 Remove all movable
parts, and wash
them either with mild soap or detergent.
0 Wash the inside walls of your
REFRIGERATOR with a soft sponge
cloth. Use mild detergent
or soap,
and dry well.
or
rinse
WHEN YOU ARE AWAY
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
0 Avoid
period
leaving
the door
of time.
open
for a long
0 Avoid frequent
and unnecessary
openings
of the door; open it partially.
0 Never place
hot food
REFRIGERATOR. Allow
temperature.
inside the
it to be at room
0 It is not necessary
to swich off your
REFRIGERATOR
if ou will be-away
for
a short period
o Y lime (a couple
of
days). Just remove perishable
fo& from
the REFRIGERATOR,
and Set the
thermostat
to minimum.
0 If you will be away for a Ion er period,
it is advisable
to clean an 8 unplug
your REFRIGERATOR. Remove everything
from the REFRIGERATOR,
defrost, and
clean it. Also remove,
clean and dry
ice cube trays,
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Unplu
the unit. Leave the door
this wi 7I keep odor from building
open;
up.
0 Set the thermostat
position.
to the appropriate
0 Allow the front part of your
REFRIGERATOR to be a bit higher than
the rear part to provide
better sealing
of the door.
0 Place your REFRIGERATOR
in a
ventilated
spot, away from sun light,
hot surfaces,
or humid places.
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
In case your REFRIGERATOR
calling
your dealer.
presents
PROBLEM
any
problem
make
the followlng
before
SOLUTION
PROBABLE CAUSE
The REFRIGERATOR
does not
operate/switch
on
checking
supplied,
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Check the fuse or circuit
breaker
and also if the unit is
plugged
in.
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Install a voltage
stabilizer
Connection
Instructions).
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No eletricity
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Voltage
(check
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Deffective
wall outlet (check
with another
appliance).
o Change/fix
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Voltage
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Thermostat
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Unit unplugged.
excessively
high/low
oscillation
of lamps).
inversion.
the wall
outlet.
Check unit and electrical
supply voltage.
Set it to the
right voltage.
0 Set thermostat
‘Temperature
set in “Off”.
(see
according
Control”.
to
0 Plug it in.
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Insufficient
refrigeration
a Air circulation
/s blocked
by
food not properly
arranged.
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Thermostat
position.
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The door
frequently.
set in wrong
is opened
Unit is not properly
too
installed.
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Rearrange
the food. Avoid
covering
the shelves with
towels, plastic,
or trays.
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Set thermostat
‘Temperature
according
Control“.
to
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Avoid opening
not necessary
the door
when
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Refer to “Installation
Instructions”.
Noises
Humidity
in your
REFRIGERATOR.
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Pipes touchin
one another
or the cabine 7 (check the
rear part of the unit),
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Unit not leveled
the floor.
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Gas expansion
evaporator.
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Air relative
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Poor sealing
gasket.
in relation
to
in the
humidity
too high.
of door magnetic
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Place
them
further
apart
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Adjust the leveling
legs so
that the REFRIGERATOR
is
leveled
to the floor.
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This noise
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Normal
is normal.
in very humid
days.
,l To have good sealing
asket and
between
the
REFRIGERATO % refer to
“Installation
Instructions“.
the
REVERSING THE DOOR
e To remove
I), carefully
part
the removable
counter
(Fig.
lift the rear and then front
Substitute the four adhesives
tapes “A”
(Fig. 1) on the REFRIGERATOR by the
new ones supplied
with the unit.
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Fig. 2
/
Fig. 1
a Using a 5116” screwdriver
loose screws
“B” (Fig. 2). Remove the door lifting it
gently.
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Remove plastic covers “C” (Fig. 3 and
place them where screws “B” used I o be.
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Remove plastic cover “D”, plastic bush
“E” inverting
their position
(Fig. 4).
Fig. 3
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Remove
plastic bush “F” and place
it
in the hole located
on the lower left
side of the door.
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Tilt
at
5).
left
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After assembling
the door, replace
the
removable
counter
pressing
It slightly.
your REFRIGERATOR backwards
45”
most, and remove
screws “G” (Fig.
They must be screwed
to the upper
side of the REFRIGERATOR.
Fig, 5
Fig. 4
CHARACTERISTICS OF YOUR COMPACT REFRIGERATOR
MODEL
1 - DIMENSIONS
WITHOUT PACKAGING
EL02CC
EL03CC
ELOSCC
t-
HEIGHT
in
16 15132
24 11132
34
WIDTH
in
19
19
19
in
20 314
20 314
20 314
in
38 114
38 114
38 II4
DEPTH
DOOR
OPEN AT 90”
2 - CAPACITY
TOTAL
tuft
1.6
2.8
4.2
REFRIGERATOR
tuft
1.45
2.54
3.95
FREEZER
tuft
0.14
0.26
0.25
lb
35.2
41.8
52.8
lb
8.8
13.2
17.6
lb
6.6
11.0
lb
-
lb
-
-
lb
-
8.8
3 - WEIGHT WITHOUT PACKAGING
4 - MAXIMUM WEIGHT ON COMPONENTS
DOOR
SHELF
PLASTIC SHELF
VEGETABLE
BOllLE
DRAWER
BASKET
5 - THERMAL INSULATION
Polyurethane
I3olyurethane
2.5
6.6
Polyurethane
Whirlpool
Compact
Refrigerator
WARRANTY
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase.
FSP * replacement
parts and service
defects in materials or workmanship
LIMITED-ADDITIONAL
4-YEAR WARRANTY
FOR 2nd~5th YEAR
From Date of Purchase.
FSP ’ replacement
compressor if the comoressor fails
due to a manufacturing
defect. You pay tor service labor
charges
labor to correct
For each of the above warranties. you must take the REFRIGERATOR to a factory authorize0
WhitipoolSM service company
and picu, it up following service. In-home service is available,
you must pay for the trip charge
to you home
but
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
Service calls to correct the installation of the REFRIGERATOR, instruction on how to ust^
the product or to correct deficient electrical
supply.
In-home service. The unit must be taken to a factory authorized service company.
Damage to the REFRIGERATOR caused by accident,
misuse, fire, flood, acts of God 07
use of product in other than sinale familv household environment.
Service under the full warranties must be provided by a factory authorized WHIRLPOOL””
Service company.
You may call toll-free l-800-253-1301
to obtain the name and phone number
of your nearest authorized servicer.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHAL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential
damages
so this limitation or exclusion may not apply io vou
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your
franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange,
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Co;r;orotlor,
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