WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction booka The inner lining of the appliance consists of chan-
should be retained with the appliance for futurenels through which the refrigerant passes. If these
reference. Should the appliance be sold or trans-should be punctured this would damage the appli-
ferred to another owner, or should you moveance beyond repair and cause food loss. DO NOT
house and leave the appliance, always ensure thatUSE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or
the book is supplied with the appliance in orderice. Frost may be removed by using the scraper
that the new owner can be acquainted with theprovided. Under no circumstances should solid ice
functioning of the appliance and the relevantbe forced off the liner. Solid ice should be allowed
warnings.to thaw when defrosting the appliance. See defrost
These warnings are provided in the interest ofinstructions.
safety. You must read them carefully beforea Do not use a mechanical device or any artiŢcial
installing or using the appliance.means to speed up the thawing process other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
a This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tampera Do not place carbonated or Ţzzy drinks in the
with the controls or play with the appliance.freezer as it creates pressure on the container,
a Any electrical work required to install this appliancewhich may cause it to explode, resulting in damage
to the appliance.
should be carried out by a qualiŢed electrician or
competent person.a This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
a This appliance should be serviced by an authorized
Service Centre, and only genuine spare partsa Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed
should be used.straight from the appliance.
a It is dangerous to alter the speciŢcations or modifya This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
this appliance in any way.unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore
only be carried out by authorized technicians.
a Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.a Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance
as it may get damaged.
a The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed
to be used speciŢcally for the storage of edible food-a Under no circumstances should you attempt to
stuffs only.repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by
a Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has beeninexperienced persons may cause injury or more
serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service
thawed out.Centre, and always insist on genuine spare parts.
a ManufacturersO storage recommendations should
a This appliance does not contain gasses which
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
could damage the ozone layer, in either its
a During normal operation, the condenser andrefrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The
compressor at the back of the appliance heat upappliance shall not be discarded together with
considerably. For safety reasons, minimum ventila-the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging
tion must be as shown in the relevant Figure.the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear ofheat exchanger. Information on your local
obstruction.disposal sites may be obtained from your
a Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carriedmunicipal authorities.
out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.a Take utmost care when handling your appliance
a If the appliance is transported horizontally, it isso as not to cause any damages to the cooling
possible that the oil contained in the compressorunit with consequent possible �uid leakages.
�ows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to waita The appliance must not be located close to radi-
at least two hours before connecting the applianceators or gas cookers.
to allow the oil to �ow back in the compressor.
a Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.
a There must be adequate ventilation round the
back of the appliance and any damage to the
refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
a For freezers only (except built-in models): an
ideal location is the cellar or basement.
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