WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house
and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the
new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock
(latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old
appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or
using the appliance.
General SafetyService Centre, and always insist on genuine
spare parts.
? This appliance is designed to be operated by? This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
adults. Children should not be allowed to tampercooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
with the controls or play with the product.therefore only be carried out by authorized
? It is dangerous to alter the specifications ortechnicians.
modify this product in any way.Use
? Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried
out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.? The domestic refrigerators and freezers are
designed to be used specifically for the storage
? This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving itof edible foodstuffs only.
? Best performance is obtained with ambient
? Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed
straight from the appliance.temperature between +18°C and +43°C (class
T); +18°C and +38°C (class ST); +16°C and
? Take utmost care when handling your+32°C (class N); +10°C and +32°C (class SN).
appliance so as not to cause any damages toThe class of your appliance is shown on its rating
the cooling unit with consequent possibleplate.
fluid leakages.
Warning: when the ambient temperature is not
? The appliance must not be located close toincluded within the range indicated for the class
radiators or gas cookers.of this appliance, the following instructions must
? Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance tobe observed: when the ambient temperature
direct sunlight.drops below the minimum level, the storage
temperature in the freezer compartment cannot
? There must be adequate ventilation round thebe guaranteed; therefore it is advisable to use
back of the appliance and any damage to thethe food stored as soon as possible.
refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
? Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has
? For freezers only (except built-in models): anbeen thawed out.
ideal location is the cellar or basement.
? Manufacturers? storage recommendations should
? Do not use other electrical appliances (suchbe strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
as ice cream makers) inside of refrigeratinginstructions.
appliances.
? The inner lining of the appliance consists of
channels through which the refrigerant passes. If
Service/Repairthese should be punctured this would damage the
? Any electrical work required to install thisappliance beyond repair and cause food loss. DO
appliance should be carried out by a qualifiedNOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off
electrician or competent personfrost or ice. Frost may be removed by using a
plastic scraper. Under no circumstances should
? This product should be serviced by an authorizedsolid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be
Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance.
? Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local
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