IMPORIMPOR TTANT SANT SAFETAFETY INSY INSTRTRUCTIONSUCTIONS
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all
before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure
about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
Prior to installationDo not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
Check the appliance for transport damage. Underfreezer.
no circumstances should a damaged appliance beIce lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if
installed. In the event of damage please contactconsumed straight from the freezer.
your retailer.Do not remove items from the freezer if your
Installation
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken whenhands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin
moving it.abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attemptBottles and cans must not be placed int the
freezer they can burst when the contents freeze.
to modify this product in any way.Manufacturers' recommended storage times
Ensure that the appliance does not stand on theshould be adhered to. Refer to relevant
electrical supply cable. If the supply cable isinstructions.
damaged, it must be replaced by a cable availableMaintenance and Cleaning
from your local Service Force Centre.
Make sure that the power plug has not beenBefore cleaning, always switch off the appliance
squashed or damaged during transit.and disconnect from the electrical supply.
- A damaged power plug may overheat and cause aWhen unplugging always pull the plug from the
fire.mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
Servicing
As you unpack the appliance, check carefullyThis product should be serviced by an authorised
for any signs of transit damage.engineer and only genuine spare parts should be
Do not place heavy articles or theused.
fridge/freezer itself on the power cord.
- There is a risk of a short circuit and fire.Under no circumstances should you attempt to
Do not remove the power cord by pulling on itsrepair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
lead, particularly when the fridge/freezer isby inexperienced persons may cause injury or
being pulled out of its niche.serious malfunctioning. Contact your local
- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fireService Force Centre.
and/or electric shock.At the end of the Appliance Life
- If the power cord is damaged, it must be replacedWhen disposing of your appliance use an
by a certified service agent or qualified serviceauthorised disposal site.
personnel.Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or
If the power plug socket is loose, do not insertcatches are removed, to prevent young children
the power plug.being trapped inside.
- There is a risk of electric shock or fire.Safety precautions for isobutane
Any electrical work required to install this applianceWarning
should be carried out by a qualified electrician orThe refrigerant isobutane (R 600a) is contained
competent person.within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a
Parts which heat up should not be exposed.natural gas with a high level of environmental
Whenever possible, the back of the appliance should
be close to a wall, but leaving the required distance forcompatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
ventilation, as stated in the installation instructions.Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
The appliance should be left for 2 hours afterenclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
installation before it is turned on, in order to allowobstruction.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means
the refrigerant to settle.to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
Child Safetythose recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not allow children to tamper with the controls orDo not damage the refrigerant circuit.
play with the product.
Keep packaging materials away from children, toDo not use electrical appliances inside the food
prevent the risk of suffocation!storage compartments of the appliance.
During Use
This appliance is designed for domestic use only,The Appliance and the Environment
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It isThis appliance does not contain gases which could
not intended for commercial or industrial use.damage the ozone layer.
Avoid damaging the cooling unit.
Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leakThe packaging used on this appliance marked with
at low temperatures. Do not store any containersthe symbol is recyclable.
with flammable materials, such as spray cans, fire
extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the freezer.
Frozen food should not be refrozen once it hasKeep this instruction book for future reference
thawed out.and ensure it is passed on to any new owner.
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