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