WARNINGSGB
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.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or
using the appliance.
nThis appliance should be serviced by an
General Safetyauthorized Service Centre, and only genuine
spare parts should be used.
nThis appliance is designed to be operated by
nUnder no circumstances should you attempt
adults. Children should not be allowed to
to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs
tamper with the controls or play with the
carried out by inexperienced persons may
product.
cause injury or more serious malfunctioning.
nIt is dangerous to alter the specifications orRefer to your local Service Centre, and
modify this product in any way.always insist on genuine spare parts.
nCare must be taken to ensure that thenThis appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
appliance does not stand on the electricalcooling unit; maintenance and recharging
supply cable.must therefore only be carried out by
authorized technicians.
nBefore any cleaning or maintenance work is
Use
carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug
the appliance.
nThe domestic refrigerators and freezers are
nThis appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
designed to be used specifically for the
when moving it.
storage of edible foodstuffs only.
nIce lollies can cause frost burns if consumed
nFrozen food must not be re-frozen once it has
straight from the appliance.
been thawed out.
nTake utmost care when handling your
nManufacturersO storage recommendations
appliance so as not to cause any damages
should be strictly adhered to. Refer to
to the cooling unit with consequent
relevant instructions.
possible fluid leakages.
nThe inner lining of the appliance consists of
nThe appliance must not be located close to
channels through which the refrigerant
radiators or gas cookers.
passes. If these should be punctured this
nAvoid prolonged exposure of thewould damage the appliance beyond repair
appliance to direct sunlight.and cause food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP
INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice.
nThere must be adequate ventilation round
Frost may be removed by using the scraper
the back of the appliance and any damage
provided. Under no circumstances should
to the refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice
nFor freezers only (except built-in models):should be allowed to thaw when defrosting
an ideal location is the cellar or basement.the appliance. See defrost instructions.
nDo not use other electrical appliancesnDo not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
(such as ice cream makers) inside offreezer as it creates pressure on the
refrigerating appliances, unless they arecontainer, which may cause it to explode,
approved for this purpose by theresulting in damage to the appliance. Do not
manufacturer.use a mechanical device or any artificial
means to speed up the thawing process other
Service / Repair
than those recommended by the
manufacturer. Never use metal objects for
nAny electrical work required to install this
cleaning your appliance as it may get
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
damaged.
electrician or competent person.
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