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