IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
General Safety
nThis appliance is designed to be operated bynThis 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 authorised
nIt is dangerous to alter the specifications or modifytechnicians.
this product in any way.
Use
nBefore any cleaning or maintenance work is
carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the
nThe domestic refrigerators and freezers are
appliance.
designed to be used specifically for the storage of
nThis appliance is heavy. Care should be takenedible foodstuffs only.
when moving it.
nFrozen food must not be re-frozen once it has
nIce follies can cause frost burns if consumed
been thawed out.
straight from the appliance.
nManufacturersO storage recommendations should
nTake utmost care when handling yourbe strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
appliance so as not to cause any damages toinstructions.
the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid
nThe inner lining of the appliance consists of
leakages.
channels through which the refrigerant passes. If
nThe appliance must not be located close tothese should be punctured this would damage the
radiators or gas cookers.appliance beyond repair and cause food loss. DO
nAvoid prolonged exposure of the appliance toNOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off
direct sunlight.frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using the
nThere must be adequate ventilation round thescraper provided. Under no circumstances should
back of the appliance and any damage to thesolid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be
allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance.
refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
See defrost instructions.
nFor freezers only (except built-in models): an
nDo not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
ideal location is the cellar or basement.
freezer as it creates pressure on the container,
nDo not use other electrical appliances (such as
which may cause it to explode, resulting in
ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
damage to the appliance. Do not use a
appliances.
mechanical device or any artificial means to
speed up the thawing process other than those
Service / Repair
recommended by the manufacturer. Never use
metal objects for cleaning your appliance as it
nAny electrical work required to install this
may get damaged.
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
Installation
nThis appliance should be serviced by an
authorised Service Centre, and only genuinen
Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
spare parts should be used.
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
nUnder no circumstances should you attempt to
nDuring normal operation, the condenser and
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
compressor at the back of the appliance heat up
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
considerably. For safety reasons, minimum
more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your localventilation must be as shown in the relevant
Service Centre, and always insist on genuine
Figure.
spare parts.
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.
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