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BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR
? Your new appliance is exclusively for domestic Keep this handbook for future
use.consultation.
The freezer compartment can be 1. After unpacking the appliance, check for
used for freezing fresh and cooked food, damage and make sure that the door shuts
making ice cubes, and storing frozen and deep-properly. Any damage must be reported to
frozen food; defrosting is a manual your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the
procedure. appliance.
The refrigerator compartment, which has 2. Wait at least two hours without moving
an automatic defrost feature, is used for the the appliance before switching on. This will
storage of fresh food and beverages.give the refrigerant circuit time to settle
To get the most out of your new appliance, and operate efficiently.
read the user handbook thoroughly. The 3. Installation of the appliance and electrical
handbook contains a description of the connections must be carried out by a qualified
appliance and useful tips for storing food.electrician, in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and local
regulations.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
1. PackingInformation:
This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced
The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a -
marked with the recycling symbol. Follow local
regulations for scrapping. Keep the packaging Isobutane). For more information, refer to the
materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out identification data plate affixed to the appliance.
of reach of children, as they are potentially
dangerous.
2. Appliance
The appliance is made using recyclable
materials. Disposal must be carried out in
accordance with local environmental
regulations for waste disposal. Make the
appliance unusable by cutting off the power
cord. The appliance must be delivered to an
authorised collection centre for the recovery of
refrigerant gas.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
? Use the refrigerator compartment only for ? Before servicing or cleaning the appliance,
storing fresh food and beverages and use the unplug it from the mains or disconnect the
freezer compartment only for storing frozen electrical power supply.
food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.? The power cable may only be replaced by an
? Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the authorised person.
appliance.
? Do not store liquids in glass containers in the Declaration of conformity
freezer compartment - danger of bursting.This appliance is intended to come into contact
? Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately with foodstuffs and conforms to D.L. 108 of
after taking them out of the freezer 25.01.1992 (European Directive 89/109/EEC).
compartment - risk of ?cold? burns.
? Do not allow children to play or hide inside the
appliance - risk of becoming trapped and
suffocating.
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a)
Isobutane is a natural gas with low environmental
impact. Caution is required, however, since
isobutane is flammable. Therefore, it is essential to
ensure that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.
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