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 house
a Do not place carbonated or Ţzzy drinks in the
and leave the appliance, always ensure that thefreezer as it creates pressure on the container,
book is supplied with the appliance in order thatwhich may cause it to explode, resulting in damage
the new owner can be acquainted with the func-to the appliance.
tioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
a This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
These warnings are provided in the interest ofmoving it.
safety. You must read them carefully before
a Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed
installing or using the appliance.straight from the appliance.
a This appliance is designed to be operated by
a This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamperunit; maintenance and recharging must therefore
with the controls or play with the appliance.only be carried out by authorized technicians.
a Any electrical work required to install this appliance
a Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance
should be carried out by a qualiŢed electrician oras it may get damaged.
competent person.
a Under no circumstances should you attempt to
a This appliance should be serviced by an authorizedrepair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by
Service Centre, and only genuine spare partsinexperienced persons may cause injury or more
should be used.
serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service
a It is dangerous to alter the speciŢcations or modifyCentre, and always insist on genuine spare parts.
this appliance in any way.
a This appliance does not contain gasses which
a Care must be taken to ensure that the appliancecould damage the ozone layer, in either its
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The
a The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designedappliance shall not be discarded together with
to be used speciŢcally for the storage of edible food-the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging
stuffs only.the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the
heat exchanger. Information on your local
a Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been
thawed out.disposal sites may be obtained from your
municipal authorities.
a ManufacturersO storage recommendations shoulda Take utmost care when handling your appliance
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
a During normal operation, the condenser andso as not to cause any damages to the cooling
unit with consequent possible �uid leakages.
compressor at the back of the appliance heat up
considerably. For safety reasons, minimum ventila-a The appliance must not be located close to radi-
tion must be as shown in the relevant Figure.ators or gas cookers.
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear ofa Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
obstruction.direct sunlight.
a Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carrieda There must be adequate ventilation round the
out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.back of the appliance and any damage to the
a If the appliance is transported horizontally, it isrefrigerant circuit must be avoided.
possible that the oil contained in the compressora For freezers only (except built-in models): an
�ows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to waitideal location is the cellar or basement.
at least two hours before connecting the appliancea Do not use other electrical appliances (such as
to allow the oil to �ow back in the compressor.ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appli-
a The inner lining of the appliance consists of chan-ances, unless they are approved for this
nels through which the refrigerant passes. If thesepurpose by the manufacturer.
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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