WARNINGS
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.
If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock
(latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old
appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child.
This must be done before the appliance is built intoThese warnings are provided in the interest of
safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
electrician or competent person
General Safety
Y This product should be serviced by an authorized
Y This appliance is designed to be operated byService Centre, and only genuine spare parts
adults. Children should not be allowed to tampershould be used.
with the controls or play with the product.Y Under no circumstances should you attempt to
Y It is dangerous to alter the specifications orrepair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
modify this product in any way.by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local
Y Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.Service Centre, and always insist on genuine
spare parts.
Important:if the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special cord or assemblyY This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
available from the manufacturer or its servicecooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorized
agent.technicians.
Y Before any cleaning or maintenance work is
carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug theUse
appliance.
Y The domestic refrigerators and freezers are
Y This appliance is heavy. Care should be takendesigned to be used specifically for the storage
when moving itof edible foodstuffs only.
Y Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumedY Best performance is obtained with ambient
straight from the appliance.
temperature between +18!C and +43!C (class
Y Take utmost care when handling yourT); +18!C and +38!C (class ST); +16!C and
appliance so as not to cause any damages to+32!C (class N); +10!C and +32!C (class SN).
the cooling unit with consequent possibleThe class of your appliance is shown on its rating
fluid leakages.plate.
Y The appliance must not be located close toY Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has
radiators or gas cookers.been thawed out.
Y Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance toY ManufacturersO storage recommendations should
direct sunlight.be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
Y There must be adequate ventilation round theinstructions.
back of the appliance and any damage to theY The inner lining of the appliance consists of
refrigerant circuit must be avoided.channels through which the refrigerant passes. If
these should be punctured this would damage
Y For freezers only (except built-in models): an
ideal location is the cellar or basement.the appliance beyond repair and cause food loss.
DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape
Y Do not use other electrical appliances (suchoff frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using
as ice cream makers) inside of refrigeratingthe scraper provided. Under no circumstances
appliances, unless they are approved for this
purpose by the manufacturer.should solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice
should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the
appliance. See defrost instructions.
Service/Repair
Y Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
Y Any electrical work required to install thisfreezer as it creates pressure on the container,
appliance should be carried out by a qualifiedwhich may cause it to explode, resulting in
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