Important Safety Instructions
Your new fridge may have other functions compared to your previous one.
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings or warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
Keep the instruction booklet. It will come in handy if you later sell the appliance or give it to somebody else.
Prior to Installation
·Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed. In the event of damage please contact your retailer.
Installation
·This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
·It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
·Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a cable avaliable from your local Service Force Centre.
·Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
·Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Whenever possible, the back of the appliance should be close to a wall, but leaving the required distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation instructions.
The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on, in order to allow the refrigerant to settle.
Child Safety
·Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product.
·There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children.
the refrigerating system on the back of and inside the cabinet. If the refrigerating system is punctured, the cabinet will be damaged and foodstuff inside may spoil.
If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
avoid open flames and sources of ignition thoroughly ventillate the room in which the appliance is placed
The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
·Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment. Bottles and cans must not be placed in the frezeer compartment as they can burst when the contents freeze.
Maintenance and Cleaning
·Before cleaning, always switch off the apppliance and disconnect from the electrical supply
·When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
Servicing
·This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used.
·Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force Centre.
During Use
·This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is not intended for commercial or industrial use.
·Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. Do not store any containers with flammable materials, such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the refrigerator or freezer.
Do not let sharp objects come into contact with
At the end of the Appliance Life
·When disposing of your appliance use an authorised disposal site.
·Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed, to prevent young children being trapped inside.
Scrapping old cabinets
When discarding the cabinet, hand it over to a recycling station. For more information, contact your local Council or Environmental Health office.
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