Safety

Please read this instruction book before using the appliance and retain for future reference. These warnings are provided in the interests of your safe- ty, ensure you understand them fully before using the appliance.

Intended use

•The appliance is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the coo- ling, freezing and storage of frozen food, as well as for making ice. If the appliance is used for purposes other than those intended or used incor- rectly, no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for any damage that may be caused.

•Alterations or changes to the appliance are not permitted for reasons of safety.

Prior to initial start–up

•Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be plugged in! In the event of damage, please contact your retailer.

Refrigerant

The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compat- ibility, which is nevertheless flammable.

•During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.

•If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:

–avoid open flames and sources of ignition;

–thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.

Safety of children

•Keep packaging material away from children.

•Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains plug, cut off the mains cable and remove any locks or catches, to prevent young children being trapped inside.

•Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the pro- duct.

Daily Operation

• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures.