Before Putting Into Use

·Before connecting the appliance to electrical power supply, leave it to stand for about 4 hours, which will reduce the possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system due to transport handling.

·Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially in the interior (See Cleaning and Maintenance).

·In case the interior accessories are not correctly placed, rearrange them as described in chapter "Description of the Appliance".

·These instructions for use are intended for the user. They describe the appliance and correct operating procedures for safe use .

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

Important

·If you have bought this appliance to replace an old one equipped with a door lock that cannot be opened from the inside (lock, bolt), make sure that the lock is removed, disabled or destroyed before discarding. This will make it impossible for children to accidentally lock themselves inside the appliance and suffocate.

·To avoid risk of child entrapment, leave the shelves in place so children can not easily climb inside even when the appliance is in routine use or not in use at home.

·The appliance must be properly connected to an electrical power supply. (See: Connection to Power Supply) .

·Do not use an extension cord.

·Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning the appliance, or attempting repairs.

WARNING:

. Repairs should be performed by qualified service personnel only.

·Do not defrost the appliance with other electric appliances (for example a hair dryer) and never attempt to scrape/remove ice/frost with sharp objects.

·The cooling system of the appliance is filled with refrigerant and oil ,so when the appliance is damaged, handle it with care and dispose of it in compliance with environmental protection safeguards.

·The rating plate containing Model No and other technical data specific to this unit, is located either inside the appliance or outside on the rear wall.

Disposing of Worn Out Appliances

·DANGER OR WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old appliance:

-Take off the doors

-Leave the shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside.

·Refrigerant: All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under the guidelines of federal law must be removed before disposal of product. It is consumer's responsibility to comply with federal and local regulations when disposing of this product.

Be careful not to damage the tubes on the rear wall of the appliance (danger of pollution).

Tips for Energy Saving

·Try not to open the door too often, especially when the weather is hot and humid. Once you open the door , close it as soon as possible. This is especially important if you have an upright model .

·Every now and then check if the appliance is sufficiently ventilated ( adequate air circulation behind the appliance ).

·Set the thermostat from higher to lower settings as soon as possible (depends on how loaded the appliance is, ambient temperatures etc.).

·If the gasket is damaged or the door seal is poor, energy consumption is substantially higher. To restore efficiency, replace the gasket.