Smeg VR105NE1 manual Safety a good habit to get into, Installation

Safety a good habit to get into

ATTENTION

Read your handbook carefully since it contains instructions which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of your appliance.

Your freezer is built to International standards (EN60) and has been awarded the European approval mark (IMQ) for compliance to UK electrical safety requirements. It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimination of radio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).

1.This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under no circumstances should it be installed outside.

2.The appliance should be used only by adults exclusively for storing foodstuffs in compliance with the instructions provided in the handbook. Under no circumstances should children be allowed to operate, or tamper with, this prod- uct.

3.For electrical safety, do not attempt to operate this appli- ance with wet hands or feet.

4.Do not operate this appliance connected to an extension lead. If a longer supply cable is required, this must be re- placed with one of the same specifications in compliance

with the current electrical regulations. This operation should be carried out by a qualified person. Ensure that the cable is not trapped or damaged during the installation.

5.Never pull the cable or the appliance to remove the plug from the socket.

6.Do not touch the internal cooling elements, especially if your hands are wet, since you could burn or hurt yourself. Do not eat ice cubes straight out of the freezer.

7.Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the electricity (by pulling out the plug orturning off the gen- eral switch in your home).

8.Before disposing of your old appliance, remember to break or remove the lock as a safety measure to protect children who might lock themselves inside the appliance when play- ing.

9.If your appliance is not operating properly, before calling your after-sales service read the chapter on “Trouble Shoot- ing” which might help you resolve the problem. Do not at- tempt to repair the fault by intervening on the internal com- ponents.

Installation

Proper installation of the appliance is essential to en- sure the best and most efficient performance of your appliance.

Ventilation

The compressor produce heat and therefore require adequate ventilation; the appliance should therefore be installed only in a room with doors or windows in order to ensure proper air circulation. Remember that the room should not be too humid.

in compliance with all current electrical regulations. If the system is not earthed, the manufacturer declines all liability for consequent damages or losses. Do not use adapters of multiple sockets.

FOR ENGLISH MARKET ONLY

This appliance is fitted with a continental 2-pim plug for factory testing. Before installation the plug should be cut off. The appliance is designed to be installed in a switched spur outlet fused at 13 Ampere. If the installation requires a 13 Ampere plug type to be fitted it should be conform to BS1363.

Install the appliance away from heat sources

The appliance should be installed at least 60 cm away from cookers, boilers, cookers with ovens, fireplaces and chim- neys and at least 3 cm away from the wall.

Levelling

The floor should be perfectly level; if not, you can adjust the feet at the front of the appliance.

Earthing

Before making the electrical connection, check that the volt- age shown on the data plate, that you will find on the bot- tom left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper, cor- responds to that of your home and that the socket is earthed

Check the power load

The electrical socket must support the maximum power load of the appliance shown on the data plate.

Before plugging the appliance to the mains

Stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper per- formance.

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