WARNINGSGB
IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK SHOULD BE RETAINED WITH THE APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE APPLIANCE BE SOLD OR TRANS- FERRED TO ANOTHER OWNER, OR SHOULD YOU MOVE HOUSE AND LEAVE THE APPLI- ANCE, ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE BOOK IS SUPPLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE IN ORDER THAT THE NEW OWNER CAN GET TO KNOW THE FUNCTIONING OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE RELEVANT WARNINGS.
THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY. YOU MUST READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE APPLIANCE.
General Safety
■This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tam- per with the controls or play with the product.
■It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.
■Care must be taken to ensure that the appli- ance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
■Before defrosting, cleaning or maintenance work is carried out, be sure to switch off the appliance and unplug it.
■Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or “frost/freezer burns”.
■Ice lollies can cause “frost/freezer burns” if consumed straight from the freezer.
Service / Repair
■Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
■This product should be serviced by an autho- rised ZANUSSI Service Centre, and only gen- uine 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. Refer to your local ZANUSSI Service Centre and always insist on genuine spare parts.
Use
■ZANUSSI domestic refrigerators, freezers and fridge/freezers are designed to be used specif- ically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
■Frozen food must NOT be
■Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.
■The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves in this appliance contain channels through which the refrigerant passes. If these are punctured this would cause substantial damage to the appliance and result in food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS
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to scrape off frost or ice. Under NO circum- stances should solid ice be forced off the lining or shelves. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw, when defrosting the appliance. See Defrost instructions.
■Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
Installation
■There are working parts in this product which heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation as a failure to do this will result in possible food loss. See installation instructions.
■Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Wherever 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.
■This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
Environment Protection
■This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be dis- carded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. Information on your local dis- posal sites may be obtained from your
municipal authorities. The materials used on this appliance marked with the symbol
are recyclable.
When disposing of your old fridge, freezer or fridge/freezer.
Help to keep your country tidy - use authorised disposal sites for your old appliances.
For maximum efficiency:
Make sure that the appliance is cleaned properly. Make sure that the door is closed properly.
Do not position the appliance near to sources of heat. Do not