Important Safety Instructions

These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.

Prior to Installation

■Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstance 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.

Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a cable available from the manufacturer or your local Service Force Centre.

■Any electrical work required to install this appli- ance should be carried out by a qualified electri- cian 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 installa- tion instructions.

■The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on, in order to allow the refrigerant to settle.

■Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. Do not store any con- tainers with flammable materials, such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the freezer.

■Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out.

■Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer.

■Ice lollies can cause ‘frost/freezer burns’ if con- sumed straight from the freezer.

■Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

■Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freez- er compartment they can burst when the contents freeze.

■Manufacturers’ recommended storage times should be adhered to.Refer to relevant instruc- tions.

Maintenance and Cleaning

■Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electrical supply.

■When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

Refrigerant

■During transportation and installation of the appli- ance, 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 appli- ance is situated.

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!

During Use

■This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only. It is not intended for commercial or industrial use.

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.

At the end of the Appliance Life

■When disposing of your appliance use an autho- rised disposal site.

■Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed, to prevent young children being trapped inside.