WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a
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 not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.
•Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.
•This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it
•Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.
•Take utmost care when handling your appliance so as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.
•The appliance must not be located close to radiators or gas cookers.
•Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
•There must be adequate ventilation round the back of the appliance and any damage to the refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
•For freezers only (except
•Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances.
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 authorized Service Centre, 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 more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Centre, and always insist on genuine spare parts.
•This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.
Use
•The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
•Best performance is obtained with ambient temperature between +18°C and +43°C (class T); +18°C and +38°C (class ST); +16°C and +32°C (class N); +10°C and +32°C (class SN). The class of your appliance is shown on its rating plate.
Warning: when the ambient temperature is not included within the range indicated for the class of this appliance, the following instructions must be observed: when the ambient temperature drops below the minimum level, the storage temperature in the freezer compartment cannot be guaranteed; therefore it is advisable to use the food stored as soon as possible.
•Frozen food must not be
•Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
•The inner lining of the appliance consists of channels through which the refrigerant passes. If these should be punctured this would damage the appliance beyond repair and cause food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using the scraper provided. Under no circumstances should solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance.
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