Hotpoint FF48TX, FF46TP manual Precautions and tips, General safety, Disposal

Precautions and tips

!The appliance was designed and manufactured in

GB compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully.

This appliance complies with the following

European Community Directives:

-73/23/EEC dated 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments;

-89/336/EEC dated 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent amendments; - 2002/96/CE.

General safety

•The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use.

•The appliance must be used by adults only to store and freeze food products according to the instructions in this manual.

Disposal

•Observe local environmental standards when disposing of packaging material as some of this material may be recycled.

•The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected.

Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.

•The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain and storms.

•Do not touch the appliance when barefoot or with wet or damp hands and feet.

•Do not touch the internal cooling elements: this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

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

•Always switch the appliance off and disconnect it from the electrical supply before cleaning it or carrying out maintenance work. It is NOT sufficient to hold the ON/ OFF button down for more than two seconds to eliminate all electrical contact.

•In case of malfunction, under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance.

•Do not use utensils other than the scraper provided, or electrical equipment which is not of the type specified by the manufacturer, inside the frozen food storage compartments.

•Do not put ice cubes taken directly from the freezer into your mouth.

•Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. Under no circumstances should they be allowed to sit on the bins or to hang from the door.

•Keep packaging material out of reach of children.

Respecting and conserving the environment

•Install the appliance in a cool, well-ventilated room. Ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight and do not place it near sources of heat.

•Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods. A significant amount of energy is used every time the door is opened.

•Do not over-fill the appliance: cold air must circulate freely for food to be preserved properly. If air circulation is impeded, the compressor will work continuously.

•Do not place hot food in the refrigerator. The internal temperature will increase, forcing the compressor to work harder and consume more energy.

•Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold air from escaping (see Maintenance).

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