Hotpoint HUZ1222.1 Precautions and tips, Disposal, General safety, Respecting and conserving

Precautions and tips

! The appliance was designed and manufactured in			Disposal
				GB
compliance with international safety standards. The
following warnings are provided for safety reasons and			• Observe local environmental standards when
must be read carefully.			disposing packaging material for recycling purposes.
		This appliance complies with the following	• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
			Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires
		Community Directives:
			that old household electrical appliances must not be
		- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and
			disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste
		subsequent amendments;
			stream. Old appliances must be collected separately
		-89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic
			in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of
		Compatibility) and subsequent amendments;
		- 2002/96/CE..	the materials they contain and reduce the impact
			on human health and the environment. The crossed
General safety			out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds
• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the			you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the
			appliance it must be separately collected.
	home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use.
			Consumers should contact their local authority or
• The appliance must be used to store and freeze food
			retailer for information concerning the correct disposal
	products by adults only and according to the instructions
			of their old appliance.
	in this manual.
• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in
	covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the		Respecting and conserving the
	appliance exposed to rain and storms.		environment
• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or
	moist hands and feet.		• Install the appliance in a fresh and well-ventilated
• WARNING: do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
			room. Ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight
• Do not touch the internal cooling elements: this could			and do not place it near heat sources.
	cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.		• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or
• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from
			opening the door too frequently in order to conserve
	the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
			energy.
• Always switch the appliance off and unplug it before
			• Do not fill the appliance with too much food:
	cleaning it or carrying out any maintenance work. It is
	not sufficient to press the ON/OFF button so that it is		cold air must circulate freely for food to be preserved
	in the o position (GREEN indicator light illuminated) to		properly. If circulation is impeded, the compressor will
	eliminate all electrical contact.		work continuously.
• In the case of a malfunction, under no circumstances			• Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator.
	should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
			The internal temperature will increase and force the
	Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may
			compressor to work harder and will consume more
	cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance.
			energy.
• Do not use any sharp or pointed utensils or electrical
	equipment - other than the type recommended by		• Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to
	the manufacturer - inside the frozen food storage		ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold air
	compartments.		from escaping (see Maintenance).
• Do not put ice cubes taken directly from the freezer into
	your mouth.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
	(including children) with reduced physical, sensory 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.
• Keep packaging material out of the reach of children! It can
	become a choking or suffocation hazard.

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