Safety - a good habit to get into.
ATTENTION
Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of your appliance.
Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards (EN60) ans has been awarded the European approval mark (IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements. It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimi- nation of readio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).
1.This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even in an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to leave it exposed to rain or storms.
2.It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refrigerate and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use con- tained in this manual.
3.Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet or with wet hands or feet.
4.It is highly recommended that you do not use extension cords or multiple socket adapters. If the refrigerator is installed between cabinets, make sure that the cord is not bent or dan- gerously pinched or compressed.
5.Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the plug from the wall socket - this is very dangerous.
6.Never touch the cooling components within the appliance, especially with wet hands because this could result in injury. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your
mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause burns.
7.Do not carry out any cleaning or maintenance operations without first having disconnected your appliance from the mains power supply (by unplugging it or turning off the cut-
out switch in your home); turning the thermostat knob to "
" is not enough to eliminate all electric contacts.
8.Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal, remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent chil- dren who might play in or around the appliance from being locked inside.
9.Before calling for service/assistance in the case of malfunc- tion, consult the chapter entitled “Is There a Problem? to de- termine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem. do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the internal com- ponents of the appliance.
10.If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance must necessarily be replaced by our service centre because special tools are required for replacement.
11.Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment for food storage, if these are not those recommended by the manufacturer.
12.At the end of the functional life of your appliance – containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit – the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump.
For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local Organisation in charge of waste disposal.
Installation
Proper installation of the appliance is essential to en- sure the best and most efficient performance of your appliance.
Ventilation
The compressor and condenser generate heat and, there- fore, need to be ventilated properly. Rooms with less than perfect ventilation are not very suited for installation of the appliance. Therefore, it should be installed in a room with an opening (window or French window) that provide the appropriate amount of air
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance. For proper ventilation of the appliance, you must leave:
-a space of at least 10 cm between the top part and any cabinets above it;
-a space of at least 5 cm between the sides of the appliance and any adjacent cabinets/walls.
Away from Heat
Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like.
Levelling
The floor should be perfectly level; if not, you can adjust the feet at the front of the appliance.
Earthing
Before making the electrical connection, check that the volt- age shown on the data plate, that you will find on the bot- tom left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper, cor- responds to that of your home and that the socket is earthed in compliance with all current electrical regulations. If the system is not earthed, the manufacturer declines all liability for consequent damages or losses. Do not use adapters or multiple sockets.
Position the appliance in such a way that you can access the socket where it is plugged in.
Check the power load
The electrical socket must support the maximum power load of the appliance shown on the data plate (on the bottom left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper).
Before plugging the appliance to the mains
Stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper per- formance.
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