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 elimination of readio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).
-The manufacturer reserves himself the right to modify the characteristics of the models without prior notice.
-Some models may not have all the accessoires indicated.
1.This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under no circumstances should it be installed outside even if protected by a roof. Leaving the appliance exposed to the rain and whether is exceedingly dangerous.
2.The appliance should be used only by adults and exclusively for storing foodstuffs in compliance with the instructions provided in this manual. Under no circumstances should children be allowed to operate, or tamper with, this product.
3.Do not attempt to operate or handle this appliance when barefoot, or with wet hands or feet.
4.It is highly recommended that you do not operate this appliance by connecting it to the power supply with exten- sions or multiple socket plugs. If the refrigerator has been
installed between two cabinets, make sure that the supply chord is not dangerously crimped or trapped beneath a heavy object.
5.Never pull the cable or the appliance to remove the plug from the socket; this is exceedingly dangerous.
6.Do not touch the internal cooling elements, especially if your hands are wet, since you could burn or hurt yourself. Do not place ice cubes straight from the freezer into your mouth as this may result in burns.
7.Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off the gen- eral switch in your home).
8.Before disposing of your old appliance, remember to break or remove the lock as a safety measure to protect children who might lock themselves inside the appliance when playing. In addition, if the appliance is a new one with a lock, keeo the key out of the reach of small children.
9.If your appliance is not operating properly, read the chapter entitled, “Trouble Shooting”, which might help you resolve the problem, before calling an
10.If the power supply cord must be replaced, please contact one of our Customer Service Centers. In some cases, the connections are made using special terminals and in others a special tool must be used to access the connections.
Installation
To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to reduce energy consumption, it is important that the appliance is installed correctly.
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 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.
Electrical Connection and Earthing
Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located on the back part of the freezer, corresponds to the mains volt- age in your home and that the socket is fitted with a stand- ard earthing wire in accordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the socket is not fitted with an earthing wire, the manufacturer will not be held liability for any dam- ages and or injuries arising out of the use of the appliance. Do not use multiple sockets or adapters.
Insufficient power?
The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating plate located on the back part of the freezer.
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