Fridge freezer user guide 5
Important safety instructions - read
carefully before use
Take note of the following safety information which appears
on the back of this fridge freezer:
Warning! To prevent fi re or shock hazard,
do not expose this fridge freezer to rain or
moisture.
Warning! Always remove the mains plug
from the wall socket when not in use or
before any service operation.
Warning! There are no user serviceable
parts on this fridge freezer. Refer servicing
to qualifi ed service personnel.
This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying this fridge freezer.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltages
constituting a risk of electric shock are present within
this fridge freezer.
Important safety information
It is most important that this user guide and the installation
guide should be retained with the fridge freezer for future
reference. Should the fridge freezer be sold or transferred
to another owner, or should you move house and leave the
appliance, always ensure that the guides are supplied with the
fridge freezer in order that the new owner can get to know
the functionality and the relevant warnings.
These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety.
You MUST read them carefully before installation or use. If you
are unsure of the meanings of these warnings contact the John
Lewis branch from which you purchased the fridge freezer.
To avoid accidents to property or people it is important to
follow the instructions given. Failure to do so removes any
liability from John Lewis.
Warnings
• This fridge freezer is designed to be operated by adults.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls
or play with the fridge freezer.
• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of
suffocation.
• Never let the power cord be crushed by the fridge freezer
itself or other (heavy) objects. Never bend power cord
excessively.
• Never hold the power cord or plug with wet hands.
• Never use a damaged power cord or plug, or loose main
socket.
• Never let the power cord touch or pass over heating
appliances.
• Do not use other electrical appliances inside the appliance.
• Containers with fl ammable gases or liquids can leak at low
temperatures. Do not store any containers with fl ammable
materials, such as spray cans, fi re extinguisher refi ll
cartridges etc.. in the fridge freezer or the vicinity of the
fridge freezer or any other appliance.
• Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out.
• The small quantity of refrigerant used in this appliance is
eco-friendly R600a (an isobutene) and is nevertheless both
infl ammable / explosive if ignited in enclosed conditions.
• Never insert fi ngers or hands into the bottom of the fridge
freezer, especially into the bottom back.
• When moving the fridge freezer (horizontally or tilted), two
people are required (one to hold the top back handles, the
other to hold the lifting areas at the bottom). If other parts
are gripped, it is very dangerous and likely to slip.
Safety information