Fridge freezer user guide
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• When the fridge freezer is to be scrapped, cut off the
electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with the
remaining cable. Disable the door catch in order to prevent
children from becoming trapped inside while playing.
A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious
safety (shock) hazard. Please ensure the cut off plug is
disposed of safely.
Cautions
• This fridge freezer is designed for domestic use only,
specifi cally for the storage of edible foodstuffs.
• Do not place carbonated or fi zzy drinks in the freezer
compartment.
• Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer
burns.
• Because of the very low temperatures in the freezer some
foods e.g. ice lollies could cause frost burns if consumed
immediately.
• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer
compartment as they can burst as the contents freeze.
• Store pre-packed frozen foods in accordance with the
frozen foods instructions and use by date.
• Do not store medicine, academic research samples which
require strict temperature control in the fridge freezer.
• When cleaning, removing spillages (liquids or frozen food)
or removing the ice tray do not use any implements that
are hard, sharp or pointed as they may cause damage to the
appliance.
• Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in
the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
Ecological hints
To save water and energy and help protect the environment,
we recommend that you follow these hints:
• Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat such as
a boiler or radiator.
• Do not install the fridge freezer on a wet fl oor or in a place
with a high humidity / moisture content.
• Locate the fridge freezer in a well ventilated room and
make sure that any air openings of the appliance are not
obstructed.
• Pack all foods into airtight packages before placing them
into the freezer compartment.
• Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be placed
in the fridge compartment before being transferred to the
freezer.
• Try to avoid keeping the doors open for long periods
or opening the doors too frequently as warm air will
enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on
unnecessarily often.
• Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the doors from
closing properly.
Environmental information
• RoHS (Directive 20002/95/EC) compliant:
This fridge freezer is environmentally sound and sustainable
free from Pb, Cd, Cr+6, Hg PBBs and PBDEs restricted in
accordance with the directive.
• After installation, please dispose of the packaging with due
regard to safety and the environment.
• Materials marked with the are recyclable.
• Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear, near
the heat exchanger.
• This fridge freezer does not contain gases which could
damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or
insulation materials.
• Please dispose of this fridge freezer in accordance with the
disposal instruction on page 16. By ensuring this product
is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product.