General safety information
1.4 Conformity
The refrigerant circuit has been tested for leaks. The appliance complies with the relevant safety regulations and the directives UL250 and CAN/CSA C22.2
Instructions for testing institutes:
Tests must be carried out in accordance with the appli- cable standards and guidelines.
The preparation and testing of the appliance must be carried out taking account of the manufacturer's loading plans and the instructions in the operating manual .
1.5 Energy saving
- Always ensure good ventilation. Do not obstruct venti- lation openings or grilles.
- Do not install the appliance in direct sunlight or next to an oven, heater, or similar heat source.
- Energy consumption depends on installation conditions such as the ambient temperature (see 1.3) .
- Avoid opening the appliance door for any longer then neccesary.
- The lower the temperature is set the higher the energy consumption.
- All food stored in the appliance should be well wrapped and covered. This prevents frost buildup.
- Only take food out for as long as necessary so that it does not get too warm.
- Storing hot food: let it cool to room temperature first.
2 General safety information
Read and follow these instructions. They contain safety advice which is important for safe and
Dangers for the user:
-This appliance can be operated by children 8 years and older as well as by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabili- ties or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the appliance and understand the associated risks. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user mainte- nance must not be performed by children unless they are supervised.
-When disconnecting the appliance from the outlet, always take hold of the plug. Do not pull on the cable.
-Disconnect the power plug or switch off the power if a fault occurs.
-Do not damage the mains power line. Do not operate the appliance from a defective mains power line.
-Repairs, work on the appliance and replace- ment of the power cord should only be carried out by the customer service department.
-The appliance should only be assembled, connected and disposed of in accordance with the instructions.
-Only install, connect and dispose of the appli- ance in accordance with the instructions.
-Only operate the appliance after it has been installed.
-Please keep the instructions and pass them on to any future owner.
-All repairs to or work on the IceMaker must only be carried out by the customer service department or other specialist engineers trained to do this.
-The manufacturer is not liable for damage arising from incorrect connection to the water supply.
Risk of fire:
-Do not operate the appliance near explosive gases.
-Do not store explosive materials or spray cans with flammable propellants, such as e.g. butane, propane, pentane, etc. in the appli- ance. You can recognize such spray cans by the printed contents or a flame symbol. Any leaking gasses can be ignited by electrical components.
-Keep burning candles, lamps and other objects with open flames away from the appli- ance so that they do not set it on fire.
-Alcoholic beverages or other containers holding alcohol must always be tightly sealed for storage purposes. Any leaking alcohol can be ignited by electrical components
Tipover hazard:
-Do not stand or climb on the base, drawers, doors, etc. This applies in particular to chil- dren.
Risk of food poisoning:
-Do not consume food that has passed its best before date.
Danger of frostbite, feelings of numbness and pain:
-Avoid continued skin contact with the cold surfaces or chilled/frozen food or adopt protec-
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