Safety
Important Safety Information
This appliance is intended for domestic use only. Use the appliance only for its intended purpose, the storage of food products. Follow the cautions and safety warnings throughout this instruction manual including the following:
•To prevent injury to you or damage to the unit, the appliance should be unpacked and set up by two people.
•If the appliance is damaged on delivery, contact the supplier immediately before connecting to the power source.
•To guarantee safe operation, ensure that the appliance is set up and connected as described in these operating instructions.
•Disconnect the appliance from the power source if a fault occurs. Pull out the plug, turn off or remove the fuse.
•When disconnecting the appliance, use the plug. Do not pull on the cable.
•Any repairs and work on the appliance should only be carried out by the customer service department. Unauthorized work may be dangerous to the user. Changing the power source cable should only be done by the customer service department.
•Do not eat ice cream, particularly ice cream treats, or ice cubes, immediately from the freezer compartment. There is a risk of “burning” because of the very cold temperatures.
•Do not consume food which has been stored for too long; it could cause food poisoning.
•The appliance is designed for cooling, freezing and storage of food, and for making ice. It is intended for domestic use.
•Do not store explosives or sprays using combustible propellants such as butane, propane, pentane, etc. in the appliance.
Electrical components might cause leaking gas to ignite. You may identify such sprays by the printed contents or a flame symbol.
•Do not use electrical appliances inside the appliance.
•Do not allow children to play with the appliance. Children must not climb, sit or stand on the shelves, drawers or door.
•To prevent possible injury due to an electrical shock, be sure to disconnect the power cord or turn off the circuit breaker before cleaning the appliance.
•To avoid injury or damage to the appliance, do not use steam cleaning equipment to clean the appliance.
•Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.
•In the event of a power outage, minimize opening the refrigerator door(s). Protect the food either by placing dry ice on top of the packages or using a local frozen food locker if the power failure is of a long duration. Do not attempt to
•To avoid possible injury, only adjust an empty shelf. Do not attempt to adjust a shelf with food on it.
•To protect the refrigerator from possible damage, allow the appliance to stand 1/2 to 1 hour in place before turning the electricity on. This allows the refrigerant and system lubrication to reach equilibrium.
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