IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not block the ventilation gaps in the plinth or the top of the appliance housing unit, as this can impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and cause damage to the appliance.
Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. Pressurized steam could damage electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable.
Take off the door.
Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
Consult with your municipal policy on recycling.
The following applies to stainless steel appliances:
Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape or other types of adhesive on the coated surface of the appliance door. These will damage the surface, causing it to lose its soil resistant protective coating.
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Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal by:
- puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator.
- bending any pipework.
- scratching the surface coating. Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone.
If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation. Make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed and disposed of by a qualified technician.
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