SAFETY WARNING SIGNS
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your reference.
• Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your WARNING refrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual.
CAUTION/WARNINGS USED | OTHER SIGNS USED |
| Indicates that a danger of |
| death or serious injury |
WARNING | exists. |
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Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material
CAUTION damage exists.
Represents something you must NOT do.
Represents something you must NOTdisassemble.
Represents something you must NOT touch.
Represents something you must follow.
Indicates that you must disconnect the power plug from the socket.
Represents that a ground is needed to prevent elec- tric shock.
It is recommended that this should be
hese warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and oth- ers. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
•This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accor- dance with the manual before it is used.
•Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.
•We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a quali- fied individual.
•R600a or R134a can be used as a refrigerant. Check the compres- sor label on the rear of the appliance and the rating label inside the fridge to see which refrigerant is used for the refrigerator.
• In case of R600a refrigerant, this gas is natural gas with high environmental compatibility that is, however, also combustible. When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.
•Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appli- ance is standing for several minutes.
• In order to avoid the creation of a flammable
size of the room in which the appliance may be sited WARNING depends on the amount of refrigerant used.
•Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.
•The room must be 1m3 in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance.
•The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identification plate inside the appli- ance.
•Please dispose of the packaging material for this prod- uct in an environmentally friendly manner.
•Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior light of the refrigerator.
- Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS
•Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or place where it may come in contact with water.
-Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire.
•Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose to the heat from stoves, room heaters or other appliance.
•Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator on a flat surface.
-If your refrigerator is not level, the internal cooling system may not work correctly.
•Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power board. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual elec- trical which has a voltage rating that matched the rating plate.
-This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from overheat- ed wires.
•Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
-Damage to the cord may cause a
•Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the refrigerator.
•Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy articles on it. - This constitutes a fire hazard.
•Have the power cord repaired or replaced immediately by the manu- facturer or its service agent if power cord has become frayed or dam- aged.
•Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.
•If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer or its service agent.
•When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
•Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.
•Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.
• Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.
• Remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug pins. - Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
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