BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
•Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use.
To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully read the operating instructions which contain a description of the appliance and advice on storing and preserving food.
Keep this handbook for future reference.
1.After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged and that the door closes properly. Any damage must be reported to the dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance.
2.Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on, in order to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.
3.Make sure installation and the electrical connection are carried out by a qualified technician according to the manufacturer's instructions and in compliance with the local safety regulations.
4.Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
1. Packing
The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears the recycling symbol. Comply with the local regulations for disposal. Keep the packing materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of children, as they are a potential source of danger.
2. Scrapping/Disposal
The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material.
This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive2002/96/EC onWasteElectrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring the correct scrapping of this appliance, you can help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and the health of persons.
The symbol 
on the appliance, or on the accompanying documents, indicates that this appliance should not be treated as domestic waste but must be taken to a suitable collection centre for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable by cutting off the power cable and removing the doors and shelves so that children cannot easily climb inside.
Scrap the appliance in compliance with local regulations on waste disposal, taking it to a special collection centre; do not leave the appliance unattended even for a few days, since it is a potential source of danger for children. For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of this appliance, contact your competent local office, the household waste collection service or the shop where you purchased the appliance.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFC. The refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFC) or R600a (HC); see the rating plate inside the appliance.
Appliances with isobutane (R600a): Isobutane is a natural gas without environmental impact but is flammable. Therefore, make sure the refrigerant circuit pipes are not damaged
Declaration of conformity
•This appliance is intended for storing food and is manufactured in conformity with European regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004.
•This product has been designed, manufactured and marketed in compliance with:
-the safety objectives of Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC;
-the protection requirements of “EMC” Directive 89/336/EEC,
amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
• Electrical safety of the appliance is guaranteed only if it is connected to an efficient and approved earthing system.
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