Westinghouse WTB3100PA Safety, Important safety instructions, Information on disposal for users

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Important safety instructions

Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy place for later reference. The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings:

WARNING

This symbol indicates information concerning your personal safety

CAUTION

This symbol indicates information on how to avoid damaging the appliance

TIPS & INFORMATION

This symbol indicates tips and information about use of the appliance

ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS

This symbol indicates tips and information about economical and ecological use of the appliance

Meanings of symbols used in this manual are shown below:

This symbol indicates never to do this

This symbol indicates always do this

WARNING

•If pressurised aerosol containers bear the word

‘flammable’ and/or a small flame symbol, do

not store them inside any refrigerator or freezer. If you do so, you may cause an explosion.

•When you dispose of your old refrigerators and freezers, remove any doors. Children can suffocate if they get trapped inside.

•This appliance contains insulation formed with flammable blowing gases. Avoid safety hazards by carefully disposing of this appliance.

TIPS & INFORMATION

Important – CHECK FOR ANY DAMAGES OR MARKS. If you find the refrigerator is damaged or marked, you must report it within 7 days if you wish to claim for damage/marks under the manufacturers warranty. This does not affect your statutory rights.

ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS

Information on disposal for users

•Most of the packing materials are recyclable. Please dispose of those materials through your local recycling

depot or by placing them in appropriate collection containers.

•If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

WARNING

The appliance must be plugged into its own dedicated 220-240V, 50Hz AC electrical outlet.

Ensure that the electric outlet is properly earthed to ground. Consult a qualified electrician if you are unsure.

Don’t use an extension cord or adapter plug.

If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by a service technician or a qualified person.

Unplug the appliance before cleaning and before changing the light bulb to avoid electric shock.

Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out of the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord.

Choose a location that is not too cold - the temperature should be above 10oC.

Put the appliance in a dry place, avoiding areas of high moisture or humidity.

Don’t put the appliance in frosty or unprotected areas, for example in a garage or on a verandah.

Don’t put the appliance in direct sunlight.

Don’t put the appliance near stoves, fires or heaters.

WARNING

It is important to use you refrigerator safely. This means you need to supervise young children and infirm persons when they use it. You need to make sure that young children do not play with the refrigerator.

Follow the tips below:

Never let children play with the refrigerator.

Never store fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment.

Never try to repair the refrigerator yourself.

Never use electric heaters or dryers to defrost the freezer because you can receive an electric shock.

Never use electrical appliances inside the food storage areas.

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