Zanussi ZNB 2660 manual Important Safety Information, Installation

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information.

This information has been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the appliance.

Installation

•This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

•It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.

•Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cable available from your local Service Force Centre.

•Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

•Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Whenever possible, the back of the appliance should be close to a wall but leaving the required distance for ventilation as stated in the installation instructions.

•The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on, in order to allow the refrigerant to settle.

Child Safety

•Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product.

•Keep all packaging well away from children.

General Safety

•This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.

•Take utmost care when handling your appliance so as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.

•The appliance must not be located close to cookers, radiators or boilers.

•Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

•Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances.

During Use

•This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs.

•Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has thawed out.

•Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer.

•Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

•Ice lollies can cause ‘frost/freezer burns’ if consumed straight from the freezer.

•Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

•The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves in this appliance contain channels through which the refrigerant passes. If these are punctured this will cause substantial damage to the appliance and result in food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Under NO circumstances should solid ice be forced off the lining or shelves. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw, when defrosting the appliance. See Defrost Instructions.

Maintenance and Cleaning

•Switch off and unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work.

Servicing

•This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used.

•Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Force Centre and always insist on genuine spare parts.

At the end of the Appliance Life

•When disposing of your appliance, use an authorised disposal site.

•Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed, to prevent young children being trapped inside.

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