IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
Prior to Installation
■Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstance should a damaged appliance be installed. In the event of damage please contact your retailer.
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.
■Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a 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.
Refrigerant
■The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
■During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
■If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
-avoid open flames and sources of ignition.
-thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appli- ance is situated.
Child Safety
■Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product.
■There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children!
General Safety
■This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorised 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 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. It is not intended for commercial or industrial use.
■Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. Do not store any containers with flammable materials, such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the freezer.
■Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out.
■Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment.
■Ice lollies can cause ‘frost/freezer burns’ if consumed straight from the freezer.
■Do not remove items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
■Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer as they can burst when the contents freeze.
■Manufacturers’ recommended storage times should be adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
■Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electrical supply.
■When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
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