Amica BK309.3 F A, Operating Manual

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The Manufacturer shall not be held lia-
ble for damage arising from the failure
to observe the instructions contained
in this manual.
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Keep this manual for future re- fe-
rence, or to pass it over to the next
user.
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This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
limited physical or mental capabilities
and persons who lack experience or
familiarity with the appliance..
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D o not allow una tte nde d children
to use the appliance. Do not allow
them to play with the appliance. They
must not climb inside the drawers
and swing on the doors.
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The appliance operates properly at the
ST ambient temperature (see table with
technical specification). Do not use it in
the cellar, unheated summer cottage
during autumn and winter.
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When placing, moving, lifting the ap -
pliance, do not hold the door han- dles,
do not pull the condenser at the rear
part of the refrigerator and do not touch
the compressor unit.
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When transporting, moving or posi-
tioning the fridge-freezer do not tilt
it by more than 40° from the vertical
position. Should such a situation
occur, the appliance should be swit-
ched on after minimum 2 hours from
its re-placement in the right position
(fig. 2).
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Pull the plug out from the mains socket
before each maintenance activity. Do
not pull on the cord, but hold the body
of the plug instead.
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The “cracking” sound, which the
appliance may emit is caused by the
expansion and contraction of parts as
a result of temperature variations.
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For safety reasons do not repair the
appliance yourself. Repairs car- ried out
by persons who do not have the requ-
ired qualifications may result in serious
danger for the user of the appliance.
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Air the room in which the appliance is
placed for a few minutes (the size of the
room for a product containing isobutha-
ne/R600a must be at least 4m
3
) to avoid
damage to the cooling system.
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Do not refreeze partly thawed pro-
ducts.
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Do not store beverages in bottles and
cans, especially carbonated be- vera -
ges, in the freezer chamber. The cans
and the bottles may explode.
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Do not put frozen products, taken out
directly from the freezer (lollies, ice
cubes, etc.) into your mouth, their
low temperature may cause severe
frost-bite.
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Make sure you do not damage the
cooling system, by puncturing the
refrigerant pipes in the evaporator or
breaking the pipes. The refrige- rant
is flammable. If the refrigerant makes
contact with the eyes, rinse them with
clean water and call for medical assi-
stance immediately.
GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE
SAFETY OF USE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS
OF THE APPLIANCE
Installation before using the appliance for
the first time
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Take the product out of the package, re- move
the scotch tape protecting the door and the equ-
ipment. Any remaining adhesive stains may be
removed with a mild washing agent.
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Do not throw away the polystyrene elements of
the packaging. If it is necessary to transport the
fridge-freezer, pack it in the polystyrene elements
and film as well as protect ing it with scotch tape
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Clean the interior surface of the fridge- freezer
and the elements of the equipment with a washing
agent dissolved in lukewarm water, then wipe it
dry.
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Place the fridge-freezer on an even, flat and stable
surface, in dry, aired and shaded room, far from
the heat sources such as: oven, hob, central
heating radiators, central heating pipes, hot water
installation, etc.
Anti-bacteria System
The Antibacteria System protects foods and
products inside the- refrigerator from bacteria and
mould which may cause unpleasant smells and
shorten storage time. The Antibacteria System pro -
longs the freshness of food. The special material
used to construct the fridge liner prevents bacterial,
microorganism and mould growth.
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