Arctic ARL-320, Manual, Page: 3 / 28

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CHEST FREEZER
Dear Buyer!
We congratulate you on having
bought the device under trade
name “Arctic”. We are sure that
our devices will become
essential and reliable assistance
in your housekeeping.
Avoid extreme temperature
changes. Rapid temperature
change (e.g. when the unit is
moved from freezing temperature
to a warm room) may cause
condensation inside the unit and a
malfunction when it is switched
on. In this case leave the unit at
room temperature for at least 1.5
hours before switching it on.
If the unit has been in transit,
leave it indoors for at least 1.5
hours before starting operation.
SAFETY INFORMATION
In the interest of your safety and to
ensure the correct use, before
installing and first using the appliance,
read this user manual carefully,
including its hints and warnings. To
avoid unnecessary mistakes and
accidents, it is important to ensure
that all people using the appliance are
thoroughly familiar with its operation
and safety features. Save these
instructions and make sure that they
remain with the appliance if it is
moved or sold, so that everyone using
it through its life will be properly
informed on appliance use and safety.
For the safety of life and property
keep the precautions of these user’s
instructions as the manufacturer is not
responsible for damages caused by
omission.
Children and vulnerable people
safety:
This appliance can be used by children
older 8 years and persons with limited
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge if they are under the
supervision of an adult or are trained
to use the device in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
Ensure that children do not play with
the appliance.
Children aged from 3 to 8 should not
connect, set or clean the appliance, or
perform the servicing.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children unless they
are aged from 8 years and above and
supervised.
Keep all packaging well away from
children. There is risk of suffocation.
If you are discarding the appliance pull
the plug out of the socket, cut the
connection cable (as close to the
appliance as you can) and remove the
door to prevent playing children to
suffer electric shock or to close
themselves into it.
General safety:
WARNING! Keep ventilation
openings, in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
WARNING! Do not use mechanical
devices or other means to accelerate
the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the
manufacturer.
WARNING! Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.
WARNING! Do not use other
electrical appliances (such as ice
cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances, unless they are approved
for this purpose by the manufacture.
Do not store explosive substances
such as aerosol cans with a flammable
propellant in this appliance.
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.
- avoid open flames and sources of
ignition;
- thoroughly ventilate the room in
which the appliance is situated.
It is dangerous to alter the
specifications or modify this product in
any way. Any damage to the cord may
cause a short circuit, fire and/or
electric shock.
This appliance is intended to be used
in household and similar applications
such as
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments;
- farm houses and by clients in hotels,
motels and other residential type
environments;
- bed and breakfast type
environments;
- catering and similar non-retail
applications.
WARNING! Any electrical
components (plug, power cord,
compressor etc.) must be replaced by
a certified service agent or qualified
service personnel.
Power cord must not be lengthened.
Make sure that the power plug is not
squashed or damaged by the back of
the appliance. A squashed or damaged