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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
• During installation, make sure the appliance
does not damage the power cable.
• Make sure the appliance is not near a heat
source.
• To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a
space on both sides and above the appliance
and follow the installation instructions.
• Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.
• Power cable modification or replacement must
only be carried out by qualified personnel.
• It must be possible to disconnect the appliance
from the power supply by unplugging it or by
means of a mains two-pole switch installed
upstream of the socket.
• Make sure the voltage indicated on the
appliance rating plate corresponds to that of
your home.
• For the water connection, use the pipe supplied
with the new appliance; do not reuse that of the
previous appliance.
• Install and level the appliance on a floor strong
enough to take its weight and in a place suitable
for its size and use.
• The appliance must be handled and installed by
two or more persons.
• Be careful not to damage the floors when
moving the appliance (e.g. parquet).
• Do not use single/multi-adapters or extension
cords.
• Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated
place. The appliance is arranged for operation in
places where the temperature comes within
the following ranges, according to the climatic
class given on the rating plate. The appliance
may not work properly if it is left for a long
period at a temperature outside the specified
range.
• Do not store or use petrol, gas or flammable
liquids in the vicinity of this or other electrical
appliances. The fumes can cause fires or
explosions.
• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical
means other than those recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process.
• Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit
pipes.
• Do not use or place electrical appliances inside
the product if they are not of the type expressly
authorised by the Manufacturer.
• This appliance is not designed for use by young
children or the infirm without supervision.
• To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped
and suffocating, do not allow them to play or
hide inside the appliance.
• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the
ice packs (if provided).
• Use the refrigerator compartment only for
storing fresh food and the freezer compartment
only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food
and making ice cubes.
• Do not store liquids in glass containers in the
freezer compartment since they may burst.
• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.
• Before carrying out any maintenance or
cleaning operation, unplug the appliance or
disconnect the power supply.
• All appliances equipped with an ice-maker and
water dispenser must be connected to a water
supply that delivers drinking water only (with
mains water pressure of between 0.17 and 0.81
Mpascals (1.7 and 8.1 bar)). Ice-makers and/or
water dispensers not directly connected to the
water supply must be filled with drinking water
only.
• The Manufacturer declines any liability if
the above advice and precautions are not
respected.
Climatic Class
Amb. T. (°C)
Amb. T. (°F)
SN
From 10 to 32
From 50 to 90
N
From 16 to 32
From 61 to 90
ST
From 16 to 38
From 61 to 100
T
From 16 to 43
From 61 to 110
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