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Before using the refrigerator
Your new appliance is
exclusively for domestic use.
Use the low temperature
compartment , if fitted, for
making ice cubes, storing
frozen and deep-frozen foods
and freezing fresh and cooked
foods (only in the compartment
marked ); defrosting is
a manual procedure . The
refrigerator compartment ,
which has an automatic
defrost feature , is used for
the storage of fresh food and
beverages.
To get the most out of your
new appliance, read the
user handbook thoroughly.
The handbook contains a
description of the appliance
and useful tips for storing
food.
Keep this handbook for
future consultation.
1. After unpacking the
appliance, make sure that
the door shuts properly.
Any damage must be
reported to your dealer
within 24 hours after
delivery of the appliance.
2. Wait at least two hours
before connecting the
appliance to the power
supply in order to ensure
the refrigerant circuit is
fully efficient.
3. Installation of the appliance
and electrical connections
must be carried out by a
qualified electrician, in
accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions
and local regulations.
Safeguarding the environment
1. Packing
• The packaging material is
entirely recyclable, and
marked with the recycling
symbol.
Follow local regulations for
scrapping.
• Keep the packaging
materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out
of reach of children, as they
are potentially dangerous.
2. Appliance
• The appliance is made using
recyclable materials. Dispose
of the appliance in
conformity with local
environmental regulations.
• Make the appliance
unusable by cutting off the
power cord. The appliance
must be delivered to an
authorised collection centre
for the recovery of
refrigerant gas.
Information:
This appliance does not contain
CFCs (replaced with R134a) or
HFCs (replaced with R600a -
Isobutane). For more
information, refer to the
identification data plate affixed
to the appliance.
Declared performance
refers to freestanding
appliances, not built-in.
Precautions and general recommendations
• Use the refrigerator
compartment only for
storing fresh foods and the
low temperature
compartment only for
making ice cubes, storing
frozen foods and freezing
fresh foods (only in the
compartment marked
).
• Do not cover or obstruct the
air vents of the appliance.
• Do not store liquids in glass
containers in the low
temperature compartment -
risk of bursting.
• Do not eat ice cubes or ice
lollies immediately after
taking them out of the low
temperature compartment -
risk of "cold" burns.
• Do not allow children to play
or hide inside the appliance -
risk of becoming trapped
and suffocating.
• Before servicing or cleaning
the appliance, unplug it from
the mains or disconnect the
electrical power supply.
• The power cable may only be
replaced by an authorised
person.
Declaration of conformity
This appliance is intended to
come into contact with
foodstuffs and conforms to D.L.
108 of 25.01.1992 (European
Directive 89/109/EEC).
Information:
Appliances with Isobutane
(R600a)
Isobutane is a natural gas
having low environmental
impact. Caution is required,
however, since isobutane is
flammable. Therefore, it is
essential to ensure that
refrigerant pipelines are not
damaged.
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