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Before using the refrigerator
After unpacking, make sure
that the appliance is
undamaged and that the door
closes properly. Any damage
must be reported to your
dealer within 24 hours after
delivery of the appliance.
The packaging box is
recyclable and is marked with
the recycling symbol
.
The appliance is manufactured
using recyclable material.
When scrapping, follow the
local disposal regulations for
safeguarding the
environment. To avoid the risk
of children being trapped and
therefore suffocating, do not
allow them to play or hide
inside the refrigerator.
Before scrapping, make the
refrigerator unusable by
removing the doors and
cutting the power cable off.
The appliance must be
delivered to an authorized
collection centre for the
recovery of refrigerant gas.
Make sure that the installation
and the electrical connection
are carried out by a qualified
technician according to the
manufacturers instructions
and local safety regulations.
Declaration of conformity
This appliance is designed to
store food and is manufactured
in conformity with European
directive No. 89/109/EEC.
This appliance is designed,
manufactured, and retailed in
compliance with:
- the safety objectives of the Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC;
- the protection requirements of
the EMC;
- Directive 89/336/EEC amended
by Directive 93/68/EEC.
This appliance is CFC-free (the
refrigerant circuit contains
R134a). For more details, please
refer to the rating plate on the
appliance.
Precautions and general
recommendations
Use the refrigerator
compartment only for storing
fresh food and beverages and
use the freezer compartment
only for storing frozen food,
freezing fresh food and
making ice cubes.
After installation, make sure
that the refrigerator does not
stand on the power cable.
Do not store glass containers
with liquids in the freezer 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,
always unplug the appliance
or disconnect the power
supply.
Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapours and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance. The
fumes can create a fire hazard
or explosion.
Installation
Make sure that your
refrigerator is not near a
heat source.
Install it in a dry and well
ventilated room.
To ensure proper
ventilation leave a 1 cm
space on both sides and
above the refrigerator.
Clean the inside of the
refrigerator before using it.
Let the refrigerator stand
(dont move it) for at least
one hour before
connecting it to the power
supply.
The appliance should be
connected to a water
supply that delivers
drinkable or chemically
purified water.
Install and level the
refrigerator on a floor
strong enough to take its
weight and in an area
suitable for its size and use.
Do not use the refrigerator
in an area where the room
temperature may fall below
13°C.
Be careful not to damage
the floors when you move
the appliance
(e.g. parquet flooring).
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