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Going away?
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Short vacation:
Leave the fridge operating during vacations of less than a month.
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Long vacation:
lf you are not going to use the fridge for longer periods, remove all
beverages and unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To
prevent odour and mold growth, leave the door slightly open, blocking it open, if
necessary. (Restrict children's access to the room with the open fridge to avoid
creating a child entrapment risk.)
Moving the fridge
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Unplug the fridge and remove all beverages from inside. Securely tape down the
drawer and shelves and tape the door shut. Turn the levelling feet up to the base to
avoid damage.
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CAUTION:
Never pick-up the refrigerator by the door.
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Protect the outside of the unit with a blanket or similar soft material and make sure
the fridge stays secure in the upright position during transportation.
Disposal of Old Appliances
Be sure to make any locks unusable, remove any door(s) and discard separately.
Warning - chemical hazard: do not allow children to play with the old appliance.
Contact your local authority for disposal procedures.
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Before disposing of an old appliance, please make sure it is switched off and safe.
Unplug the appliance and break any locks in order to avoid children becoming
trapped.
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Please note: refrigeration system contains gas and refrigerants which require
specialised waste disposal. Some vulnerable materials in a refrigerator are not
damaged prior to disposal. You can contribute to environment awareness by
insisting on an appropriate non-polluting method of disposal.
Disposal of Packaging
Do not allow children to play with the packaging, and dispose of plastic bags safely.
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The cardboard may be broken or cut into smaller pieces and recycled. Any
wrapping cover is made of polyethylene. The polyethylene pads and padding
contain no fluorochloric hydrocarbons, and as such are most suitable for adequate
recycling.
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Risk off child entrapment. Before you throw away your old appliance:
Take off the doors.
Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. Cut the
connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can).
lf this appliance you are replacing features a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be
sure to make that spring lack unusable before you discard the old appliance.
This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.
