ECG ERS 21780 NIXA+, Instruction Manual

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REFRIGERATOR
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read carefully and keep for future use!
Warning: The safety measures and instructions contained in this manual do not include all conditions and
potential situations. The user must be aware that common sense, caution, and care are factors that cannot be
integrated into a product. Therefore, these factors must be ensured by the user/s operating this appliance. We
are not liable for any damage caused during shipping, by incorrect use, voltage fl uctuation or the modifi cation
or adjustment of any part of the appliance.
To prevent fi re or the risk of electric shock, you should follow the basic precautions when using electrical
appliances including the following:
1. Make sure the voltage in your outlet corresponds to the voltage provided on the appliance label and that
the socket is correctly grounded. The outlet must be installed according to valid safety instructions.
2. Do not operate the device if the cord is damaged. All repairs or adjustments including cord replacements
must be carried out by a professional service centre! Do not remove the protective covers from the
appliance; there is a risk of electric shock!
3. The appliance must not come into direct contact with water or other liquids in order to prevent a potential
electric shock. Do not immerse the cord or the plug in water!
4. Do not use the appliance in wet places where a gas leak or contact with an explosive atmosphere could
occur. Do not touch the cord or the device with wet hands. There is a risk of electric shock.
5. The power cord must remain accessible once the device is installed. Do not shorten the cable or use
adapters in electrical outlets. Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces or place the cord over sharp
edges.
6. Do not turn the device on or off by plugging or unplugging the power cord. Do not remove the power
cord from the outlet by yanking the cord. Unplug the power cord from the outlet by grasping the plug.
7. Do not insert any objects into the device or place any objects on the device (e.g. vases, cups, etc.). Never
cover the ventilation openings!
8. Do not use mechanical equipment to speed up the defrosting process.
9. Do not use other electric devices and freezing appliances in the refrigerator.
10. If this appliance is to replace an old refrigerator with a lock, remove the lock from operation to prevent
children from being closed inside (e.g. during games).
11. Do not use mechanical devices or other artifi cial means to speed up defrosting. Do not use electrical
appliances in the space designed to store foods. Do not damage the cooling circuit of the refrigerator.
12. Do not allow children to play with the appliance. Children must not sit on the shelves or hang on the door
of the refrigerator.
13. Do not use metal objects to remove the ice from the freezer because these could damage the cooling
circuits and cause irreparable damage to the appliance. If necessary, use a plastic scraper (accessories).
14. Do not place containers with liquids (glass jars or tin cans) in the freezer. The container could burst.
15. Bottles containing liquids with a high alcohol content must be fully closed and placed vertically when
stored.
16. Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight, do not use it outside, and do not expose it to rain.
17. Do not touch the cooling surfaces with wet hands. You could risk injury or burns.
18. Do not consume the ice removed from the freezer.
19. This appliance is intended for household use and similar areas, such as:
– kitchenettes in shops, offi ces, and other workplaces
– appliances used in the agricultural industry
– by guests in hotels, motels, and other residential areas
– in bed and breakfast establishments
20. This appliance can be used by children aged 8 or older and by the physically and mentally impaired or by
individuals with insuffi cient experience and knowledge if supervised or trained to use the appliance safely
and if they understand the potential dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and