Electrolux 1458528, User Manual

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electrolux side by side refrigeration safety instructions 1
General Warnings
Please read the user manual carefully and store in a
handy place for later reference. Pass the user manual
on to possible new owners of the refrigerator.
The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings:
warning
This symbol indicates information concerning your
personal safety
caution
This symbol indicates information on how to avoid
damaging the refrigerator
tips and information
This symbol indicates tips and information about use
of the refrigerator
environmental tip
This symbol indicates tips and information about
economical and ecological use of the refrigerator
warning
• When you dispose of your old refrigerators and freezers,
remove any doors. Children can suffocate if they get
trapped inside.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Don’t use a steam cleaner. If live components come into
contact with condensing steam, they may short-circuit
or cause an electric shock.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
R600a refrigerant warning
This appliance may contain flammable R600a refrigerant
and insulation formed with flammable blowing gases.
Avoid safety hazards by carefully disposing of this appliance.
• If your appliance contains R600a it will be indicated on
the rating plate inside the appliance.
• Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not
damaged during transportation and installation.
• In the event any damage accidentally occurs, keep the
appliance away from open fires and any devices that
produce sparks or arcs and luminaries during normal
or abnormal operation, and unplug the appliance at
the power point. Call authorised service for necessary
action and advice.
• Leaking refrigerant may ignite vent area if leak occurs.
• The room for installing appliance must be at least 1m
3
per 8g of refrigerant. The amount and type of refrigerant
in the appliance can be found on the rating plate inside
the appliance.
• In QLD Australia the authorised service persons
must hold a gas work Authorisation (Hydrocarbon
Refrigerants) for undertaking gas work or an appliance
that uses hydrocarbon refrigerant.
• In Queensland the authorised service person MUST hold
a gas work authorisation for hydrocarbon refrigerants to
carry out servicing or repairs which involve the removal
of covers.