Electrolux EHE5167S, User Manual

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4
GENERaL WaRNINGS
Read the following carefully to avoid damage or injury
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It is important to use your refrigerator safely.
Check these safety points before using your refrigerator.
The appliance must be plugged into its own dedicated 220-
240V, 50Hz aC electrical outlet.
Ensure that the electrical outlet is properly earthed. Consult
a qualified electrician if you are unsure.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, it’s service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
Check that the power cord can reach the power point.
Don’t plug your refrigerator into an extension cord or double
adaptor.
Unplug the appliance before cleaning or moving.
Choose a location that is not too cold – the ambient
temperature should be above 10°C.
Put the refrigerator in a dry place avoiding areas of high
moisture or humidity.
Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in
the built-in structure clear of obstruction.
The plug to the appliance must be accessible when the unit
is in the installed position.
Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord.
always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight
out of the receptacle to prevent damaging the
power cord.
Don’t plug your refrigerator into a timer fitted to
the power point.
Do not put the refrigerator in frosty or unprotected areas, for
example in a garage or on a veranda.
Do not put the refrigerator in direct sunlight, near stoves,
fires or heaters.
Do not put the refrigerator on an uneven surface.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Never store fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment.
Never try to repair the refrigerator yourself, only use a
qualified or authorised service person for repairs.
Never use electric heaters or dryers to defrost the freezer
because you can receive an electric shock.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
For Ice & Water models only
Check for water leaks at all water connection points in the
first two or three hours after installation. Re-check after 24
hours to ensure connection is watertight. If the connection
is leaking, contact a licensed plumber.
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe
or with water of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection.
Never connect the appliance to a hot water supply.
Never install the water filter in an area of the wall where
there may be electrical wires and/or water supply pipes.
Never install the water filter in an area of direct sunlight.
CaUTIon!
Automatic aerosol systems (such as insect control)
should not be located adjacent to the product as the
spray may cause long term damage to the external
plastics of the appliance.
Note: You must read these warnings carefully
before installing or using the refrigerator. If you need
assistance, contact your Customer Care Department.
The manufacturer will not accept liability, should these
instructions or any other safety instructions incorporated
in this book be ignored.