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SAFETY REGULATIONS
• WARNING!
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualifi ed persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
Installation
• WARNING!
Only a qualifi ed person must install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.
• Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy.
Always wear safety gloves.
• Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance.
• Wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power
supply. This is to allow the oil to fl ow back in the compressor.
• Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers, oven or hobs.
• The rear of the appliance must stand against the wall.
• Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too colds,
such as the construction appendices, garages or wine cellars.
• When you move the appliance, lift it by the front edge to avoid
scratching the fl oor.
Electrical connection
• WARNING!
Risk of fi re and electrical shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• All electrical connections should be made by a qualifi ed electrician.
• Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If not, contact an electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical components (e.g.
mains plug, mains cable, compressor). Contact the Service or an
electrician to change the electrical components.
• The mains cable must stay below the level of the mains plug.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
