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Safety and warning information
Before you switch ON the appliance
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully. They
contain important information on how to install, use and maintain
the appliance. Keep all documentation for subsequent use or for the
next owner.
Technical safety
This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally friendly but
flammable R600a refrigerant. Ensure that the tubing of the refrigeration
circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation. Leaking
refrigerant may ignite.
If damage has occurred
- Keep naked flames and/or ignition sources away from the appliance.
- Pull out the mains plug.
- Thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes.
- Notify customer services.
The more refrigerant an appliance contains, the larger the room must be.
Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gas-air mixture in rooms which
are too small. The room must be at least 1m
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per 8 g of refrigerant.
The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating label
on your appliance.
Important information when using the appliance
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or experience or
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instructions
concerning the 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.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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Never use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator (e.g. heater,
electric ice maker, etc.). Explosion hazard!
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Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam may pen-
etrate electrical parts and cause a short circuit. Risk of electric shock!
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Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray
cans) or explosive substances in the appliances. Explosion hazard!
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Do not stand or support yourself on the base, drawers or doors, etc.
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Before defrosting and cleaning the appliance, pull out the mains plug or
switch off the fuse. Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable.
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Commercially frozen pre-packed food should be stored in accordance
with the frozen food manufacturers instruction.
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Bottles containing a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and
stored in an upright position.
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Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. Otherwise,
the plastic and door seal will become porous.
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Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the appliance.
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Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especially carbonated drinks)
in the ice compartment. Bottles and cans may explode!
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Never put frozen food, or ice cubes, straight from the ice compartment
into your mouth. Risk of frost burns to the lips and tongue!
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Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food, ice or the inner freezer walls
or tubing etc. Risk of frost burns to the skin.
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Do not scrape off frost or stuck frozen food with a knife or pointed
object. You could damage the refrigerant tubing. Leaking refrigerant
may ignite. Only use a plastic scraper.
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In the case of malfunction, under no circumstances should you attempt
to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced
persons may cause injury or further malfunctioning to the appliance.
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When the appliance is unplugged please wait for 5 minutes before
plugging it in again. Otherwise, the compressor will be overloaded.
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Do not use electrical appliances such as a hairdryer or heaters
near your refrigerator.
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Do not store inflammable gases or liquids inside your refrigerator.
Children in the household
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Keep children away from the packaging and its parts. Danger of
suffocation from folding cardboard and plastic film!
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Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the
appliance. It is not a toy. Under no circumstances should children
be allowed to sit on the bins or hang from the door.
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If the appliance features a lock, keep the key out of the reach
of children.
General requirements
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The appliance is designed for domestic use inside the home and is not
intended for commercial or industrial use.
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The appliance must be used to store food products by adults only and
according to the instruction manual.
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Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the
door too frequently in order to conserve energy.
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Do not fill the appliance with too much food: cold air must circulate
freely for food to be preserved properly.
SAFETY