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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 1 m 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
• 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.
• 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.
• Never use electrical appliances inside the larder fridge (e.g. heater,
electric ice maker, etc.). Explosion hazard!
• Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam
may penetrate electrical parts and cause a short circuit. Risk of
electric shock!
• Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray
cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. Explosion hazard!
• Do not stand or support yourself on the base, drawers or doors, etc.
• Before cleaning the appliance, pull out the mains plug or switch off
the fuse. Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable.
• Bottles containing a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and
stored in an upright position.
• Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. Otherwise,
the plastic and door seal will become porous.
• Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the appliance.
• 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.
• 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.
• When the appliance is unplugged please wait for 5 minutes before
plugging it in again. Otherwise, the compressor will be overloaded.
• Do not use electrical appliances such as a hairdryer or heaters near
your larder fridge.
• Do not store inflammable gases or liquids inside your larder fridge.
Children in the household
• Keep children away from the packaging and its parts. Danger of
suffocation from folding cardboard and plastic film!
• 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.
• If the appliance features a lock, keep the key out of the reach
of children.
General requirements
• The appliance is designed for domestic use inside the home and is not
intended for commercial or industrial use.
• The appliance must be used to store food products by adults only and
according to the instruction manual.
• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the
door too frequently in order to conserve energy.
• Do not fill the appliance with too much food: cold air must circulate
freely for food to be preserved properly.
SAFETY
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