GERMANICA GFD545SS, Instruction Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
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staff areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications
R600A WARNINGS
NOTE:
This model uses 0.077Kg of R600a flammable refrigerant in its sealed system.
The following must be observed for your safety:
R600A Refrigerant Warning
• This appliance contains a small quantity of R600A refrigerant which is
environmentally friendly, but flammable. It does not damage the ozone layer, nor
does it increase the greenhouse effect.
• During transportation and installation, ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant
circuit is not damaged.
• Leaking refrigerant can ignite and may damage the eyes.
• In the event any damage does occur, avoid exposure to open fires and any device
which creates a spark. Disconnect the appliance from the mains power.
• Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes.
• Notify Customer Service for necessary action and advice.
• The room for installing the appliance must be at least 1 cubic metre per 8 grams
of refrigerant. The refrigerant quantity contained in this appliance is listed above in
grams; it is also noted on the Rating Plate of the appliance.
It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorised Service Person to carry out
servicing or repairs to this appliance. In Queensland the authorized person must hold
a Gas Work Authorisation for hydrocarbon refrigerants, before carrying out servicing
or repairs which involve the removal of covers.
WARNNING
1. Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear
of obstruction.
2.Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
3.Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
4.Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
5.Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant
in the appliance.
The environment and personal safety must be considered when disposing of this
appliance. Please ensure the appliance is taken to a recycle center for safe recycling.
DO NOT dispose of the appliance in land fill as the insulation and refrigerant gas
contained in these appliances are flammable.