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Safety Information and Warnings
• This appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
• 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.
• WARNING Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure
clear of obstruction.
• WARNING Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting
process other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• WARNING Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable
propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in the household and similar applications such as
staff kitchen areas, offices and other working environments, in shops, farm houses and by
clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments, bed and breakfast type
environments, catering and similar non-retail applications.
Energy Saving Tips
• The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat
producing appliances or heating ducts and out of direct sunlight.
• Allow hot food to cool to room temperature before placing it in the appliance.
Overloading the appliance forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too
slowly may lose quality or spoil.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before placing them in the
appliance, this will cut down on frost build-up inside the appliance.
• The storage bin should not be lined with aluminium foil, wax paper or paper towelling.
Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the appliance less efficient.
• Organise and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as
many items as needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.